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"Following the deaths of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to her hometown in England after living abroad for sixty years. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss, and she retreats from the world into a life of dull routine. Then one winter night, a chance encounter with a mouse sets Helen on a surprising journey."--
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"In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad-which become good bad times alongside a friend. Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?"--
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"With her long-awaited wedding to police sergeant John Lyons only weeks away, bestselling author and Vineyard Inn proprietor Annie Sutton is faced with more drama than usual. Between the hideous heirloom gown her new family expects her to wear and the challenges of bonding with John's contentious daughter Abigail, Annie's having serious doubts. But when the baby she once found on her doorstep goes missing, Annie has bigger concerns, including that...
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"Deciding to spend her 70th birthday alone in her Cape Cod seashore cottage, hiding from her interfering family, widow Cecilia Lapthorne instead finds an unexpected houseguest, struggling artist Lily, and, allowing her to stay, settles in for a summer of self-discovery, self-belief and second chances"--
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In the heart of Brooklyn, nestled between the bustling streets and the quiet waters of the bay, lies a neighborhood that has seen it all. Sunset Park, a place where cultures melded, dreams were forged, and lifelong friendships were woven into the very fabric of the community.Our story begins not with grand heroes or epic adventures, but with a group of eight friends who, over the years, discovered that the ordinary moments of life could be extraordinary...
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ÉDitions De Mortagne
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2023
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La vie ne tient pas toujours ses promesses. Voilà la conclusion à laquelle parviennent trois vieux complices, dont la retraite a pris la forme d'une prison.
Pour Albert, habitué aux sommets d'une prestigieuse carrière d'enseignant en médecine familiale, le choc est brutal : sans son boulot, il est inexistant.
Paul, ancien urgentologue, est désormais l'otage d'un horaire de gardiennage aliénant, gracieuseté d'un fils qui se reproduit plus...
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"When a betrayal tears apart three young friends living in the shadow of Biltmore Estate, their friendship may be fractured forever. Years later, one of them risks exposure as a fraud unless she can mend the relationships and solicit help to create an original woven design for Cornelia Vanderbilt's 1924 wedding"--
8) Pieces
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PiecesThe Fragile Line Series~ Book Four The pieces of Sadie's life are falling from her heart like rain, and she doesn't even care. Having lost so much in such a short period of time, she wonders if she'll ever feel whole again. When her childhood friend strips her of one of the biggest pieces of identity, she turns to someone who seems to have her best interests at heart for solace, just to find herself in the midst of a new disaster. Jenny is torn...
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National Jewish Book Award Finalist: A "sophisticated and engaging" novel of three innocents drawn into a criminal scheme in modern-day Jerusalem (The Wall Street Journal).
Brokenhearted haberdasher Isaac Markowitz has fled the Lower East Side for Israel, where he now assists a renowned elderly rabbi who tends to the hungry and hopeless in his courtyard. Tamar is an American hipster-turned-observant Jew who has come to Jerusalem to find a devout...
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In the era of big hair, massive shoulder pads, Reaganomics and Madonna, four newspaper women are desperately seeking success. Maureen, Tina, Elektra, and Sarah bond over their love of newswriting and cats but learn female friendships can be as tricky to navigate as love affairs. When Sarah slips into unconsciousness after an accident, her friends resort to feline subterfuge to wake her from the state they call "cat dreaming." Cat Dreaming: A Story...
11) Play
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You will talk about 2016. You will talk about The Lighted City. You will be brave and truthful. You will get to the bottom of what happened.Paul (Paulina) Hayes loves her cousin Adrian. Inseparable from a young age, they play The Lighted City, an imaginary world where they pretend to live together and can escape a childhood that seems both too sad and too grown-up. But The Lighted City isn' t without danger.Years later, Paul is struggling...
12) Love Across Wars
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In Love Across Wars, a multicultural novel, two historic families connected through WWII find their destinies intertwine again in the aftermath of 9/11 as their scions are caught in the whirlwind of events from Philadelphia to Peshawar and Afghanistan.Christina Gartenley has been having a nightmarish vision signaling 9/11 since she was 10. Her brother David joins the Army after their father's horrifying ordeal at the Twin Towers on 9/11, but goes...
13) Changes
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ChangesThe Fragile Line Series- Book Five Engaged and newly sober, Sadie is ready for her new life to begin. She quickly finds out life isn't the same sober, especially when everyone and everything around her is changing. When she finally gets the chance to make a worthwhile change and be in control of her life, she feels more lost than ever. Jenny tries to navigate her new relationship status while finding a place in her daughter's life. So many...
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Married and divorced in her 20s, looking for friendship in her 30s, and contemplating pregnancy at 40, our narrator wonders if she's going through life out of order. But Alice, The Turtle, The Kid, and other beloveds show her that motherhood is more than giving birth, art is never finished, and love is not linear. Through a three-day canoe trip, chance encounters, fierce female friendship, step-parenting, IVF, pandemic isolation, and quiet moments...
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"A Word, Only a Word" by Georg Moritz Ebers is a captivating tale set in the enchanting landscapes of the Black Forest. The novel opens with a seemingly innocent conversation between two children, Ruth and Ulrich, discussing their fathers' quests and tribulations. Ruth speaks of her father's search for a mystical word that has the power to unveil treasures by opening mountains, while Ulrich shares the turmoil within his family, his father's anger...
16) Florida Girls
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Do you have a young girl who loves sports? This book will bring you into the world of six girls who are best friends. You will go to their competitions and be a part of their world of sports. Will Danay decide to pursue dancing in New York? Will Jayme stay out of trouble skate boarding around town? What can she do there is no where to skate? Will Nealie win her ice skating meet? What about Cami, will she decide on one sport or continue doing two of...
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These lyrical reflections are considered by most to be poems. They are also considered to be song lyrics. They are certainly emotional impressions and emotions that reflect the moments and situations that many of us experience during the course of our lives. Many of the poems are reflections about love, in all it's different forms, feelings, and complications. Mostly, the works included in this book are reflections of what makes us human and how...
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"Unleashing Creativity: A Guide to Igniting Your Imagination" by Masonwabe Nyanga is a transformative exploration into the boundless world of creativity. This inspiring guide invites readers on a captivating journey, providing insights, practical tools, and profound perspectives to unlock their imaginative potential.Key Features:1. Comprehensive Exploration: From understanding the roots of creativity to overcoming blocks, the book delves into various...
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"Try to get along and don't keep score. It doesn't matter who has more toys. Just have fun, my girls and boys. Don't YOU be a bully, not even now and then, not even to a foe or friend." Known as Mombat to her kids, she has plenty of ideas on how everyone can learn to get along with others and have fun. Using her wit and insightful wisdom, Mombat aims to make the world a better place by teaching positive communication skills and the importance of...
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Dear Friends,It's my Mission to Help 1000 Million People All Over the World. STOP THINKING, You Can Also Help & Contribute.I Know It's a Big Mission But It's Possible.Please Support Me."You are not investing money to buy this book only, you are investing on yourself, it is my suggestion to you, KEEP INVESTING ON YOURSELF."Let's Have a Look.Welcome to "Relationships: Improve Your Relationship" If you believe in one another, you'll not surprise what...
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