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    Betrayal
    The Violets of March
    Damaged
    The Tempting of Thomas Carrick
    If you go away
    Hidden Figures
    • Hidden Figures

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      The phenomenal true story of black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations fueled America’s greatest achievements in space is set to become a major motion picture featuring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner. Before John Glenn orbited Earth and Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used their skills to calculate the numbers necessary for launching rockets and astronauts into space. Among them were exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation, who were initially relegated to teaching in segregated schools. During World War II, as labor shortages arose in the aeronautics industry, these overlooked math whizzes seized the opportunity to work at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Hampton, Virginia. Despite facing segregation under Jim Crow laws, the women of Langley’s all-black “West Computing” group played a crucial role in achieving a decisive victory in the Cold War and dominating space exploration. Spanning World War II through the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race, the narrative follows the intertwined stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, highlighting their challenges, alliances, and intellect that transformed their lives and the future of the nation.

      Hidden Figures
    • Damaged

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      The race is on for DCI Kate Burrows in No. 1 bestseller Martina Cole's new serial killer thriller. She must stop the killer before more innocent girls die.

      Damaged
    • From the New York Times bestselling author of Always and Blackberry Winter, a heartbroken woman stumbles upon a diary and steps into the life of its anonymous author. In her twenties, Emily Wilson was on top of the world: she had a bestselling novel, a husband plucked from the pages of GQ, and a one-way ticket to happily ever after. Ten years later, the tide has turned on Emily's good fortune. So when her great-aunt Bee invites her to spend the month of March on Bainbridge Island in Washington State, Emily accepts, longing to be healed by the sea. Researching her next book, Emily discovers a red velvet diary, dated 1943, whose contents reveal startling connections to her own life. A mesmerizing debut with an idyllic setting and intriguing dual story line, The Violets of March announces Sarah Jio as a writer to watch.

      The Violets of March
    • Betrayal by Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, Martina Cole, author of DANGEROUS LADY, THE TAKE, GET EVEN and many more, is a gripping novel about the bonds that make - or break - a family. The 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian), Martina's unique, powerful storytelling will appeal to fans of Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell. Aiden O'Hara has been head of the family since he was a kid, and he's going to keep it that way. Jade Dixon watches his back. Mother of his son, she's the one who makes him invincible. But Jade's been in the game a lot longer than Aiden. She knows no one's indestructible. And when you're at the top, that's when you've got to watch the hardest. Especially the ones closest to you . . .

      Betrayal
    • The Summerhouse by the Sea

      • 352pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Set against a picturesque seaside backdrop, this novel explores themes of nostalgia and renewal as characters revisit their pasts to uncover new beginnings. The narrative weaves together personal journeys, highlighting the transformative power of memories and the beauty of second chances. With a blend of warmth and reflection, it invites readers to experience the magic of summer while delving into the complexities of life and relationships.

      The Summerhouse by the Sea
    • Spare Brides

      • 464pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks turns her laser-sharp perception and empathy to a forgotten generation of women against the tumultuous and opulent backdrop of post-First World War England. číst celé

      Spare Brides