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The sea gate / by Johnson, Jane,1960-author.;
After Rebecca's mother dies, Olivia, her mother's elderly cousin, needs help to save her beloved home. Rebecca immediately goes to visit Olivia in Cornwall only to find a house full of secrets - treasures in the attic and a mysterious tunnel leading from the cellar to the sea. Rebecca sets to work restoring the home to its former glory, but as she peels back the layers of paint and grime, she uncovers even more buried secrets - secrets from a time when the Second World War was raging, when Olivia was a young woman, and when both romance and danger lurked around every corner ...
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Families; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; World War, 1939-1945;
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The witch of painted sorrows : a novel / by Rose, M. J.,1953-;
"Possession. Power. Passion. New York Times bestselling novelist M. J. Rose creates her most provocative and magical spellbinder yet in this gothic novel set against the lavish spectacle of 1890s Belle Époque Paris. Sandrine Salome flees New York for her grandmother's Paris mansion to escape her dangerous husband, but what she finds there is even more menacing. The house, famous for its lavish art collection and elegant salons, is mysteriously closed up. Although her grandmother insists it's dangerous for Sandrine to visit, she defies her and meets Julien Duplessi, a mesmerizing young architect. Together they explore the hidden night world of Paris, the forbidden occult underground and Sandrine's deepest desires. Among the bohemians and the demi-monde, Sandrine discovers her erotic nature as a lover and painter. Then darker influences threaten--her cold and cruel husband is tracking her down and something sinister is taking hold, changing Sandrine, altering her. She's become possessed by La Lune: A witch, a legend, and a sixteenth-century courtesan, who opens up her life to a darkness that may become a gift or a curse. This is Sandrine's "wild night of the soul," her odyssey in the magnificent city of Paris, of art, love, and witchery"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Gothic fiction (Literary genre); Historical fiction.; Occult fiction.; Spirit possession; Witches;
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Dudley's day at home / by Kaufman Orloff, Karen.; Andriani, Renée.;
""What does Dudley do all day while we're away?" Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. But in Sam's mind, Dudley's day at home is anything but ordinary. Delightful digital paintings depict the human activities Sam imagines Dudley is doing - which don't quite match Mom's explanations. Dudley's Day at Home is a funny, fetching picture book that uses minimal text and maximal visual storytelling to share a day in a dog's life"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Dogs; Families;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Own your space : attainable room-by-room decorating tips for renters and homeowners / by Gater, Alexandra,author.; Kolyn, Lauren,photographer.;
"Filled with practical advice, photos, and fun anecdotes, the DIY YouTube star and décor expert offers tips and tricks for creatively, inexpensively, and beautifully decorating your apartment or starter home"--Have you ever wondered what to do about the "Renter Beige" walls in your apartment? Have you ever thought you'd wait to upgrade that sofa from your grandparents' basement until you had a place of your own-and then found yourself spiraling with questions like, "Will I ever own a house?" Have you bought a new home-but now have little money left over to spruce it up? And how can you make those outdated appliances and cabinets in your kitchen look better without breaking your budget? Alexandra Gater is here to help. Through her online home decorating series, the YouTube star and décor expert has taught millions how to transform their spaces into the homes of their dreams. Whether struggling with the limits of living in a rental-how do you hang things without putting holes in the wall?-or living in a new home-how can you make that outdated backsplash work for you?-Alexandra has the answer. Here, she offers tips and tricks covering everything from making your home smell better to essential kitchen utensils. Gorgeously designed, full of practical advice, DIY, and fun anecdotes, and packed with approximately 300 four-color photographs, this book will help you turn your apartment or starter house into the place you want it to be.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; House furnishings.; Interior decoration.; Internet personalities.;
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The Ophelia girls / by Healey, Jane,1986-author.;
"In the summer of 1973, Ruth and her four friends were obsessed with pre-Raphaelite paintings--and a little bit obsessed with each other. Drawn to the cold depths of the river by Ruth's house, the girls pretend to be the drowning Ophelia, with increasingly elaborate tableaus. But by the end of that fateful summer, real tragedy finds them along the banks. Twenty-four years later, Ruth returns to the suffocating, once grand house she grew up in, the mother of young twins and seventeen-year-old Maeve. Joining the family in the country is Stuart, Ruth's childhood friend, who is quietly insinuating himself into their lives and gives Maeve the attention she longs for. She is recently in remission, unsure of her place in the world now that she is cancer-free. Her parents just want her to be an ordinary teenage girl. But what teenage girl is ordinary? Alternating between the two fateful summers, The Ophelia Girls is a suspense-filled exploration of mothers and daughters, illicit desire, and the perils and power of being a young woman"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Teenage girls; Mothers and daughters;
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Battlecreek [videorecording] / by Boom, Claire van der,actor.; Eastwood, Alison,1972-film director.; Lindo, Delroy,1952-actor.; Malcomson, Paula,1970-actor.; Skarsgård, Bill,actor.; Hannover House (Firm),distributor.; Medallion Releasing,publisher.;
Bill Skarsgård, Paula Malcomson, Claire Van der Boom, Delroy Lindo.Henry is a loner, living with his overprotective mother in a small Southern town called Battlecreek. Henry has a rare skin disease and must avoid sunlight. He lives his life at night hanging out at the diner, working the night shift at the gas station and swimming in the creek under the moonlight. In the solace of his bedroom, he paints landscapes of faraway places he longs to visit. Henry is trapped by his own self-doubt, until he meets Alison.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language, some sexual references, brief nudity and a scene of violence.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Romance films.; Man-woman relationships; Parental overprotection; Skin;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Inheritance / by Roberts, Nora,author.;
"Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about--and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth-and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light. Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya's unease-and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted ... but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle's office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as "the first lost bride." It's becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it."--
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Family secrets; Haunted houses; Inheritance and succession;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Inheritance [sound recording] / by Roberts, Nora,author,narrator.; Pressley, Brittany,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by the author, Brittany Pressley."Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about--and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth-and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light. Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya's unease-and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted ... but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle's office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as "the first lost bride." It's becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it."--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Paranormal fiction.; Romance fiction.; Family secrets; Haunted houses; Inheritance and succession;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Robert B. Parker's old black magic [sound recording] / by Atkins, Ace,author.; Mantegna, Joe,narrator.; Parker, Robert B.,1932-2010,creator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Joe Mantegna."Iconic, tough-but-tender Boston PI Spenser delves into the black market art scene to investigate a decades-long unsolved crime of dangerous proportions. The heist was legendary, still talked about twenty years after the priceless paintings disappeared from one of Boston's premier art museums. Most thought the art was lost forever, buried deep, sold off overseas, or, worse, destroyed as incriminating evidence. But when paint chips from the most valuable piece stolen, Gentlemen in Black by a Spanish master, arrives at the desk of a Boston journalist, the museum finds hope and enlists Spenser's help. Soon the cold art case thrusts Spenser into the shady world of black market art dealers, aged Mafia bosses, and old vendettas. A five-million-dollar-reward by the museum's top benefactor, an aged, unlikable Boston socialite, sets Spenser and pals Vinnie Morris and Hawk onto a trail of hidden secrets, jailhouse confessions, and decades-old murders. Set against the high-society art scene and the low-life back alleys of Boston, this is classic Spenser doing what he does best"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Audiobooks.; Spenser (Fictitious character); Private investigators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Those people next door / by Abdullah, Kia,1982-author.;
"Salma Khatun is extremely hopeful about Blenheim, the safe suburban development to which she, her husband and their son have just moved. Their family is in desperate need of a fresh start, and Blenheim feels like the place to make that happen. Not long after they move in, Salma spots her neighbour, Tom Hutton, ripping out the anti-racist banner her son put in their front garden. She chooses not to confront Tom because she wants to fit in. It's a small thing, really. No need to make a fuss. So Salma takes the banner inside and puts it in her window instead. But the next morning she wakes up to find her window smeared with paint. This time she does confront Tom, and the battle lines between the two families are drawn. As things begin to escalate and the stakes become higher, it's clear that a reckoning is coming--And someone is going to get hurt."--Publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Hate; Interpersonal relations; Neighbors; Stalking;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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