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The honey and the sting / by Fremantle, Elizabeth,author.;
Set in England, 1628, 'The Honey and the Sting' follows Hester, a doctor's daughter who is cast aside to raise her son alone and in secret after being forcibly seduced by the powerful George Villiers, and her two sisters Melis and Hope. When Villiers decides to claim his son against Hester's wishes, the sisters find themselves almost friendless and at his mercy. But the women hold a grave secret - will it be their undoing or their salvation? Because in the right hands, a secret is the deadliest weapon of all. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Secrecy; Sisters;
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Just my luck / by Parks, Adele,author.;
"For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends. Over drinks, dinner parties and summer barbecues, the three couples have discussed the important stuff--kids, marriages, careers--and they've laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything. But then the unthinkable happens. There's a rift in the group. Someone is caught in a lie. And soon after, six numbers come up that change everything forever. Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth millions. And their friends are determined to claim a share."--Jacket flap.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Married people; Friendship; Lottery winners; Betrayal; Secrecy;
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Batgirl. [graphic novel]. by Castellucci, Cecil,1969-author.; Di Giandomenico, Carmine,artist.; Rodriguez, Robbi,artist.; Lupacchino, Emanuela,artist.; Bellaire, Jordie,colorist.; AndWorld Design (Firm),letterer.;
"After the disastrous dust-up with Oracle, Batgirl needs to regroup. Yet The Maker has come to Gotham to claim a prize from his past, and Batgirl must return to super-heroism and stop him before she loses herself in the grip of his twisted tales! Meanwhile, Gotham City lies in ruins after the events of 'City of Bane.' As Barbara Gordon's friends and neighbors try to rebuild their homes, she faces a conflict she can't win with her fists: 'Who Really Owns Gotham?'"--Publisher.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Batgirl (Fictitious character); Joker (Fictitious character); Women superheroes; Superheroes; Good and evil;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Mountain captive / by Myers, Cindi,author.;
"Chris Mercer's always lived one step ahead of the cult that wanted her to be its leader's child bride. So her world explodes when the Vine finally corners her fifteen years later, determined to claim her-once and for all. But with search and rescue colleague and veteran Dr. Rand Martin by her side, the determined woman won't succumb to the group's sinister grasp. As attraction blazes between them, though, so does the danger ... and when Chris goes missing in the mountains, Rand will stop at nothing to find her!"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Cults; Kidnapping; Man-woman relationships; Missing persons;
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Antiques Roadshow: Shakespeare Special. by Illis, Nicky,film director.; Bayly, Rob,film director.; Brant, Simon,film director.; Bruce, Fiona,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Fiona BruceOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2012.Fiona Bruce presents a special edition of Antiques Roadshow, as the team head off to Stratford-upon-Avon in search of more family treasures at nearby Charlecote Park. With Shakespeare's home so close by, they make a particular search for objects from the days of Elizabethan England. Objects from the era under scrutiny include a handsome dining table; a portrait of the First Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley, an important patron for theatre in the court of Elizabeth I; and a spooky jewel which claims to have magical powers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.; England.; British Isles.;
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Credible : why we doubt accusers and protect abusers / by Tuerkheimer, Deborah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sexual misconduct accusations spark competing claims: her word against his. How do we decide who is telling the truth? The answer comes down to credibility. But as this book reveals, invisible forces warp the credibility judgments of even the well-intentioned among us. We are all shaped by a set of false assumptions and hidden biases embedded in our culture, our legal system, and our psyches. The #MeToo movement has exposed how victims have been badly served by a system that is designed not to protect them, but instead to protect the status quo.
Subjects: Criminal justice, Administration of.; Sex crimes; Sexual abuse victims.; Truthfulness and falsehood;
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More better deals / by Lansdale, Joe R.,1951-author.;
In 'More Better Deals' Ed is a used car salesman sent to repossess a Cadillac, which was purchased by Frank and his wife Nancy. Fed up with her deadbeat husband, Nancy suggests to Ed - in the throes of their salacious affair - that they kill Frank and claim the insurance policy. It is an offer that would give Ed a chance to escape his miserable life, but does he have what it takes to see the plan through? Joe R. Lansdale is the winner of a Bram Stoker Award and an Edgar Award. His series 'Hap & Leonard' has been made into a TV series.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Noir fiction.; Insurance fraud; Drive-in theaters;
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Paper ghosts : a novel of suspense / by Heaberlin, Julia,author.;
"An elderly man with dementia, once acquitted of a terrible murder and suspected in many others, is removed from his assisted-living facility by a woman he does not recognize--a woman who claims to be his long-lost daughter. She takes him on a road trip across Texas, searching for answers to her own burning questions. Following the paths of vanished women, she attemps to discover the truth about this man. Does he really have dementia? Is he a murderer? What secrets lurk in the dark corners of his disintegrating mind?"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Photographers; Murder victims' families; Kidnapping; Senile dementia; Truthfulness and falsehood; Women;
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Strangers : a novel / by Poznanski, Ursula,1968-author.; Romanelli, Jamie Searle,translator.; Scholtz, Stefan,translator.; Strobel, Arno,1962-author.; translation of:Poznanski, Ursula,1968-Fremd.English.;
"Ursula Archer's and Arno Strobel's internationally bestselling Strangers is a shocking thriller and mind-bending must-read. It explores what happens when mysterious foul play causes a woman not to recognize or remember her fiancé, but forces the couple to trust each other and fight the odds. Trust or die. Imagine you're home alone. Suddenly a man stands before you. He claims to be your fiancé. But you have no idea who he is. And nothing in your home suggests that someone lives with you. He's talking to you, but nothing makes sense. You're afraid. And you feel the irresistible urge to attack. Take a knife. Are you crazy? Imagine you come home and your fiancée doesn't recognize you. She thinks you're a burglar. Worse, a rapist. You just want to protect her, but she defends herself against your perceived threat and barricades herself behind a door. She claims she's never seen you before. She obviously thinks you're crazy. Are you? A woman. A man. The more they try to understand the situation, the more confusing it becomes. Soon they must realize that they are in deadly danger. And there's only one chance for survival: they must trust each other"
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Danger perception; Fiancées; Fiancés;
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Gods & monsters / by Mahurin, Shelby,author.;
Evil always seeks a foothold. We must not give it one. The electrifying conclusion to the New York Times and Indiebound bestselling Serpent & Dove series is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Kendare Blake. Lou has spent her whole life running. Now, after a crushing blow from Morgane, the time has come to go home--and claim what is rightfully hers. But this is no longer the Lou her friends knew. No longer the Lou who captured a chasseur's heart. A darkness has settled over her, and this time it will take more than love to drive it out.014+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Witches; Magic; Fugitives from justice; Man-woman relationships; Witches; Magic; Fugitives from justice; Man-woman relationships;
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