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Miss Leora Fairweather-Barnet-Smythe and her sisters, all talented swooners and hat makers all of marriageable age, are in want of husbands. Leora’s parents have promised her to a much older man, so when Richard Longsword, a handsome stable hand, joins the staff at Riddlingtonstoneway Abbey, he catches Leora’s eye. She imagines a life with him, a scandal of the worst kind.

From accidents and bodies to contagion and ghosts, each letter unveils a new facet of our shared human experience with death. Delve into the peculiar choices for the disposal of your corpse, uncover the power of elegies and epitaphs, and venture into the realm of the paranormal. Reflect on the impact of climate change, explore the significance of war and ponder the mysteries that defy explanation. Learn the secrets of the ancient yew tree and celebrate death's place in cultures around the world.

A princess falls into a deep sleep for a hundred years after being cursed by an evil fairy. But when a handsome prince discovers her asleep, he vows to find a way to save her.

A heartwarming tale of a young orphan hare who finds refuge with a human family. Follow Hesper's journey of discovery, friendship and love as she adapts to her new life and learns that, despite our differences, we all yearn for the same thing. See the wonder of the world through the eyes of a most superior hare who teaches a valuable lesson in kindness and compassion, whilst cherishing the magical bond between humans and animals.

Olivia had always been a calm and patient woman, that was until she was sacrificed by a power hungry black dragon only to become his sacred oracle. Now that's what you call a bad day. Now she's got to find that famous patience...because between dealing with the voices in her head and the hot and sultry looks of a delicious blue dragon she may finally snap.

On a stormy December normal school day morning, 11-year-old Daniel Hawthorn and his best friend Tim set out to find Daniel’s missing talking dog, Taff. What they discover instead is something far more incredible and far more mysterious.

Dottie is a Dalmatian with class. She's from England and she's positively posh: She loves jazz, she loves her book club, and she loves her cheese-and-wine evenings. There's just one thing missing in her perfect life: nothing (and nobody) to make her tail wag.

He is from Chicago. She is from LA. He still couldn't get over the loss of his wife. She had just seen her love story go from a potential happily ever after to a total disaster. Two people damaged by the circumstances of life will cross paths, thanks to a forced destiny by his seven-year-old son. Will they embrace some potential genuine feeling? Will they be able to see beyond the wounds that life has left them?

Otto Bloom has had an interesting start to his life, having been shielded in Fairy Land until a cure for the curse he was under could be found. Now he is back with his family, the Blooms. As an illness makes him feel low, he becomes riddled with doubts about his place in the family. He is caught off guard when an urgent message arrives from Fairy Land. Feeling like this is his time to step up to save his family, Otto makes a decision that will have dire consequences. Otto will need to believe in himself and the power of family in a bid to finally rid Fairy Land of its darkest threat.

The Odyssey is one of the most-loved stories in Greek mythology. This book highlights one of the more vicious creatures that Odysseus meets on his journey: the beautiful ocean sirens. This is a kid-friendly version that depicts these beautiful mermaids in disguise. With a rhyme that will captivate a young listener and illustrations so vibrant, your child will be glued to every word.

Felicity Bloom has always felt responsible for her younger sister, so when an offer of even greater responsibility comes from Fairy Land, she doesn't hesitate. Celebrations at Castle Enfys abruptly turn to terror when an old adversary threatens the realm once again.Can Felicity embark on the Blooms' most dangerous quest yet to find a golden arrow? And will she have the courage to face her past and put right her future? Valor, forgiveness and intrigue unite in this enthralling adventure.

When she moves in with her Aunt Lavender for the summer on Prosperity Lane, 10-year-old Temperance Brown isn't so sure she belongs. Her aunt's skin is strangely purple, the neighbors gossip about her constantly, and she has a star-studded secret she doesn't want her niece to know about. Still, the longer Temperance stays in the place where flowers and people are allowed to bloom in their own time, the more she begins to feel like herself.

There was a beautiful horse on a farm who felt lost and confused because he was the only horse on the farm. He was the tallest animal and also the only one who did all the work, so it seemed. One day, he said to himself, "I am so different from all the other animals. They all look so cool," and then he said, "but me I am so different." Interested in this unique horse's story? Start listening today!

The Fairweather sisters adore each other and always stand by one another. But when circumstances force Dorothy May Fairweather to marry Lord William Edmund Huxley - the man her best friend is in love with and the Duke’s arch enemy - things change. With her one foolish mistake, Dorothy manages to vex all those that mean the most to her.

It was spring. The whole surrounding looked beautiful with blossoming flowers, lush green trees, and grasses that happily swayed in the wind. It was like fairies had run through the woods, enchanting it to become a beautiful and magical place.

Helped by a Christmas elf and his flying reindeer, a young girl and her new friends embark on an adventure to deliver lost presents to Santa. Will they find him in time before it’s too late? Find out in this enchanting audiobook that both children and parents will enjoy as they join the trio on their Christmas caper! This holiday season’s new classic is perfect for the young child (two to seven years old) who enjoys Christmas and imaginary play, and would make a wonderful holiday gift!

Kidnapped in seventh-century England and sold as a slave to a powerful mayor in France, Bathilde needs to adapt to survive. When the mayor’s beloved wife passes away, he looks to Bathilde for comfort. Fleeing his attentions, she is forced to live on the streets until she catches the king’s eye and everything changes. Now a queen, Bathilde must provide the king with heirs and continue the charitable and social work that has become her life, all while fighting her detractors. By the end of her days, Bathilde had changed the face of medieval France forever.

The beloved, beautiful story about the true meaning of Christmas is now available as a captivating children’s audiobook. This delightful story provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the joy of the Christmas holiday, while also understand and appreciate the reason for the season: God’s gift of Jesus to the whole world.

Little Griffin Sky’s greatest wish is to flap and fly, but she is scared. Sky embarks on a journey. She learns much, but will this be enough for the young griffin to finally fly? On this beautiful adventure, with the help of many fantastical creatures from Greek mythology, Sky learns valuable lessons. Join us now for this thrilling adventure!

When Betty gets bullied at school because of how her hair looks, Betty gets really upset and comes home in a fit. She does not think being different or having hair in that particular style is good. Little does she know that her friends have been picked on by other children for the same reasons.