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The fates of two women, one American, one Japanese, become entwined in this sweeping novel of 19th century Japan on the cusp of radical change and Westernization. The Japanese tea ceremony, steeped in ritual, is at the heart of this story of an American girl adopted by Kyoto's most important tea master and raised as attendant and surrogate younger sister to his privileged daughter, Yukako.

Theodosia Browning's dear friend Delaine Dish has asked her to be a bridesmaid for her wedding. But when the big day arrives, everything seems to be going wrong. First, a massive storm is brewing over Charleston. A bad omen? Second, Delaine's sister is late for the ceremony. And finally, the groom not only has cold feet...his whole body is cold. A murderer has crashed the wedding.

Emily Pollifax accompanies her young friend Kadi back to Africa, where a mutual friend is to be crowned king of his small country. But when several people are slashed by murderous lion claws and Kadi disappears, Mrs. Pollifax must begin a perilous investigation. Fortunately for all, staunch determination and polished karate skills are on her side.

In Tracie Peterson's tale of love and suspense, 24-year old Cassandra works for a wealthy Philadelphia widow who treats her with grandmotherly kindness. But Cassie's 1857 life takes an unexpected turn when a Boston investigator asks her to pretend they're courting so he can get closer to a murder suspect - her employer's own son.

In A Promise for Spring by ACF Book of the Year novelist Kim Vogel Sawyer, Geoffrey Garrett leaves his 17-year-old fiancée in England while he establishes his Kansas ranch and builds her a proper house. But when he sends for her five years later in 1874, it's clear her feelings have changed far more than his. Despite his desire to marry and her wish to leave, they forge a compromise. If she remains as the ranch's housekeeper until spring, he will pay for her trip back home.

In 1707, eight-year-old Sarah travels with her father to build a new home in the Connecticut wilderness. Sarah is afraid when she hears animals in the night. She is afraid when she meets her Indian neighbors. She is especially afraid when she is left with an Indian family while her father goes back to get the rest of their family. But when Sarah remembers her mother’s parting words, “Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble,” she learns to be brave even when she’s afraid.

D-Day is approaching. They don’t know where or when, but the Germans know it’ll be soon, and for Felicity "Flick" Clariet, the stakes have never been higher. A senior agent in the ranks of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) responsible for sabotage, Flick has survived to become one of Britain’s most effective operatives in Northern France. She knows that the Germans’ ability to thwart the Allied attack depends upon their lines of communications, and in the days before the invasion, no target is of greater strategic importance than the largest telephone exchange in Europe.

Tea shop entrepreneur Theodosia Browning has been tapped to host a fancy Limón Tea in a genuine lemon orchard as a rousing kickoff to Charleston Fashion Week. But as fairy lights twinkle and the scent of lemon wafts among the tea tables, the deadly murder of a fashion designer puts the squeeze on things. As the lemon curd begins to sour, the murdered woman’s daughter begs Theodosia to help find the killer.

Uta Hagen, one of the world's most renowned stage actresses, also taught acting for more than 40 years at the HB Studio in New York. Her first book, Respect for Acting, published in 1973, remains a best seller in print. In this brand new audio edition of her second classic book, A Challenge for the Actor, she greatly expands her thinking about acting in a work that brings the full flowering of her artistry, both as an actor and as a teacher.

"The Gift" explores the profound influence of ancient wisdom and the transformative power of spiritual growth. Molly's journey encompasses more than the physical search for sacred objects; it's an inner quest for peace, purpose, and a deeper understanding of life's enigmatic mysteries.

Bringing you a gripping mystery, Nevada Barr transports you to the wild and dangerous landscapes of America's National Parks and is sure to appeal if you like Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich. After a summer fighting wildfire, US Park Ranger Anna Pigeon sets off on a camping trip to the Iron Range in upstate Minnesota. With her are four women: Heath, Leah and their two teenage daughters.

After single-handedly thwarting hijackers on a flight to the Middle East, a young American woman has become an instant celebrity. Following television interviews at the airport in Damascus, she disappears. Was she kidnapped by the terrorists, or is she just hiding? Posing as the girl’s aunt, Mrs. P. searches for her "niece" and uncovers a sinister plot that could send shock waves around the world.

From beloved writer and renowned preacher Barbara Brown Taylor comes a new collection of stories and sermons of faith, grace, and hope. Full of Taylor's astute observations on the Spirit and the state of the world along with her gentle wit, this collection will inspire Taylor's fans and preachers alike as she explores faith in all its beauty and complexity.

Dalla scrittrice bestseller Rebecca Quasi, un romance storico ambientato nella Vienna della Belle Époque, scritto assieme all'amica Amalia Frontali. Dorothea ha 23 anni, una cospicua rendita di famiglia e una grande passione per il pianoforte. Gunther, invece, è un uomo d'affari e violinista privo di titoli nobiliari, in cerca di una moglie che lo aiuti a migliorare il proprio status sociale. I due decidono di sposarsi per compromesso e senza amarsi, ma la musica presto smetterà di essere l'unica passione in comune.

Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma.

WINNAAR GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD BESTE DEBUUT 2015 Ontdek het eerste deel in de razendspannende YA-serie 'Rode Koningin', binnenkort te zien als TV-serie met Elizabeth Banks als regisseur en hoofdrolspeelster! 'The Hunger Games' meets 'X-Men' in deze megapopulaire YA-fantasyserie. Mare Berrens weet één ding zeker: dat ze op haar zeventiende het leger in moet, tenzij ze snel een uitweg vindt. In haar wereld is bloed allesbepalend: Roden zoals zij staan onder de Zilveren, de elitaire heersers met bovennatuurlijke superkrachten.

A touching memoir filled with food, friendships, and scenes of Italy, Pinch Me is ultimately a celebration of love, of learning to see the world, as well as oneself, through a different window, and of the powerful joy that comes from building a dream.

Lui, Roberto Calasso, è l'editore che raccoglie autori di tutto il mondo sotto il tetto della casa editrice Adelphi, di cui è direttore editoriale, oltre a essere scrittore di grande erudizione e raffinatezza. Lei, Anna Katharina Fröhlich, si trasferisce da Francoforte a Mornaga, sul lago di Garda. È una donna giovane e avventurosa, circondata da libri e da un rigoglioso giardino, sulla strada per diventare una scrittrice di successo. I due si incontrano per la prima volta alla Fiera del libro di Francoforte nell'ottobre del 1995.

Annika, principessa del Kadier, ha sempre vissuto nel lusso, ma nessuna ricchezza può compensare la perdita della libertà. Dopo la morte della madre, il re - un tempo padre amorevole - si è fatto freddo e distante, e ora è pronto a sacrificarla costringendola a un matrimonio politico. A chilometri di distanza, Lennox ha conosciuto solo privazioni. Il suo popolo è stato esiliato, suo padre è scomparso e l'unica certezza che gli resta è combattere. Addestrato come guerriero, ha un solo scopo: riconquistare il trono che gli è stato sottratto, a ogni costo.

Quando suo padre torna a casa dalla guerra, nel 1918, Caterina non lo riconosce. È sporco, magro e ha gli occhi spenti: a cinque anni Nina per la prima volta sente di avere paura della morte. Sa già cosa comporta nascere sulle montagne venete, in una contrada di poche case dove vita vuole dire lavoro nei pascoli e fatica nei boschi. Il giorno in cui Mario, il compagno di giochi nei fienili e di corse tra i campi, parte per Milano dove lo aspettano la scuola, vestiti sempre bianchi e un futuro migliore, Caterina inizia a desiderare un'esistenza diversa.