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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A sweeping saga about the Iranian revolution as it explodes . . . a Doctor Zhivago of Iran' Margaret Atwood _____________________________________ 1950s Tehran. In an alleyway an abandoned baby cries into the night, attracting the attention of the young man who will save her. And so begins the story of Aria, an orphan girl who comes of age on the volatile streets. As Aria grows she is torn between the three women fated to mother her: the harsh wife of the man who rescued her; a wealthy widow, who offers her refuge but cannot offer her love; and the mysterious Mehri, whose secrets will shatter everything Aria thought she knew about herself. And then, just as the political turmoil in the country deepens, Aria falls in love with a boy caught on the wrong side of the revolution . . . _____________________________________ 'Sweeping, cinematic and oh-so-gripping' Sunday Telegraph 'Leaves you simultaneously heartbroken and full of hope' Sunday Times 'Warm-hearted, compelling, hugely enjoyable' Times 'Spellbinding' Mail on Sunday 'Explores the darkness and hope of a city on the brink of revolution . . . Epic. An impressive debut, not easily forgotten' Observer
Award-winning author Matt Rees takes readers to 18th centuryAustria, where Mozart’s estranged sister Nannerl stumblesinto a world of ambition, conspiracy, and immortal music while attempting touncover the truth about her brother’s suspicious death. Did Mozart’s life endin murder? Nannerl must brave dire circumstances tofind out, running afoul of the secret police, the freemasons, and even theAustrian Emperor himself as she delves into a scandal greater than she had everimagined. With captivating historical details, compelling characters, and areal-life mystery upon which everything hinges, Rees—the award-winning authorof the internationally acclaimed Omar Yussefcrime series—writes in the tradition of Irvin Yalom’sWhen Nietzsche Wept, Louis Bayard’s The Pale Blue Eye, andPhillip Sington’s The Einstein Girl to achievethe very best in historical fiction with Mozart’s Last Aria.
Falling in love with the enemy is the ultimate act of betrayal... 1917. A farm girl from Cavan, Veronica McDermott is desperate to find more to life than peeling potatoes. Persuading her family to let her stay with her aunt and uncle in Dublin so she can attend secretarial college, she has no idea what she is getting into. Recruited by Fr Michael O'Flanagan to type for Eamon De Valera, Veronica is soon caught up in the danger and intrigue of those fighting for Ireland's independence from Britain. The attentions of a handsome British soldier, Major Harry Fairfax, do not go unnoticed by Veronica's superiors. But when Veronica is tasked with earning his affections to gather intelligence for Sin...
Don't miss this heartwarming rom-com from the Kindle bestselling author of Summer at the Santorini Bookshop! *** ☀️This summer will change everything!☀️
Mavis was my name, and you could say I have had a bit of a tough go. Following a tremendous personal loss, I was entombed by my own daughter rather than allow me to expose our secret to the world.I woke up in a mausoleum and two centuries have passed. All I want to do is drink a bit of blood and maybe find a beautiful modern maiden to entertain what's left of my soul. However, sinister forces are ever at play in my world. Even a queen who is two-centuries usurped cannot rest. Vampyrs are dying and the royals including my only surviving child are all in danger, as are the communities around us.Set in modern New Orleans, this is the tale of the Lower Queen, Mavis Aubrey the mysterious vampyr who once led most of Britannia. Come follow Mavis as she struggles to learn how to function in the post-modern world and the vast array of new challenges rising to greet her.Slow building poly lesbian romance.
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Aria – “The Birth of Love Rewired”" is an epic science fiction romance saga that follows the extraordinary journey of three women - Olivia, Rebecca, and Zoe - who meet by chance at a nail salon in Melville Long Island. What begins as a simple friendship evolves into a cosmic adventure that spans multiple dimensions and realities. The story chronicles their transformation from ordinary individuals into guardians of universal ethics and harmony. Through their creation of the Quantum Ethics Institute and the development of revolutionary technologies like the Universal Empathic Grid, they face challenges that test the very fabric of reality. Throughout their journey, Olivia, Rebecca and Zoe grapple with profound questions about the nature of love, existence, ethics, and the role of humanity in the grand cosmic dance. The novel blends elements of hard science fiction with philosophical exploration and emotional depth, creating a unique narrative that spans the intimate and the infinite.
Tokyo Butei High School, the specialized school renowned for training exemplary students to become world class buteis – military combative detectives with skills ranging from marksmanship, bomb detonation, and even supernatural abilities. Super elite S rank and top performing butei – Aria, and her chosen partner Kinji Tohyama, are assigned a new mission: to protect the SSR department’s star pupil, and Kinji’s dear childhood friend, Shirayuki, from Durandal, the same mysterious swordsman responsible for the imprisonment of Aria’s mother. Amongst the high tension of guarding against an invisible enemy, Shirayuki has a mission of her own: to rip apart Aria’s relationship with Kinji and steal him back! The thrilling, action packed saga and comedic love story continues in Aria the Scarlet Ammo Vol. 2. The dynamic duo take on new mission that leads them closer to the enemy responsible for framing Aria’s mother, but can their partnership hold up against the love triangle tensions with Shirayuki? The game is afoot once again in Akamatsu’s sequel of the scarlet ammo.
Tokyo Butei High School--- A special school where armed detectives, also known as "Butei", receive education as well as training. Kinji Tohyama, a sophomore, has a unique body that can initiate an ability called "hysteria mode" when it is stimulated a certain way. He tries to keep it a secret but all his dreams of living the life of an Average Joe get shattered when he becomes a victim of a bombing incident and meets Butei High "Assault" department elite, Aria H. Kanzaki.
"Mastering VMware Aria Automation: Streamline Cloud Infrastructure with Installation, Configuration, Management and Administration" is an essential resource for IT professionals seeking to leverage the full potential of VMware's powerful cloud automation platform. Authored by an industry expert with over a decade of experience, this book provides an in-depth exploration of VMware Aria Automation, offering readers a detailed roadmap to mastering its features and capabilities. Starting with the fundamentals, the book introduces readers to the concepts of cloud automation and the specific benefits of VMware Aria Automation. It then delves into the architecture and components of the platform, se...