Exploring the complexities of love and captivity, the story follows Margaret Kingston, who is trapped in a tumultuous marriage with the abusive Prince Harold, arranged by her father. As she navigates the pain of her royal confinement, hope flickers in the form of General Arthur Harlow, a beloved hero who embodies the possibility of true love. The narrative delves into themes of longing, despair, and the quest for freedom, questioning whether Margaret can escape her gilded cage and find happiness amidst her struggles.
The story centers around a spirited young woman who inherits her wealth from her aunt, navigating the complexities of love and society. As she explores her newfound independence and fortune, she encounters various romantic entanglements and challenges that test her character and resilience. The novel captures the essence of romance intertwined with personal growth and societal expectations, offering a delightful glimpse into the life of a strong-willed heroine.
Christchurch owes its existence to natural features. The town is surrounded by large wide marshes at the confluence of its two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. This strategic position gave Christchurch its former name Tweoxneam ... 'the town between the rivers'. Its harbour was sheltered by nearby Hengistbury Head, an easily defensible site in more turbulent days, as well as an excellent look-out point. It was not until the 19th century that significant growth began, triggered by the advent of the railway and road improvements. Fortunately, the camera had been invented in time to record the Victorian development of the ancient town and a superb selection of old photographs is skilfully used by the author to illuminate her narrative account of the town's past and to give vivid insight into life in Christchurch up to the outbreak of the Second World War.
The walk from the car to the door can be a painfully long distance when strangers are shouting at you and calling you a murderer. These verbal snapshots recall glimpses from the front line point of view of someone who guides patients through fundamentalist terror so they may safely find reproductive healthcare.
The narrative explores the author's journey from a seemingly perfect suburban childhood to the harsh realities of city life, where her struggles with reading challenges reveal deeper family dysfunction. As she navigates her learning disability, Christine Taylor uncovers the complexities of her upbringing, ultimately highlighting themes of resilience and the quest for identity amidst adversity.
Choccywoccydoodah's chocolate geniuses are found in their Brighton based Mothership, where artists, designers and sculptors create extraordinary confections to commission. The Mothership is home to a shop, cafe, secret party room and the first Witches Kitchen. The Flagship is a magnificent former tobacco factory, just off Carnaby Street, in London. Tourists, fans, chocolate lovers and aspiring Doodahs from all over the world pilgrimage to both the Mothership and Flagship to satiate their appetite for cake, chocolate and Choccywoccydoodah. Choccywoccydoodah: Chocolate, Cake and Curses is a book to celebrate all things chocolate and cake from a team that have dedicated their lives to being joy-makers and cake-bakers. It is a story book of recipes where Christine and her Doodahs share their own personal chocolate and cake favourites in addition to stories behind the world famous Rocky Road recipe, the Nuns Naughty Secrets, and the reason Brighton (chocolate) rocks. Choccywoccydoodah Chocolate, Cake and Curses has been written to put a spell on all chocolate lovers, everywhere. After all, everyone deserves a little magic.
Unlike most other planets, Venus can be seen from Earth's surface with the naked eye. Only the moon burns brighter in the night sky. Readers will learn why Venus's thick clouds help make the planet so hot and why its days last so long. They will also get an up-close look at Venus's remarkable land features and find out how scientists have studied the harsh surface of the planet.
