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  1. Anne James
    1. Eileen , Vernon

    Anne James

    Anne James is a compelling and provocative coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of wartime and post-war Britain.In 1941, young Anne is evacuated from her home during the Blitz and sent to rural Wales, where she experiences both hardship and unexpected warmth on a working farm. But as the war ends and Anne is reunited with her mother, she is thrust into a vastly different world-one of wealth, power, and strict social hierarchies in an imposing English manor.Navigating life among aristocrats, servants, and complex relationships, Anne is exposed to experiences far beyond her years. From the rigid expectations of boarding school to the traditions of the hunting elite, her journey is one of growth, confusion, and self-discovery.Told through Anne's eyes, this story explores:The contrast between innocence and experienceClass divisions in mid-20th century BritainThe lasting impact of war on families and identityThe challenges of growing up in an unpredictable worldAnne James is a bold and unconventional novel that blends historical fiction with a deeply personal narrative, offering readers a vivid portrayal of a young girl's transition into adulthood.

    € 17,10
  2. Sans dessus dessous
    1. Jules , Verne

    Sans dessus dessous

    Dans une époque de découvertes audacieuses et de rivalités scientifiques, une association secrète propose un plan déconcertant : modifier l'axe de la Terre pour exploiter les richesses cachées des régions polaires. Cette idée, aussi audacieuse qu'irréalisable, entraîne une série d'événements imprévus qui mettent à l'épreuve la détermination et l'ingéniosité humaine. Suivez ce récit palpitant où la science et l'ambition se confrontent aux limites de la nature et de la morale.

    € 14,20
  3. Les élucubrations d'une concierge alsacienne
    1. Raymonde , Verney

    Les élucubrations d'une concierge alsacienne

    Les élucubrations d'une concierge alsacienne sont le récit de la vie excentrique ou loufoque des résidents de la rue du Rivoli, il s'agit d'un petit immeuble où les habitants ont noué des relations amicales.

    € 14,20
  4. La rue du rivoli madame wath
    1. Raymonde , Verney

    La rue du rivoli madame wath

    Une nouvelle locataire emménage Rue du Rivoli,il s'ensuit des péripéties qui,j'espère, vous amuseront.Sophie ,notre chômeuse chevronnée, a mis un stratagème au point pour bénéficier du RSA.Monsieur Quito ne vit que pour ennuyer certains locataires.Bonne lectureRaymonde Verney

    € 14,20
  5. Don
    1. Henri , Vernes
    2. André , Taymans

    Don

    John King alias Don Mazzini junior wurde von seinem Großvater auf die paradiesische Insel Angaga im Indischen Ozean beordert. Der Alte ist der Boss der Bosse aller Mafia-Varianten weltweit, und nun sollen alle zusammenkommen, um Don junior zu seinem Nachfolger zu wählen. Was erwartungsgemäß nicht allen passt. Es kommt zu Feindseligkeiten. Das weit größere Problem jedoch ist die gewissen- und zügellose Banditin Shanghai-Lil, die unter dem Namen "Madonna der Atolle" ihr Unwesen treibt.

    € 16,95
  6. Matt
    1. Lou Valérie , Vernet

    Matt

    Une chambre, un lit, un homme, c'est là tout ce qu'il reste d'une vie, dans son ultime nudité.Écrivain renommé, le grand et mystérieux M.T.A. est à l'agonie.Si le mode entier connaît son oeuvre, personne ou presque ne sait rien de l'homme, pourquoi il en est arrivé là.Interné, malade, délirant, seul.Personne sauf l'Autre, venu sur les dernières heures de son existence, régler ses comptes, exiger la vérité.

    € 13,20
  7. The O'Maras Go Greek
    1. Michelle , Vernal

    The O'Maras Go Greek

    This summer, Dublin's O'Mara clan are embarking on a family holiday of a lifetime when they travel to the stunning Santorini in the Greek Islands for a destination wedding. Patrick O'Mara is about to marry Cindy, the woman of his dreams, and his family is determined to support him, even if it means stepping out of their comfort zone. However, Mammy O'Mara, can't help but feel uneasy about the barefoot on the beach wedding her son has planned. As the family sets off on their holiday, they'll discover that it's not all about the wedding and that the destination holds secrets of its own.If you loved the heartwarming family drama of feel-good films like Mamma Mia!, then you will enjoy Patrick, Cindy and the O'Mara clan's wedding adventure in Santorini.

    € 15,70
  8. An O'Mara's Reunion
    1. Michelle , Vernal

    An O'Mara's Reunion

    Welcome to the guesthouse on the Green, where Mammy and her girls will make you feel part of the family. Settle in and enjoy your stay at O'Mara's, where stories abound, romance lurks and laughter sounds.It's short notice, but you're invited to an O'Mara family reunion. Don't be worrying, though, because Mammy has the road trip to the village of Claredoncally planned down to the last toilet stop.Roisin: Her ex-husband has dropped a bombshell, and she's at a crossroads in her relationship with Shay. She's hoping this weekend will help her make some big decisions.Glen O'Mara: He left Ireland with his father as a young boy, never to return. Until now. He's shied away from unhappy childhood memories, but there were good times too, and it's these he wants to share with his American partner, Suzie, by attending the reunion.When an uninvited guest arrives at the party, Glen's forced to confront why he and his father left Ireland all those years ago and just like Roisin, he finds himself at a crossroads.Will Glen and Roisin take the right path, or will they leave Claredoncally heartbroken?Join in with all the fun, laughter and angst of an O'Mara family reunion! And, if Uncle Bartley offers you a piece of cheese, do NOT accept it.

    € 15,70
  9. Rainbows over O'Mara's
    1. Michelle , Vernal

    Rainbows over O'Mara's

    Welcome to the guesthouse on the Green, where Mammy and her girls will make you feel part of the family. Settle in and enjoy your stay at O'Mara's, where stories abound, romance lurks and laughter sounds.

    € 14,50
  10. The Housewarming
    1. Michelle , Vernal

    The Housewarming

    Welcome to the guesthouse on the Green, where Mammy and her girls will make you feel part of the family. Settle in and enjoy your stay at O'Mara's, where stories abound, romance lurks and laughter sounds. Aisling O'Mara. She's married to a Ronan Keating look-a-like, and okay, he can't sing to save himself, but he does think the world of her. Her life would be perfect if it weren't for the fact Mother Nature hasn't seen fit to bestow a child upon them yet. The tick-tock of her biological clock is getting louder, and she's determined to make it happen. But at what cost?Ita Finnegan. O'Mara's Director of Housekeeping, wants to be happy. She's decided the key to finding happiness is to find love, and she's hatched a plan to meet her perfect match. But how can she expect someone else to love her when she doesn't like herself very much?Meanwhile, Mammy O'Mara is planning a quiet soiree with neighbours and family to introduce herself and Donal to the neighbourhood, but, somehow, it's morphed into the Howth House party of the year. Oh, and you're invited!

    € 15,60
  11. Due in March
    1. Michelle , Vernal

    Due in March

    Welcome to the guesthouse on the Green, where Mammy and her girls will make you feel part of the family. Settle in and enjoy your stay at O'Mara's, where stories abound, romance lurks and laughter sounds. One of the O'Mara girls is expecting, but who?Mammy O'Mara, upon inadvertently finding out her daughter's pregnant, immediately calls a family conference with disastrous results. At a time when the sisters need each other the most, they're at loggerheads, and for one of them, her future as a single mammy is terrifying.Bronagh Hanrahan, O'Mara's receptionist, wonders why her beau, Leonard, is reluctant to introduce her to his sister, Joan. Her curiosity gets the better of her, and she takes matters into her own hands. Joan, she decides, is a woman desperately in need of help.Sometimes you can't fix what's broken, though. Or can you?

    € 15,80
  12. Christmas at O'Mara's
    1. Michelle , Vernal

    Christmas at O'Mara's

    Feel part of the family Christmas in Book 5 of the Guesthouse on the Green.Two Christmases, two second chances. A heart-warming O'Mara family Christmas story that will have you laughing out loud...Roisin O'Mara has already suffered through a pre-Christmas, Christmas in London with her insufferable soon to be ex-mother-in-law and husband. Now with her son, Noah, and an unexpected extra guest in tow she's arrived in Dublin for her second Christmas. It's not just her family Roisin's looking forward to seeing though. She hasn't been able to stop thinking about Shay, the man she met on her last visit home.But the timing was wrong. It still is and she's not sure he's someone she should let get close. Everybody deserves a second chance at love though, or so her mammy says, but will Roisin miss out on hers?Cliona Whelan was a woman born before her time. She put her career before love in the days when a woman couldn't have both and success came at a cost. Then, a Christmas card arrives offering her a second chance, but is it too late?This year come and spend Christmas with the O'Maras. There'll be laughter, and tears, a roaring fire to curl up in front of, mulled wine and cake, lots of cake.Witty, sad, and insightful with a touch of romance. Come and stay at O'Mara's

    € 15,90