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A captivating novel about loyalty and betrayal, the thirst for power, and passions1453: It is when Ottoman ruler Mehmed conquers Constantinople and his hordes start looting the city that Spanish merchant Don Juliá realizes he made the biggest mistake of his life by moving here from Barcelona. He and his older sons are decapitated, while his wife and daughters manage to flee. His youngest son, Joanot, is taken in by Mehmed, who teaches him Islam and gives him the name Yahya. At the same time, far...

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The conflicts and complicated cases of a Scottish investigator in English exileTHE DARK WATERS OF EXETER kicks off an atmospheric mystery series featuring Craig McPherson, a Scottish eccentric whose personal problems result in a compulsory transfer from Edinburgh to Exeter. Shortly after his arrival in Exeter, McPherson discovers a waterlogged corpse while taking a walk at night. It is the body of Floyd Carpenter, a well-known and much liked building contractor. There is no evidence of a crime....

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A case of spontaneous human combustion in London’s Hyde Park brings ghost hunter John Sinclair to the scene. His assumption is that the victim was a vampire. But why would a vampire expose himself to sunlight? Soon there are more incidents, and also Germany reports cases of spontaneous human combustion in various places. The German authorities call in the help of forensic biologist Mark Benecke. When John Sinclair finds out about it, he joins forces with the famous forensic scientist. 

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Dramatic involvements and immense emotions set against the dreamlike landscape of New ZealandStella Wilson is half Maori and has inherited an island in the Marlborough Sounds from her mother. Surrounded by this fabulous landscape, she operates a successful mussel farm. Her daughter, Holly, whom she has raised as a single mother, shows little interest in the family’s legacy and has developed a passionate love of music instead. This comes as no surprise because Holly is the child of Stella’s love affair...

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Glistening lakes, snow-covered mountains, and an inviting log cabin with smoke billowing from the chimney. Wintertime in Canada!A thrilling love story set against the dreamlike wintery landscape of Canada. For all female readers who want to get the Christmas spirit, and for anyone who dreams of adventure in faraway lands. Julia is a young teacher from Hamburg. At short notice, she is accepted for a teacher exchange position in Banff, Canada. Her boyfriend, Lars, had actually been planning to become...

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Where did the little apple men go?  The cold time of the year is approaching and Petronella is busy winterizing her garden. But then something incredible happens: Suddenly, the little apple men are gone! It doesn’t take the little witch long to realize that someone must have kidnapped the industrious little guys. Together with the Cakeburner twins she spares no effort to find and free Cucumberhat and his men. The clues lead them into the woods behind Petronella’s garden. And with the assistance...

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A cheerful story full of quirky characters and amazing experiencesNever trust a bank advisor who recommends high-risk investments with failsafe returns. And especially not when the person is the treasurer of your social club and transacts all of his business at meetings where alcohol is flowing freely. Unfortunately, however, this is exactly what Mr. Mumpert did with his entire savings during the last years of his life in Saxony. As a result, his widow, Annemie, is looking at retirement provisions...

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From sugarholic to health expert. Anastasia Zampounidis shows readers how to lead sweet lives without sugarAnastasia Zampounidis is a “dry sugarholic.” For decades she reached for sweets when she wanted to comfort, reward, or calm herself. Without noticing at first, she slipped into a vicious cycle of craving, euphoria, and exhaustion, followed by renewed craving for her “drug.” Then she came into contact with traditional Chinese medicine, started her withdrawal, and realized what fantastic results...

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In the corner of the window to the right, on the ground floor of the department storeChristmas is right around the corner but Annabelle, the doll, and Ladislas, the bear, are still sitting in the window of the department store. Nobody came to buy them. The good old man working security feels so sorry for them that he leaves the light on in the last shop window. But then comes a call from Santa Claus: He is in urgent need of a doll and a bear! How lucky they are! Now the two will grace a Christmas...

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Moving, thought provoking, and beautifully wrapped: the perfect little Christmas book Karl’s big dream was to get himself a dog for his first Christmas as a retiree. Now, Karl is dead and his grieving widow is neither in the mood for a dog, nor in the Christmas spirit.One day, though, she finds a cocker spaniel puppy in the cemetery’s garbage container and this is when fate takes its course. Helene can’t help it and takes the puppy home with her. Her plan is to give the little one to an animal...

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