Criminology – Page 2 – Thrift Reads

$8.00

Get seduced by a sizzling account of attraction and betrayal in this previously self-published phenomenon.

There was something wicked about Beau that drew me to him. What was wrong with me? Why did I want to sin so badly?

Ashton is getting tired of being good, of impressing her parents and playing ideal girlfriend to Sawyer Vincent. Sawyer is perfect, a regular Prince Charming, but when he leaves town for the summer, it’s his cousin Beau who catches Ashton’s eye. Beau is the sexiest guy she’s ever seen, and even though he’s dangerous, Ashton is drawn to him.

Beau loves his cousin like a brother, so the last thing he wants to do is make a move on Sawyer’s girl. Ashton is off-limits, absolutely. That’s why he does his best to keep his distance, even though he’s been in love with her forever. When Ashton wants to rekindle their childhood friendship in Sawyer’s absence, Beau knows he should say no.

Ashton and Beau don’t want to hurt Sawyer. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the more intense their urges become. It’s getting way too hard to resist… Good: minor mark on the base of the book.

Letters from Skye

$8.00

“18 June, 1940 h, my Margaret, i>You have no secrets from me, but I’ve kept a part of myself locked away, always. A part of me that started scratching at the wall the day this other war started, that started howling to get out right now, the day you ran off to meet your soldier. i>I should have told you, should’ve taught you to steel your heart. Taught you that a letter isn’t always just a letter. Words on the page can drench the sould. If only you knew. i>Mother i> lspeth is fond of saying to her daughter that ‘the first volume of my life is out of print’. But when a bomb hits an Edinburgh street and Margaret finds her mother crouched in the ruins of her bedroom pulling armfuls of yellowed letters onto her lap, the past Elspeth has kept so carefully locked away is out in the open. The next day, Elspeth disappears. Left alone with the letters, Margaret discovers a mother she never knew existed: a poet living on the Isle of Skye who in 1912 answered a fan letter from an impetuous young man in Illinois. Without having to worry about appearances or expectations, Elspeth and Davey confess their dreams and their worries, things they’ve never told another. Good: Tidy Condition.

The Worst Thing I’ve Done A Novel

$10.00

“Annie struggles to be both a sister and a mother to Opal, a wife to Mason, and a friend to Jake. Not surprisingly, their relationships, already entangled, grow dangerous, too close, on the line. One fateful night the three friends miss the moment when they could still turn back, and they goad each other to step across the line, with shocking, unforeseen consequences.” “Set on the East End of Long Island, the Worst Thing I’ve Done is an incandescent story of love, friendship, and marriage; of joy and betrayal; of an artist’s struggle to reconnect with her work; and of how we can choose our mothers, our families. It explores the resilience in the protagonists’ lives, and their courage to move forward despite an uncertain future.”–BOOK JACKET. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

The Chocolate Lovers’ Wedding

$8.00

THE BESTSELLING SERIES FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY-SELLING AUTHOR

The ladies of The Chocolate Lovers’ Club should be gearing up for the wedding of the year but life keeps getting in the way . . .

Lucy is worried about her financial situation and it keeps distracting her. Should she accept an offer of help from an untrustworthy source?

Nadia may have a real chance at finding love, but other areas of her life aren’t so rosy. Something needs to change – but what?

Autumn can’t wait to meet someone she hasn’t seen in a very long time. She’s full of hope for the future, but then things don’t exactly go to plan . . .

Chantal has been through so much and she’s finally starting to feel settled. The last thing she needs is the kind of bad news that could change her life all over again.

And yet, despite all the ups and downs, the Chocolate Lovers’ ladies know they can get through it all as long as they have each other. They’re not going to let anything get in the way of their happy-ever-afters . . .

The Chocolate Lovers’ Wedding is the final novel in Carole Matthews’ much-loved series, promising heart-warming friendships, breath-taking romance, and a whole lot of sweet and delicious treats! Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Sarah Morgan.

YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE CAROLE MATTHEWS:

‘A life-affirming story full of joy and hope‘ CATHY BRAMLEY

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‘The queen of funny, feel-good fiction‘ MIKE GAYLE

Good: Tidy condition.

The Greatest Networker in the World

$6.00

The Greatest Networker in the World is a business parable by John Milton Fogg, first published in 1997. It’s inspired by the storytelling style of Og Mandino and focuses on building authentic, long-term relationships rather than transactional networking. Fair: Minor marks on the cover. Binding is good. Core idea: The book argues that the best networkers don’t collect contacts—they create genuine friendships by consistently helping others without expecting immediate rewards. Main lessons: Give before you receive. Offer value, encouragement, introductions, or assistance without keeping score. Focus on relationships, not transactions. Strong networks are built on trust over time. Listen more than you talk. Understanding others’ needs is more valuable than promoting yourself. Be authentic. People respond to sincerity rather than polished sales techniques. Stay in touch consistently. Meaningful relationships require regular contact, even when you don’t need anything. Create opportunities for others. Introducing people and helping them succeed strengthens your own network naturally. The story: The book follows a fictional protagonist who learns these principles from a successful mentor. Through a series of experiences, the character discovers that networking is less about self-promotion and more about serving others, building trust, and developing lasting relationships. Who it’s for This book is well suited to: Entrepreneurs and business owners; Sales professionals; Job seekers; Leaders and managers; Anyone who wants to improve professional relationships. Key takeaway: The central message can be summarized as: Your network grows strongest when your primary goal is to help other people succeed. Trust, generosity, and consistency create opportunities that transactional networking rarely does.

Grooming and Stable Management

$4.00

This book examines grooming kit and methods, looks at the perfect stable and how to keep it that way, ca refully explains feeding and introduces basic first aid. ‘

No Excuse!: Key Principles for Balancing Life and Achieving Success

$8.00

“Jay Rifenbary has given the world a most generous gift. Anyone who reads this book and applies the No Excuse! philosophy daily can create the life they want and make a difference.” —Jack Canfield, CPAE, President, Jack Canfield Coaching, Bestselling Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul This “International Bestseller” gives you a treasury of ideas to help you overcome obstacles and achieve excellence. It provides a concise plan for increasing personal responsibility in our homes, at work, in our businesses, and in all other areas of our lives. The book helps organizations and individuals increase this sense of ownership so they can truly succeed, live a better life, and be happy. You’ll learn how to live the No Excuse! Lifestyle built on a solid foundation of self-responsibility, purpose, and integrity, without which failure is inevitable. Then you’ll discover the secrets of the innovative THESAURUS FACTOR—12 key principles that are essential for personal, professional, and business success. No Excuse! is filled with anecdotes to clarify key points, while its inspirational messages will touch your soul and lift your spirits. Every chapter wraps up with an Action Plan for easy reference and application. You’ll Discover… • Why you need to forgive, and how to do it so you can move on. • How to live a self-esteem lifestyle for greater happiness and success. • How to elevate your attitude and enthusiasm so you can be more productive and inspire others to take action. • How to sustain self-control for personal and professional excellence. • How to always be honest with yourself and others for utmost integrity, • Why you need a dream and how to discover it and set goals to achieve it. • How to upgrade your knowledge and skills to get the results you want. • How to understand people and personalities for more effective communication and leadership. • How to honor your family and friends for personal happiness and joy. • How to upraise your determinations to make your dreams come true. • Over 100 quotes and affirmations for inspiration to keep you going. • How to truly succeed for a happy, fulfilling, and well-balanced life. “Jay has found the key to personal power, internal motivation, and individual excellence! This book gives a simple, practical blueprint for outstanding performance. Everyone needs to read it.” —Brian Tracy, CPAE, Speaker and Bestselling Author “I read your book! Exciting! Filled with good stuff. Have quoted you in two speeches and two TV shows this week.” —Ty Boyd, CPAE, Executive Communications and Coaching “I’m very impressed with No Excuse! You’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge and compiled it into a simple, clear, concise volume. I hope its circulation spreads far and wide.” —Robert A. Rohm, PhD, Pres., Personality Insights, Inc. “Well done…No Excuse! is a tough but caring view of the mission of our lives…read it and use the principles. I recommend it wholeheartedly.” —Larry Wilson, CPAE, Co-Author of The One Minute Salesperson “You have no excuse for not reading No Excuse!…or for accomplishing all that you’re capable of achieving as a result! Jay’s No Excuse! Action Plans could positively change your life.” —Michael P. McKinley, CPAE Former Pres., National Speakers Association “Never before in my lifetime has this society needed the philosophy contained in these pages more. In business, government, education, and religion the time is now to stand up and be totally accountable for our actions. The antithesis has failed miserably in socialist countries as well as in social programs in our great nation. It’s time to stop expecting government to coddle us from cradle to grave. It’s time to be a No Excuse! person.” —J. Charles Plumb, Bestselling Author of I’m No Hero, Former Vietnam POW Jay is a graduate of West Point, former Airborne Ranger, sales executive and entrepreneur. He speaks for Fortune 500 corporations, organizations, and schools throughout the US. Good: Minor scuff marks on the cover. Binding is good.

Healthy Eating, Healthy World Unleashing the Power of Plant-Based Nutrition

$10.00

The book argues that transitioning to a whole-grain, plant-based diet is the single most powerful decision an individual can make for personal health and global sustainability. It outlines how dietary choices directly link to chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, while highlighting the broader impacts of animal agriculture on climate change, deforestation, and global hunger. It also features a foreword written by T. Colin Campbell, the acclaimed co-author of The China Study. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

The Great Board Games Book

$10.00

A selection of 40 simple board games that you can make at home. Made from everyday items found around your home this book features simple instructions that a child can follow ages 8 and up. Hours of endless fun, for all the family.

The Home Remedies Handbook

$18.00

“The Home Remedies Handbook” is a popular reference guide that features hundreds of natural solutions for common health issues. First published in 1993 by Consumer Guide Editors and Dr. John H. Renner, the book provides safe, practical treatments using simple ingredients.The book is designed to help you tackle everyday ailments right from your kitchen. It covers: Common Complaints: Treatments for dry skin, chapped lips, warts, and aching feet. Seasonal Illnesses: Natural advice for managing allergies, colds, and constipation. General Wellness: Insights into the science behind alternative medicine and preventative care. Very tidy condition, sun faded spine.

Duet

$9.00

Orange Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning Carol Shields’ tender, funny and wonderfully insightful portrait of two sisters struggling to rediscover themselves amidst the perplexing swirl of family life. Judith is a biographer whose life is subsumed by others: her eccentric husband, her secretive children and the Victorian novelist who is her subject. Her sister Charleen is a single mother and lapsed poet. While Judith analyses the minutiae of lives past and present, Charleen battles her own past ghosts and wonders desperately what her life has been about. As their mother’s wedding approaches, both sisters must come to terms with the paths they have chosen. Originally published as two companion novels: Small Ceremonies and The Box Garden. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Book Lover

$8.00

Dora, named after Eudora Welty, is an indiscriminate book junkie whose life has fallen apart—her career, her marriage, and finally her self-esteem. All she has left is her love of literature, and the book benders she relied on as a child. Ever since her larger-than-life father wandered away and her book-loving, alcoholic mother was left with two young daughters, Dora and her sister, Virginia, have clung to each other, enduring a childhood filled with literary pilgrimages instead of summer vacations. Somewhere along the way Virginia made the leap into the real world. But Dora isn’t quite there yet. Now she’s coping with a painful separation from her husband, scraping the bottom of a dwindling inheritance, and attracted to a seductive book-seller who seems to embody all that literature has to offer—intelligent ideas, romance, and an escape from her problems. Good: Tidy condition.

Rat Trap

$6.00

There was relief at Heathrow when the damaged British Airways 707 touched down safely. But something was wrong. The pilot wasn’t answering the control tower’s radio call – and the authorities soon found out why. An armed hijacker was on board the plane, together with five accomplices and a bomb. The hijackers wanted a terrorist returned in exchange for the lives of the aircraft’s passengers and crew. The exchange could be made safely. Until the prisoner escaped… nb A similar event happened in 1977 on a Lufthansa flight. “Operation Fire Magic.’ Good: Tidy condition. Different cover.

Super Freak

$6.00

Joseph discovers he has the power to get inside people’s mind and make them do what he wants. Now he has to decide whether he will use his ability for good or evil. Joseph has good friends pushing him in one direction but the school bully is making life tough for Joseph. Things come to head when the school is robbed and Joseph is caught in the middle. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. Good: Very tidy condition.

Warsworn

$6.00

Lara is the Warprize A powerful healer, she has sworn an oath of loyalty to Keir the Warlord, and his people. Now the Warlord and his chosen mate face enemies within the tribe and danger lurks on every hand as they journey toward Keir’s homeland. When they reach a village marked with the warnings of the plague, Keir forbids Lara to heal the sick, commanding that she not risk her own life. But both Lara and Kier are strong of will and neither will bend easily, even for love; and when Lara disobeys, she pays the price: both she and Kier are plague-struck… and so is their entire encampment. In the midst of the dying, Iften, a rival warrior, gathers his followers and challenges Keir for the right to rule their tribe. If Keir, weakened by the sickness, loses — he dies. And so does Lara. To save her love, her life, and her adopted people, Lara must find a cure for the plague — and fully embrace her sworn role as Warprize to her Warlord. Fair: Tidy condition

Thinking of You

$8.00

A new romantic novel from the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author. Ginny Holland’s daughter Jem has headed off to university, leaving single mum Ginny with a severe case of empty nest syndrome. To make matters worse, the first gorgeous man she’s clapped eyes on in years has just accused Ginny of shoplifting. So Ginny decides to advertise for a lodger but what she gets is lovelorn Laurel, who can only talk about her ex-boyfriend. However Laurel has a dangerously charming brother, Perry, and add to that the offer of a great new job, and things are looking up…until Ginny realises that her potential boss is all too familiar. Is it too late for Ginny to set right the first impression she made when Finn Penhaligon got quite the wrong end of the stick? And is either Finn or Perry quite what they seem? Good: Tidy condition.

Workplace Bullying A Costly Business Secret

$8.00

You can call it corporate abuse, or mobbing, or workplace bullying, but the result is still the same – staff who become demoralised and lose confidence, staff who leave. Often ignored or swept under the carpet, it causes huge financial losses in the corporate world and robs companies of talent. The typical workplace bully is often near the top of a hierarchical organisation that uses job level and systems to reinforce power. The workplace bully often targets ‘tall poppies’, able people who might be competition for the bully. This book takes a hard look at this very dubious workplace practice. Good: Tidy condition, minor stains inside the front cover.

Europe East and West

$8.00

A collection of essays from one of Britain s most renowned and respected historians a companion volume to the bestselling Europe.
Collected here for the first time are some of the numerous essays and lectures of Norman Davies, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Europe, The Isles and Rising 44. It is a highly accessible collection, addressing many of the issues that continue to dominate the political and cultural climate of Europe today.
Davies argues for a comprehensive view that challenges Western stereotypes and no longer ignores the history and experience of Eastern Europe. He shows that the conventional exclusion of Central and Eastern Europe has led to serious shortcomings in our understanding of one of the most crucial episodes of European history, namely the Second World War. The essays confront prevalent distortions and prejudices; taken together, they also form a meditation on the art of history-writing itself.
From the classical origins of the idea of Europe to the division between East and West during the Cold War; from the Jewish and Islamic strands in European history to the expansion of Europe to other continents; from the misunderstood Allied victory in 1945 to Britain s place in Europe and through to 2000 and Vladimir Putin and President Bill Clinton; from reflections on the use and abuse of history to personal recollections on learning languages this companion volume to the bestselling Europe looks at European history from a variety of unusual and entertaining angles.” Good: Tidy condition.

Life with the Pioneers

$8.00

This book looks at the early settlers in different countries around the world, including New Zealand. It records the hazards and hardships they had to overcome and the conflict with the natives of the land. Well researched with maps, contemporary drawings and paintings. This is an excellent book for understanding the spread of civilization and technology. Good: Very tidy condition.

Discovering the Wonders of Our World

$9.00

Photographs and text explore 138 remote places of natural beauty, from Africa to Antarctica. Includes information about indigenous plants, animals, and people. Very Good: Very tidy condition. The front fly leaf has a white out dedication on it.

The Story of Australia

$8.00

Story of Australia was Volume 17 in the Australian edition of Childcraft: The How and Why Library, published by World Book in the late 1980s. The volume was written as a children’s introduction to Australian history, covering the story of the continent and its people from ancient Aboriginal cultures through European exploration, British settlement, colonial development, federation, and Australia’s growth as a modern nation. It was richly illustrated with photographs, maps, paintings, and timelines designed for upper-primary and intermediate readers. The book begins with Australia’s First Peoples, describing the long history and cultural traditions of Aboriginal Australians before European contact. It then explores the voyages of early European explorers, including Dutch navigators and James Cook, and explains how Britain established the first penal colony at Sydney Cove in 1788. Subsequent chapters examine: Life in the early colonies and the challenges faced by settlers; Exploration of the Australian interior; The impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples; The gold rushes and rapid population growth of the nineteenth century. The development of self-government and the movement toward federation; Australia’s involvement in major conflicts, including the World Wars. Social, economic, and technological changes that shaped modern Australia. The book concludes by presenting Australia as a multicultural nation and highlights its unique environment, achievements, and place in the world. Like many Childcraft volumes, it combines historical narrative with biographies, illustrations, historical documents, and sidebars intended to make history accessible to young readers. Good: Minor scuff marks along the bottom edge.

May Cause Miracles A 40-Day Guidebook of Subtle Shifts for Radical Change and Unlimited Happiness

$4.00

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the motivational speaker, life-coach, and author of Spirit Junkie comes a practical and fun 40-day guidebook of subtle shifts for radical change and unlimited happiness. Are you ready to work miracles? Gabrielle Bernstein believes that simple, consistent shifts in our thinking and actions can lead to the miraculous in all aspects of our daily lives, including our relationships, finances, bodies, and self-image. In this inspiring guide, Gabrielle offers an exciting plan for releasing fear and allowing gratitude, forgiveness, and love to flow through us without fail. All of which, ultimately, will lead to breathtaking lives of abundance, acceptance, appreciation, and happiness. With May Cause Miracles, readers can expect incredible transformation in 40 powerful days: simply by adding up subtle shifts to create miraculous change. Praise for May Cause Miracles “Mistress of Miracles, Gabrielle Bernstein, offers the compelling message that anything is indeed possible with a few simple shifts that almost all of us can make. Recognizing that we are the authors of our own experience, Gabrielle leads us step by step through the thorny terrain of false beliefs, and helps us find our way home to our deepest truth so that we might manifest a life that is filled with light and love.” —Katherine Woodward Thomas, bestselling author of Calling in “The One”and co-leader of the Feminine Power Global Community Fair: There is a dedication on the inside of the front cover which has bled through the cover. Images are of the actual book.

Instant Referrals Five Simple Steps to Building a Business that Builds Itself

$8.00

Instant Referrals – Building a business that built it self by Bradley J. SugarsThis is one books in the series – The keys to Multiplying your business profits. Please check my listings, I have other books in this series. This book is all about building a referral-based business. It will tell you everything you need to know about how to go about building a business that will build itself. It will tell you why this is the best type of business you could possibly want and how you can go about delivering the WOW factor to your customer time and time again. This book is all about turning your existing customers into Raving Fans who will insist their family and friends become raving fans too. About the Author: Brad Sugars is a world-renowned entrepreneur, author, and business coach who has helped nearly a million clients around the world find business success. Brad is the founder of Action COACH, a global network of business coaches with nearly 1000 offices worldwide, on six continents. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

The Art of Logging Out

$8.00

The art of logging out is to use your valuable poo time to switch off from the daily grind and relax with a book, ideally full of fun, interesting and useless facts like this one. As you luxuriate in your sanctuary, safe in your quiet space behind the bathroom door reading your book, your woes and troubles will be temporarily suspended, work and worries whisked away, enabling you to complete the business at hand in peace and tranquillity. As science writer Ferris J abr recently said in Scientific American, downtime replenishes the brains stores of attention and motivation… and is essential to both achieve our highest levels of performance and simply form stable memories in everyday life. What he didnt say was: Take your time to do your poo, Ignore the world outside the loo, youll come out keen, a real go-getter And smash your problems much better. (much better said for comic affect!). Fine: Like New

A Dark Redemption

$8.00

Introduces DI Jack Carrigan and DS Geneva Miller as they investigate the brutal rape and murder of a young Ugandan student. Plunged into an underworld of illegal immigrant communities, they discover that the murdered girl’s studies at a London College may have threatened to reveal things that some people will go to any lengths to keep secret… Good: Tidy condition.

All Together Now

$8.00

‘McInerney is Australia’s answer to Maeve Binchy, a modern-day Jane Austen.’
Sun Herald

A group of friends on an unconventional diet learn some important life lessons, a fashion-challenged grandmother weaves some magic in a dusty charity shop, a grieving young mother takes a healing journey, and a shy woman from a family of high-achievers learns to follow her dreams.

From one Australia’s most loved authors comes All Together Now, a collection of Monica McInerney’s short fiction gathered between two covers for the first time. Including her popular novella, Odd One Out, this is a book to inspire and delight fans of all ages.

Family relationships, sibling rivalry, love lost and love found – these stories touch on the popular themes of Monica McInerney’s hugely successful novels, and are brimming with her trademark colour, warmth and humour.

‘It’s an almost sinful pleasure to delve into anything written by Monica McInerney, whose delightful prose brings her rich characters to sparkling life,’
Irish American Post, USA

‘Her books are for handbags and airports, traffic jams, railway stations and bus stops. They make us forget the irritating details of the day.’
Sydney Morning Herald

Good: Tidy condition.

Cloud of Sparrows

$8.00

Warrior clans nursing ancient grudges. Western missionaries brandishing pistols. Beautiful geishas who are deadly ninjas.

1861 – after two centuries of isolation Japan has been forced to open its doors. Now new influences are tearing apart the old order. Japan is as unprepared for outsiders as missionaries are for samurai assassins, executions and honour killings. Genji’s life is at risk. He plans his escape to the Cloud of Sparrows but the road is long and there are many places along the way for brutal samurai to attack -The demons of the past, the treachery of the present, an uncertain future are about to collide in the most terrifying ways.

Good: Tidy condition.

Coming Home to Roost

$8.00

Elliot is on the run from a situation that’s just too big to handle. Sooner or later, it’s going to catch up with him.

Elliot’s in need of a fresh start, so he’s dispatched to a new city to work as an apprentice electrician. His boss, Arnie, is an ex-naval officer whose bad temper and frequent advice don’t make for easy living – but Elliot’s out of options.

Elliot is just settling into some sort of routine when a disturbing rumour surfaces about his ex-girlfriend, Lena.

As Lena tries to track him down, Elliot dives for cover. But a problem this big only attracts more problems, and, after a shocking workplace accident, they’re all going to catch up with him at once.

The question is, will Elliot come out of hiding and face them head on?

Coming Home to Roost is a fast-paced, bighearted novel about an age-old situation, from the award-winning author of Snakes and Ladders. Good: tidy condition.

The Cricket in Times Square

$6.00

After Chester lands, in the Times Square subway station, he makes himself comfortable in a nearby newsstand. There, he has the good fortune to make three new friends: Mario, a little boy whose parents run the falling newsstand, Tucker, a fast-talking Broadway mouse, and Tucker’s sidekick, Harry the Cat. The escapades of these four friends in bustling New York City makes for lively listening and humorous entertainment. And somehow, they manage to bring a taste of success to the nearly bankrupt newsstand. Fair: This book is in very tidy condition except the binding is a little loose. No pages are missing.

The Back of Beyond and The House of Lyall (Two complete books in one volume).

$8.00

The Back of Beyond by Doris Davidson is a historical family saga set between Scotland and London in the years surrounding World War II. Alistair Ritchie and Dougal Finnie are two young men from a remote Scottish village who dream of escaping their rural lives and making their fortunes in London. Leaving behind their close-knit community, they also leave behind Lexie Fraser, a determined young woman who has long been in love with Alistair. Lexie faces her own struggles, including caring for her sick mother and coping with the mystery of her father’s disappearance. As the years pass, the characters’ lives are shaped by love, marriage, children, and the upheaval of war. Although they seek new opportunities in the city, their ties to their Scottish homeland remain strong. Eventually, the challenges of wartime London lead them back to the safety and familiarity of the Highlands — the “Back of Beyond.” There they must confront old relationships, family secrets, and the contrast between city life and the traditions of the community they once left behind. The House of Lyall by Doris Davidson is a sweeping historical saga set in Scotland that follows the rise of an ambitious young woman determined to escape poverty and reinvent herself. Marion Cheyne grows up in a poor village with little hope of improving her circumstances. Frustrated by her lowly position as a servant and the limitations of her background, she seizes an unexpected opportunity to change her life, even though it means compromising her morals. Leaving her old life behind, she travels to Aberdeen and gradually transforms herself into Marianne, a sophisticated woman who marries the heir to Castle Lyall. Although her marriage is based more on practicality than love, Marianne becomes fiercely devoted to her status and the prestigious Lyall name. As decades pass and the world is shaped by war, family conflicts, and social change, she fights relentlessly to protect the life she has built. However, the secrets of her humble beginnings continue to threaten her carefully constructed world, and in a close-knit Highland community, the truth cannot remain hidden forever. The novel combines family drama, romance, ambition, and social history, exploring themes of class, identity, loyalty, and the consequences of past choices. Fair: OK condition, creases on the front cover.

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