Linda Jones has always enjoyed writing stories, and since retiring from a career in residential care of the elderly, she has been able to devote more time to her passion. She holds a keen interest in history, particularly the conditions, crafts, and skills of everyday life. Her work explores the past with a sense of detail and authenticity, focusing on the unassuming yet essential aspects of human experience. Jones brings a firsthand perspective to her narratives, breathing life into past generations through her writing.
The narrative centers on a young girl named Linda, who finds solace and companionship in a kitten named Hope after her breast cancer diagnosis. This touching story conveys themes of resilience and the importance of hope in the face of adversity. Aimed at children, it resonates with readers of all ages, offering a heartfelt exploration of survival and the healing power of love and friendship.
Set against the backdrop of India, the story follows Joanna, a once-unremarkable child, and Angus Maxwell, an ambitious young man eager to seek his fortune. Their initial encounter leaves little impact, but as their lives unfold, they are drawn into a complex relationship shaped by ambition, personal growth, and the challenges of their respective journeys. The narrative explores themes of transformation and the unexpected connections that can alter one's path.
In a vibrant community filled with rainbow colors and edible wonders, the Magic Animal Factory faces a crisis as the magic stuffing needed for Christmas stuffed animals has mysteriously disappeared. Charmaine and Esmerelda, along with their friends, embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind the theft, leading them to new friendships and a hidden secret from the past. The story explores themes of forgiveness versus punishment while introducing intriguing characters like Mrs. Finkelstein and the enigmatic Percy.
Facing harassment and the looming threat of eviction after her father's death, Beatrice Hastings struggles to maintain her livelihood. With no family to rely on, she makes the difficult decision to marry her father's old and trusted friend, seeking stability in a time of crisis. This choice leads her into a complex web of relationships and challenges as she navigates her new life.
The story explores Penelope's struggle as her marriage to Maximillian Broderick deteriorates, leading her to reevaluate her life and relationship. Despite his cold demeanor, she occasionally glimpses a deeper side of him, hinting at complexities beneath the surface. These fleeting moments of connection create a tension between her desire for understanding and the emotional distance that grows between them.
The Event Planning Toolkit is a how-to guide offering the information you need to execute any event with precision and enjoy the big day with less stress and fewer unpleasant surprises. You will learn how to manage your scope, time and resources, as well as identify goals, create budgets, find the right venue, assemble a strong team, and more.
The Oozing Magic Collection Books 1- 3 Deadwood Hall - begins on a Midwinter’s Eve when nine-year-old Dylan and his sister Emily, are plunged into a thrilling magical adventure. Escaping the slimy Whivicks isn’t going to be easy now they’re only three inches high! Deep Waters finds the siblings racing to the rescue of one of Dylan’s least favourite people – the school bully. If that wasn’t bad enough they have the hideous water-dwelling Aquelsis to contend with…Cavern's Fall takes Dylan and Emily deep underground on a quest to rescue their grandfather from the clutches of the mysterious Flinyor. Will they succeed or will the evil sorcerer Magnus change the whole world forever?
The narrative centers on the mysterious figure of Alice, whose curse has prevented the first-born of the Fletcher family from inheriting Springfield for over three centuries. As the story unfolds, it delves into the family's history and the implications of Alice's curse, exploring themes of legacy, fate, and the quest for redemption. The characters grapple with the consequences of this long-standing hex, revealing secrets and connections that could finally break the curse and restore their rightful inheritance.
When her parents die in a car accident, highly talented Austrian physicist Ruth Schwarz is confronted with a problem. Her parents' will calls for them to be buried in their childhood home -- but for strangers, the village of Gross-Einland remains stubbornly hidden from view. When Ruth finally finds her way there, she makes a disturbing discovery: beneath the town lies a vast cavern that exerts a strange control over the lives of the villagers. There are hidden clues about the hole everywhere, but nobody wants to talk about it -- not even when it becomes clear that the stability of the entire town is in jeopardy. In the literary tradition of Thomas Bernhard and Elfriede Jelinek, Raphaela Edelbauer's tale of trauma and history weaves an opaque dream fabric that is frighteningly true to life, and in the process she turns us towards the abject horror that lies beneath repressed memory. The Liquid Landis a dangerous novel, at once glittering nightmare and dark reality, from an extraordinary new voice.
A riveting, imaginative new novel of paranormal romance from bestselling authors Linda Howard and Linda Jones. Danger unites two guarded hearts as they struggle for survival . . .