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Evil Families

A History of Bad Blood

by Martin Knight ...

Narrated by Maya Grant ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

Is it true that the apple never falls far from the tree?Throughout history, you see examples where criminality seems to run in the family. From the Ptolemaic dynasty that terrorized Greek Egypt to the modern mafia, familial ties often dictate your relationship to violence, cruelty and the law.Evil Families examines just this, using case studies from across history. These include the Qing Dynasty ... Read more

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Is it true that the apple never falls far from the tree?Throughout history, you see examples where criminality seems to run in the family. From the Ptolemaic dynasty that terrorized Greek Egypt to the modern mafia, familial ties often dictate your relationship to violence, cruelty and the law.Evil Families examines just this, using case studies from across history. These include the Qing Dynasty
... Read more

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Silent Seduction : Feminine Traits That Will Set You Apart from Other Women

by MAYA A. GRANT ...

In a world where individuality is more valuable than ever, statistics show that women who embrace their distinct feminine qualities experience remarkable success, both personally and professionally. Research from global sources indicates that women who lean into their unique strengths are outpacing their peers in career advancement, relationships, and social influence. In fact, studies reveal that ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world where individuality is more valuable than ever, statistics show that women who embrace their distinct feminine qualities experience remarkable success, both personally and professionally. Research from global sources indicates that women who lean into their unique strengths are outpacing their peers in career advancement, relationships, and social influence. In fact, studies reveal that
... Read more
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When The War Came Home

by Lesley Parr ...

Narrated by Maya Grant ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

Bloomsbury presents When The War Came Home by Lesley Parr, read by Maya Grant.WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETSThe First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war ... Read more

$18.99 USD

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Bloomsbury presents When The War Came Home by Lesley Parr, read by Maya Grant.WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETSThe First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war
... Read more

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Fallout

by Lesley Parr ...

Is Marcus's fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?Long-listed for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2025'An exceptional story from one of our finest writers' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse'Gripping and thought-provoking' Book TrustMarcus has one brother in a youth offender centre and the other is workin... ... Read more

$8.99 USD

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Is Marcus's fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?Long-listed for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2025'An exceptional story from one of our finest writers' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse'Gripping and thought-provoking' Book TrustMarcus has one brother in a youth offender centre and the other is workin...
... Read more

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The Valley of Lost Secrets

by Lesley Parr ...

Narrated by Iestyn Arwel ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

Bloomsbury presents The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr, read by Iestyn Arwel.A page-turning mystery about bravery and brotherhood among evacuees in the Second World War, from an prize-winning author.September 1939.When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn’t be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place.But then he ... Read more

$12.00 USD

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Bloomsbury presents The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr, read by Iestyn Arwel.A page-turning mystery about bravery and brotherhood among evacuees in the Second World War, from an prize-winning author.September 1939.When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn’t be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place.But then he
... Read more

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The Valley of Lost Secrets

by Lesley Parr ...

A page-turning mystery about bravery and brotherhood among evacuees in the Second World War, from an prize-winning author.September 1939.When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place.But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and suddenly the valley is more frightening than the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

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A page-turning mystery about bravery and brotherhood among evacuees in the Second World War, from an prize-winning author.September 1939.When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place.But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and suddenly the valley is more frightening than the
... Read more

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Where The River Takes Us

Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

by Lesley Parr ...

From the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling adventure about the power of friendship, set in a Welsh valley in the 1970s, for readers of 9+. Shortlisted for the 2024 Tir na n-Og Awards.Jason lives with his big brother, Richie, trying their best to make ends meet so they can stay together. They've got supportive neighbours and some great friends, but there's always the threat ... Read more

$8.99 USD

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From the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling adventure about the power of friendship, set in a Welsh valley in the 1970s, for readers of 9+. Shortlisted for the 2024 Tir na n-Og Awards.Jason lives with his big brother, Richie, trying their best to make ends meet so they can stay together. They've got supportive neighbours and some great friends, but there's always the threat
... Read more

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When The War Came Home

by Lesley Parr ...

WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETSThe First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war and shellshock.Her cousin Huw can't forget the terrible things he's seen, but ... Read more

$8.99 USD

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WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETSThe First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war and shellshock.Her cousin Huw can't forget the terrible things he's seen, but
... Read more

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The Last House in the Row

by Lesley Parr ...

Illustrated by Richard Johnson ...

Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.Hayley is furious that her beloved cat, Judy Garland, keeps sneaking off to the garden of the weird old lady across the street. Lillian, or Boo, as Hayley calls her, hasn’t left her house for years, not since the council came up with their plan to knock down the row ... Read more

$7.99 USD

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Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.Hayley is furious that her beloved cat, Judy Garland, keeps sneaking off to the garden of the weird old lady across the street. Lillian, or Boo, as Hayley calls her, hasn’t left her house for years, not since the council came up with their plan to knock down the row
... Read more

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The Last House in the Row

by Lesley Parr, Richard Johnson ...

Narrated by Bronwen Price ...

Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.Hayley is furious that her beloved cat, Judy Garland, keeps sneaking off to the garden of the weird old lady across the street. Lillian, or Boo, as Hayley calls her, hasn’t left her house for years, not since the council came up with their plan to knock down the row ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.Hayley is furious that her beloved cat, Judy Garland, keeps sneaking off to the garden of the weird old lady across the street. Lillian, or Boo, as Hayley calls her, hasn’t left her house for years, not since the council came up with their plan to knock down the row
... Read more

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Battersea Girl

Tracing a London Life

by Martin Knight ...

A couple of years ago, Martin Knight began a quest to delve into his family history. He had a head start on many amateur genealogists, as 30 years earlier he had produced a school project on the very subject. The project was based on the papers and oral history of his then elderly grandmother, Ellen Tregent. Martin dusted this off and began to assemble the chain of events that shaped his ... Read more

$17.69 USD

A couple of years ago, Martin Knight began a quest to delve into his family history. He had a head start on many amateur genealogists, as 30 years earlier he had produced a school project on the very subject. The project was based on the papers and oral history of his then elderly grandmother, Ellen Tregent. Martin dusted this off and began to assemble the chain of events that shaped his
... Read more
Hoolifan

30 Years of Hurt

by Martin Knight, Martin King ...

Hoolifan is the story of one man, Martin King, and his experiences spanning three decades with the country's foremost soccer gang. Chelsea have always been at the cutting edge of football violence, and King himself was at the heart of the evolving Chelsea mob for some 30 years. From his first visit to a football ground in the early 1960s, he charts his development from a rattle-waving child ... Read more

$9.69 USD

Hoolifan is the story of one man, Martin King, and his experiences spanning three decades with the country's foremost soccer gang. Chelsea have always been at the cutting edge of football violence, and King himself was at the heart of the evolving Chelsea mob for some 30 years. From his first visit to a football ground in the early 1960s, he charts his development from a rattle-waving child
... Read more