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Rogue Malory
London, 1469. Rogue Malory sets out to show how, ‘comfortably imprisoned’ in Newgate Jail, Sir Thomas Malory works on his magnum opus, Le Morte D’Arthur, with the help of his scribe, Montmorency Pickle, his servant, John Appleby, and his stationer, Jack Worms. The story is an imagined account of the preparation of the famous manuscript, the true revelations of Sir Tom’s disreputable past and the factual events covering the final two years of the ongoing tussle for the crown between the Earl of Warwick and King Edward IV. A combination of real and imaginary events brings to life this arresting period of history.
Reluctantly, Monty and Jack become embroiled in Malory’s political machinations whilst also contending with his dissolute yet magnetic character. Whores, pimps, spies and officials pass in and out of Sir Tom’s cell, where he sits at its centre like a hilarious old spider weaving mischief.
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Romeo & Julio & Friends
25-year-old Julio Clifford, a successful gay black British and South African designer returns to London, Britain, from abroad after seven years. He reunites with childhood friends and through them meets the charming, handsome and disconcertingly confident Romeo Moses. Romeo is a 29-year-old white British and Italian Architect/Model. Julio is the opposite of Romeo, he is gentle, sensible and warm-hearted.
Everything is perfect and sparks are flying but there is a problem. Romeo has a girlfriend, Julio’s older sister’s childhood friend, Poppy, who is also one of Julio’s oldest and dearest friends. Will Romeo act out his yearning for Julio? Will Julio betray his old friend in the name of love falling for Romeo’s charms?
Romeo likes how smart, independent and confident Julio is. He likes the soul within Julio. Julio likes Romeo’s charisma, assertiveness, strength, and how he cares for others.
But then, Julio’s emotionally abusive ex-husband, Hassan, arrives in town and begins to stalk him. Will it tear Julio and Romeo apart?
A story about love and friendship with many twists and turns showing Romeo and Julio’s lives unfold while they, with their friends, deal with the stress of living and working in 21st century City of London. Romeo & Julio & Friends shows the people of multicultural Britain and their queer lives unfolding in the high-pressure modern-day world.
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Rorkk’s Captive
Rorkk is a Rotari Admiral who has defended his planet against Krylan invasion for most of his adult life. Shattered by his former fiancé’s betrayal and tired of defending a planet under siege, his spirit is almost broken until intelligence is received that the Krylans are targeting an Earth woman for her unique genome to enhance their Nzumbe troops.
Seizing the opportunity to thwart the Krylans and obtain important intelligence information, Rorkk embarks on a risky mission to ensure the Earthling does not fall into the wrong hands.
Instead of finding her dream job on Aero Space Nine with the Galactic Trading Academy, Aurora discovers her role as Chief Engineer, Spacecraft Maintenance embroils living and working on a rust bucket plagued by mechanical problems, ageing maintenance droids and a crew of oddball geeks just out of school.
After surviving a micro meteor storm which compromises the space station’s hull and the environmental systems bringing the crew to the brink of disaster, Aurora visits Robodome, an off-world pleasure centre to unwind.
Aurora’s life changes overnight when she visits the centre and is kidnapped. One minute she’s about to enjoy the delights of her assigned pleasure bot, the next, she finds herself locked in a cabin on an alien spacecraft.
With a journey that threatens everything they believed about themselves and enemies at every turn, Rorkk and Aurora must join forces to defeat the enemy. Can they learn to trust each other, their growing attraction and stop the Krylans in their tracks?
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Rory Never Learns
Zak and Rory continue their travels around the world's oceans and seas. This time Rory convinces Zak against Zak's wishes to swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Being friendly and inquisitive, Rory gets too close to humans. He is spotted and, being a rare plesiosaur, hunted along with Zak across the Mediterranean until Rory is captured and carried off. Zak must come up with a plan and needs the assistance of unlikely allies to try to free Rory. Zak's plan amazes everyone, but will it work? Will Rory escape to carry on his travels and adventures with Zak?
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Rose and the Box!
Where will your imagination take you?
Rose is a young girl, living a happy life with her mummy and her grandparents. Travel with her in this book into the world of imagination and see how anything can take you on an adventure!
Playtime can be found anywhere!
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Rose and the Missing Tooth
Rose is a smiley young girl on an adventure, losing her very first tooth and learning with her mummy how magical it can be! Join Rose on this magical adventure and see how life can truly be special! A book to read with your little one before bed!
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Rose Beanie and the Best Autumn Adventure Ever!
Rose Beanie is going to be a sixth grader. The story begins during the last week of summer before sixth grade. Together, she and her three friends, Molly, Albert and Archer create a project that they call the best autumn adventure ever!
During the autumn season of school, the four friends learn how to build a fort in Molly’s backyard. During the building of the project, there is a surprise mystery that takes place. It is up to them to solve the mystery together.
At the end of the autumn season, they share their project with the town and it is a real hit!
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Rose Beanie and the Best Summer Adventure Ever!
Rose Beanie is a fifth grader in her last week of school. Together, she and her three friends, Molly, Albert and Archer, create a project that they call the best summer adventure ever!
During their summer, the four friends learn how to care for four farm animals: a chicken, a pygmy goat, a cow and a miniature donkey. Also, a couple of things go missing. It is up to them to solve the mystery together.
At the end of the summer, they share their project with the town and it is a big hit!
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Rose's Children
When a young woman promises her dying mammie that she will keep her seven siblings together in the family home, she has no idea of the huge responsibility this would become. 1940s' Ireland was a cruel and unforgiving country to abandoned and orphaned children. Notoriously run by Religious Orders of Nuns and Brothers, orphanages and church homes were a final bitter resort. Devoutly religious, Rose McGorry's one obsession as she approached her death was praying to her Heavenly Father that her beloved children never suffer the pain of being separated or the shame of succumbing to the poverty that surrounded them. How these eight young people managed to stay close and survive is a tribute to the mother who loved them and the strength with which she imbued all her children.
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Rosella, Snowflake and Mary
Old King Frederick lived in a country called Philiphia with his three children: Rosella, Snowflake, and Mary. He wanted to leave his crown in the right hands. Whoever out of his three daughters brings him the greatest treasure first will become the queen. Princess Rosella was the witch of the family. She loved: magic wands, pointy hats, cloaks, cauldrons, broomsticks, diamond mobile mirrors, and flying books. Snowflake loved: winter dresses, winter, ice-skating, snow fairies, polar bears, ice creams, and northern lights. Mary was great at painting. She was a rainbow princess. She had a rainbow magic wand, a magic paint set, a collection of colourful dresses, and a lot of friends. All three princesses imagined themselves to be the queens of the kingdom.
I wonder, who will be the queen?
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Rosie O'Hara
Rosie O’Hara the theatre cat loves living at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden London, where she can watch rehearsals and performances and have fun with the ballerinas. If you love ballet and animals, enter the world of backstage and front-of-house excitement as the children of The Royal Ballet School arrive for The Nutcracker rehearsals. Join Rosie in her adventures with the ballerinas and dancers as no area is out of bounds! Rosie is loved by everyone and is a welcome member of ‘staff.’ This beautifully illustrated children’s book takes you into the magical world of The Royal Ballet Company, where children and adults will be captivated by the behind-the-scenes antics of Rosie before the audience arrives.
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Rotting Man Goes to Town
Rotting Man Goes to Town deals with an adult relationship; which is in deep trauma from the outset of the story. Its technique is predominately dual narration, going from him to her vantage points. There are two sides to every story. Some of the language is hard-hitting, with angry scenes or mindsets, including some swearing. Political incorrectness exists in parts. The emotions are raw. It is a compelling and authentic read. It begins badly. How will it end?
The initial setting is in America, with flashbacks to Britain, meant to counter the: hurt, sadness and anger, by the use of the device of injecting past comedic episodes. Levity and tragedy are seen in animal antics. Thus, the humorous scenes are meant to bring a balance to the novel overall.
With the exception of the animals’ names, which remain true, all human names have been changed.
£28.99
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