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Justine

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Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial PrizeJustine is a painting, a doppelgänger and a woman of beguiling beauty. Set in contemporary London, Justine is a story of a man's obsession with a woman – or is it two women? For Justine has a twin sister Juliette, and as the story unfolds, the opium-dazed narrator becomes increasingly unsure as to the identity of the woman he desires. ... Read more

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Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial PrizeJustine is a painting, a doppelgänger and a woman of beguiling beauty. Set in contemporary London, Justine is a story of a man's obsession with a woman – or is it two women? For Justine has a twin sister Juliette, and as the story unfolds, the opium-dazed narrator becomes increasingly unsure as to the identity of the woman he desires.
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The Existential Detective

by Alice Thompson ...

William Blake is a private detective. When he is asked by an eccentric scientist to investigate the whereabouts of his amnesiac missing wife, Louise, Will finds himself entangled in layers of deceptions and disappearances that lead him inexorably back to an unsolved mystery in his own past: the loss of his young daughter Emily.The case takes Will to brothels, night clubs and amusement arcades in ... Read more

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William Blake is a private detective. When he is asked by an eccentric scientist to investigate the whereabouts of his amnesiac missing wife, Louise, Will finds himself entangled in layers of deceptions and disappearances that lead him inexorably back to an unsolved mystery in his own past: the loss of his young daughter Emily.The case takes Will to brothels, night clubs and amusement arcades in
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Pharos

A Ghost Story

by Alice Thompson ...

Set in the early nineteenth century, Pharos is a dazzling ghost story from award-winning author Alice Thompson.A young woman is washed up on the shores of Jacob's Rock, a remote lighthouse island off the coast of Scotland. She does not know who she is or how she got there. She has no memory. The keeper of the lighthouse and his assistant take her in and feed and clothe her. But this mysterious ... Read more

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Set in the early nineteenth century, Pharos is a dazzling ghost story from award-winning author Alice Thompson.A young woman is washed up on the shores of Jacob's Rock, a remote lighthouse island off the coast of Scotland. She does not know who she is or how she got there. She has no memory. The keeper of the lighthouse and his assistant take her in and feed and clothe her. But this mysterious
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The Book Collector

by Alice Thompson ...

In Edwardian England, Violet has a fairy tale existence: loving husband, beautiful baby son and luxurious home. She wants for nothing. But soon after the birth of her baby the idyll begins to disintegrate. Violet becomes obsessed by a book of fairy tales her husband has locked away in a safe. Paranoid hallucinations begin to haunt her and she starts to question her sanity. Meanwhile, vulnerable ... Read more

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In Edwardian England, Violet has a fairy tale existence: loving husband, beautiful baby son and luxurious home. She wants for nothing. But soon after the birth of her baby the idyll begins to disintegrate. Violet becomes obsessed by a book of fairy tales her husband has locked away in a safe. Paranoid hallucinations begin to haunt her and she starts to question her sanity. Meanwhile, vulnerable
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The Falconer

by Alice Thompson ...

Award-winning writer Alice Thompson's compelling new novel is a story of transformation; an exploration of the shifting borderlands between imagination and reality.It is 1936. Iris Tennant has applied, under a pseudonym, to become personal assistant to Lord Melfort, the Under-Secretary of War, at his estate in the Scottish Highlands. Her plan is to find out why her younger sister Daphne committed ... Read more

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Award-winning writer Alice Thompson's compelling new novel is a story of transformation; an exploration of the shifting borderlands between imagination and reality.It is 1936. Iris Tennant has applied, under a pseudonym, to become personal assistant to Lord Melfort, the Under-Secretary of War, at his estate in the Scottish Highlands. Her plan is to find out why her younger sister Daphne committed
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Better than Beauty

A Guide to Charm

by Helen Valentine, Alice Thompson ...

Rediscover the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks.First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy, including:How to be ... Read more

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Rediscover the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks.First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy, including:How to be
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The Best Sex Ever

by Alice Thompson ...

Lina is frustrated with life. She is helped by a stranger (a doctor), who she immediately falls in love with. She soon comes into contact with the doctor again and this time, it leads to something much more serious than she had anticipated. ... Read more

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Lina is frustrated with life. She is helped by a stranger (a doctor), who she immediately falls in love with. She soon comes into contact with the doctor again and this time, it leads to something much more serious than she had anticipated.
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Passionate Encounters

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Chimera

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Scientist and dream investigator Artemis is travelling to the distant moon of Oneiros. Her ship, the Chimera has been sent to look for organisms that will help assuage Earth’s global warming, but it becomes clear on the journey that there are other disturbing reasons for the mission.Accompanied by dryads – sophisticated AIs with synthetic bodies – nothing is quite as it seems, even desire. Are we ... Read more

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Scientist and dream investigator Artemis is travelling to the distant moon of Oneiros. Her ship, the Chimera has been sent to look for organisms that will help assuage Earth’s global warming, but it becomes clear on the journey that there are other disturbing reasons for the mission.Accompanied by dryads – sophisticated AIs with synthetic bodies – nothing is quite as it seems, even desire. Are we
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Chameleon’s Gambit

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3 hours 37 min

Trust is a dangerous game. And someone is playing to win.Nothing about this world is what it seems—and neither are the people in it.Behind every move lies a hidden motive. Behind every face… another identity.As deception tightens its grip, the line between ally and enemy disappears. Every choice becomes a risk. Every truth could be a lie.And someone is always one step ahead.In a high-stakes game ... Read more

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Trust is a dangerous game. And someone is playing to win.Nothing about this world is what it seems—and neither are the people in it.Behind every move lies a hidden motive. Behind every face… another identity.As deception tightens its grip, the line between ally and enemy disappears. Every choice becomes a risk. Every truth could be a lie.And someone is always one step ahead.In a high-stakes game
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The Colour of Life; and other essays on things seen and heard

by Alice Christiana Thompson Meynell ...

Red has been praised for its nobility as the colour of life. But the true colour of life is not red. Red is the colour of violence, or of life broken open, edited, and published. Or if red is indeed the colour of life, it is so only on condition that it is not seen. Once fully visible, red is the colour of life violated, and in the act of betrayal and of waste. Red is the secret of life, and not ... Read more

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Red has been praised for its nobility as the colour of life. But the true colour of life is not red. Red is the colour of violence, or of life broken open, edited, and published. Or if red is indeed the colour of life, it is so only on condition that it is not seen. Once fully visible, red is the colour of life violated, and in the act of betrayal and of waste. Red is the secret of life, and not
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Preludes

Enriched edition. Exploring Nature, Beauty, and Spirituality Through Lyrical Verses

by Alice Christiana Gertrude Thompson Meynell, Tara Reid ...

In 'Preludes,' Alice Meynell artfully captures fleeting moments of beauty and introspection, weaving exquisite imagery and lyrical prose to navigate the complexities of human experience. The volume is characterized by its introspective tone and a keen sensitivity to nature and emotions, embodying the aesthetic principles of the late Victorian period that champion both sentiment and a deep ... Read more

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In 'Preludes,' Alice Meynell artfully captures fleeting moments of beauty and introspection, weaving exquisite imagery and lyrical prose to navigate the complexities of human experience. The volume is characterized by its introspective tone and a keen sensitivity to nature and emotions, embodying the aesthetic principles of the late Victorian period that champion both sentiment and a deep
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