Celia Rees

Historical fiction at its very best Waterstones Guide to Kids Books Prolific erudite and consistently brilliant breathtaking Guardian Powerful absorbing and unusual The Bookseller An updated edition of this outstanding historical novel in a stunning new package to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its publication When Mary sees her grandmother accused of witchcraft and hanged for the crime she is silently hurried to safety by an unknown woman The woman gives her tools to keep the record of her days paper and ink Mary is taken to a boat in Plymouth and from there sails to the New World where she hopes to make a new life among the pilgrims But old superstitions die hard and soon Mary finds that she like her grandmother is the victim of ignorance and stupidity and once more she faces important choices to ensure her survival With a vividly evoked environment and characters skilfully and patiently drawn this is a powerful literary achievement by Celia Rees that is utterly engrossing from start to finish

After Mary sees her grandmother accused of witchcraft and hung for the crime, she is hurried to safety by an unknown woman who gives her tools to keep a record of her days - paper and ink. Then Mary is taken to a boat in Plymouth and from there sails to the New World where she hopes to make a new life among the pilgrims. But old superstitions die hard and soon Mary finds that she will have to make important choices to ensure her survival. Vividly evoked, this is a powerful literary achievement by Celia Rees that is utterly engrossing from start to finish.

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and its impact on British politics, this action-driven novel shows once again that Celia Rees is one of our very best writers for teenage readers. Wild and beautiful, spoilt and wilful, Sovay finds that her cosseted life in rural England has not prepared her for life as a highway robber, for defending the honour of her family or for trying to save herself from corruption and evil. As Sovay becomes more and more embroiled in adventures she could scarcely have imagined, a story of dark intrigue, thwarted passions and sinister intentions is revealed to her. Will she be able to survive, and if she does so, at what cost?

When Mary sees her grandmother accused of witchcraft and hanged for the crime, she is silently hurried to safety by an unknown woman. The woman gives her tools to keep the record of her days - paper and ink. Mary is taken to a boat in Plymouth and from there sails to the New World where she hopes to make a new life among the pilgrims. But old superstitions die hard and soon Mary finds that she, like her grandmother, is the victim of ignorance and stupidity, and once more she faces important choices to ensure her survival. With a vividly evoked environment and characters skilfully and patiently drawn, this is a powerful literary achievement by Celia Rees that is utterly engrossing from start to finish.

Transcurre el año 1659 en Inglaterra. La abuela de Mary va a ser ahorcada, acusada de ser bruja, y la vida de Mary corre peligro. Comienza así un viaje al Nuevo Mundo, América, acompañada de un grupo de puritanos que se quiere instalar cerca de Salem. Aunque Mary intenta pasar desapercibida, no le va a ser facil. Posee unos poderes especiales que en cualquier momento podran levantar sospechas, sobre todo en una comunidad llena de prejuicios.

Al principio, el viejo diario encuadernado en piel no es más que una diversión para Ellen Forest; cuando lo empieza a leer para distraerse de su extraña enfermedad. Ningún médico sabe por qué está tan palida y delgada, tan falta de sangre....La extraña historia es tan irresistible, se mezcla tanto con su propia vida, que la idea de descansar le resulta imposible. Ellen empieza a sentirse mas debil aun que antes... Es como si algo estuviera contactando con ella a traves de los siglos, de otra epoca...

Todo comenzó con historias de terror contadas en los recreos. Entonces desaparece otro niño, y Fraser se pregunta si habrá algo de verdad en aquellas historias.

Je suis Mary. Je suis une sorcière.Ou du moins est-ce ainsi que certains m’appellent.1659. Suite à l’exécution de sa grand-mère accusée de sorcellerie, Mary Newbury quitte l’Angleterre afin de ne pas

1722. À la mort de son père, la vie insouciante de Nancy Kington vole en éclats. La voici obligée de quitter l’Angleterre et William, le garçon qu’elle aime, pour vivre dans l’un des domaines familia

Je suis Mary. Je suis une sorcière.Ou du moins est-ce ainsi que certains m’appellent.1659. Suite à l’exécution de sa grand-mère accusée de sorcellerie, Mary Newbury quitte l’Angleterre afin de ne pas

1722. À la mort de son père, la vie insouciante de Nancy Kington vole en éclats. La voici obligée de quitter l’Angleterre et William, le garçon qu’elle aime, pour vivre dans l’un des domaines familia

A psychic storm rages and ghosthunters stalk the city where young Davey Williams lives, destroying good and evil alike. Davey risks his own life to save his friends, but will the ghosts be there when he needs them? And now the Lady has returned, brimming with malice and hungry for vengeance. Davey must escape her deadly clutches by Midsummer, or be in her thrall forever...

Davey is trying to forget the scary events of last midsummer, but an encounter with a face from the past brings memories flooding back-and some very bad news. Then an archaeological dig turns up more than just a few old bones and Davey, his sister and cousins are once again battling with evil forces from the underground city.

In the midsummer of his twelfth birthday, Davey, his twin cousins and his sister Kate, embark on a tour of the infamous underground city in Daveys hometown. As the tour progresses, Davey finds himself separated from the others, and inside an eerie chamber. Here he is drawn to a large and hazy-glassed mirror. In a moment, Daveys reflection blurs, and he finds himself back on the streets of the ancient city - but the residents are not of his time - they are ghosts, and some do not take kindly to those from the other side. Davey encounters some friendly spirits, too - but they urge him to try to make it back to his own time, before an evil ghost crew discovers he is mortal. A frantic search for his own world begins, and Davey makes it just in time. But he senses there is unfinished business and, come Halloween, the ghosts will be on the lookout for him - and this time they will be visiting his world . . .

A new novel by the bestselling author of Witch Child: an adventure story drawing on the early writings of the Bronte childrenAll these Glass Town intrigues. No matter how long youd been absent, how far youd travelled, once you were back, it was as though you had never been away.Tom and Augusta are from different places and different times, but they meet in a virtual world to combine forces in battle, to save a kingdom, escape a web of deceit and find love. In a place where fictions can be truths and truths fictions, learning who to trust is about more than friendship, it is about survival.Glass Town Wars, inspired by the early writing of the Brontes, is a captivating, magical novel by the renowned Celia Rees.Celia Rees lives in Warwickshire with her husband. She is the author of the bestselling Witch Child, Sorceress and Pirates.

Germany, 1946 History hides many secrets One woman will hunt for the truth*Previously published as Miss Grahams Cold War Cookbook* A perfect summer read; gripping, original, well-drawn and compassionate Joanne HarrisCelia Rees is a superb writer, and this novel has one of the most irresistible and unique story hooks Ive ever come across Sophie Hannah Daughter. Sister. Friend. Spy. Its 1946 and the dust of war has settled over Europe. But for Edith Graham, an ordinary woman living an ordinary life, her journey is only just beginning. Escaping her humdrum existence, Edith is swept into war-torn Germany and recruited to draw elusive Nazis out of hiding. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more blurred the line between good and evil. In a shadowy world of shifting loyalties, where no-one is quite who they seem to be, who can Edith trust? Readers are gripped by Miss Grahams War: This is a thoroughly absorbing post World War 2 novel Netgalley reviewer Its a story that will stay with me for a long time Netgalley reviewer The characterisation is perfect . . .It really was a super read and it took me through the emotions as I was reading Netgalley reviewer Spellbinding and heartbreaking Netgalley reviewer A brilliant story, based on the facts of what actually went on during this time, you have to read this book! Gripping and highly satisfying Netgalley reviewer What a superb read! The plot is exceptionally well-written and much research has gone into the book Netgalley reviewer