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A Hidden Life by Adele Geras
Category: Fiction
When Constance Barrington dies, she leaves behind a wealthy estate and a complex family network. But when the whole family gathers to hear her last will and testament, they are in for a terrible shock. Constance - possessed of a long memory and a spiteful disposition - altered her will shortly before ...Show more
Cecily's Portrait (Historical House 1895) by Adele Geras
Category: Children's
A touching and beautifully crafted tale of hope and ambition, full of authentic historical detail and girl appeal.Cecily longs to learn the new art of photography and is determined that her widowed father will come to love it too, especially when she realises that her new friend and photographer, Rosali ...Show more
Cleopatra by Adele Geras
Category: Children's
This illustrated biography series combines non-fiction and fiction to introduce readers to famous historical characters. Each book begins with a diary, told from the point of view of a child who works for the famous person. At the end of each book, there is an illustrated reference chapter.
Cleopatra (Lifelines) by Adele Geras
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Lifelines
Now available in paperback, this illustrated biography series combines non-fiction and fiction to introduce readers to famous historical characters. Each book begins with a diary, told from the point of view of a child who works for the famous person. At the end of each book there is an illustrated refe ...Show more
Cover Your Eyes by Adele Geras
Category: Fiction
Eva was once a legendary fashion designer until, mysteriously, she retired. Now widowed, she lives with her family in Salix House, the home she's owned and loved for forty years. When the family announces it's time to sell, Eva is deeply reluctant. The house contains memories and secrets that are part o ...Show more
Dido by Adele Geras
Category: Fiction
While she was still trembling with the complete unexpectedness of what Aeneas had just said and done, he leaned forward and kissed her on the mouth. Just one swift, soft touch of his lips on hers and then he turned and walked away. Love can be deadly. Especially when two girls fall for the same man - on ...Show more
Dido by Adele Geras
Category: Fiction
While she was still trembling with the complete unexpectedness of what Aeneas had just said and done, he leaned forward a little and kissed her on the mouth. Just one swift, soft touch of his lips on hers and then he turned and walked away. Love can be deadly. Especially when two girls fall for the same ...Show more
Facing the Light by Adele Geras
Category: Fiction
Spanning the years from 1935 to the present, and set in a beautiful country house, this is a glorious multi-layered story of an English family. An extended family gathers in late August to celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of its formidable matriarch, Leonora. She is the daughter of the famous Edw ...Show more
Facing the Light by Adele Geras
Category: Fiction
Spanning the years from 1935 to the present, and set in a beautiful country house, this is a glorious multi-layered story of an English family.An extended family gathers in late August to celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of its formidable matriarch, Leonora. She is the daughter of the famous Edwardi ...Show more
Girls Behind the Camera (6 Chelsea Walk #3) by Adele Geras
Category: Middle Readers | Series: 6 Chelsea Walk Ser.
Cecily is enchanted when she meets photographer Rosalind, and soon longs to learn more about this "art of the future" and become a famous photographer herself. Believing Rosalind to be the perfect match for her widowed father, Cecily conspires to unite the pair, but her father's friend keeps spoiling he ...Show more