This is the story of literary Georgian London, in particular the private life of Samuel Johnson, his unrequited love for Mrs. Thrale, his relations with David Garrick, Oliver Goldsmith, Fanney Burney, Joshua Reynolds and others--all told in uncompromising detail by Mrs. Thrale's clever young daughter, Queeney.
After a home dye job ruins her hair, Agatha Raisin, the prickly yet lovable amateur sleuth, turns to her new hairdresser for help. But the charming Mr. John isn't all he appears to be. When a murderer strikes at the salon, Agatha must discover the truth and the killer's identity before it's too late.
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) kidnaps Sophie and takes her to Giantland where she meets nine other horrible giants. There she conspires with the BFG to put an end to the loathsome activities of the other giants who spent much of their time eating "human beans".
Fiona Nelson, a young widow with three children, advertises for a lodger despite her mother's objections. Bill Bailey answers her advertisement and moves into Fiona's house... and her life.
Bill and Fiona are now married, with Bill working as a building contractor. He is involved in a bitter struggle to obtain the contract for a major building development. Other problems develop on the domestic front with the children.
Kate Sumner's body is washed up on the south coast of England and her traumatized 3-year-old daughter is found wandering 20 miles away. The police suspect a young actor of murdering Kate, but as the police investigate they begin to suspect her husband, who has a gaping hole in his alibi.
Page Investigations, the limping brainchild of alcoholic ex-cop Lorraine Page, is about to go belly-up unless Lorraine and her buddies can find missing heiress Anna Lousie Caley. Caley disappeared from New Orleans 11 months ago - the trail has since been trodden by the police & every shamus with an eye for Caley's trust fund.
Historical fiction in which a young woman realizes her childhood goal of one day recovering the fortunes and estate of her family. In achieving her goal Vilia Cameron undergoes some dramatic changes.
Police Constable Hamish Macbeth's return to his home precinct in Scotland is engineered by Maggie Baird, a tweedy and determined Englishwoman. Maggie makes herself glamorous and begins entertaining a stream of seedy suitors. When she is mysteriously murdered, Macbeth's search for clues uncovers a trail of passion and greed.
Orphaned at age fifteen, Cissie Brodie eludes the poorhouse and manages to keep her family of nine brothers and sisters together. Cissie is raped by a young nobleman and bears his illegitimate child yet maintains her independence.
For everyone who has ever wondered what happens when you fall in love with a certain house, on a certain hill, near a certain village - Annie Hawes's joyful romance with the enchantingly beautiful Italian Riviera.
Set in England, this novel is about the life and death of Elena Weaver, a college student with divorced parents and a promiscuous lifestyle. When detectives start to investigate her murder, they discover the unsavoury side of academic life, full of neuroses, betrayal and dark secrets.
Kristin Bjornsen is kidnapped from Earth by an alien spaceship and placed into slavery by the Catteni beings. Because of her strength and intelligence she impresses her captors. They reward her by granting her "freedom" to join other slaves and inhabit a new planet. While there, she establishes a bond with a Catteni male.
Set in London, England in the 1970s, this novel centres around the beautiful Isabella Courtney. She dazzles all with a mask of affluence and success. Yet her betrayal of two brothers, each drawn to her lair, causes years of hardship and bitter pain.
The descendants of Lily Molyneux raise questions about their family history and turn to Maude, Lily's niece, for answers. Maude tells the story of Lily's life in a fascinating narrative which includes her aristocratic upbringing, the shame she brought to her family, and her new life in America.
A history of service in British Columbia is a comprehensive, entertaining look at some of the most important public organizations in the province. It tells of the early librarians, library supporters and library trustees and traces the development of libraries from simple bookshelves to complex internet-based collections.
A history of service in British Columbia is a comprehensive, entertaining look at some of the most important public organizations in the province. It tells of the early librarians, library supporters and library trustees and traces the development of libraries from simple bookshelves to complex internet-based collections.
This collection of 22 short stories centres around people travelling the London Underground. From the couple on their way to a wife-swapping party, to the proprietor of a handbag shop, all are portrayed with perceptive humour.
Call No.
SS Bin
ISBN
0-7126-0186-4
Accession No.
2007260
Member Library Holdings
BPL c.3 2/07
CPL C.7 05/10
FV c.2 2/07
NVC c.6 2/07
NW c.5 2/07
RPL C.9 06/10
SPL c.4 2/07
WV C.8 06/10
Publisher
London, England : Century Publishing, 1982, c1978.
The joys, trials and tribulations of growing up and coming of age in Quebec. A delightful look back at a childhood of comfort and wonder, plus lessons from the school of hard knocks.
A sequel to her first book, Looking Back. Looking West is so named because the Rivett family moves to Vancouver. Don, her husband, in a few years becomes a victim of Alzheimer's. Bess spends many years caring for Don. For Bess, diversions help, one of which is Brock House, dedicated to leisure activities for retired people in Vancouver.
