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Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů od renomovaných angloamerických autorů, doplněné stručnými informacemi o jejich tvůrcích. První příběh sleduje amatérského jezdce a právníka Geoffreyho Masona, který se ujme obhajoby kolegy žokeje obviněného z vraždy špičkového dostihového jezdce. Mason zjistí, že důkazy jsou až příliš přesvědčivé a rozhodne se případ přezkoumat. Druhá novela se zaměřuje na přátelství Tully a Kate, které trvá přes třicet let. I když jsou si navzájem protiklady, jejich vztah prochází různými životními etapami až do momentu, kdy se zdá, že se přátelství rozpadá. Třetí příběh se točí kolem osobního lékaře amerického prezidenta, který zmizí, a prezident povolá svého přítele Gabea Singletona na jeho místo. Rychlá pomoc se brzy změní v nebezpečnou situaci, kdy i Singleton začne čelit hrozbám ve Washingtonu. Poslední příběh sleduje profesora Andrewa Strattona, který po rozvodu hledá nový smysl života mezi svéráznými obyvateli drsného anglického Cornwallu, kde se mísí mýty a tradiční "bílé" čarodějnictví.

Fiona Edwards, in an unhappy marriage, encounters a strikingly handsome stranger at her farmhouse bed and breakfast. The man, disheveled and carrying a large backpack, disrupts her mundane life, hinting at unexpected developments and the potential for change. Their meeting sets the stage for a story of attraction and self-discovery amidst her marital struggles.

Set in the enchanting and enigmatic Penwith region of Cornwall, the story unfolds as an American archaeological team discovers the skeletal remains of a missing child beneath a prehistoric burial site. CID Detective Sergeant Morgan Davies, known for her fiery temperament, teams up with Scene of Crimes partner Calum West to navigate a web of mystery and intrigue. As they delve deeper into the investigation, a list of potential suspects begins to emerge, intertwining themes of history, witchcraft, and murder.

Set against the backdrop of a picturesque island in Puget Sound, the story revolves around three families with deep-rooted connections spanning generations. Central to this narrative is Martha "Pete" Petersen, whose transformation from a tomboy to a respected mother highlights the evolving roles within family dynamics. As the pivotal figure among the summer residents, her relationships and experiences reveal the complexities of tradition, community, and personal growth during their cherished summer gatherings.

Surfing is Kiana's favorite thing to do, but she is still learning how to catch a wave all by herself. Her older brother, Kai, is a patient teacher and drives Kiana to the beach in his old red truck. Kiana learns how to paddle out, pop-up on her board, and read the waves. Will Kiana keep surfing after a gnarly wipe out? Keep your eye out for a curious turtle who watches Kiana's surfing adventures throughout the book. Kiana Surfs is an early reader written for children ages 5 - 9.

'We're not famous anymore. We're notorious.' For over a decade, the Lancasters were celebrity royalty, with millions tuning in every week to watch their reality show, Living with the Lancasters. But then an old video emerges of one of their legendary parties. Suddenly, they're in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons- witnesses swore they'd seen missing teenager Bradley Wilcox leaving the Lancaster family home on the night of the party, but the video tells a different story. Now true crime investigator and YouTuber Tom Isaac is on the case. He's determined to find out what really happened to Bradley - he just needs to read between the Lancasters' lies . . . Because when the cameras are always rolling, it won't be long until someone cracks.

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