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Op de dag dat hij vijf jaar getrouwd is, maakt Nick Dunne bekend dat zijn beeldschone vrouw Amy vermist wordt. De politie verdenkt hem en Amy's vrienden onthullen dat ze bang voor hem was en dingen voor hem verzweeg. Nick zweert dat dit niet waar is, maar onder druk van de politie en de media ontstaan er langzaam maar zeker haarscheurtjes in het door Nick geschetste beeld van zijn perfecte huwelijk. Zijn leugens, bedrog en vreemde gedrag roepen vragen op. Heeft Nick zijn vrouw vermoord?

Dora Fairweather wasn’t cut out to be a wife and mother, and as soon as she’s able, she turns her back on her young daughter Lissie. With no parents to protect her, Lissie has no option but the dangerous streets of soot-sodden Bradford or the workhouse orphanage. Life in the orphanage is bleak and Lissie longs for the warm embrace of her beloved father. As the years pass, Lissie learns to enjoy the camaraderie of the other girls in the workhouse, and when she’s taken under the wing of matron Connie Briggs, things begin to look up..

Simple Scaling provides the tools to do what so few startups ever manage to do: break free of the gravitational pull of the everyday and shoot for the stars. In clear, unambiguous prose, the ten principles in this book offer all the knowledge you need to achieve scale—from developing a scale-up psyche to establishing your purpose, sourcing the right people, planning, and implementing repeatable performance to fuel 10x growth.

Journey across the harsh plains of Vanda in this gripping tale of treasure, technology and terror. "The Hunter and the Knight" blends the grit of a Western with the wonder of science fantasy, creating a unique audio experience that will captivate your imagination. Follow Kasta Krane, a cynical treasure hunter with a troubled past, as she reluctantly teams up with Sir Dresco Norte, a idealistic holy warrior on a mission of redemption. Their quest? To find Vellon's Blade, a legendary weapon with the power to reshape the world.

Beth Wickers, back home and with the time-slip behind her, is busy preparing for her PhD. However, once again, she’s forced to return to Tudor England to rectify the history, but also to reconnect with the secret love of her life, George Boleyn. Things don’t go to plan, though, and she finds herself time-slipping to the Tower of London in 1536, where she witnesses an execution that sends her slipping back three years with an overwhelming dilemma.

She has vowed she will never marry...Miss Sophia Hayward knows all about men and their immoral behavior. She has watched her father and older brother behave like reckless fools her entire life. All she wants is to avoid marriage to a lord until she reaches her majority because she has plans which do not include a husband. Until she meets the one peer who will not take a hint.

Mirrors of Indigo is a chilling, atmospheric gothic horror novel that blends psychological suspense with supernatural mystery. When artist Isobel Ashcroft inherits the eerie Ashcroft Manor after the death of a reclusive aunt, she enters a world haunted by mirrors that don't just reflect—but reveal. Each glass pane becomes a doorway to alternate realities, twisted selves, and long-buried family secrets.

Newlywed Bobby Atherton has barely had time to experience married life with her airman husband Charlie before war separates them. Bobby must face the challenge of marriage to a man mentally and physically scarred by his experiences. When Charlie resumes operational flying, Bobby's role as a WAAF plotter becomes a matter of life and death. Can the couple survive the war and heal the rift between them?

Jane Austen passed away far too early, with only four books published during her lifetime and two published after her passing. All her novels are today considered classics. One of Austen's beloved novels is Persuasion, featuring Miss Anne Elliot and her Captain Fredrick Wentworth. At the end of Persuasion, both characters find each other again after many years apart. Anne accepts Fredrick's proposal of marriage, and listeners are left happy with the knowledge that after a bit of trouble, Anne gets all she hopes for. Sadly, the story leaves the rest of their lives to our imagination.

A discovered conspiracy. A ransom gone wrong. A two-month coma. Spoiled Iranian girl Neda awakes to find her parents dead—a tragic murder at the hands of her now-executed fiancé. But Neda saw the perpetrators, and he wasn’t one of them. The justice system dismisses her. Evidence mysteriously vanishes. And when others begin to die, she knows her own life could end just as brutally at any moment. All it will take is her enemies catching up—or her suicidal tendencies taking control. When her losses become all-consuming, there is one way forward: turn the tables and finally get revenge.

Being a telepathic secret agent has its perks—like lavish undercover assignments in Venice. But when Tessa is sent to a high-society gala at a noblewoman’s estate, she knows something is off. A mysterious invitation, priceless family jewels on display, and an unexpected side job spying on a shady politician? Too many puzzle pieces—and none of them fit. Then there’s Mirek—handsome, inexperienced, and way too honest for the world of espionage. He’s on a mission of his own, and the last thing Tessa needs is a distraction, especially one with soulful eyes and a dangerous secret.

1992. Elisavet, a Serbian refugee haunted by loss, finds work on Island Farm Avenue. There, three older women – Cora, Megan, and Gladdie – meet regularly on the old footbridge, a quiet place where stories are shared and wounds are gently laid bare. As they begin to open up about their memories, Elisavet is drawn into their past and the healing power of female friendship. 1944 During the war, a young Cora forms a forbidden bond with Frank, a German prisoner held at Island Farm Camp. A fleeting smile.

A daring lord and a young woman find themselves in peril, igniting a possible romance as they escape to stay alive. A steamy historical suspense romance, about a lord who agrees to help his friends with their quest to solve a murder. Now he must fend for himself while protecting the young lady he has endangered with his choices. Can he keep her safe from harm from both the enemy pursuing them, and his urge to kiss those plump lips? He thought it would be a lark ...

Once a star in the music world, Mia Pelletier’s fall from grace was legendary. Now the composer famously known as Maestro Mia has escaped to a coastal cottage, but her plan to create brilliant music that reclaims her legacy is derailed by a debilitating creative roadblock. However, a storm that damages the cottage’s roof produces an unexpected muse....

Dramatisations of Calvino's most famous works, starring Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook, plus bonus programmes. Italo Calvino was one of the 20th Century's great experimenters, who consistently pushed the boundaries of literature. His works ranged from fantasy and science fiction to folktales and neo-realism, but he is best known for If on a winter's night a traveller , Marcovaldo and Invisible Cities . Radio adaptations of all three are collected here, alongside a comic short story by Calvino and two illuminating programmes about his ideas and writing.

In "A Journey to a Testimony," embark on a transformative journey of faith, resilience, and divine intervention. This compelling narrative, inspired by the author's personal experiences and revelations, chronicles the trials and triumphs that have shaped a profound relationship with God.

In Goddess Mode, Meli Rowland shows you how to break free of the mold tradition would put you in. She clears the way for you to seek your higher self and explains why it's essential—and never too late—to embrace your inner goddess. Follow the model Meli uses to find clarity.

Told through the eyes of ten local women, Grabowski’s Women and Children First is an exquisite portrait of grief and a powerful reminder of life’s interconnectedness. Touching on womanhood, class, and sexuality, ambition, disappointment, and tragedy, this novel is a stunning rendering of love and loss, and a bracing lesson from a phenomenal new literary talent that no one walks this earth alone.

Marcus Brigstocke leads the cast in this comedic take on a historical radio show, creating imaginative and humorous archive recordings from the past two millennia. The series features funny and occasionally gruesome scenes, reminiscent for fans of Horrible Histories but tailored for a more adult audience.

Throughout human history, the conquerors have ruled—claiming land, wealth, power, and even people, while the conquered endure suffering, poverty, and injustice. Yet, in this broken world, God calls each of us to rise above, to be conquerors and rulers, not through oppression but by embracing His divine purpose. Discover the profound truth behind God’s command and what it means to rule with justice, wisdom, and grace in a world desperate for hope.