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![]() Unfortunately, just as curiosity killed the cat, Agatha’s inept snooping is soon a motivation for murder. The police call the death a freak accident, but Agatha convinces James that playing amateur detective might be fun. Unfortunately, his sacrifice is all for naught when the vet is soon found dead. Since the new vet in town is young and good looking, Agatha’s perfectly healthy tabby endures a nasty physical exam in the name of romance. ![]() But her recipe for social advancement sours when the judge not only snubs her entry–but falls over dead!Īgatha Raisin hasn’t quite adjusted to the slow pace of village life, or to the failure of her overtures to her handsome neighbor, James Lacey. Despite the fact that Agatha has never baked a thing in her life, she is sure the pie she has secretly bought from an upper-crust London quicherie will make her the toast of the town. Bored, lonely, and used to getting her way, she enters a local baking contest. Putting all her eggs in one basket, Agatha Raisin gives up her successful PR firm, sells her London flat, and samples a taste of early retirement in the quiet village of Carsely. The Quiche of Death and The Vicious Vet, the first two books in the series, are now together for the first time in one volume. Beaton has delighted readers and fans alike with her Agatha Raisin mysteries. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Along with being alone in this way, theHowever, the Rauschmonstrum was alone in an even bigger way for he knew there was no God. There were no creatures like him, and although he had the power to do almost anything, one thing he could not do was fashion a friend for himself who was on his level. ![]() The Rauschmonstrum had a problem, he was alone. If he wanted to make an apple appear in front of him, he could do that, and if he wanted to transform himself into an apple, he could do that too. The RauschmonstrumHe was a shapeshifting monster able to perform feats which humans would view as miracles or dark magic. It’s time to introduce the Rauschmonstrum. ![]() ![]() ![]() She decides to do one dumb thing after another instead. The entire last third of this story is her doing one stupid thing after another, including lying to Ethan to get money that will go to the man who is openly scheming to sleep with her! And time and again she encounters a situation where talking to Ethan will pretty much solve everything. ![]() But even though she finds herself in love with him, she still a) doesn't show him any kindness b) doesn't give him any affection, and c) doesn't trust him with helping her out of problems. ![]() So I kind of wanted to see that happen and persisted way, way longer than I was inclined to just to see it happen. And there's something to be said for kind treatment healing a wounded soul. Ethan rolls with it because he's "in love". But fine, wish-fulfillment whatever I'll roll with it.īut Helen is just mean. ![]() Which all should have had the opposite effect of making him one of the richest men in England, frankly. Ethan is unfailingly kind and generous, including instigating lifestyle and safety reforms at his factories. The thing is that neither character really works at all. And it turns out that Ethan fell madly in love at first sight and that never changes despite her being fundamentally mean. I mean, Ethan pretty much buys Helen directly from her father in a meeting where they dicker over price. I cut this some slack for an incredibly bad beginning. ![]() ![]() ![]() Felsenburgh uses the pretext of the plot to destroy Rome and massacre its population, including the pope and all the cardinals. Franklin is called to Rome and made a cardinal, and when he uncovers a plot by Catholic hotheads to blow up the government he and a German cardinal set off for England to expose it. The novel follows the course of Father Percy Franklin, an English priest. The fate of the Catholic Church, which resists this evil, is dire. Soon he has established a cult of himself and is demanding worship. The grateful governments of the world make him world president. We soon realize that Felsenburgh is the anti-Christ, the Devil embodied, and he can sort out the threat of war because he is the one behind it, the manipulator of nations. Julian Felsenburgh, for that is his name, can apparently speak all languages and has considerable oratorical powers. One American senator, who is a mystery to everyone, travels the world bringing peace. ![]() In this imagined future the world is divided into power blocks, which are in tension with each other and people are fearful of coming war. ![]() ![]() ![]() His controversial reputation only adds to his allure, yet despite the legions of women swooning over his poetry and dashing looks, he is captivated by the brilliant Heloise alone. Pierre Abelard, headmaster at the Notre-Dame Cloister School, is acclaimed as one of the greatest philosophers in France. Extraordinarily educated and quick-witted, she is being groomed by her uncle to become an abbess in the service of God.īut with one encounter, her destiny changes forever. "While I sleep you never leave me, and after I wake I see you, as soon as I open my eyes, even before the light of day itself." -Abelard to HeloiseĪmong the young women of twelfth-century Paris, Heloise d’Argenteuil stands apart. The first retelling of the passionate, twelfth-century love story since the discovery of 113 lost love letters between Heloise d’Argenteuil and Pierre Abelard-the original Romeo and Juliet. ![]() ![]() And keeping Alexa's secret makes Dalia realize one of her own: She might have more-than-friend feelings for Rani. But what starts out as a week of funnel cakes and Lazy River rides goes off the rails when Dalia discovers that Alexa's girlfriend is joining the trip. Luckily Dalia comes up with a new plan: If she joins Alexa on her trip and brings Rani, the new girl from her swim team, along maybe she can have the perfect summer after all. Withĭalia's future stepsister Alexa heading back to college soon, the grown-ups want the girls to spend the last weeks of summer bonding-meaning Alexa has to cancel the amusement park road trip she's been planning for months. But when her dad suddenly announces that he's engaged, Dalia's schemes come to a screeching halt. Would-be amusement park aficionado Dalia only has two items on her summer bucket list: (1) finally ride a roller coaster and (2) figure out how to make a new best friend. Description In this Stonewall Honor book, a week-long amusement park road trip becomes a true roller coaster of emotion when Dalia realizes she has more-than-friend feelings for her new bestie.ĭalia's journey to self-discovery is refreshingly honest, and this entire cast of characters will steal your heart." - Maulik Pancholy, actor and Stonewall Honor-winning author of The Best At It ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, with almost a two-hour runtime, the beginning of the film was a bit chaotic and unfocused. The second film resolves their issues, demonstrating how despite their misunderstandings and fights, their love for one another trumps all. The first film ends with her questioning the validity of their relationship after finding out that it started as a bet between Hardin and his friends. Throughout the books and now films, she and Hardin experience a unique love story, full of heartbreak and firsts and all of the in-between that comes with young love. Related article: The Hollywood Insider’s CEO Pritan Ambroase: “The Importance of Venice Film Festival as the Protector of Cinema” Where Did We Leave Off? Related article: ‘In the Heights’ – Behind the Scenes and Full Commentary/Reactions from Cast & Crew As she falls in love with mysterious and exciting Hardin Scott, she opens up her heart and consequently her mind, changing her life forever. ![]() The films center around Tessa Young, a dedicated and ambitious student who enters college with her high school sweetheart but ends up leaving everything behind. ![]() ![]() Directed by Castille Landon, this is the third move in the ‘ After’ series, based on the book series by Anna Todd. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Do not use an Oxford Academic personal account. 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You’ve probably heard of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain, two New York Times bestsellers that have dominated book clubs, recommendations tables at local booksellers, and your TikTok FYP. They generally feature diverse, nerdy heroines from nontraditional backgrounds who’re as interested in breaking barriers as they are with finding love. Author Ali Hazelwood has found breakout success with her hit series of STEMinist romantic fiction-a charming subgenre focused on contemporary, often comedic love stories set in the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math. ![]() |