The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow

Author: Amy McCulloch
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241402360
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
"A nail-biting page turner written with cinematic sparkle" - Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All The Bright Places "Think Serial at Malory Towers" - Katie Lowe, author of The Furies Welcome to the Magpie Society... Tragedy has struck Illumen Hall, a prestigious boarding school of tradition and achievement. The body of student Lola Radcliffe is discovered on the beach, and on her back someone has tattooed an elaborate magpie. For new student Audrey, it's just another strange and unsettling thing about her new surroundings. For her roommate Ivy, the death of her friend Lola is something she's desperate to get past - and Audrey's presence isn't helping. But the two girls are thrown together when a mysterious podcast airs, with a sinister headline: I KNOW WHO KILLED LOLA. AND ONE OF YOU IS NEXT. This edition includes the spine-chilling first chapter of THE MAGPIE SOCIETY: TWO FOR JOY.

One For Sorrow, Two For Joy

Author: Clive Woodall
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440622698
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
“An epic tale in the tradition of Watership Down and Lord of the Rings.”—Alan Yentob, BBC Director of Drama and Entertainment Darkness has fallen over the realm of Birddom. The skies rain blood, no nest is safe, and the winds are thick with fear, pain, and death. Driven by an unslakable desire to kill and conquer, the black-feathered magpies—aided by their brutish cousins, the crows—have hunted down and slaughtered countless species of smaller birds into extinction. Led by the malevolent, power-mad Slyekin and his sadistic assassin, Traska, their reign of terror has laid waste to the beauty and freedom that was once Birddom. Now Slyekin is preparing to launch his final assault against all that was once pure and proclaim his vile dominion. To stop the gathering storm, Kirrick, a lone robin who witnessed the massacre of everything he loved, must undertake a journey beyond all reckoning. Through danger and deceit, Kirrick soars to all corners of the land, rallying those who would fight to save Birddom. From the proud might of the eagles, to the ancient wisdom of the owls, to the unlikeliest earthbound creatures, the allies of good must join together to oppose the shadowy menace that threatens them all—or fall from the sky forever. In an epic conflict of bloodied beak and razor-sharp talon, of undaunted courage and unspeakable evil, of love, loyalty, and wings of honor, the battle for the very soul of Birddom is about to begin.

One for Sorrow, Two for Joy

Author: Elise Juska
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416561781
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
For two quietly unhappy years, linguist Claire Gallagher has been living deep in the New Hampshire woods, enduring a polite but strained marriage to a highly respected scientist. Once a determined overachiever and academic star in her own right, she now spends her days avoiding her stalled dissertation and creating EZ crossword puzzles. But for all Claire's knowledge of words and their meanings, the meaning in her own life eludes her. One bleak morning in winter, she announces that she's leaving. By nightfall, at the urging of her younger sister Noelle, Claire finds herself heading to the last place she thought she would ever go: Ireland -- the birthplace of her abrasive, chronically ill mother and the country Noelle, a college dropout, now calls home. In a small town on the Irish coast, Claire's struggle to move ahead with her life takes her deep into the puzzles of her past -- in a world in which there are no simple answers, and the only questions that matter are those of the heart.

Two for Joy

Author: Helen Chandler
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444775782
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description
font size="+1"'I am a big fan of this writer' Katie Fforde /font size After years of being unlucky in love, Julia has found the one - or in her case, the one that was there all along, her best friend Toby. Except that after a perfect weekend making plans for the future, Toby's ex-girlfriend Ruby gets in touch, telling him she's pregnant. Although he feels torn, Toby decides to give their relationship another chance, for the baby's sake. Julia is determined to pick herself up and move on from Toby. But life is about to get much more complicated for the three of them. . . 'Keeps you gripped until the end' Daily Mail 'An enjoyable romantic comedy with some entertaining twists' Sunday Mirror Readers love Two For Joy: 'LOVED this one' Sharon 'Very well written, lovely characters and a beautiful story line. Thumbs up Helen Chandler!!!!' Ebunolu 'Couldn't put it down' Steph 'Like life, it has its ups and downs but by the end you are just whooping for joy.' MJ 'Had you hooked from the first page' Sharon 'I really enjoyed this book' Wendy I had so many emotions when reading . . . An amazing book' Theresa 'Funny, insightful and romantic - an absolute joy to read!' Amanda

Two for Joy

Author: Patricia Scanlan
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1466854065
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 540

Book Description
Oliver Flynn's wedding is the social event of the year, and the creme de la creme of Kilronan are happy to boast of being invited. Noreen, his new wife, has finally outclassed her two sisters, who think they are better than her in every way. Not any more! But there is one nagging doubt: does Oliver really love her? Would he have married her if she hadn't done the proposing herself? Cora Flynn, Oliver's bitter mother, has boycotted the wedding. She is determined that her detested new daughter-in-law will not become the number one woman in her son's life. Wedding guest Lorna Morgan can't wait to shake the dust of Kilronan off her shoes. She's destined for bright city lights, unlike her stick-in-the-mud cousin, Heather Williams, who was only invited to the 'afters' with her clodhopper boyfriend, Neil. But then, in Lorna's eyes, Heather's just an 'afters' sort of person and always will be. But worms turn, and what a difference a year makes. In Dublin, London and New York there is no respite for Noreen, Lorna or Heather. Only in Kilronan can the Pandora's box that was opened at Oliver Flynn's wedding finally be closed.

Two For Joy

Author: Maxwel Chhetry
Publisher: The Write Order Publication
ISBN: 9360453374
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125

Book Description
Step into the charming world of 'Two For Joy,' a delightful collection of stories that captures the essence of childhood life with a touch of Ruskin Bond's magic. In this enchanting anthology, the author, much like the beloved Bond, weaves tales that transport readers to the heart of a small town, where every house has a story to tell. These stories, though standalone, are intricately connected and beautifully showcase the mundane yet extraordinary moments in the lives of the town dwellers. Through the eyes of different child characters, each narrative unfolds, sometimes with a gentle humour that can make you laugh out loud and moments that tug at your heartstrings. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself immersed in the rich details of people's lives, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary under the author's pen. The writing style invites readers to observe the beauty in the seemingly mundane. The book is a journey into the nostalgic realm of childhood, where every discovery, every friendship, and every adventure feels as vivid and precious as it did years ago. With warmth, the author paints a portrait of innocence, laughter, and the timeless allure of simple joys

Two for Joy

Author: Gigi Amateau
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076367088X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63

Book Description
When an adored—and very independent—aunt suffers a fall and comes to live with them, Jenna and her mom discover what makes a family bond unbreakable. Eight-year-old Jenna is dreaming of playing Olympic soccer when the phone call wakes her. Great-Great Aunt Tannie has broken her ankle, and Jenna’s worried mom decides Tannie should move in with them. Tannie is no delicate old lady—she does heavy chores on her Virginia farm, drives a huge pickup, and even rides her own motorcycle. Plus she’s full of joie de vivre, given to kicking a soccer ball and teaching Jenna all about the birds she’s collected on her life list. Jenna’s excited to have her favorite aunt and cat, Butt, come to stay, but with so many changes to get used to, tempers around the house soon start to flare. Maybe with all the caring and being taken care of, they’ve forgotten what Tannie is still so good at—and neglected to have any fun. In a familiar story told through a child’s eyes, Gigi Amateau reminds us that everyone needs help sometimes, especially those who least expect it.

Two For Joy

Author: Sarah A. Denzil
Publisher: Sarah A. Denzil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
The electrifying sequel to One For Sorrow, by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Silent Child. Leah Smith has a new name, a new job and a new home. The sleepy seaside town, Clifton-on-Sea, is a refreshing change from the gloomy moors of Yorkshire. She couldn't be farther away from her serial killer stalker. Or so she thinks... A new name isn't enough to make her forget her past. Leah must come to terms with the events that occurred at Crowmont Hospital, especially when police discover the mutilated body of a young woman. Leah and Tom struggle with the consequences of their actions on the moors, and how they may have led to murder. While a serial killer is on the loose, Leah throws herself into solving a different puzzle. She meets George, an elderly local man who suffered a heart-breaking childhood. In 1944, when George was just ten years old, his mother perished in a fire at the family home. His sister, Abigail, went missing during the fire, presumed dead. Abigail's body was never recovered from the ashes. Twenty years later, George received a photograph of a young woman bearing a striking resemblance to his sister Abigail. Perhaps she didn't die after all. George is not a well man and time is running out to uncover what happened to little Abigail. Leah is drawn into the mystery, keen for any distraction from her own troubles. With assistance from George's grandson, Mark, she vows to help. But even as she immerses herself in George's tragic past, she can never escape the one name that haunts her nightmares, Isabel Fielding...

One For Sorrow

Author: Sarah A. Denzil
Publisher: Sarah A. Denzil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description
A chilling psychological thriller by a million-copy bestselling author. Who really killed Maisie Earnshaw? Within the walls of the high-security psychiatric facility, Crowmont Hospital, reside many violent offenders. To nurse Leah Smith, no matter what, all offenders are patients first and foremost. When Leah is appointed as a nurse to Isabel Fielding, she is determined to remain professional despite the shocking crime Isabel allegedly committed in her past. Years ago, six-year-old Maisie Earnshaw was found face down in a duck pond, her body mutilated. Isabel--at age fourteen, found covered in Maisie's blood--was convicted of murder. As Leah spends time with Isabel, she comes to know her as a young woman with a sweet, gentle nature, someone she could never see as a murderer. Leah begins to suspect members of the Fielding family of framing Isabel as a young girl, and she's not the only one. True crime blogger James Gorden thinks Isabel is innocent too. Is Leah allowing her own dark past to taint her judgement as she grows closer to her patient? Or has a young woman been unjustly robbed of her childhood? Praise for the Isabel Fielding series: "I can't praise this book enough...it was one of the best books I've read this year!" "Without giving too much away the characters had me fooled! Nothing is what it seems, you need to keep reading ... just one more chapter..." "One For Sorrow is such a fabulously dark and twisted read. I knew from the opening pages it was going to be good but by heck I didn't forsee the twists and turns as they happened. It's one of those stories that you will be constantly second-guessing and jumping at conclusions only to be totally wrong." "This dark, twisty psychological thriller was totally riveting."

Two for Joy

Author: Adam Henson
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 1408727374
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
In Two for Joy, Adam Henson - much-loved and long-standing presenter of Countryfile and Lambing Live - goes on a journey through the seasons to show you what you can find, spot, observe and do in the countryside, to help you find joy in nature all year round. No matter whether you've always loved the countryside or are recent converts to nature (perhaps owing to lockdown and the pandemic), farmer Adam Henson is here to gift you all the knowledge needed to keep that joy and wonder of the British and Irish countryside alive the whole year through. Divided into the four seasons, Two for Joy will help you understand what's happening on farms and in hedgerows throughout the year; show us the animals we might see around us and what they're busy doing; bring to life the stories behind countryside superstitions and folklore; revisit old traditions and show us how we can include them today; and encourage us to look up at the trees, sky and stars. Whether you read this book in the depths of winter in an armchair by the fire, or on a picnic rug in a field on a sunny day, it promises to open your eyes to the awe-inspiring powers of our uniquely British countryside in ways you've never noticed before.