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C’est un endroit à l’abri du temps. Ce minuscule hameau, qu’on appelle Les Montées, est un pays à lui seul pour les jumelles Ambre et Aelis, et la vieille Rose. Ici, l’existence n’a jamais été douce. Les familles travaillent une terre avare qui appartient à d’autres, endurent en serrant les dents l’injustice. Mais c’est ainsi depuis toujours. Jusqu’au jour où surgit Madelaine. Une fillette affamée et sauvage, sortie des forêts. Adoptée par Les Montées, Madelaine les ravit, passionnée, courageuse, si vivante. Pourtant, il reste dans ses yeux cette petite flamme pas tout à fait droite.

The Paris Classics Collection: Stories of the City immerses you in the rich, timeless world of Paris through a collection of iconic stories that span the spectrum of passion, revolution, romance, and intrigue. From the bustling streets to the glittering ballrooms, some of the greatest novels of all time transport you to the heart of one of the world's most captivating cities. Featuring unforgettable characters, dramatic plots, and a deep dive into the human spirit, this collection showcases the best of Parisian storytelling.

The French Classics Collection brings together 18 of the greatest works of fiction ever written in French - here collected into one audiobook and all translated into English. Featuring grand epics of love, loss, and survival, as in Les Miserables, to tales of adventure in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, and romances such as Madame Bovary, alongside many more grand stories from 17th, 18th, and 19th century France, this collection will whisk you away into other worlds with some of the greatest characters in literature within some of the greatest novels ever written.

Dans l'obscurité dense de la forêt népalaise, Mara découvre deux très jeunes enfants ligotés à un arbre. Elle sait qu'elle ne devrait pas s'en mêler. Pourtant, elle les délivre, et fuit avec eux vers la grande ville où ils pourront se cacher. Vingt ans plus tard, dans une autre forêt, au milieu des volcans du Kamtchatka, débarque un groupe de chasseurs. Parmi eux, Lior, une Française. Comment cette jeune femme peut-elle être aussi exaltée par la chasse, voilà un mystère que son mari, qui l'adore, n'a jamais résolu.

Leaving her first love behind was the hardest thing Regine, Duchess of Heartwaite, had ever done. Her marriage of convenience to another man saved her family, even as it laid waste to her heart. That was years ago, however. Now widowed, she’s ready to begin her life anew. But all it takes is one glimpse of her former sweetheart to realize the feelings she buried so long ago are still there, stronger than ever. Unfortunately, his feelings for her are decidedly colder....

How can he choose between duty and the woman he’d give his life for? When Blaire Culpepper returns to England, she hopes to finally declare her love to dashing Lieutenant Julian Drake. Except, in her absence, he’s inherited his brother’s estate, sold his commission, and has been courting another woman. According to the rumor mills, a marriage announcement is expected any day. From the moment Julian laid eyes on Blaire many month ago, she entranced him. But as soldier far beneath her station, he battled his growing fascination.

There’s no polite way to describe Ansley, Earl of Scarborough’s obsession with schedules and inflexible routines. Unfortunately, he’s also in need of a wife, which forces him squarely in the midst of the society he can scarcely function in. If only he dared to ignore the haut ton’s censure and claim the lovely, wholly unsuitable Willow as his own.

Liam bor i bjergene med sin hustru Ava og deres lille søn Aru. Midt i sorgen og raseriet over Avas død står Liam alene tilbage med en søn, han aldrig har haft et forhold til. Overbevist om, at livet i den barske natur ikke er et liv for børn, beslutter Liam sig for at aflevere Aru hos nogle slægtninge i byen. De drager afsted til hest – men tingene går ikke, som Liam har forestillet sig. Og da slægtningene afviser hans søn, må han finde sin vej tilbage – mod sit hjem, og mod sin rolle som far.

Hoping to put the shame of her father’s disgrace behind her, Jessica Brentwood is determined to be the epitome of decorum and propriety her first London Season. All is well until she’s discovered naked in the arms of a notorious rake, Crispin, the wicked Duke of Bainbridge. Though thoroughly compromised - through no fault of her own - Jessica refuses the enigmatic nobleman’s obligatory marriage proposal. She’d rather face certain scorn and ridicule than be forced into a marriage of convenience. Or rather, inconvenience.

Miss Gabriella Breckensole is astonished when the enigmatic Duke of Pennington turns his romantic attentions on her. Debonair and confident, he set her heart fluttering from their first meeting. Far beneath his station, Gabby never hoped to win his favor, and she soon risks losing her heart to the roguish lord. Until she accidentally overhears Maxwell vowing to return her familial home to his dukedom and learns his courtship is a revenge-filled ploy. Even though he awakened feelings she never imagined possible, Gabriella now considers him an enemy.

Ce soir-là, quand Liam rentre des forêts montagneuses où il est parti chasser, il devine aussitôt qu'il s'est passé quelque chose. Son petit garçon de cinq ans, Aru, ne l'attend pas devant la maison. Dans la cour, il découvre les empreintes d'un ours. À côté, sous le corps inerte de sa femme, il trouve son fils. Vivant. Au milieu de son existence qui s'effondre, Liam a une certitude : ce monde sauvage n'est pas fait pour un enfant. Décidé à confier son fils à d'autres que lui, il prépare un long voyage au rythme du pas des chevaux.

From humble beginnings on a council estate in Manchester UK, The Message Trust has become one of the fastest growing youth mission organisations on the planet. Its combination of outreach to young people in schools, counter-cultural mission in tough urban areas, and pioneering prison and ex-offender ministry offers a radical template for effective 21st century mission. In this punchy and powerful audiobook, Andy Hawthorne (Founder and CEO), Carl Beech (Deputy CEO), and key members of the Message team share some of the crucial lessons learned over 25 years on the front line.

From the creation of Bitcoin by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, to the use of "hot" and "cold" wallets, to the future of blockchain technology. Through sharing her story in Truth Decay, dentist and business owner Victoria Collette Jones reveals what Bitcoin is, how it works, how you can use it in your personal and business life, and most importantly - why it matters.

Avril 2001. Dans la cave d'une ferme miteuse, au creux d'une vallée isolée couverte d'une forêt noire et dense, un homme est enchaîné. Il s'appelle Théo, il a quarante ans, il a été capturé par deux vieillards qui veulent faire de lui leur esclave. Comment Théo a-t-il basculé dans cet univers au bord de la démence ? Il n'a pourtant rien d'une proie facile : athlétique et brutal, il sortait de prison quand ces deux vieux fous l'ont piégé au fond des bois. Les ennuis, il en a vu d'autres. Alors, allongé contre les pierres suintantes de la cave, battu, privé d'eau et de nourriture, il refuse de croire à ce cauchemar.

När Liam kommer hem efter en veckas jakt i de skogiga bergen, förstår han att något har hänt. Hans femåriga pojke Aru kommer inte springande och möter honom, och på marken ser han spår efter björn. Bakom huset, under sin älskades livlösa kropp, hittar han sin son vid liv.Hela hans tillvaro rasar men han inser en sak: den här vildmarken är inte skapt för ett barn, ett barn han dessutom knappt känner. Han bestämmer sig för att anförtro sin son till släktingar och tar med sig Aru på en lång resa till häst.

Corentin, personne n'en voulait. Ni son père envolé, ni surtout sa mère, qui rêve de s'en débarrasser. Traîné de foyer en foyer, son enfance est une errance. Jusqu'au jour où sa mère l'abandonne à Augustine, l'une des vieilles du hameau. Au creux de la vallée des Forêts, ce territoire hostile où habite l'aïeule, une vie recommence. À la grande ville où le propulsent ses études, Corentin plonge sans retenue dans les lumières et la fête permanente.

Musician and actor Collette Cooper delves into the rich history of female artists who helped develop Blues and Jazz - not just the vocalists like Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith but also the composers, band leaders and soloists. She speaks to broadcasters, writers and many of the up and coming artists on the UK Blues and Jazz scene today to find out what impact women have had and continue to have on this staple of popular culture.

Everything we take in, whether its a song, film or the shirt you’re wearing was first someone’s idea. Why did they create it? Why do we connect to it? Here We Are Now is a new podcast series that will answer those questions. Your host Matt Collette, a creative who has spent decades working in mental health, and his special guests will explore the life experiences behind the art you love and uncover the connection between Music, Movies and Mental Health.

‘Nicely observed, with deft writing that makes it look easy. I think we all know someone like Germaine’ GRAEME SIMSION, bestselling author of The Rosie Project Office life can be a minefield . . . Germaine Johnson likes Sudoku, biscuits and maths. She is great with numbers and not so great...

An eccentric woman who is great with numbers—but not so great with people—realizes it’s up to her to pull a community together in this charming, big-hearted debut perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and The Rosie Project. Germaine Johnson doesn’t need friends. She has...