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The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake

Author : Pippa James
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785301101
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake written by Pippa James and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy Delaney's life is pancake-flat. A talented baker and passionate lingerie specialist, she has wound up with no one to bake for and a career that hasn't proved successful. But when she starts a delicious relationship with famous French author-chef, Michel Amiel, everything begins to look a bit more exciting. That is until Michel's bestselling cookbook is knocked off the top spot by newcomer 'Lucy Lovecake'. His outdated recipes slide down the charts, while the popularity of Lucy Lovecake's new dating cookbook is rising like the perfect sponge. As Daisy teeters on the brink of love, how can she ever tell Michel that she is the mysterious Lucy Lovecake? Could he ever forgive her for finishing off his career? And more importantly, does Daisy even want to be with a difficult, egotistical, down-on-his-luck Frenchman just as her career is beginning to take off? Especially when she has some other very interesting offers... Filled with romance, baking and lingerie, The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake is truly a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for the 21st century. The perfect read for the Bake Off generation, fans of Jojo Moyes, Sophie Kinsella and Milly Johnson will love this unique modern fairytale. What readers have been saying about The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake: "Has a flirtatious charm and incredible feel good vibe that fizzes throughout... [it is] fresh and radiant, and brimming with a wonderful optimisim inviting you to devour Daisy's story in one sitting." - Little Bookness Lane "I have NEVER read a book as quirky, fun, mischievous and darn right fabulous as Pippa James' novel is ... such a well-written, unique and hilarious read." - The Writing Garnet "Like a perfect glass of Buck's Fizz: bubbly, effervescent with a cool sharp tang. I loved it." - Shaz's Book Blog "This is a perfect 'girls read'. It has glamour, romance and is as sweet as the 'French Fancies' Lucy conconts." - Tracy Shepard "With scrumptious cakes, sexy lingerie, and characters that feel like your best friends, I completely fell in love with this story." - Books of All Kinds "Witty, well crafted and with a plot that keeps you coming back for second helpings." "Simply fizzes along with energy, charm, humour and romance." "A wonderfully enthralling read, couldn't put it down. Exceptionally entertaining, witty and funny." "A winning combo of edible description, subtle romance and lingerie - a complete delight to read, it transports you to a warm and happy place."

The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake

Author : Pippa James
Publisher : Charnwood
ISBN 13 : 9781444835717
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (357 download)

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Download or read book The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake written by Pippa James and published by Charnwood. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy Delaney's life is pancake-flat. A talented baker and passionate lingerie specialist, she has wound up with no one to bake for and an unsuccessful career. But when she starts a delicious relationship with famous French author-chef Michel Amiel, everything begins to look a bit more exciting. That is, until Michel's bestselling cookbook is knocked off the top spot by newcomer Lucy Lovecake. His outdated recipes slide down the charts, while the popularity of Lucy Lovecake's new dating cookbook is rising like the perfect sponge. How can Daisy ever tell Michel that SHE is the mysterious Lucy Lovecake? And more importantly, does she even want to be with a difficult, egotistical, down-on-his-luck Frenchman just as her career is beginning to take off? Especially when she has some other very interesting offers...

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2018

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472935063
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2018 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. The 70+ articles are updated and added to each year. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your finances, interpreting publishers' contracts, self-publishing your work. Foreword by Sally Green, author of the award-winning YA fantasy trilogy: Half Bad (2014), Half Wild (2015) and Half Lost (2016). NEW articles for the 2018 edition on: - Writing for reluctant readers by Jon Mayhew - Writing for teenagers by Holly Smale - Choosing the right agent by Gill McLay or the Bath Literary Agency - Plotting: getting started with your YA novel by Sarah Mussi - Writing adventures in the real world: children's non-fiction by Isabel Thomas All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472947606
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. The 70+ articles are updated and added to each year. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your finances, interpreting publishers' contracts, self-publishing your work. Foreword by Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal winner and author of One, Breathe, Moonrise (published July 2018) and We Come Apart (with Brian Conaghan) NEW articles for the 2019 edition include: LGBT+ characters in children's fiction by Lauren James The hybrid author by Shelli R. Johannes A jobbing writer's lot by Joanna Nadin Adapting children's books for stage and screen by Emma Reeves Where does your book sit? by Jasmine Richards Murderous inventions by Robin Stevens The long and winding road to publication by Paul Stewart Writing picture books by Tessa Strickland The ups and downs of being a writer by Theresa Tomlinson All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.

Perfume Paradiso

Author : Janey Jones
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785303066
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Perfume Paradiso written by Janey Jones and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One week in Italy. One week to make her dreams come true . . . Romance is the last thing on Charlotte Alexander's mind. Her perfume business is flourishing. And a glamorous new life in New York awaits. Just one more thing is needed: a supply of artisan lavender for her trademark scent. But when Charlotte stumbles across the infuriating - and infuriatingly handsome - Alessio Rossini, her plans begin to fall apart. With New York finally in reach . . . should she follow her dreams or her heart? A captivating, feel-good summer romance set in the beautiful Italian countryside.

The Good Girlfriend's Guide to Getting Even

Author : Anna Bell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1499861656
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book The Good Girlfriend's Guide to Getting Even written by Anna Bell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clever, funny and romantic too, with a story any sporting widow will relate to, The Good Girlfriend's Guide to Getting Even is Anna Bell's brilliant follow-up to the bestselling and much-loved The Bucket List to Mend a Broken Heart A hilarious new romantic comedy from the author of It Started With A Tweet and The Bucket List to Mend a Broken Heart, for fans of Lucy Diamond and Sophie Kinsella When Lexi's sport-mad boyfriend Will skips her friend's wedding to watch football - after pretending to have food poisoning - it might just be the final whistle for their relationship. But fed up of just getting mad, Lexi decides to even the score. And, when a couple of lost tickets and an 'accidentally' broken television lead to them spending extra time together, she's delighted to realise that revenge might be the best thing that's happened to their relationship. And if her clever acts of sabotage prove to be a popular subject for her blog, what harm can that do? It's not as if he'll ever find out . . . ----- 'Romantic and refreshing' Mhairi McFarlane 'A fun, bouncy, brilliant tale' Heat 'Funny, relatable and fabulously written' Daily Express

And Furthermore

Author : Judi Dench
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429960647
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book And Furthermore written by Judi Dench and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I can hardly believe that it is more than half a century since I first stepped on to the stage of the Old Vic Theatre and into a way of life that has brought me the most rewarding professional relationships and friendships. I cannot imagine now ever doing anything else with my life except acting..." – Judi Dench From London's glittering West End to Broadway's bright lights, from her Academy Award-winning role as Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love to "M" in the James Bond films, Judi Dench has treated audiences to some of the greatest performances of our time. She made her professional acting debut in 1957 with England's Old Vic theatre company playing Ophelia in Hamlet , Katherine in Henry V (her New York debut), and then, Juliet. In 1961, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company playing Anya in The Cherry Orchard with John Gielgud and Peggy Ashcroft. In 1968, she went beyond the classical stage to become a sensation as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, adding musical comedy to her repertoire. Over the years, Dench has given indelible performances in the classics as well as some of the greatest plays and musicals of the twentieth century including Noël Coward's Hay Fever, Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, Kaufman and Hart's The Royal Family and David Hare's Amy's View (for which she won the Tony Award). Recently, she made a triumphant return to A Midsummer Night's Dream as Titania, a role she first played in 1962, now played as a theatre-besotted Queen Elizabeth I. Her film career has been filled with unforgettable performances of some unforgettable women: Queen Victoria in Mrs. Brown, the terrifying schoolteacher Barbara Covett in Notes on a Scandal and the writer Iris Murdoch in Iris. And, for the BBC, Dench created another unforgettable woman when she brought her great comic timing and deeply felt emotions to the role of Jean Pargetter in the long-running BBC series As Time Goes By. And Furthermore is, however, more than the story of a great actress's career. It is also the story of Judi Dench's life: her early days as a child in a family that was in love with the theatre; her marriage to actor Michael Williams; the joy she takes in her daughter, the actress Finty Williams, and her grandson, Sammy. Filled with Dench's impish sense of humor, diamond-sharp intelligence and photos from her personal archives, And Furthermore is the book every fan of the great Judi Dench will cherish.

All Day Baking

Author : Pippa James
Publisher : Hardie Grant Books
ISBN 13 : 9781743796993
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (969 download)

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Download or read book All Day Baking written by Pippa James and published by Hardie Grant Books. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A savoury-focused baking cookbook with an emphasis on wholegrains and seasonally-led ingredients from a UK-trained chef who is one of Australia's best-regarded bakers.

The Italian Chapel

Author : Philip Paris
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845024117
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Italian Chapel written by Philip Paris and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orkney 1942. Forbidden lovers, divided by war, united by a secret act of creation. Amid the turmoil of the Second World War, a group of Italian prisoners is sent to the remote Orkney island of Lamb Holm. In the freezing conditions, hunger and untold hardships of Camp 60, this ragtag band must work together to survive. Domenico, a talented artist, is among them. He inspires his comrades to create a symbol of peace during these dark days of war, and out of driftwood and scrap they build the Italian chapel: a beacon of hope and beauty in a world ravaged by war. The chapel soon becomes a place of love, too. When Giuseppe, another POW, falls for local woman Fiona, he decides to hide a token of his love there . . . the secret of which is unveiled for the first time in The Italian Chapel. Based on an incredible true story, this heartbreaking and inspiring tale tells of forbidden passion, lifelong friendships and the triumph of the human spirit.

Cake Pops Holidays

Author : Bakerella
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452111162
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Cake Pops Holidays written by Bakerella and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of winter- and holiday-themed cake pop recipes that celebrate the season with such creations as Christmas trees, snowmen, and candy canes, in a work that offers detailed instructions on making the basic cake pop.

Enough Already

Author : Valerie Bertinelli
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0358567327
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (585 download)

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Download or read book Enough Already written by Valerie Bertinelli and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beloved actress, Food Network personality, and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli reflects on life at sixty and beyond. Behind the curtain of her happy on-screen persona, Valerie Bertinelli’s life has been no easy ride, especially when it comes to her own self-image and self-worth. She waged a war against herself for years, learning to equate her value to her appearance as a child star on One Day at a Time and punishing herself in order to fit into the unachievable Hollywood mold. She struggled to make her marriage to Eddie Van Halen — the true love of her life — work, despite all the rifts the rock-star lifestyle created between them. She then watched her son follow in his father’s footsteps, right up onto the stage of Van Halen concerts, and begin his own music career. And like so many women, she cared for her parents as their health declined and saw the roles of parent and child reverse. Through mourning the loss of her parents, discovering more about her family’s past, and realizing how short life really is when she and her son lost Eddie, Valerie finally said, “Enough already!” to a lifelong battle with the scale and found a new path forward to joy and connection. Despite hardships and the pressures of the media industry to be something she’s not, Valerie is, at last, accepting herself: she knows who she is, has discovered her self-worth, and has learned how to prioritize her health and happiness over her weight. With an intimate look into her insecurities, heartbreaks, losses, triumphs, and revelations, Enough Already is the story of Valerie’s sometimes humorous, sometimes raw, but always honest journey to love herself and find joy in the everyday, in family, and in the food and memories we share. “This thoughtful, bighearted book is sure to be a hit with Bertinelli fans and those with an appetite for stories of hard-won self-acceptance. A warmly intimate memoir.” – Kirkus Reviews “In a series of brutally frank essays, Bertinelli looks back on the emotional struggles and triumphs of her life. By turns raw and inspiring, this contains a little bit of wisdom for everyone.” – Publishers Weekly

Freeks

Author : Amanda Hocking
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1250084784
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Freeks written by Amanda Hocking and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a wondrously strange new world with this dazzling new standalone novel by Amanda Hocking, New York Times bestselling author of The Kanin Chronicles! Mara has become used to the extraordinary. Roaming from place to place with Gideon Davorin’s Traveling Carnival, she longs for an ordinary life where no one has the ability to levitate or predict the future. She gets her chance when the struggling sideshow sets up camp in the small town of Caudry, and she meets a gorgeous local guy named Gabe. But before long, Mara realizes there’s a dark presence lurking in the town that’s threatening the lives of her friends. She has seven days to take control of a power she didn’t know she had in order to save everyone she cares about—and change the future forever. In the pages of Freeks, Amanda Hocking once again proves her ability to create amazing characters and enchanting worlds that will capture your imagination and never let go.

It Will End Like This

Author : Kyra Leigh
Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 0593375521
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book It Will End Like This written by Kyra Leigh and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you think you know how this one will end, I promise, you don't." —Kara Thomas, author of That Weekend and The Cheerleaders For fans of They Wish They Were Us and Sadie comes a propulsive thriller that reminds us that in real life, endings are rarely as neat as happily ever after. A contemporary take on the Lizzie Borden story that explores how grief can cut deep. Charlotte lost her mother six months ago, and still no one will tell her exactly what happened the day she mysteriously died. They say her heart stopped, but Charlotte knows deep down that there's more to the story. The only person who gets it is Charlotte's sister, Maddi. Maddi agrees—people’s hearts don’t just stop. There are too many questions left unanswered for the girls to move on. But their father is moving on. With their mother’s personal assistant. And both girls are sure of one thing: she's going to steal everything that's theirs for herself. She'll even get rid of them eventually. Now, in order to get their lives back, Charlotte and Maddi have to decide what kind of story they live in. Do they remain the obedient girls their father insists they be, or do they follow their rage to the end?

The Ray of Hope

Author : Sudhir Singh
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1685383432
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book The Ray of Hope written by Sudhir Singh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project, I believe, is one of the pieces that I am most proud of; it is sensual, realistic, heartwarming and touches you right at the heart. This book is about those who wander with confusion, not having a clear vision, do not know what to do, where to start and those who are stacked in their lives. Raghu, who runs Omega Groups, a leading startup based in Prayagraj, India, has fought a mental disorder, been through hell and survived four suicide attempts. His two friends, Guru Gopalan and Sidharth Shankar, walk in when the rest of the world walks out. This book will help you get a proper road and a clear vision of life and see how beautiful life is. People are walking around blind. If you are the one who can see, you will be able to navigate through this new world. You will be the beacon that will enhance the lives of everyone around you and, in doing so, trigger the actual law of nature that says, when you enhance everyone around you, you can’t help but enhance yourself.

After the Rain

Author : Lucy Dillon
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473541808
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book After the Rain written by Lucy Dillon and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-03-17 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers have fallen in love After the Rain: 'I enjoyed this book immensely... Her characters are people you want to spend time with' 'This really tugs on your heartstrings' 'This book is a joy to escape into' 'This is a book that becomes a friend and you never want it to end because you know you will miss their company' ------------------ After the storm it's time for a fresh start . . . First, the clouds... Tara Hunter is a therapist on a mission to restore Longhampton's community spirit after catastrophic flooding. But with her boyfriend AWOL, her family fragmented, and only a cat for company, Tara's own life is crumbling. Then the storm... On top of everything, Tara's father - last seen as he walked out on her when she was ten years old - is suddenly back, with a surprising offer that could change everything. And after the rain... Dr David Dalloway is Longhampton Wellness Centre's new star counsellor. He's charming, caring and has a knack for reading people's minds - which is the last thing Tara needs right now. Will having David and her dad around make for a bigger storm on the horizon? Or is this Tara's chance for a fresh start? 'Beautifully written with humour and insight' Katie Fforde 'Brimming with all the ingredients for the best of novels: love, community spirit, family, friendship and four-legged friends.' Milly Johnson 'Heartwarming and full of hope. Lucy Dillon brings warmth to every page' Sarah Morgan

I'm Just a Person

Author : Tig Notaro
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062266659
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book I'm Just a Person written by Tig Notaro and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star of HBO Max's "Tig Notaro: Drawn," "Army of the Dead," "One Mississippi" and "Instant Family." As well as the host of the podcasts "Don't Ask Tig" and "Tig and Cheryl: True Story" with Cheryl Hines. One of America’s most original comedic voices delivers a darkly funny, wryly observed, and emotionally raw account of her year of death, cancer, and epiphany. In the span of four months in 2012, Tig Notaro was hospitalized for a debilitating intestinal disease called C. diff, her mother unexpectedly died, she went through a breakup, and then she was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. Hit with this devastating barrage, Tig took her grief onstage. Days after receiving her cancer diagnosis, she broke new comedic ground, opening an unvarnished set with the words: “Good evening. Hello. I have cancer. How are you? Hi, how are you? Is everybody having a good time? I have cancer.” The set went viral instantly and was ultimately released as Tig’s sophomore album, Live, which sold one hundred thousand units in just six weeks and was later nominated for a Grammy. Now, the wildly popular star takes stock of that no good, very bad year—a difficult yet astonishing period in which tragedy turned into absurdity and despair transformed into joy. An inspired combination of the deadpan silliness of her comedy and the open-hearted vulnerability that has emerged in the wake of that dire time, I’m Just a Person is a moving and often hilarious look at this very brave, very funny woman’s journey into the darkness and her thrilling return from it.

Alabaster

Author : Chris Aslan
Publisher : Lion Fiction
ISBN 13 : 1782642293
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Alabaster written by Chris Aslan and published by Lion Fiction. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Imaginative, authentic, and evocative. A powerful narrative beautifully told.' - Gerard Kelly, author of The Boy Who Loved Rain Maryam is stuck in an abusive marriage, living with her in-laws, in a conservative, toxically religious Middle Eastern setting. A few years back, her father was given a jar of priceless perfume by a dying leper and it seemed as if their fortunes would improve, but then Maryam's father contracted leprosy and was exiled by the village. Maryam and her brother, Eleazar, and sister, Marta, experience the shame and ostracism this brings. The precious jar that was meant to bring them freedom, but it only seems to have brought destruction. But rumours abound concerning a new doctor; perhaps hope is on the horizon... A beautifully crafted novel about two sisters who face the stigma of shame, the sorrow of loss, and the startling hope one can find when someone shows you a different way of seeing the world.