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Legends & Lattes Series by Travis Baldree 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Macmillan
Titles in this Set: 1. Legends & Lattes 2. Bookshops & Bonedust Description: Legends & Lattes High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more. But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . . Bookshops & Bonedust Viv’s career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk – so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a struggling bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted. Even though it may be exactly what she needs. Still, adventure isn’t far away. A suspicious traveller in grey, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected. Sometimes, right things happen at the wrong time. Sometimes, what we need isn’t what we seek. And sometimes, we find ourselves in the stories we experience together . . .
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Legends & Lattes Series by Travis Baldree 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback Macmillan
Titles in this Set: 1. Legends & Lattes 2. Bookshops & Bonedust 3. Brigands & Breadknives (Hardback) Description: Legends & Lattes High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more. But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . . Bookshops & Bonedust Viv’s career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk – so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a struggling bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted. Even though it may be exactly what she needs. Still, adventure isn’t far away. A suspicious traveller in grey, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected. Sometimes, right things happen at the wrong time. Sometimes, what we need isn’t what we seek. And sometimes, we find ourselves in the stories we experience together . . . Brigands & Breadknives (Hardback) Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend’s coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her! If only things were so simple . . . It turns out that fixing your life isn’t a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint. A drunken and desperate night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior surviving on inertia, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover. As together they fend off a rogue’s gallery of ne’er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when nothing seems inevitable . . .
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Tales of Middle-Earth By J.R.R. Tolkien 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback HarperCollins PublishersThis five-book collection is the perfect preparation for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In 1917, long before he wrote The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien laid the groundwork for his legendarium. These myths and legends were woven into The Lord of the Rings to evoke a deep history. His son Christopher Tolkien edited and published these tales of Middle-earth for its legions of fans and admirers. This collection starts with The Silmarillion (1977). The first section is a creation narrative, and the second describes the Valar and the main enemy, Melkor. The third and largest section, Quenta Silmarillion, tells of the First Age of Middle-Earth and the tragic saga of the Silmarils, three jewels containing the light of creation. The fourth section, Akallabêth, details the fall of the great island kingdom Numenor in the Second Age, and the fifth and final section places the events of The Lord of the Rings into this narrative. Unfinished Tales (1980) contains new text alongside alternate versions of tales in The Silmarillion, presented as Tolkien left them before his death. After completing the ambitious and comprehensive The History of Middle-earth in 12 volumes, Christopher Tolkien returned to the First Age to present three of its stories as standalone novels: The Children of Hurin, Beren and Luthien and The Fall of Gondolin. This set is perfect for the fantasy obsessive who wants to explore the narratives behind its greatest work. Grab this great value collection today, and learn of the dignity of elves, the frailty of man, and the rising of great evil. Titles in This Set: The Silmarillion Unfinished Tales The Children of Hurin Beren and Luthien The Fall of Gondolin Description: The Silmarillion The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part. The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor. Unfinished Tales The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as Gandalf’s lively account of how it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan. Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Numenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantiri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were collated and edited by JRR Tolkien’s son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his...32,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Star Wars Legends: The Darth Bane Series By Drew Karpyshyn 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Penguin Random HouseTitles in this set: Path of Destruction Rule of Two Dynasty of Evil Description: Path of Destruction On the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel, a cortosis miner, vanishes into the ranks of the Sith army and ships out to join the bloody war against the Republic and its Jedi champions. There Dessel's brutality, cunning, and exceptional command of the Force swiftly win him renown as a warrior. But in the eyes of his watchful masters, a far greater destiny awaits him. As an acolyte in the Sith academy, studying the secrets and skills of the dark side, Dessel embraces his new identity: Bane. But the true test is yet to come. In order to gain acceptance into the Brotherhood of Darkness, he must defy the most sacred traditions and reject all he has been taught. It is a trial by fire in which he must surrender fully to the dark side-and forge from the ashes a new era of absolute power. Rule of Two Darth Bane's twisted genius made him a natural leader among the Sith-until his radical embrace of an all-but-forgotten wisdom drove him to destroy his own order . . . and create it anew from the ashes. As the last surviving Sith, Darth Bane promulgated a harsh new directive: the Rule of Two. Two there should be; no more, no less. One to embody the power, the other to crave it. Now Darth Bane is ready to put his policy into action and thinks he has found the key element that will make his triumph complete: a student to train in the ways of the dark side. Though she is young, Zannah possesses an instinctive link to the dark side that rivals his own. With his guidance, she will become essential in his quest to destroy the Jedi and dominate the galaxy. Dynasty of Evil Twenty years have passed since the Sith and their endless rivalries were eradicated and replaced with the Rule of Two. Darth Bane now reigns alongside his young acolyte, Zannah, who must study and train in the dark side of the Force until the time comes to strike down her master and claim the mantle for herself. But Bane's brutal new regime has one potential fatal flaw-how will their legacy continue if an apprentice fails to raise their blade in combat? The only solution must be for the Dark Lord of the Sith to rediscover a long-forgotten secret of the order-the key to immortality. Bane's doubt spurs his young apprentice into action, and Zannah vows to destroy her master at any cost. After he mysteriously vanishes, she tracks him across the galaxy to a desolate desert outpost, where the fate of the dark side will be forged by a final fight to the death.13,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Ghostly Tales (The Haunting Season, The Winter Spirits & The Witching Hour) 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback HachetteTitles in this Set: 1. The Haunting Season 2. The Winter Spirits 3. The Witching Hour (Hardback) Description: The Haunting Season Long before Charles Dickens and Henry James popularized the tradition, the shadowy nights of winter have been a time for people to gather together by the flicker of candlelight and experience the intoxicating thrill of a ghost story. Now eight bestselling, award-winning authors – all of them master storytellers of the sinister and the macabre – bring the tradition to vivid life in a spellbinding new collection of original spine-tingling tales. Taking you from the frosty Fens to the wild Yorkshire moors, to the snow-covered grounds of a haunted estate, to a bustling London Christmas market, these mesmerizing stories will capture your imagination and serve as your indispensable companion to the cold, dark nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . . The Winter Spirits The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories – authored by some of today’s most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction – are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience. Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret,, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . . The Witching Hour (Hardback) There is something peculiar about the hour after midnight. It is the time when darkness reigns. And strange things roam the earth. In this dazzling collection of original haunted tales, thirteen bestselling and much-loved authors bring the old superstition of the witching hour to new and vivid life. Transporting you from the smog of London to the freezing mists of Svalbard, from an Irish town riddled with rumour to a sinister English boarding school, these thirteen stories will serve as your spinetingling companion to the long hours of winter. So curl up, light a candle, and wait for the clock to strike . . . Featuring new and original stories from: Michelle Paver Stacey Halls Bridget Collins Imogen Hermes Gowar Kiran Millwood Hargrave Andrew Michael Hurley Jess Kidd Natasha Pulley Elizabeth Macneal Susan Stokes-Chapman Laura Shepherd-Robinson Stuart Turton Catriona Ward30,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Kate Quinn 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback/Deckled Edge Paperback HarperCollins PublishersTitles in this set: 1. The Alice Network (Deckled Edge Paperback) 2. The Huntress 3. The Diamond Eye Description: The Alice Network (Deckled Edge Paperback) Two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947—are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption. 1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her "little problem" taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister. 1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili, the "Queen of Spies", who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose. Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth...no matter where it leads. The Huntress On the icy edge of Soviet Russia, bold and reckless Nina Markova joins the infamous Night Witches – an all-female bomber regiment. But when she is downed behind enemy lines, Nina must use all her wits to survive her encounter with a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress. British war correspondent Ian Graham abandons journalism to become a Nazi hunter, yet one target eludes him: the Huntress. And Nina Markova is the only witness to escape her alive. In post-war Boston, seventeen-year-old Jordan McBride is increasingly disquieted by the soft-spoken German widow who becomes her new stepmother. Delving into her past, Jordan slowly realizes that a Nazi killer may be hiding in plain sight. The Diamond Eye In the snowbound city of Kiev, aspiring historian Mila Pavlichenko’s life revolves around her young son – until Hitler’s invasion of Russia changes everything. Suddenly, she and her friends must take up arms to save their country from the Fuhrer’s destruction. Handed a rifle, Mila discovers a gift – and months of blood, sweat and tears turn the young woman into a deadly sniper: the most lethal hunter of Nazis. Yet success is bittersweet. Mila is torn from the battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America while the war still rages. There, she finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unexpected promise of a different future. But when an old enemy from Mila’s...22,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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The Myths and Mythology Collection: 5-Book Paperback Boxed Set (Arcturus Classic Collections)
This attractive paperback box set brings together 5 collections of spell-binding mythological tales from a variety of cultures, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic and Native American. From the Greek gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus, to the mighty heroes of Norse mythology, to the mysterious druids of the ancient Celts, this book offers an enchanting journey through the world's most intriguing mythological traditions. These are beautifully retold by acclaimed authors and folklorists, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Charles Squire, who breath new life into these ancient tales. This collection contains: • Classical Mythology • Celtic Mythology • Norse Mythology • Native American Myths & Legends • Myths & Legends from Around the World These books feature striking contemporary cover designs and fit neatly together into an attractive slipcase. This box set makes a perfect gift or collectible for any mythology lover.
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Titles in this set: 1. Misconduct 2. Five Brothers 3. Midnight Curfew Description Misconduct Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn’t important. She can’t let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing… Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a living, breathing teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet…there is something about him that draws Easton in – a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn. Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton’s resolve – and reveal what should stay hidden… Five Brothers On the other side of town are five brothers. . . Macon is the oldest. I've never seen him smile. Army is a single dad with beautiful green eyes. Iron will be in prison soon. Dallas is the one I hate. Trace used to be mine. I need to go home. Away from the swamps and these men. I’ll leave tomorrow. I'll crash on the couch tonight. Everyone is asleep. Except for one. He sees me crying. I let him wrap his arms around my body and hold me. I don’t think it was Trace. Midnight Curfew Summertime is quiet in southern Florida. In the humidity, the streets are empty, and the nights are still ― perfect for a little mischief while the police aren’t looking. One of five brothers, Dallas Jaeger grew up proud of his community on the wrong side of the tracks ― Sanoa Bay ― and now, as a man, he’s ready to fight to protect it. Callum Ames has a reputation in St. Carmen, the affluent neighborhood bordering Sanoa Bay. He’s the hottest. The most popular. The one all the women want. But he has one major secret: he doesn’t want them. Summer is also storm season. Heat, wind, rain… and a lockdown. In a desperate bid to impress his powerful father, Callum suggests a curfew to hinder their rivals’ hold on the Bay. Unfortunately, the Jaegers don’t like rules. As Dallas and Callum clash, out for each other’s blood, they can’t ignore the heat between them ― or the ending they can already see coming… After all, curfews were meant to be broken.
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Legends & Lattes Series by Travis Baldree 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback MacmillanTitles in this Set: 1. Legends & Lattes 2. Bookshops & Bonedust Description: Legends & Lattes High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more. But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . . Bookshops & Bonedust Viv’s career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk – so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a struggling bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted. Even though it may be exactly what she needs. Still, adventure isn’t far away. A suspicious traveller in grey, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected. Sometimes, right things happen at the wrong time. Sometimes, what we need isn’t what we seek. And sometimes, we find ourselves in the stories we experience together . . .17,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Legends & Lattes Series by Travis Baldree 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback MacmillanTitles in this Set: 1. Legends & Lattes 2. Bookshops & Bonedust 3. Brigands & Breadknives (Hardback) Description: Legends & Lattes High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more. But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined . . . Bookshops & Bonedust Viv’s career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk – so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a struggling bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted. Even though it may be exactly what she needs. Still, adventure isn’t far away. A suspicious traveller in grey, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected. Sometimes, right things happen at the wrong time. Sometimes, what we need isn’t what we seek. And sometimes, we find ourselves in the stories we experience together . . . Brigands & Breadknives (Hardback) Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend’s coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her! If only things were so simple . . . It turns out that fixing your life isn’t a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint. A drunken and desperate night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior surviving on inertia, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover. As together they fend off a rogue’s gallery of ne’er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when nothing seems inevitable . . .27,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Tales of Middle-Earth By J.R.R. Tolkien 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback HarperCollins PublishersThis five-book collection is the perfect preparation for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In 1917, long before he wrote The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien laid the groundwork for his legendarium. These myths and legends were woven into The Lord of the Rings to evoke a deep history. His son Christopher Tolkien edited and published these tales of Middle-earth for its legions of fans and admirers. This collection starts with The Silmarillion (1977). The first section is a creation narrative, and the second describes the Valar and the main enemy, Melkor. The third and largest section, Quenta Silmarillion, tells of the First Age of Middle-Earth and the tragic saga of the Silmarils, three jewels containing the light of creation. The fourth section, Akallabêth, details the fall of the great island kingdom Numenor in the Second Age, and the fifth and final section places the events of The Lord of the Rings into this narrative. Unfinished Tales (1980) contains new text alongside alternate versions of tales in The Silmarillion, presented as Tolkien left them before his death. After completing the ambitious and comprehensive The History of Middle-earth in 12 volumes, Christopher Tolkien returned to the First Age to present three of its stories as standalone novels: The Children of Hurin, Beren and Luthien and The Fall of Gondolin. This set is perfect for the fantasy obsessive who wants to explore the narratives behind its greatest work. Grab this great value collection today, and learn of the dignity of elves, the frailty of man, and the rising of great evil. Titles in This Set: The Silmarillion Unfinished Tales The Children of Hurin Beren and Luthien The Fall of Gondolin Description: The Silmarillion The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part. The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor. Unfinished Tales The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as Gandalf’s lively account of how it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan. Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Numenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantiri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were collated and edited by JRR Tolkien’s son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his...32,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Star Wars Legends: The Darth Bane Series By Drew Karpyshyn 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Penguin Random HouseTitles in this set: Path of Destruction Rule of Two Dynasty of Evil Description: Path of Destruction On the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel, a cortosis miner, vanishes into the ranks of the Sith army and ships out to join the bloody war against the Republic and its Jedi champions. There Dessel's brutality, cunning, and exceptional command of the Force swiftly win him renown as a warrior. But in the eyes of his watchful masters, a far greater destiny awaits him. As an acolyte in the Sith academy, studying the secrets and skills of the dark side, Dessel embraces his new identity: Bane. But the true test is yet to come. In order to gain acceptance into the Brotherhood of Darkness, he must defy the most sacred traditions and reject all he has been taught. It is a trial by fire in which he must surrender fully to the dark side-and forge from the ashes a new era of absolute power. Rule of Two Darth Bane's twisted genius made him a natural leader among the Sith-until his radical embrace of an all-but-forgotten wisdom drove him to destroy his own order . . . and create it anew from the ashes. As the last surviving Sith, Darth Bane promulgated a harsh new directive: the Rule of Two. Two there should be; no more, no less. One to embody the power, the other to crave it. Now Darth Bane is ready to put his policy into action and thinks he has found the key element that will make his triumph complete: a student to train in the ways of the dark side. Though she is young, Zannah possesses an instinctive link to the dark side that rivals his own. With his guidance, she will become essential in his quest to destroy the Jedi and dominate the galaxy. Dynasty of Evil Twenty years have passed since the Sith and their endless rivalries were eradicated and replaced with the Rule of Two. Darth Bane now reigns alongside his young acolyte, Zannah, who must study and train in the dark side of the Force until the time comes to strike down her master and claim the mantle for herself. But Bane's brutal new regime has one potential fatal flaw-how will their legacy continue if an apprentice fails to raise their blade in combat? The only solution must be for the Dark Lord of the Sith to rediscover a long-forgotten secret of the order-the key to immortality. Bane's doubt spurs his young apprentice into action, and Zannah vows to destroy her master at any cost. After he mysteriously vanishes, she tracks him across the galaxy to a desolate desert outpost, where the fate of the dark side will be forged by a final fight to the death.13,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Ghostly Tales (The Haunting Season, The Winter Spirits & The Witching Hour) 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback HachetteTitles in this Set: 1. The Haunting Season 2. The Winter Spirits 3. The Witching Hour (Hardback) Description: The Haunting Season Long before Charles Dickens and Henry James popularized the tradition, the shadowy nights of winter have been a time for people to gather together by the flicker of candlelight and experience the intoxicating thrill of a ghost story. Now eight bestselling, award-winning authors – all of them master storytellers of the sinister and the macabre – bring the tradition to vivid life in a spellbinding new collection of original spine-tingling tales. Taking you from the frosty Fens to the wild Yorkshire moors, to the snow-covered grounds of a haunted estate, to a bustling London Christmas market, these mesmerizing stories will capture your imagination and serve as your indispensable companion to the cold, dark nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . . The Winter Spirits The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories – authored by some of today’s most loved and lauded writers of historical and gothic fiction – are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience. Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret,, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of winters past . . . The Witching Hour (Hardback) There is something peculiar about the hour after midnight. It is the time when darkness reigns. And strange things roam the earth. In this dazzling collection of original haunted tales, thirteen bestselling and much-loved authors bring the old superstition of the witching hour to new and vivid life. Transporting you from the smog of London to the freezing mists of Svalbard, from an Irish town riddled with rumour to a sinister English boarding school, these thirteen stories will serve as your spinetingling companion to the long hours of winter. So curl up, light a candle, and wait for the clock to strike . . . Featuring new and original stories from: Michelle Paver Stacey Halls Bridget Collins Imogen Hermes Gowar Kiran Millwood Hargrave Andrew Michael Hurley Jess Kidd Natasha Pulley Elizabeth Macneal Susan Stokes-Chapman Laura Shepherd-Robinson Stuart Turton Catriona Ward30,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Kate Quinn 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback/Deckled Edge Paperback HarperCollins PublishersTitles in this set: 1. The Alice Network (Deckled Edge Paperback) 2. The Huntress 3. The Diamond Eye Description: The Alice Network (Deckled Edge Paperback) Two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947—are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption. 1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her "little problem" taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister. 1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili, the "Queen of Spies", who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose. Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth...no matter where it leads. The Huntress On the icy edge of Soviet Russia, bold and reckless Nina Markova joins the infamous Night Witches – an all-female bomber regiment. But when she is downed behind enemy lines, Nina must use all her wits to survive her encounter with a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress. British war correspondent Ian Graham abandons journalism to become a Nazi hunter, yet one target eludes him: the Huntress. And Nina Markova is the only witness to escape her alive. In post-war Boston, seventeen-year-old Jordan McBride is increasingly disquieted by the soft-spoken German widow who becomes her new stepmother. Delving into her past, Jordan slowly realizes that a Nazi killer may be hiding in plain sight. The Diamond Eye In the snowbound city of Kiev, aspiring historian Mila Pavlichenko’s life revolves around her young son – until Hitler’s invasion of Russia changes everything. Suddenly, she and her friends must take up arms to save their country from the Fuhrer’s destruction. Handed a rifle, Mila discovers a gift – and months of blood, sweat and tears turn the young woman into a deadly sniper: the most lethal hunter of Nazis. Yet success is bittersweet. Mila is torn from the battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America while the war still rages. There, she finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unexpected promise of a different future. But when an old enemy from Mila’s...22,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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The Myths and Mythology Collection: 5-Book Paperback Boxed Set (Arcturus Classic Collections)This attractive paperback box set brings together 5 collections of spell-binding mythological tales from a variety of cultures, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic and Native American. From the Greek gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus, to the mighty heroes of Norse mythology, to the mysterious druids of the ancient Celts, this book offers an enchanting journey through the world's most intriguing mythological traditions. These are beautifully retold by acclaimed authors and folklorists, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Charles Squire, who breath new life into these ancient tales. This collection contains: • Classical Mythology • Celtic Mythology • Norse Mythology • Native American Myths & Legends • Myths & Legends from Around the World These books feature striking contemporary cover designs and fit neatly together into an attractive slipcase. This box set makes a perfect gift or collectible for any mythology lover.19,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Penelope Douglas Collection 3 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback HachetteTitles in this set: 1. Misconduct 2. Five Brothers 3. Midnight Curfew Description Misconduct Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn’t important. She can’t let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing… Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a living, breathing teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet…there is something about him that draws Easton in – a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn. Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton’s resolve – and reveal what should stay hidden… Five Brothers On the other side of town are five brothers. . . Macon is the oldest. I've never seen him smile. Army is a single dad with beautiful green eyes. Iron will be in prison soon. Dallas is the one I hate. Trace used to be mine. I need to go home. Away from the swamps and these men. I’ll leave tomorrow. I'll crash on the couch tonight. Everyone is asleep. Except for one. He sees me crying. I let him wrap his arms around my body and hold me. I don’t think it was Trace. Midnight Curfew Summertime is quiet in southern Florida. In the humidity, the streets are empty, and the nights are still ― perfect for a little mischief while the police aren’t looking. One of five brothers, Dallas Jaeger grew up proud of his community on the wrong side of the tracks ― Sanoa Bay ― and now, as a man, he’s ready to fight to protect it. Callum Ames has a reputation in St. Carmen, the affluent neighborhood bordering Sanoa Bay. He’s the hottest. The most popular. The one all the women want. But he has one major secret: he doesn’t want them. Summer is also storm season. Heat, wind, rain… and a lockdown. In a desperate bid to impress his powerful father, Callum suggests a curfew to hinder their rivals’ hold on the Bay. Unfortunately, the Jaegers don’t like rules. As Dallas and Callum clash, out for each other’s blood, they can’t ignore the heat between them ― or the ending they can already see coming… After all, curfews were meant to be broken.17,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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What is the difference between a paperback edition and a flap paperback edition?
The main difference between a paperback edition and a flap paperback edition lies in the cover design. A paperback edition typically has a simple cover with the title and author's name printed on it, while a flap paperback edition has additional flaps on the front and back covers that can contain extra information about the book, such as a summary, author bio, or reviews. The flap paperback edition is often considered more visually appealing and informative compared to a standard paperback edition. **
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What is the difference between a paperback edition and a paperback with flaps?
A paperback edition typically refers to a standard paperback book with a cover that is glued directly to the spine of the book. On the other hand, a paperback with flaps has additional flaps on the front and back covers that can be used to hold extra information about the book, such as a summary, author bio, or reviews. The flaps also provide a more polished and professional look to the book. **
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Is a paperback less informative?
No, a paperback is not inherently less informative than other formats such as hardcover or digital books. The level of information contained in a book is determined by its content and not its physical format. Paperbacks can contain the same amount of information and knowledge as any other format, making them equally informative for readers. **
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What does paperback mean in comics?
In comics, a paperback refers to a book format that typically has a soft cover and is more affordable than hardcover editions. Paperback comics are often collected editions of single issues or story arcs, making them a popular choice for readers who want to catch up on a series or explore new titles. They are also easier to carry and store compared to hardcover editions, making them a convenient option for comic book enthusiasts. **
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