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L'histoire nous a failli, mais qu'importe. Début des années 1930. Dans un petit village coréen, la jeune Sunja se laisse séduire par les belles paroles et tendres attentions d'un riche étranger. Lorsqu'elle découvre qu'elle est enceinte et que son amant est déjà marié, elle est confrontée à un choix : devenir, comme tant d'autres jeunes femmes dans sa situation, une seconde épouse, une "épouse coréenne" ou couvrir sa famille de déshonneur.

After defeating the evil Grendilock and saving Cadno, the last firefox, Charlie Challinor is looking forward to a well-earned rest. But when a familiar face appears from the realm of Fargone, Charlie's family is once again swept up into adventure. Along with Lippy, Roo and new magical friend Blodyn, Charlie must travel to Fargone to face the dreaded Draig, the shadowy monster that is draining the life from the land - and uncover the lost secret that links Draig's history to Charlie's own.

Liars. Every last one of them. The kings and queens of my new high school. The father and stepmother I never knew. Each has more wealth and privilege than I could've ever imagined. Each has a pile of wicked dirty secrets they'd do anything to protect. These people have grown accustomed to getting what they want, and what they want is to make my life a living hell. Too bad for them, you can't break someone who's already broken.

One of Daphne Wade's guilty pleasures is to watch the Duke of Tremore as he works, shirtless, on the excavation site of his ducal estate. Anthony Courtland is by far the most exciting and handsome man she has ever known, and she dreams of one day being able to speak with him without getting tongue tied. Anthony, meanwhile, only sees her as a hard worker on his excavation team. He considers her a plain young lady and says so to a friend, unaware that Daphne is outside the library door, her heart shattering to pieces. So Daphne decides she will not be so silly any longer.

Das neue Buch der USA-Today-Bestsellerautorin Laura Lee - eine gleichermaßen düstere wie fesselnde Bully Romance, die du nicht mehr aus der Hand legen kannst! Alles Lügner. Jeder einzelne von ihnen. Die Könige und Königinnen meiner neuen High School. Der Vater und die Stiefmutter, die ich vorher nicht kannte. Alle sind reicher und mit mehr Privilegien ausgestattet, als ich es mir je hätte vorstellen können. Und alle haben sie böse, schmutzige Geheimnisse, die sie mit allen Mitteln wahren wollen. Diese Leute sind es gewohnt, das zu bekommen, was sie wollen.

Join Bunny Brown and his sister Sue in this delightful adventure from the beloved series of childrens books published by the Stratemeyer Syndicate between 1916 and 1930. In this charming tale, originally released in 1920, Bunny and Sue misplace a precious item belonging to their mother during a memorable family boating vacation to Christmas Tree Cove. Experience their exciting escapades filled with fun and mishaps as they navigate the challenges of their summer getaway. (Introduction by S. McGaughey) Narrated in a duet by Rose 264 and Sean McGaughey.

Join Bunny Brown, a spirited 6-year-old boy, and his cheerful 5-year-old sister Sue as they embark on delightful adventures filled with laughter and mischief. Their charming antics and engaging conversations will captivate readers of all ages. The beloved Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue series, published by the Stratemeyer Syndicate from 1916 to 1930, offers a nostalgic glimpse into the joys of childhood. (Introduction by Abigail Rasmussen)

Join the Bobbsey Twins on their exciting adventure in Washington D.C.! In this thrilling twelfth installment of the beloved series, the twins not only meet the president but also embark on a quest to uncover the mystery behind an old ladys missing dishes. Filled with fun and intrigue, this story is perfect for young readers! (Summary by Maria Therese)

Join Bert, Nan, Flossie, and Freddie as they venture into the Wild West, where they unravel the mystery surrounding an enigmatic old man. This captivating tale is the 13th installment in the beloved Bobbsey Twin series, narrated by Maria Therese.

Zoe Brennan may be the loneliest lesbian in Blue Ridge, but at least she has her family vineyard to keep her busy. When a prestigious wine festival announces it’s coming to town, it kicks off a battle royale among local vineyards vying for the opportunity to host it. Zoe’s in it to win it—being chosen would put Bluebell Vineyards on the map, and she could stick it to the vineyard next door, run by her ex-best friend (now enemy), Rachel. But when Zoe’s father is called home to Italy to care for his sick mother, Bluebell is left without a vintner.

Beloved authors Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Boyle, Laura Lee Guhrke, and Stefanie Sloane deliver the stories of four friends from Madame Rochambeaux's Gentle School for Girls who find an old sixpence in their bedchamber and decide that it will be the lucky coin for each of their weddings…

Join Bunny Brown and his adventurous little sister Sue as they embark on an exciting journey to visit their beloved grandpas farm! With Bunnys playful spirit and Sues imaginative charm, the two siblings find themselves in delightful escapades, all while their worried mother searches for them. Will they make it to the farm and create unforgettable memories? Tune in to discover their heartwarming adventure filled with laughter, love, and a touch of mischief!

Join the adventurous Bobbsey family as they embark on a summer vacation aboard a charming houseboat! Everything starts off perfectly, filled with fishing trips, games with friends, and river explorations. But trouble brews when a grumpy farmer appears, intent on ruining their fun. What secrets lie behind his hostility? Meanwhile, the mystery deepens with the sudden disappearance of Will Watson, his mistreated hired boy. Whos been pilfering food from their boat, and what are those eerie sounds the cook keeps hearing? Can the twins unravel the mystery before their vacation is ruined? - Summary ...

Join the Bobbsey Twins in this delightful second installment of their adventures as they escape the city and embrace the charm of country life. Spending their summer vacation on a farm in Meadow Brook with their aunt, uncle, and cousins, the two sets of twins are in for a season filled with exciting escapades and newfound discoveries. (Introduction by Lee Ann Howlett)

Cider with Rosie is a wonderfully vivid memoir of childhood in a remote Cotswold village, a village before electricity or cars, a timeless place on the verge of change. Growing up amongst the fields and woods and characters of the place, Laurie Lee depicts a world that is both immediate and real and belongs to a now-distant past.

They call me a player. A joker. The guy always down for a good time. But if they knew the secrets I’ve been keeping, they’d call me something else entirely. For the last two years, I’ve been buried in shame, numbing the pain with various vices. Drowning in self-hatred and concealing it with a smile. I had a system in place, a surety that no one would learn the truth. Then Sydney Carrington came waltzing back into my life.

Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary. And when he's made guardian of a furry fox cub called Cadno, things get a whole lot scarier. Because Cadno isn't just any fox: he's a firefox - the only one of his kind - and a sinister hunter from another world is on his trail. Swept up into an unexpected adventure to protect his flammable friend, Charlie's going to need to find the bravery he never thought he had, if he's going to save the last firefox.

Pretty, pretentious little liars. I’m surrounded by them everywhere I turn. But I’m learning not everything is as it seems. The ones who I thought were my enemies have become my greatest allies. And the ones who I severely underestimated turned out to be much eviler than I could’ve ever imagined. They say money can’t buy happiness. Well...I’m here to tell you, it can certainly broker a deal with a devil. And the funny thing about dealing with devils? They always come to collect. Too bad for them, I’m going to put up one helluva fight.

In a world filled with secrets, lies, and cruelty, only the strongest will survive. I’m living proof of that. But being left for dead has made me question everything I thought I knew. I want to believe I have allies in these ruthless games, but the more truths I unravel, the more twisted and tangled the web becomes. And the deeper I fall down the rabbit hole, the more determined I am to bring them down.

Former valedictorian, current pothead, and perpetual overthinker, Nomi Wyeth is this close to opening her very own Amsterdam-style cannabis dispensary in the historic Strange Drugs Pharmacy building downtown. Former salutatorian, current doctor, and perpetual try-hard, Julian D’Angelo’s...