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Ruth, a portrait: the story of Ruth Bell Graham
By Patricia Daniels Cornwell. 1997
Written by a popular crime novelist -- a family friend -- this account of the wife of evangelist Billy Graham…
begins with Ruth Bell's early life in China as a child of missionaries. Because she wanted to follow in her parents' footsteps, it took persuasion on Graham's part to convince her to marry him and become his helpmate. 1997.On Folly Beach
By Karen White. 2010
Folly Beach, S.C. Emmy Hamilton's mother encourages her to buy the local book store, Folly's Finds, hoping it will distract…
Emmy from the loss of her husband. But the seller insists on one condition: Emmy must allow Lulu, the late owner's difficult sister, to continue selling her bottle trees from its back yard. After finding love letters in a box of used books, the more Emmy understands Lulu--and their war-ravaged hearts can find hope for a second chanceDark Sky Island: A chilling mystery set on the Channel Islands (Jennifer Dorey)
By Lara Dearman. 2018
'A brooding, complex mystery' CAZ FREAR'A deeply atmospheric and gripping thriller with a wonderful sense of place' ROZ WATKINSThere's a…
killer on the island - and someone knows who...When human bones are found in a remote bay in the Channel Islands, DCI Michael Gilbert is plunged into an investigation to find out who they belong to. The remains are decades old - but after another body is discovered, the police realise they could be dealing with a serial killer. Journalist Jennifer Dorey is desperate for answers, driven by a secret of her own - but it soon becomes clear that nobody on the island is quite what they seem. Will anyone tell the truth before it's too late? Or will the killer on the island strike again...?A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Peter May.Smashing Grammar: A guide to improving your writing skills and avoiding common mistakes
By Craig Shrives. 2019
Have you ever sent an email and then realised you've used the wrong kind of your? Do you hope for…
the best when writing loose or lose? Are semicolons a mystery to you?Armed with Smashing Grammar, you will be able to boost your confidence, sharpen your writing skills and refine your vocabulary without breaking a sweat.Easy to navigate and packed with real-life examples, this helpful and friendly guide includes a comprehensive checklist of common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid, from knowing when to use a possessive apostrophe correctly to mastering there and their. Smashing Grammar also features an A-Z guide of grammar essentials to help bring your writing up to scratch. Each entry includes a variety of examples to illustrate the grammar rules, as well as reasons why you should care and key points to summarise. With Craig's clear-cut advice, you will struggle to find yourself getting caught out by grammar again.Dark Sky Island: A chilling mystery set on the Channel Islands (Jennifer Dorey)
By Lara Dearman. 2018
'A brooding, complex mystery' CAZ FREAR'A deeply atmospheric and gripping thriller with a wonderful sense of place' ROZ WATKINSThere's a…
killer on the island - and someone knows who...When human bones are found in a remote bay in the Channel Islands, DCI Michael Gilbert is plunged into an investigation to find out who they belong to. The remains are decades old - but after another body is discovered, the police realise they could be dealing with a serial killer. Journalist Jennifer Dorey is desperate for answers, driven by a secret of her own - but it soon becomes clear that nobody on the island is quite what they seem. Will anyone tell the truth before it's too late? Or will the killer on the island strike again...?A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Peter May.