In this sequel, the urban fantasy world expands as characters navigate the perilous intersection of dreams and reality. The narrative explores the dangers lurking in the shadows and the impact of unfulfilled desires, delving into the complexities of ambition and fear. As the protagonists confront their inner demons and external threats, the story weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, suspense, and the darker sides of human nature.
Twelve-year-old Iris has been sent to Spain on a mission: to make sure her elderly and unusual aunt, Ursula, leaves her fortune–and her sprawling estate–to Iris’s scheming parents.But from the moment Iris arrives at Bosque de Nubes, she realises something isn’t quite right. There is an odd feeling around the house, where time moves slowly and Iris’s eyes play tricks on her. While outside, in the wild and untamed forest, a mysterious animal moves through the shadows.Just what is Aunt Ursula hiding?But when Iris discovers a painting named Iris and the Tiger, she sets out to uncover the animal’s real identity–putting her life in terrible danger.
What does it mean to be the one left behind?When sixteen-year-old Yin Mitchell is abducted, the news reverberates through the whole Year Ten class at Balmoral Ladies College. As the hours tick by, the girls know the chance of Yin being found alive is becoming smaller and smaller.Police suspect the abduction is the work of a serial offender, with none in the community safe from suspicion. Everyone is affected by Yin’s disappearance—even scholarship student Chloe, who usually stays out of Balmoral drama, is drawn into the maelstrom. And when she begins to form an uneasy alliance with the queen of Year Ten, Natalia, things get even more complicated.Looking over their shoulders at every turn, Chloe and Natalia must come together to cope with their fear and grief as best they can. A tribute to friendship in all its guises, The Gaps is a moving examination of vulnerability and strength, safety and danger, and the particular uncertainty of being a young woman in the world.
This book offers a holistic approach to cleansing that emphasizes nourishment and energy. It presents a variety of recipes and meal plans designed to detoxify the body while ensuring that readers feel satisfied and invigorated. By focusing on whole foods and balanced nutrition, the guide aims to transform the cleansing experience into one that promotes vitality rather than deprivation. Practical tips and insights are included to support readers on their journey towards better health and well-being.
A captivating novel told from the points of view of two unforgettable characters. In the suburb of Shyness, the sun doesn't rise. Wolfboy meets a stranger called Wildgirl, who dares him to be her guide through the endless night. There are things that can only be said in the dark.This is Shyness was shortlisted for a number of major Australian literary awards and named a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book.Leanne Hall won the 2009 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing for this spellbinding debut for readers fourteen and up.
Written in an entertaining style with a touch of humor, Investing in Property Abroad covers everything a prospective buyer could wish to know about buying property for investment (and pleasure), the best countries and areas to invest, where to avoid, when to sell, mortgages, the purchase procedure, taxation, insurance, renting and much, much more. It is packed with vital information and insider tips to help readers avoid disasters that can turn a prospective good investment into a nightmare. Investing in Property Abroad is essential reading for anyone planning to buy real estate abroad and is designed to guide readers through the overseas property maze and save them time, trouble and money!
"The Du Mauriers, Just As They Were tells the story of five generations of this remarkable family, beginning with Mathurin-Robert Busson, a master glassblower who immigrated to London in 1789, added the suffix `Du Maurier' to his name, and so became a `gentleman glassblower'. His three English-born children relocated to the continent, becoming respectively a doctor of philology in Hamburg; the governess to the daughters of a Portuguese statesman; and an aspiring inventor who married a daughter of the courtesan Mary Anne Clarke. This latter's son was George Du Maurier. He was born in Paris in 1834, then went to London to study chemistry and finally took up the beaux-arts in Paris, Antwerp and Dusseldorf. Later, he established himself in London as a beloved Punch cartoonist. In his last years, George Du Maurier wrote and illustrated three immensely popular semi-autobiographical novels. Of his children, the youngest Gerald Du Maurier became a prominent actor-manager, and Gerald's second daughter was the novelist Daphne Du Maurier. In the course of her career Daphne published four volumes of family history, culminating in the extensively-researched Glass-Blowers, which revealed her French forebear's aristocratic imposture for the first time. Daphne identified with her Victorian grandfather, sharing his love of France and deep interest in family history. However she puzzled over his first book, Peter Ibbetson, wondering why he had portrayed their ancestors as aristocrats. The reason is complicated, highly revealing, and would almost certainly have been a complete surprise to her."-- Provided by publisher