Laura Wood

A gorgeously dreamy coming-of-age romance set against a stunning Gatsby-esque backdrop, this is perfect for fans of I Capture the Castleand Eva Ibbotson.Growing up in her sleepy Cornish village dreaming of being a writer, sixteen-year-old Lou has always wondered about the grand Cardew house which has stood empty for years. And when the owners arrive for the summer - a handsome, dashing brother and sister - Lou is quite swept off her feet and into a world of moonlit cocktailparties and glamour beyond her wildest dreams. But, as she grows closer to the Cardews, is she abandoning her own ambitions... and is there something darker lurking at the heart of the Cardew family?

A Sky Painted Gold

A Single Thread of Moonlight

In 1933, seventeen-year-old Bea is invited to visit her bohemian uncle in Italy where she meets Ben, a brash young artist, who challenges her to create the perfect summer romance.

Under a Dancing Star

In the Autumn of 1931, Freya leaves her family in Cornwall to follow her dream of becoming an actress. She joins a theatrical company and, amidst all the enchantment and bustle of stage life, falls in love with the handsome leading man. Neither being an actress nor having a love affair lives up to Freya's grand expectations.

A Snowfall of Silver

An all-female detective agency righting wrongs at the end of the nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper class world straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and bravery to unmask a villain.
Eighteen-year-old Isobel Stanhope is keeping a lot of secrets. There's the fact that she's head over heels in love with a Duke who doesn't know she exists; there's the fact that her family is penniless but nobody in society knows about it; and then there's her job at the Aviary, an investigative agency run by women that specializes in digging up scandal on powerful men.

When Izzy finds herself pulled into a case that involves gaslighting, blackmail, and missing jewels, as well as the Duke who holds her heart, can she and her friends untangle the web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth and protect the innocent? And when the stakes are so high, what happens when the crush she's been hiding begins to turn into so much more?

The Agency For Scandal

She only wants three things. He isn't one of them... Dumped by her cheating ex, fired from her dream job, about to lose her flat: Clementine Monroe is not having a good day. So when her sisters get her drunk and suggest reviving a childhood ritual called the breakup spell, she doesn’t see the harm in it. But now Clemmie has accidentally ruined a funeral, had her first one-night stand, and she’s stuck with a new job she definitely doesn’t want - spending six weeks alone with the gorgeous and very-off-limits rock star, Theo Eliott. He’s the most famous man on the planet. Her life’s a disaster. When it comes to love, Clemmie is learning you should be careful what you wish for... Early Readers LOVE Under Your Spell ‘I have read a ton of contemporary romantic fiction and this one stands out from the crowd.’ ‘Fresh and original in the way that Emily Henry and Beth O'Leary books are… but it has something else that makes it different.’ ‘Wonderful and gorgeous, I cannot recommend it enough.’ ‘This might just be my perfect book’ ‘I binged it all in 24 hours’ ‘It has EVERYTHING I could ask for in a romantic comedy’ ‘Funny, heartwarming and downright sexy’ ‘A truly dreamy read that I would recommend to anyone who loves Beth O'Leary, Sarra Manning, Mhairi McFarlane or Emily Henry’ ‘Pure joy from beginning to end.’

Under Your Spell

Join Effie Kostas as she fights to become Student Council President in her new school. With a campaign team of loveable misfits, she tackles the truly important subjects: gender imbalance, outdated school conventions...and good-looking boys stealing the last slice of chocolate cake at lunchtime. A laugh out-loud rallying call for switched-on kids everywhere.

Vote for Effie

Agency for Scandal

A Season for Scandal

Winner of the Scholastic Montegrappa Prize for New Children's Writing = Poppy Pym has grown up in the circus, taming lions before lunch and learning acrobatics in the afternoon. But when she turns eleven, her circus family decides she needs a more traditional education, and she is sent to boarding school. At first Poppy doesn't fit in at St Smithen's, a school that is very different from the circus. Then, an ancient Egyptian ruby arrives at school and dangerous accidents start occurring. Suddenly it's up to Poppy to save her new school and solve the mystery of the Pharaoh's curse!

Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh's Curse

The companion novel to Laura Wood’s Under Your Spell follows Theo Eliott’s best friend Cynthie Taylor as she’s pulled back into a fake PR relationship with Jack Turner-Jones, the one costar she swore she’d never work with again.

When Cynthie Taylor gets her first real acting job, starring in a small British movie, she is over the moon. There is only one problem…Cynthie’s arrogant and annoyingly handsome costar Jack hates her, and the feeling is definitely mutual. While they may be at war behind the scenes, their on-screen chemistry is palpable, and the studio sees an opportunity—have the two young stars fake a romance that will charm fans and draw crowds.

Thirteen years later, Cynthie and Jack have successfully kept their promise to stay far away from one another, until a surprising offer comes to make a sequel to the cult classic that launched their careers. But there’s a catch: they must also rekindle their pretend relationship…and this time there’s a documentary crew following their every move.

Cynthie and Jack both desperately need this film to work, but can two ex-rivals ever really trust each other? And what happens when the roles they’re playing start to feel all too real?

Let's Make A Scene 

Felicity Vane may be a mathematical genius, but getting her family to understand her academic ambition is proving difficult. As her first social season is fast approaching, it might be time to take matters into her own hands. Infiltrating the glamorous world of The Lucky Penny and winning her university fees over a game of cards could be the perfect plan. if only it weren't for the interference of Ash, the piratical and frustratingly handsome owner who accuses her of cheating. Now, Felicity finds herself thrown into the latest investigation of the Aviary - a fearless, covert group of female investigators - and caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the worst villain they have faced yet. When the stakes are this high Felicity can't afford to lose, but as she and Ash get drawn deeper into a world of criminal conspiracies is she also gambling with her heart?

A Game Of Scandal

A Novel

Plongez à la suite de Freya dans l'univers fascinant de l'aristocratie anglaise entre spectacle, charme, volupté... et mystère ! 1931. Freya quitte sa ferme natale des Cornouailles. À dix-huit ans seulement, elle décide de suivre ses rêves d'enfant et de devenir comédienne. Dans le train qui la conduit à Londres, elle fait la rencontre de Kit, un jeune auteur en herbe. Leur complicité est immédiate et il lui propose d'intégrer sa compagnie de théâtre. Freya voit déjà son avenir tout tracé... Entre glamour et vie sur les planches, elle se sent enfin à sa place. Pourtant, au gré des tournées, un amour éclot, bouleversant tous ses plans. La magie de la scène cache parfois une réalité tout autre...

Sous des flocons d'argent

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance comes to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic from bestseller Laura Wood.Bestselling and YA Book Prize shortlisted author Laura Wood brings Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic.

A Retelling

Pride and Prejudice

Sous un ciel d'or

Lou Trevelyan is a small-town girl with big dreams. Then she meets the Cardew siblings: Caitlin, and her handsome brother, Robert. Lou is swept into their moonlit parties, unrivaled glamour, and whispered secrets. As she falls deeper into the world of high society, Lou must find a way to stay true to herself.

Un Cielo de Sueos Dorados

Lodewijk Brosens

This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, edited by Drs. Laura Wood and Lodewijk Brosens, will cover the current research and concepts on Pancreatic Pathology. Topics discussed will include dissection of pancreatic resection specimens; pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; chronic pancreatitis; pancreatic cytopathology; and molecular genetics of pancreatic neoplasms, among others.

Pancreatic Pathology, an Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

Pancreatic Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics, E-Book

Callie's stuck helping Gran's bickering drama group save their local theatre. But when she goes exploring backstage, Callie stumbles into an altogether different world ... A cast of creative creatures take centre stage in this theatrical Barrington Stoke debut from Blue Peter Book Award shortlisted author Laura Wood.

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