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Paperback. Condition: Good. Winner of The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2019 Winner of the Ngaio Marsh Crime Writing Awards 2019 Winner of the New Zealand Booklovers Prize for Fiction 2019 Winner of the NZ Heritage Book Awards 2018 Shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Awards 2020 'Magnetic' New York Times 'At once moving, compelling and ultimately tragic' Liz Nugent The offender is not one of ours. It is unfortunate that we got this undesirable from his homeland. Auckland, October 1955. If young Paddy Black sings to himself he can almost see himself back home in Belfast. Yet, less than two years after sailing across the globe in search of a better life, here he stands in a prison cell awaiting trial for murder. He pulled a knife at the jukebox that night, but should his actions lead him to the gallows? As his desperate mother waits on, Paddy must face a judge and jury unlikely to favour an outsider, as a wave of moral panic sweeps the island nation. Fiona Kidman's powerful novel explores the controversial topic of the death penalty with characteristic empathy and a probing eye for injustice.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Oksa Pollock's worlds are dying, and she faces her toughest challenge yet: to bring our world, and her magical ancestral home, Edefia, back to life again. As Earth collapses, only the power that Oksa inherits as Graciousness will be anywhere near enough to save them. But between her and hope lies her most wicked enemy: Ocious, the cause of all her family's heartbreak. There are other things on her mind, too: her mother and her best friend Gus are trapped back in our world, her almost-boyfriend Tugdual is behaving oddly, and her grandmother has been lost to them altogether. If Ocious is able to take someone else close to Oksa, the future of both worlds would be in greater danger than ever. Praise for the series so far'Great fun' - Financial Times'Fantastic' - Guardian Children's Books'The first title from the French children's series combines action, excitement and new worlds.' - Natasha Harding, The Sun'A feisty heroine, lots of sparky tricks and evil opponents could fill a gap left by the end of the Harry Potter series' - Daily Mail 'A thrilling, magical adventure. enchanting' -Booktrust'An adventure that rivals the Harry Potter books' Bookseller'The French Harry Potter' - Guardian'Unforgettable and compelling adventures' - Armadillo'Great fantasy novel. will be a classic of the fantasy genre' - Cuckoo'A fantastic novel. I loved this book. I can't wait for the next one! Whoo hoo!' -We Sat Down'I was instantly drawn into this magical 'other' world' - Serendipity Reviews'Such a great children's book, and I cannot wait for the next book to be released' - Goodreads ANNE PLICHOTA was born in Dijon, France, and after studying Chinese language and culture spent several years living and working in Korea and China. CENDRINE WOLF was born in the Alsace region of France. She studied sports, and went on to work with teenagers in deprived neighbourhoods. Cendrine and Anne have been friends for almost two decades and have always wanted to find a project to work on together (including plans to open an English delicatessen in eastern France!). They are glad they finally found one. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. The countdown has begun. True-crime podcaster Elle Castillo has been obsessed with The Countdown Killer for decades. Twenty years ago, he established a gruesome pattern of taking and murdering three girls over seven days, each a year younger than the last. No one's ever known why he followed this pattern, or why they stopped abruptly after the eleventh victim. Most believe him to be dead. Elle knows he is not and is hellbent on serving historic justice. When the kidnappings start up once again, Elle must confront her responsibility in forcing the killer out of hiding. She needs to stop the deadly countdown and convince both the authorities and her podcast audience, before the Countdown Killer can claim his next victim.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Oksa's powers are growing. So are the dangers .

Paperback. Condition: Good. A compact, funny, devastating novel about sibling rivalry and modern motherhood, from one of Norway's rising stars.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A highly contagious book virus, a literary society and a Snow Queen-like disappearing author.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies has employed him to track down their brilliant scientist, Professor Cormorant, who has disappeared abroad with the secret of a modern-day love potion. Leaving behind his troubled relationship with girlfriend Clara, Hector's adventure takes him to the Far East and into the arms of beautiful Vayla, forcing our hero to think deeply about what love really is/means. In his follow-up to the multi-million-selling Hector and the Search for Happiness, acclaimed writer and psychiatrist, Francois Lelord, offers us a new fable filled with thoughtful insights into the very human desire to find and keep love. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. A hilarious and sweetly philosophical twist on a classic tale-three penguin pals refuse to enter the ark two by two.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Its November, 1891. The body of a young woman is discovered at a crossroads on Boulevard Montmartre. Barefoot and dressed in red, she has been strangled and her face disfigured. That same day a single red shoe is delivered to Victor Legris' Parisian bookshop.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A Book of the Year in the FT, Guardian, Observer and on BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme'I couldn't love this more' Nigella Lawson'Enchanting, fascinating and humorous' Claudia RodenIs there really such a thing as an authentic dish? In a mouth-watering journey stretching from Paris to Tokyo, join award-winning food writer Anya von Bremzen as she chews over the legend of Margherita pizza, indulges in the craze for high-end noodles and digs into the postcolonial paradoxes of Mexico's mole.Full of eye-opening tales and sparkling wit, National Dish explores the politics of national pride that tie food to place, untangling the myths and misunderstandings around some of the world's most famous cuisines.________________PRAISE FOR NATIONAL DISH:'Sparklingly intelligent' SPECTATOR'A delightfully engaged and engaging writer' OBSERVER'So enlightening. so much fun to read' FT'A fast-paced, entertaining travelogue' NEW YORK TIMES'Playful, erudite and mouthwatering' FUSCHIA DUNLOP.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Oksa's powers are growing. So are the dangers .

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A compact, funny, devastating novel about sibling rivalry and modern motherhood, from one of Norway's rising stars.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. New in paperback, a whip-smart novel about modern motherhood and sibling rivalry, from one of Norway's rising stars.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Tenderly, observantly, incisively, Edith Pearlman captures life on the page like few other writers. She's a master of the short story, and this is a spectacular collection.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'I got a letter one day, a long letter that wasn't signed.'Camille reads this narration of events from pre-war France, certain that it has been sent to her by mistake. Then more letters start to arrive.This powerful first novel by Helene Gremillion is a gripping study of the destruction unleashed, when human desires for love and motherhood turn to.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Tenderly, observantly, incisively, Edith Pearlman captures life on the page like few other writers. She's a master of the short story, and this is a spectacular collection.

Paperback. Condition: Good. An epic, heart-breaking novel opening on the night of the Tiananmen Square massacre, about the legacy of migration, with a tangled family mystery at its heart.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Full colour facsimile reprint of the original First World War, War Office war diary of the Headquarters, Branches and Services General Staff Appendices to 1141, 3rd Cavalry Division, in 63 pages. Alongside the daily entries the volume carries one report or narrative. Among the papers are: Divisional School of Instruction.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Full colour facsimile reprint of the original First World War, War Office war diary of the Headquarters, Branches and Services General Staff Appendices to 1141, 3rd Cavalry Division, in 63 pages. Alongside the daily entries the volume carries one report or narrative. Among the papers are: Divisional School of Instruction. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Longlisted for the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2021 The black sheep in a family of former competitive swimmers must prepare for the end of her mother's life in this sharp, sparkling debut from a bold New Zealand talent.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'An in-depth examination of women and their bodies, of violence and manipulation, Mey's work transcends an ordinary psychological thriller, ultimately providing a portrayal of domestic violence that is at once both difficult to look at and away from' - Christine Mangan, author of Tangerine. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'The plot blends mystery with comedy to great effect'- Daily Mail 'A profound love of books and authors underpins this sprightly mystery' - Publishers Weekly 'A stylish whodunnit blended with an affectionate send-up of the world of books' Sunday Mirror 'Another winner for Laurain' - European Literature Network When the manuscript of a debut crime novel arrives at a Parisian publishing house, everyone in the readers' room is convinced it's something special. And the committee for France's highest literary honour, the Prix Goncourt, agrees. But when the shortlist is announced, there's a problem for editor Violaine Lepage: she has no idea of the author's identity. As the police begin to investigate a series of murders strangely reminiscent of those recounted in the book, Violaine is not the only one looking for answers. And, suffering memory blanks following an aeroplane accident, she's beginning to wonder what role she might play in the story . Antoine Laurain, bestselling author of The Red Notebook, combines intrigue and charm in this dazzling novel of mystery, love and the power of books.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. WINNER OF THE McILVANNEY PRIZE for SCOTTISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 'Amazingly accomplished' The Times, Crime Book of the Month 'Loved it' Kevin Bridges 'A talent to watch' Chris Brookmyre 'Very funny' Scotsman 'Pitch dark yet dripping with warmth' Caz Frear __________ Half the Glasgow copshop think DI Alison McCoistis bent. The other half just think she's a fuck-up. No one thinks much at all about carwash employee Davey Burnet, until one day he takes the wrong customer's motor for a ride. One kidnapping later, he's officially part of Glasgow's criminal underworld, working for a psychopath who enjoys playing games like 'Keep Yer Kneecaps' with any poor bastard who crosses him. Can Davey escape from the gang's clutches with his kneecaps and life intact? Perhaps this polis Ally McCoist who keeps nosing around the carwash could help. That's if she doesn't get herself killed first. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 'Murder and time travel collide' Publishers Weekly In the middle of the family New Year's gathering at his home, Grandfather Fuchigami is murdered. But not for the last time. For his grandson, Hisataro, has fallen into a mysterious time-loop, in which he must relive the same day again and again. Every morning after his grandfather's death, Hisataro wakes up with a chance to find the culprit and prevent the murder. But day after day he fails, despite stumbling across clues aplenty in the shape of secret plots, illicit love affairs and jealous rivalries. With an extremely large inheritance up for grabs, everyone is a suspect - and Hisataro is beginning to wish he could leave this day behind.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'Murder and time travel collide' Publishers Weekly In the middle of the family New Year's gathering at his home, Grandfather Fuchigami is murdered. But not for the last time. For his grandson, Hisataro, has fallen into a mysterious time-loop, in which he must relive the same day again and again. Every morning after his grandfather's death, Hisataro wakes up with a chance to find the culprit and prevent the murder. But day after day he fails, despite stumbling across clues aplenty in the shape of secret plots, illicit love affairs and jealous rivalries. With an extremely large inheritance up for grabs, everyone is a suspect - and Hisataro is beginning to wish he could leave this day behind.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Jacob Reckless's shadowy adventures continue in the second volume of Cornelia Funke's spellbinding 'Mirrorworld' series. Funke, Cornelia (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Praise for The Red Notebook An endearing love story written in beautifully poetic prose. It is an enthralling mystery about chasing the unknown, the nostalgia for what could have been, and most importantly, the persistence of curiosity.--San Francisco Book ReviewPraise for The President's Hat Its gentle satirical humor reminded me of Jacques Tati's classic films.--Library JournalIrresistibly whimsical, possessed of wit somewhere between that of Alan Bennett's in The Uncommon Reader and Muriel Barbery's in The Elegance of the Hedgehog, and thoroughly entertaining--The King's English Bookshop, Salt Lake CityAntoine Laurain's new novel combines his trademark charm with a satirical take on modern France.Middle-aged doctor Alain Massoulier has received a life-changing letter--thirty-three years too late.Lost in the Paris postal system for decades, the letter from Polydor, dated 1983, offers a recording contract to The Holograms, in which Alain played lead guitar.Back then The Holograms had believed in their cutting-edge sound. However, the music industry remained indifferent, and eventually the band split up, each going their own way.Alain is overcome by nostalgia, and is tempted to track down the members of the group. But in a world where everything and everyone has changed . . . where will his quest take him?Antoine Laurain is a Parisian screenwriter, antiques collector and the author of six novels, three of which are available in English. The President's Hat was a 2013 ABA Indies Introduce choice.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'A delicious jeu d'esprit' The Times'Oozes Parisian perfection. a good dose of mystery, intrigue, and suspense from a master storyteller' Chicago Book ReviewFrom the bestselling author of The Red NotebookNathalia Guitry is an enigma that psychotherapist Doctor Faber can't solve. A photographer who can't take photographs since witnessing a murder, she is self-assured, self-aware, and seemingly impervious to his usually effective techniques. He hasn't been able to stop thinking about her since she walked into his consulting room and shattered his predictable professional routine.Desperate to break through Nathalia's uncrackable façade, he proposes something unusual: she'll write him a story about each resident of the building opposite, moving up floor by floor. But as the therapy progresses, he finds his own mask beginning to slip as he becomes consumed by her tales. How does she know so much about these strangers' lives? And what's waiting on the final floor?Translated by Louise Rogers Lalaurie.Antoine Laurain was born in Paris and lives there still. He is a journalist, antiques collector and award-winning author of ten novels, including The Red Notebook and The President's Hat. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than 200,000 copies in English.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Could a felt hat have the power to change lives? When President Francois Mitterrand leaves his hat behind at a Paris brasserie, it sets off a chain of momentous events in the lives of those who come to wear it.