Aunt Sass

Aunt Sass
Author: P. L. Travers
Publisher: Hachette Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0316386596

A collection of charming holiday tales, by the author of Mary Poppins - a timeless gift for all ages. Each of the stories in this book was written by P.L. Travers as a holiday gift, sent to her friends and family and never published. Now millions of readers and generations of film-goers will get a peek behind the curtain and see how she used her life story to inform her fiction. Whether it is Aunt Sass herself - who is partly her inspiration for Mary Poppins - or the crass ex-jockey whose life work is not at all what it appears, the characters are unforgettable. P.L. Travers wrote with a signature blend of sugar and spice; her characters, including Mary Poppins, are endearing, outsized, and cozy. The Aunt Sass Christmas Stories will delight any child - naughty or nice.

Aunt Sass Christmas Stories

Aunt Sass Christmas Stories
Author: Pamela Lyndon Travers
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9780316305129

Published for the first time, here are three holiday tales by the author of Mary Poppins--a gift for all ages. P.L. Travers wrote with a signature blend of sugar and spice; her characters, including Mary Poppins, are endearing, outsized, and cozy. Her talent for capturing the perspective of children shines through Aunt Sass Christmas Stories. Each of the stories in this book was written as a holiday gift, sent to her friends and family and never published. Now her millions of readers and generations of filmgoers will recognize how she used her life story to inform her fiction. Whether it is Aunt Sass herself--who Travers admits is partly her inspiration for Poppins--or the Chinese cook whose "heathen" ways show the narrator the path to salvation, or the crass ex-jockey whose life work is not at all what it appears, the characters are unforgettable.

Aunt Sass

Aunt Sass
Author: Pamela Lyndon Travers (Auteure)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1941
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Distant Blood

Distant Blood
Author: Jeff Abbott
Publisher: Fawcett
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-03-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307555658

Blood runs cold--especially in this family. Thanks to a newfound connection with his natural father, librarian Jordan Poteet is suddenly a member of a rich Texas dynasty. But a series of poison-pen letters warns him to stay away from the Goertz family reunion on a Gulf Coast island. He soon wishes he had, because his new kinfolk--four generations of them--are hiding secrets deep and dark enough to taint an entire bloodline. And an unexpected death makes it chillingly clear that the anonymous hate mail directed at Jordan isn't a joke. Ghosts of the violent past are walking. A murderer is on the move. And a terrible unfolding of tragedy has begun that will spare no one--not even Jordan himself. . . .

Here for You

Here for You
Author: Pat Simmons
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1492687685

Emotional, poignant women's fiction from acclaimed inspirational romance author Pat Simmons featuring a hero and heroine who are better at taking care of other people than themselves, a dark moment that shakes their faith, and a profoundly satisfying happy ending. Caregivers sometimes need a little TLC too. Rachel Knicely's life has been on hold for six months while she takes care of her great aunt, who has Alzheimer's. Putting her aunt first was an easy decision—accepting that Aunt Tweet is nearing the end of her battle is far more difficult. Nicholas Adams's ministry is bringing comfort to those who are sick and homebound. He responds to a request for help for an ailing woman but when he meets the Knicelys, he realizes Rachel is the one who needs support the most. Nicholas is charmed by and attracted to Rachel, but then devastating news brings both a crisis of faith and roadblocks to their budding relationship that neither could have anticipated. Fans of Christian romance and inspirational stories will love this clean and wholesome romance exploring the challenges of family—and the rewards—when you open your heart to faith, hope, and love... Praise for Lean On Me, Book 1 in the Family Is Forever series: "As wonderful as a warm embrace... Simmons's cleverly crafted characters slip into your heart from the first page."—Tina DeSalvo, bestselling author "Romantic, romantic, romantic—a great read, romance, and story of family."—Lyn Cote, USA Today bestselling author "Reading a Pat Simmons novel is a treat. I loved this book."—Vanessa Riley, bestselling author "The heartwarming bonds of family and friendship...[are] sure to tug at readers' heartstrings."—Publishers Weekly

Aunt Sass

Aunt Sass
Author: Pamela Lyndon Travers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1941
Genre:
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The Road to Eagle Creek

The Road to Eagle Creek
Author: Maggie Hinton
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1490725601

After soldiering in the Union Army and consequently being interned in a Confederate prison camp, Wilson McEwen is finally on his way home to the territories when he is ambushed by an unknown assailant. He is found near death on the road to Eagle Creek and taken home to be nursed by his old friend, Uncle Hy, and his sister-in-law, Sass, who was just a young girl when he left for the war. He learns that an erroneous telegram from the army has informed his wife, Elizabeth, that he has died in battle. As a result, she has left Billythe son born after Wil left for warwith Sass; sold their prosperous cattle ranch; and left Eagle Creek with Wils best friend, Mason Savage. While recuperating from his wounds on Uncle Hys little farm, Wil and Billy at last become father and son. And Wil reluctantly becomes attracted to Sass. One crisis after another prevents Wil from going to find his wife and bringing her home. At last he learns the truth about those he left behind when he went to war. And he must decide what to do with his newfound knowledge.

Accidents Happen

Accidents Happen
Author: Louise Millar
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1451656726

From Louise Millar, the acclaimed author of The Playdate, comes a gripping psychological thriller where one woman’s streak of bad luck may be something far more sinister. A MAGNETIC AND CHILLING NEW THRILLER FROM HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR LOUISE MILLAR Kate Parker has weathered unimaginable horrors—her parents died in a traffic accident on her wedding night, and her husband, Hugo, was murdered in a tragic break-in gone wrong. All she has left is her young son, Jack, and determined to make a better future for him, she attempts to pull her life back together. But are she and her son safe?

Mary Poppins, She Wrote

Mary Poppins, She Wrote
Author: Valerie Lawson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2013-12-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1476762929

The story of Mary Poppins, the quintessentially English and utterly magical children's nanny, is remarkable enough. She flew into the lives of the unsuspecting Banks family in a children's book that was instantly hailed as a classic, then became a household name when Julie Andrews stepped into the starring role in Walt Disney's hugely successful and equally classic film. Now she is a sensation all over again-both on Broadway and in Disney's upcoming film Saving Mr. Banks. Saving Mr. Banksretells many of the stories in Valerie Lawson's biography Mary Poppins, She Wrote, including P. L. Travers's move from London to Hollywood and her struggles with Walt Disney as he adapted her novel for the big screen. Travers, whom Disney accused of vanity for "thinking she knows more about Mary Poppins than I do," was a poet and world-renowned author as tart and opinionated as Andrews's big-screen Mary Poppins was cheery and porcelain-beautiful. Yet it was a love of mysticism and magic that shaped Travers's life as well as the very character of Mary Poppins. The clipped, strict, and ultimately mysterious nanny who emerged from her pen was the creation of someone who remained inscrutable and enigmatic to the end of her ninety-six years. Valerie Lawson's illuminating biography provides the first full look at the life of the woman and writer whose personal journey is as intriguing as her beloved characters.

Superficial Girl - Part 1

Superficial Girl - Part 1
Author: Lexie Winston
Publisher: Neighpalm Publishing
Total Pages: 259
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0648793389

Ever since being adopted into the Summers family and the Neighpalm Industries fortune, Jacinta has had it all. Flashy cars, expensive clothes, and the love of a family. But what she craves more than anything is something that she’s never experienced - a genuine relationship. One not established on what she can do for someone, but a soul-deep connection. Someone to see below the surface shine, and love the girl inside. Superficial Girl is a reverse harem novel and contains MM. It is a continuation of the Neighpalm Industries Collective but from a new female main point of view.