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In July 1957, the press descended in droves on Eastbourne. An inquest had just been opened into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs Bobbie Hullett. She died after months of apparent barbiturate abuse - drugs prescribed by Dr. John Bodkin Adams. The inquest brought to the surface years of whispered suspicion that had swept through the town.

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR* When Nancy decides to get a dog, she is certain that with the right dog, she can be fancier than ever. After all, a small, delicate, fluffy dog is the ultimate accessory for a fancy girl. But her family has other ideas. They want a large, plain dog. How...

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR* From the dazzling duo of Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, welcome Fancy Nancy! This is the bestseller that launched the beloved Fancy Nancy series. Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of...

‘The perfect thriller’ Elle ‘Immensely gripping’ Sophie Hannah ‘Gripping, creepy and very addictive!’ BA Paris ‘He’s so handsome and clever and romantic. I just wished he hadn’t forced Tilda under the water and held her there so long.’ Callie loves Tilda. She’s her sister...

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR* What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles—and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is...

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR* Fancy Nancy thinks butterflies are simply exquisite. And that is why she can't wait for her friend Bree's Butterfly Birthday. It's going to be the fanciest birthday party ever! But when Nancy finds out she can't go because her grandparents' fiftieth...

Jusqu'où peut-on s'immiscer dans la vie de ses proches ? Callie a toujours vécu dans l'ombre de sa sœur, Tilda, à qui tout réussit. Celle-ci est actrice et forme un couple heureux avec Felix, un riche banquier, alors que Callie vit seule et végète dans la librairie où elle travaille. Si elle admire toujours autant sa sœur, elle ne peut néanmoins s'empêcher de penser que quelque chose se cache sous ce vernis de perfection. Tilda ne serait-elle pas sous l'emprise de Felix, dont les comportements obsessionnels sont de plus en plus inquiétants ?

From the age of steam and the heirs of Dr. Frankenstein to the asteroid belt to the halls of Miskatonic University, the writers at Book View Café have concocted a beakerful of quaint, dangerous, sexy, clueless, genius, insane scientists, their assistants (sometimes equally if not even more deranged, not to mention bizarre), friends, test subjects, and adversaries.

Nancy is so excited to meet her new sitter—especially because Alex is a high school student! She can't wait to play with dolls, play dressup, and have a fancy tea party. But when Alex shows up, Nancy is stunned. Her brand-new babysitter is . . . a boy!...

Nancy is utterly enchanted by Mrs. DeVine's fancy movie star memorabilia (that means things from the past). So enchanted, that Nancy decides to adapt the movie star lifestyle at home—and everybody knows that movie stars don't go to be early! Will Nancy's lack of beauty sleep get in the way of...

From the dazzling bestselling author Jane O’Connor, a story with an educational twist for the fancy girl with an even fancier vocabulary. Fancy words are simply fascinating! Learn how to speak fancy with help from Nancy in this A–Z guide. From everyone's favorite fancy girl comes an...

From the dazzling bestselling author Jane O’Connor, a Fancy Nancy story with a nonfiction twist for the fancy girl who loves the outdoors! For the fanciest girl around, the outdoors are out of this world. Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, set out to explore the fascinating world of...