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This wonderfully engaging and unputdownable wartime saga from much-loved author Maggie Holt is perfect for fans of Call the Midwife,…
Dilly Court and Donna Douglas. You'll be hooked from page one!WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT A NURSE AT WAR!'Plenty of twists and turns to keep you engrossed' -- ***** Reader review'What a fab story - I loved it - I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Amazing book. Couldn't put down. Very happy!' -- ***** Reader review'Captivating' -- ***** Reader review'This book had me hooked from the beginning' -- ***** Reader review'Brilliant' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************SHE LONGED TO SERVE HER COUNTRY IN ITS HOUR OF NEED...Attractive, clever and wilful, Lily Knowles is desperate to leave home. So at twenty-one she escapes to London to train as a nurse, where she gathers many admirers - none more dashing than RAF officer Sandy Redfern, with whom she falls in love.But the coming of war, with the chaos of the Blitz, brings upheavals and unforeseen entanglements. Nursing a broken heart, Lily throws herself into her work, which sends her to a busy RAF hospital in Hampshire, where a faithful childhood sweetheart persuades her to become engaged to him.And then fate brings Sandy Redfern back into her life. What of their once passionate love and her present commitment?Can the past ever be recaptured and can past wrongs be righted?Have you read A Nurse's Courage, Maggie Holt's previous title?Previously published as For Love of Lily by Maggie Bennett.Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Kristin Hannah and Fiona Valpy, this is an emotional and uplifting romantic saga set…
in WW1 from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. READERS ARE LOVING NURSE ANNA'S WAR! "Wow I was riveted from start to finish [-] what a truly brilliant book..." - 5 STARS"I enjoyed every minute of reading this book." - 5 STARS"l thoroughly enjoyed it to the very last page and would recommend it to anyone..." - 5 STARS********************************CAN LOVE AND BRAVERY OVERCOME THE HARSH DANGERS OF WAR?BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF THE HEROIC BRITISH NURSE EDITH CAVELL.Brussels, April 1915. A beautiful young woman finds herself on the run from the enemy. Also being pursued is Ned Scott, a British army major who has been badly injured. The pair find themselves at a hospital run by the famous Edith Cavell, who agrees to treat the major while offering them both refuge and a false identity - she names the young girl Anna.However no one is safe, and as details of Anna's true identity emerge, the enemy's net tightens. Meanwhile, the major is torn between his desire to stand by brave Edith and the knowledge that he must escape.Closely watched wherever they go, is there anyone these three people can trust? Nurse Anna's War was previously published as Fields of Yesterday.Nanny Ogg's Cookbook: a beautifully illustrated collection of recipes and reflections on life from one of the most famous witches from Sir Terry Pratchett’s bestselling Discworld series
By Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs, Tina Hannan. 1999
Steel yourselves - Nanny Ogg is passing on some of her most interesting recipes and her most refined wisdom.'Probably the…
best and certainly the tastiest of the Discworld spin-offs' - The Times'They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they gen'rally are about everything else, unless they're talking about instructions on how to stab him, in which case a better way is up and under the ribcage.' Nanny OggNanny Ogg, one of Discworld's most famous witches, is passing on some of her huge collection of tasty and above all interesting recipes. But in addition to the delights of the 'Strawberry Wobbler' and 'Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding', Mrs Ogg imparts her thoughts on social etiquette, life, death, courtship, children and weddings, all in a refined style that should not offend the most delicate of sensibilities. Well, not much...Jam-packed with recipes favoured (or not!) by the great and good of the Discworld, full of Nanny Ogg's unique wisdom and way with words, and peppered with apoplectic notes from the editor and the publisher, this is a treasure trove of literary, culinary and comic delights.A must- purchase for any fan of the legendary Sir Terry Pratchett.*Most of the recipes have been tried out on people who are still alive.__________________________________________________________________What fans are saying...'This is Nanny Ogg at her naughty best...I sniggered and snerked all the way through' - ***** Reader review'As expected, hilarious. Also beautifully illustrated. Had a kick reading the recipes, and will likely try a few!' - ***** Reader review'Love this book! It is brilliant! If you don't already have this buy it now!!' - ***** Reader review'Totally Brilliant!!!' - ***** Reader review'I laughed myself silly reading this; it is VERY funny...I am looking forward to trying the recipes' - ***** Reader reviewPowerful and heart-wrenching; fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah will love this Edwardian saga by the million…
copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham."Charlotte Bingham's spellbinding novel is required reading" - COSMOPOLITAN"Excellent stuff" -- COMPANY"What a wonderful book-- I am feeling totally wrung out with emotion and I didn't want it to ever end." -- ***** Reader review"Such an enchanting story...Nanny is a rich and memorable character you will carry in your memory once you finish the last page." -- ***** Reader review"I have read most of Charlotte Bingham books and am never disappointed." -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************FROM MASTERLESS TO MISTRESS OF THE HOUSE. BUT CAN IT LAST? 1907: Beautiful and spirited, Grace Merrill seems to stand with the world at her feet until a family tragedy obliges Grace to enter a life in service at Keston Hall. It is a world of sadistic housekeepers, drunken butlers and genuine hardship and drudgery for those employed in servicing the few.However, she soon discovers that she has another talent when she manages to escape from the kitchen to work as the family nanny. Here she learns to love Lady Lydiard's children as her own and revel in the isolated world of the nursery.As time passes, war looms and change reaches out to touch the Hall, Grace grows to become not just the touchstone of the children's lives but in essence the mistress of the house itself.Amidst all this, she has met the love of her life: Brake Merrowby. But is he the right man to give her the personal fulfilment she craves?Mrs Kramer, Dragon Tamer: Genie Street: Ladybird Read it yourself
By Richard Dungworth. 2012
Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This is an ideal ebook for children who are gaining…
in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper chapter book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children.When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Old Mrs Kramer looks like an ordinary old lady, but in fact she is a dragon tamer! What will happens when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure?Book 1 in the Genie Street series.Mrs Greene, Mermaid Queen: Genie Street: Ladybird Read it yourself
By Richard Dungworth. 2012
Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This eBook edition is an ideal first chapter book series…
for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet Mrs Greene who's not just a beautician - she's a mermaid too! What will happen when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? Book 3 in the Genie Street series.Fans of Hornblower and Sharpe will love this captivating and compelling nautical adventure from much loved author G.S.Beard. Guaranteed to…
stir into life even the most sluggish of readers!'If you like sea stories, you will enjoy this, and even if you think you don't but enjoy things like Sharpe, it might just convert you' - HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW'Excellent gripping story gives you little time to put the book down' -- ***** Reader review'Read almost overnight, difficult to put down, a memorable yarn' -- ***** Reader review'A proper page turner' -- ***** Reader review'A brilliant read, I was hooked from the beginning to the end' -- ***** Reader review'I felt like I was on the high seas with them!' -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************1792: the start of the French Revolutionary Wars.A shadow hangs over John Thomas Fury in this his first voyage as a midshipman aboard the 32-gun frigate Amazon. The son of a violent and unstable brig commander who drove his crew to mutiny, Fury finds himself an outcast onboard and working doubly hard to prove that he isn't cursed like his father.Redemption arrives when Amazon reaches Bombay, only to discover that ships of the East India Company have disappeared, including the Company's warships. Somewhere in the Indian Ocean a very powerful privateer is at work and the Governor despatches Amazon to find and destroy her.Soon afterwards Amazon is in a desperate fight for her life against a much stronger foe. In such crucibles of fire are the officers in His Majesty's Service forged.Can Fury cover himself in glory and banish the shadows of the past are forever?Fury's adventures continue in Lieutenant Fury.Mr Majeika Vanishes (Mr Majeika #16)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1997
Class 3 are sure that something is very wrong when Mr Majeika leaves school without saying goodbye. When they find…
a message from him saying he's been arrested by the Silly Crime Squad, they are determined to rescue him. To do this they must outwit Hamish Bigmore and Mr Majeika's old enemy, Wilhelmina Worlock. They succeed and Wilhelmina is punished with a 'spell' on earth as a Supply Teacher!Mr Majeika on the Internet (Mr Majeika #15)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 2001
Class Three has got a new computer and while exploring it, Mr Majeika manages to get the whole class trapped…
in the school website. Many adventures follow and Class Three meet bizarre characters before they can get out.Mr Majeika Joins the Circus (Mr Majeika #14)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 2006
When Class Three and Mr Majeika go to the circus, it's definitely not as fun as they imagined. Everyone's a…
bit old, creaky and rubbish really! So when Mr Majeika casts a small spell to help the performers with their circus show, it's no surprise that Billy Balance, the slack rope walker, kidnaps Mr Majeika so that Mr Majeika can magically help him everytime! Things get worse whilst Mr majeika is trapped when Wilhelmina Worlock takes the opportunity to turn Class Three's classroom into a circus and the children spend all afternoon running away from lions and alligators!But Mr Majeika's magic saves the day, Class Three and the circus end up on the news and once again Mr Potter, the headmaster, misses it all!Mr Majeika and the School Trip (Mr Majeika #13)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1999
More amazing adventures with Mr Majeika, the ex-wizard, turned teacher, and his class at St Barty's School. This time there's…
a trip down a magic river, a battle to save St Barty's from the wrecking ball, and work experience for Class Three.Mr Majeika and the School Play (Mr Majeika #12)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1991
'I really am quite useless as a wizard.'But Class Three thinks Mr Majeika is an excellent wizard, particularly when his…
spells go wrong! First Hamish Bigmore ends up on TV, then a real giant appears in the school play. And finally Mr Majeika gets the whole class lost on a magic carpet! There's always an adventure with Mr Majeika around...Mr Majeika and the School Inspector (Mr Majeika #11)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1993
'Use of magic by teacher strictly forbidden.'Poor Mr Majeika goes to the bottom of the class when the school inspector…
comes to call. Things don't get any easier when Mr Majeika turns himself into a lobster by mistake. Class Three somehow has to get Wilhemina Worlock to undo the spell...Mr Majeika and the School Caretaker (Mr Majeika #10)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1996
When old Mr Jenks retires, St Barty's School advertises for a new caretaker. Unfortunately there's only one applicant - Hamish…
Bigmore's Uncle Wilf who is just as rude and bad-tempered as Hamish. When Mr Majeika is hurt in an accident it becomes clear that Uncle Wilf is working for the wickedest of witches, Wilhelmina Warlock! It's up to Mr Majeika to work his magic and put things right again.Mr Majeika and the School Book Week (Mr Majeika #9)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1992
'Oh dear,' said Mr Majeika, 'I seem to have made the spell too strong.'Class Three has fun during Book Week,…
when famous storybook characters suddenly appear! But there's trouble ahead with Wilhemina Worlock the witch at the school's Olympic Sports Day...Will Mr Majeika manage to magic up a solution?Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher (Mr Majeika #8)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1986
'Music teacher? What music teacher?'The sudden arrival of a new music teacher throws St barty's School into confusion. Mysterious smells…
start coming from the staffroom and creepy-crawlies appear out of nowhere. The new arrival is, of course, Wilhelmina Worlock, a wicked witch with some nasty tricks.It's up to Mr Majeika to try to outwit her...Mr Majeika and the Lost Spell Book (Mr Majeika #7)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 2014
A super magical story featuring Mr Majeika, the popular wizard turned teacher!Fun and magic combine as usual in this new…
Mr Majeika story. The pupils in Class 3 at St Barty's School are not impressed when their headteacher imposes strict rules of behaviour for Halloween. Mr Majeika uses a little magic to make the evening memorable but nasty Hamish Bigmore tells the local press and gets the wizard-teacher the sack. School without magic seems rather boring and Mr Majeika doesn't last long in the other jobs he tries. His long-time enemy, Wilhelmina Warlock is clearly behindall the trouble; she and the dreaded Hamish must be defeated before life can return to normal.Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures includingMR MAJEIKA AND THE GHOST TRAINMR MAJEIKA AND THE SCHOOL TRIPMR MAJEIKA AND THE SCHOOL BOOK WEEKMR MAJEIKA AND THE SCHOOL PLAYMr Majeika and the Haunted Hotel (Mr Majeika #6)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1987
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!Oh, don't be cowards,' said Jody. 'I'm sure it's perfectly safe.'Mysteriously stranded in…
the fog at night. Mr Majeika and Class Three find themselves in a creepy hotel near Hadrian's Wall, where some very spooky things start to happen. Strange lights, ghostly sounds and vanishing people...Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including:Mr Majeika and the School TripMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Music TeacherMr Majeika and the School CaretakerMr Majeika and the Ghost Train (Mr Majeika #5)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1994
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!'Do be careful, Mr Majeika, there might be real ghosts in there.'When Class…
Three and Mr Majeika get on board a ghost train, they are in for a surprise. Real ghosts appear and the wicked Wilhemina Worlock isn't far away. But Jody comes to the rescue - with a dragon to help her!Look out for more Mr Majeika adventures including:Mr Majeika and the School TripMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Music TeacherMr Majeika and the School CaretakerMr Majeika and the Dinner Lady (Mr Majeika #4)
By Humphrey Carpenter. 1989
Mr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!'Sometimes, ' whispered Jody. 'I think school dinners would be all right if…
it wasn't for her.'Mrs Chipchase, the nasty dinner lady, makes lunch hour at St Barty's really unpleasant. That is, for everyone but her 'favourite friend', Hamish Bigmore. Up to his usual tricks, Hamish is allowed to eat chocolate instead of ghastly school dinners!Mr Majeika decides it's time to sort out the menu in his most magical way...!There are lots more Mr Majeika adventures to collect, including:Mr Majika and the Ghost TrainMr Majeika and the Lost Spell BookMr Majeika and the Haunted HotelMr Majeika and the School PlayMr Majeika and the School Trip