The Lady In The Cafe

Author : Anu Jacob
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798887311937

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The Lady in the Cafe by Anu Jacob Pdf

When Anastasia meets a stranger in a cafe on a lovely spring afternoon, their chemistry is instantaneous, and sparks fly. Beneath the surface of her unconventional beauty, however, she harbors the dark scars of a traumatic past which haunt her relentlessly. As their worlds collide, their lives become intertwined and their actions have unforeseen consequences. Set in picturesque sleepy small town, River Falls, where the action unfolds as the seasons change from spring to fall, four people's lives become fatefully interconnected in this simple yet moving saga of love, jealousy, betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption. The collected essays explore two seminal artists of the Romantic nineteenth century. It is virtually impossible to imagine the world of opera without the captivating works of Giuseppe Verdi. Arguably the greatest operatic composer of all, after Mozart, Verdi's operas have endured the test of time, continuing to enjoy an almost unrivaled popularity in the repertoire. Visceral Passion and Sincerity in the Music of Giuseppe Verdi is an insightful exploration of Verdi the man, his legacy, and his unsurpassed ability in musical theater to paint the spectrum of human emotions with a vivid, dramatically cohesive palette which would revolutionize the operatic world. A beautiful society lady's adulterous affair with an army officer is the deceptively straightforward storyline which forms the backbone of a towering work of the literary canon, Anna Karenina. A probing essay, Anna Karenina: An Omniscient Exposition of Humanity, explores the world of its venerable creator, Lev Tolstoy, who belongs, along with Homer and Shakespeare, in the pantheon of the literary demigods. The essay explores the fascinatingly complex novel that Tolstoy creates through his memorable characters while simultaneously delving into the man behind the prose and his unparalleled contributions, not solely in fiction, but as a moralist and thinker.

Author : June Tate
Publisher : Allison & Busby Ltd
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780749023478

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The Girl from the Docklands Café by June Tate Pdf

Southampton, 1912. Jessie is made from tough stuff. At just 19, after the death of her father, she opted not to follow her mother back to Ireland, preferring instead to take charge of her own destiny. When Jessie marries an Irishman and takes over the running of the cafe she works in, it seems as though all the pieces are coming together. But when destiny and a pushy local businessman have other ideas, everything she has worked for is taken away, bit by bit. Will she find the strength to keep fighting for the life she wants in the face of personal loss, gang bosses and embezzlement?

Author : Fannie Flagg
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780425286555

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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg Pdf

Folksy and fresh, endearing and affecting, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is a now-classic novel about two women: Evelyn, who’s in the sad slump of middle age, and gray-headed Mrs. Threadgoode, who’s telling her life story. Her tale includes two more women—the irrepressibly daredevilish tomboy Idgie and her friend Ruth—who back in the thirties ran a little place in Whistle Stop, Alabama, offering good coffee, southern barbecue, and all kinds of love and laughter—even an occasional murder. And as the past unfolds, the present will never be quite the same again. Praise for Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe “A real novel and a good one [from] the busy brain of a born storyteller.”—The New York Times “Happily for us, Fannie Flagg has preserved [the Threadgoodes] in a richly comic, poignant narrative that records the exuberance of their lives, the sadness of their departure.”—Harper Lee “This whole literary enterprise shines with honesty, gallantry, and love of perfect details that might otherwise be forgotten.”—Los Angeles Times “Funny and macabre.”—The Washington Post “Courageous and wise.”—Houston Chronicle

Author : Stuart McLean
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780735242654

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The Vinyl Cafe Celebrates by Stuart McLean Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From Canada's much-missed, nationally bestselling storyteller, a must-have collection featuring ten never-before-published stories and ten classic favourites, perfect for old fans and Vinyl Cafe newcomers alike. From the unforgettable Christmas classic “Dave Cooks the Turkey” to the tender tribute to ice-cream-loving, potato-sitting Arthur the dog in “Morte d’Arthur”; from the joys and challenges of marriage in “The Canoe Trip” to the celebration of childhood adventure in “The Waterslide.” From the beginning of life (the hilarious “Labour Pains”) to the end (the touching “Love Never Ends”) and all the moments—big and small—in between, these stories remind us that there are occasions to celebrate every day. For more than two decades, Stuart McLean entered the hearts and homes of Canadians via The Vinyl Cafe radio show, his many tours across the country, and multiple nationally bestselling books. His charming, humane, and side-splitting stories brought the trials and triumphs of Dave, Morley, Sam, and Stephanie to life, and made their memorable circle of friends, family, and neighbours as real as our own. This collection is both timely and timeless, a rich celebration of Stuart McLean's inimitable voice, and of the importance of love, community, kindness, and the healing power of laughter.

Author : NS Raveneir
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9783755404125

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Lucy's Magic Cafe : The Mischievous Lady by NS Raveneir Pdf

Step into the magical world of Lucy's Magic Café, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends with the scent of enchanted potions. This charming cafe has captured the hearts of Aston, drawing visitors from far and wide with its irresistible charm. However, when the mischievous Lady Holloway arrives, things take a sinister turn. As the café's staff and patrons begin to feel the impact of Lady Holloway's arrival, Hannah mysteriously disappears, leaving everyone on edge. With Lucy's magic being the only hope of finding Hannah, the stakes are high. Despite Lady Holloway's ominous presence making Lucy feel intimidated and anxious, she is determined to uncover the truth behind Lady Holloway's strange behavior. With Leo and the rest of her Faeln friends by her side, Lucy battles on. As Lucy faces the treacherous path ahead, each step more dangerous than the last, her reckless decisions put Leo in danger, leaving her to grapple with guilt and fear. But there is something about Lady Holloway that's not quite right, something sinister lurking beneath her fair exterior. Can Lucy use her magic spells and potions to reveal Lady Holloway's true identity before it's too late? Or will the mischievous lady get the best of Lucy and her Faeln friends? Find out in "Lucy's Magic Café: The Mischievous Lady," a tale of magic, mystery, and danger.

Author : Ralls C. Melotte
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781039133525

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Cat's Cafe by Ralls C. Melotte Pdf

Catherine Stubin was already looking for a way out of strait-laced Louisville, Kentucky when a handsome, charismatic Irishman walked into her family’s Thanksgiving dinner party. She was thrilled at first sight. Alone, desolate, and weary of 1870s aristocracy, it was easy for Catherine to see Patrick Callaway as a gallant rescuer. He quickly swept her off her feet and onto a night train with promises of a grand adventure and new life in the West. Enthralled and excited by an impetuous elopement on the newly completed Transcontinental Railroad, she had no idea what really lay ahead, and would never have expected Patrick to disappear shortly after their arrival in the hardscrabble town of Eagle Rock. Far from the love story she’d expected, Catherine would have to find her place among boisterous cowboys, territorial ranchers, hard-living rail workers, stalwart Native Americans, and Mormon settlers. Calling on all the strength, determination, and ingenuity she could muster, she would either join real-life pioneers and visionaries in shaping the late-19th century American West, or return to a life she had come to despise. Chapter notes in each book of the Eagle Rock Trilogy provide the historical context and setting for the characters, culture, and such events as the introduction of irrigation canals so important to present Idaho’s economy, construction of the Union Pacific Railroad lines rife with scams and cutthroat skullduggery, and the early western Feminist movement — all of which did unfold in and around this small railroad town.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1771
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101064255852

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The London Magazine, Or, Gentleman's Monthly Intelligencer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anita Faulkner
Publisher : Sphere
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780751584394

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The Gingerbread Cafe by Anita Faulkner Pdf

The brand-new Cotswold romance from Anita Faulkner, author of A COLOURFUL COUNTRY ESCAPE. Cosy up for chilly winter nights, falling snow and heart-stopping romance - the perfect festive read! 'Cosy, charming and utterly captivating' HEIDI SWAIN CAN GRETEL FIND THE RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS? The Gingerbread Café is always full of Christmas magic. Come rain or shine (or even a July heatwave), there's always a hot chocolate bursting with cinnamon and marshmallows waiting for you. For introverted Gretel, it's been the perfect escape from 'real life'. The owner, Nell, is Gretel's last link to her late mum, and hiding out at the café feels so much safer than making new friends. So when Nell suddenly passes, Gretel is left heartbroken. Then she discovers that Nell has left the café to her - but there's a catch. Gretel has to share the running of The Gingerbread Café with the least festive person ever: Nell's nephew, Lukas. Head chef at the local fancy restaurant, Lukas makes it clear he has no time for the café, Gretel or even Christmas itself, and Gretel's too busy struggling to save her burnt batches of gingerbread to work out why. Gretel is determined to keep Christmas alive and make the café a success before Lukas hands the keys over to the scrooge-like developers. But she can't do it alone; besides an over friendly ferret and a waitress with a secret, the only person she has now is Lukas. Will it take a Christmas miracle to get the pair to finally see eye to eye, or could the ice already be melting? Packed full of sugar and spice, The Gingerbread Café will tick all the wishes off your Christmas list this festive period. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jo Thomas and Bella Osborne. 'Don't miss this enchanting sparkly Christmas read . . . grab it as soon as you can and devour, along with a steaming mug of hot chocolate, marshmallows and a gingerbread cookie!' GEORGIA HILL 'A beautiful Christmas story full of love and festive magic' KATIE GINGER 'One of the most beautiful Christmas books I've ever read. Warm, lovely, homely, and filled with community spirit and festive joy in all the right places!' JAIMIE ADMANS PRAISE FOR ANITA FAULKNER: 'Full of fun and colour' BELLA OSBORNE 'A heart-warming and uplifting romance!' HOLLY MARTIN 'Such a fun ride! Faulkner brings colour and humour to every line' PERNILLE HUGHES 'I absolutely adored this book. Fresh, funny and upbeat' KITTY WILSON 'Pure delight - I loved it!' NICOLA MAY 'Endlessly joy-lit. Bursting with character and warmth' CHRISTIE BARLOW 'A vibrant, charming book. Makes me quite want to take a colourful adventure of my own, especially after these rather beige past couple of years!' ISLA GORDON

Author : Jennifer Page
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781804548349

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The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page Pdf

'An absolute delight from the very first page to the delicious end!' Faith Hogan 'A wonderful read to curl up with. Cosy and comforting. I really enjoyed it!' Heidi Swain An irresistible story of love, friendship and the power of Games Night, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Christie Barlow. When Emily loses her job, house and boyfriend all within a matter of days, she's determined to turn a negative into a positive and follow her dream of running a small cafe in the gorgeous Yorkshire village of Essendale. But she quickly finds she's bitten off more than she can chew when the 'popular' cafe she takes over turns out to secretly be a failing business. Emily desperately needs a way to turn things around, and help comes from the unlikeliest of places when she meets local board game-obsessed GP Ludek. But when a major chain coffee shop opens on the high street, Emily is forced to question if she'll ever be able to compete. Has she risked everything on something destined to fail? Or can a playful twist, a homely welcome, and a sprinkle of love make Emily's cafe the destination she's always dreamed of? 'A funny, clever, well-written & completely engaging story. I loved every page.' Caroline James 'A heart-warming romance perfect for curling up with. I absolutely loved it.' Kitty Wilson

Author : Stuart Chambers
Publisher : Author House
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781468504880

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The Far out Café by Stuart Chambers Pdf

The End-No it isnt! During the fall of 1969 Daniel Dyer stands alone at a still point between the disappointments of his childhood and an incredibly uncertain future. He is a boy from Yorkshire, living in America who has been abandoned by his father and then his mother and has signed up to fi ght with the US army in Vietnam. The Far Out Cafe is full of characters and events: a blues singer, a Cuban called Guerrero and another called Compay, with his head full of conspiracy theories, Birdmen, a chapel dating back to the 2nd century, an isolated island, a pack of marauding sharks; one of mythical proportions, a psychotic Soviet called the Generali, a barbaric guard called Rusanov and his syphilitic assistant, Yefrem. This is not merely a story about the atrocities of war. Its a story about who Daniel meets when he has been left for dead; a boy called Angel and a girl called Beth. Its about the way we live our lives and what happens when we place our Faith in God when things go horribly wrong. Its a savage yet tenderly lyrical story about an unforgiving time and indestructible love. I sat down, cleared my mind, and The Far Out Caf blew it apart. Its a really great story and its told in such a surreal way, it messes with your head so much, delightfully so, but what really caught me is the sense of magic and mysticism that is woven into the story. A huge story that has roots in an even greater and deeper meaning. The spiritual clashed against the brutality of men is incredibly powerful. Good to fi nally be challenged by a modern book that gives the mind a great workout. In fi lm terms, very Stanley Kubrick - David Popescu - Hooligan Filmworks, Canada

Author : Sarah Simon
Publisher : Blue Star Press
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781958803608

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Watercolor Workbook: Café in Bloom by Sarah Simon Pdf

Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of the bestselling Watercolor Workbook series, comes 25 new projects that will let you take an artistic journey through cozy cafés and blooming gardens. This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful illustrations of flowers, nature, and café scenes that are ready for you to watercolor—no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook: Café in Bloom features: • An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques • 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper—no color bleed-through! • Beautiful artwork inspired by quaint cafés and blooming botanicals • Easy-to-follow instructions, including suggested paint and paintbrush materials, so you can start painting today Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people how to paint with watercolor. Her first book Modern Watercolor Botanicals provides everything you need to know about the art of watercolor and, now in this new workbook in her bestselling Watercolor Workbook series, Simon offers 25 new watercolor projects that you can sit down and enjoy painting today!

Author : R J Gould
Publisher : Headline
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781783756537

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A Street Café Named Desire by R J Gould Pdf

David has two aims in life, to have a relationship with Bridget and to open an arts café. A short while after David's wife walks out on him, he joins a twenty-five-year school reunion. On meeting Bridget that night, he develops a teenagesque infatuation, and in her calmer way, she rather likes him. Between them there is a cartload of baggage to deal with - a demanding soon to be ex-wife; a deceased husband under suspicious circumstances; a tyrannical boss; unwelcome encounters with the police; and children resistant to the concept of 'step-parent'. And then there's the café. How can a well-paid accountant with two children to support chuck it all in to follow his dream? If you like fiction that is both humorous and bursting with home truths, then you're sure to enjoy A Street Café Named Desire. 'A story about trust, resilience, forgiveness and fresh starts, narrated with humour and insight.' 'The author writes with a wry wit and creates characters with depth who we care about.' 'The story is a familiar one, but it is told with humour, humility and humanity and at the end I was left feeling hopeful and satisfied.'

Author : Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345808639

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The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith Pdf

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency often helps people find things they have lost. But they have never had to help a client find herself—until now, in this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s bestselling and beloved series. A kindhearted brother and sister have taken in a woman known only as “Mrs.”—a woman with no memory of her name or of how she came to Botswana. And so it’s up to Precious Ramotswe and her new co-director, Grace Makutsi, to discover the woman’s identity. Meanwhile, motherhood proves to be no obstacle to Mma Makutsi’s professional success. As she settles into her role as partner at the agency, she also launches a new enterprise of her own: the Handsome Man’s De Luxe Café, a restaurant for Gaborone’s most fashionable diners. But even Miss 97 Per Cent isn’t fully prepared for the temperamental chefs, drunken waiters, and other challenges that come with running one’s own business. Help may come from an unexpected source, if only Mma Makutsi can swallow her pride and ask. And next door to the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni is all too familiar with the difficult decisions of business owners. He is finally forced to make a tough choice, one that will bring major changes to both Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors and the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency—and that will require all of Mma Ramotswe’s finesse and patience to sort out. With sympathy and indefatigable good humor, Mma Ramotswe and her friends see one another through these major changes and discover along the way what true friendship really means.

Author : Sarah Hope
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781805490920

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The Little Beach Café by Sarah Hope Pdf

Love, friendship and new beginnings... It’s all waiting for Pippa Jenkins at The Little Beach Café... When Pippa’s aunt leaves her a cafe by the beach, it doesn’t take her long to jump at the chance of a new start. Waving goodbye to mounting debt, threatening bailiffs and never-ending shifts at a job she hates, she and her young son, Joshua, prepare for their new life. But as Pippa strives to make her new business a success, the arrival of her ex makes her question everything. Will she succumb to his charms, or will Joe, the local plumber, be able to repair Pippa’s heart? A heartwarming tale of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington.

Author : W. Scott Haine
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0801860709

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The World of the Paris Café by W. Scott Haine Pdf

In The World of the Paris Café, W. Scott Haine investigates what the working-class café reveals about the formation of urban life in nineteenth-century France. Café society was not the product of a small elite of intellectuals and artists, he argues, but was instead the creation of a diverse and changing working population. Making unprecedented use of primary sources—from marriage contracts to police and bankruptcy records—Haine investigates the café in relation to work, family life, leisure, gender roles, and political activity. This rich and provocative study offers a bold reinterpretation of the social history of the working men and women of Paris.