British Teen

MURDER IN MAYFAIR is Book 2 in MARILYN CLAY's Juliette Abbott Regency Mystery Series. Clever young Miss Juliette Abbott and Miss Cathleen Haworth have catalogued a house-full of priceless artifacts in order to sell to a London Curiosity Dealer, but before the girls can approach the handsome man, he turns up dead! With only two likely suspects and no funds to hire a Bow Street detective to investigate the crime, Juliette takes on the task of solving the mystery herself. Attempting to uncover who killed the kind gentleman who made female hearts flutter keeps Juliette awake at night and on her...

MURDER IN MARTINDALE by MARILYN CLAY is book nine in the popular JULIETTE ABBOTT REGENCY MYSTERY SERIES. When clever young sleuth Miss Juliette Abbott is invited to spend a fortnight at Martindale Manor as companion to a young blind girl whose father suddenly passed away, she believes she has been offered the perfect respite from murder and mayhem in the tiny hamlet of Martindale in England’s North Country. Told that the girl’s brother and heir, Sir James Martindale, is even now on his way home, Miss Abbott and her trusted maid Tilda set out in high spirits for their four-day journey ...

Despite her best efforts, Livi Starling will probably never make the history books. Her life is far too ordinary. Unless you count her talent for animal noises, her inability to tell the truth, her insatiable desire for a mother, or the fact that her only friend is a painfully shy Jesus-Freak who collects banana stickers. Having been brought up in the sleepy countryside by her older sister, Livi is endlessly curious about the great life she could have had and takes no time in reinventing herself upon their arrival in a new city. However, her quest for greatness is about to be disrupted by ...

The British Empire of Magic has fallen and the treacherous Emperor Jean has seized control, claiming it as a state of the newly formed United Empires of Magic while entering into an unstable alliance with the human Queen of England. Held captive on the White Islands, Queen Ellaryne attempts to compromise with Emperor Jean, but her son Jacob openly opposes this action, causing a painful rift to appear between them and engulfing his relationship with Elliot. Meanwhile, Royal Lady Camila Kerr leads a rebellion called the Loyalists in an attempt to retake control of the Empire.

Ria and Rani have barely settled into their new lives at the palace—as princesses, as sisters—when a sinister prophecy uproots them once more. The Blood Moon will rise in one month’s time, and with it their enemy Amara’s opportunity to destroy everything Ria and Rani hold dear. The twin princesses must find Amara—a deadly search that separates Ria and Rani once more and takes them to wintry kingdoms and scorching deserts, pitting them against ancient mysteries and trap-ridden labyrinths, lethal sea monsters and an elusive enemy that steals into their very dreams.

MURDER AT MARLEY CHASE by MARILYN CLAY is book ten in the popular JULIETTE ABBOTT REGENCY MYSTERY SERIES. Whilst Lord Marley prepares for the important Derby he is hosting at his large country estate Marley Chase, located near London, his lady wife is in the midst of readying their sumptuous mansion for the onslaught of house guests set to arrive to take part in the festivities surrounding the horse races. Frantic that she’ll not be ready in time, Lady Marley has recruited Miss Abbott’s help in assembling a prestigious art gallery in her home. Whilst gathering precious artifacts to ...

"If you have stumbled across this page and haven't read the whole series from the start, then you don't know what you are missing, drop everything, download all five books in the series and settle in for some serious laughter to help keep you warm this winter! Looking forward to the next book and still wondering why this series hasn't been scooped up for the movie rights!!!"--MarlaB, Amazon reviewer When an armed robbery at Final Spinz, the dry cleaners where hardened matriarch Fionnuala Flood works, leads to the death of beloved pensioner Mrs. Ming, the ensuing investigation unleashes dark...

Award-winning spoken word artist George the Poet brings together an incredible roster of Black British poets in this important and exciting new anthology, exploring people, moments and events from Black British history. Featuring works by established poets and new wordsmiths alike, Part of a Story That Started Before Me is the perfect listen for fans of Kayo Chingonyi's More Fiya and David Olusoga's Black and British.

A short, essential introduction to Black British history. When did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well-dressed Black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution? These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the Black British history: from the Roman Africans who guarded Hadrian’s Wall right up to the present day.

Nach einer fürchterlichen öffentlichen Blamage meldet Ellie sich für ein Auslandsschuljahr in England. Sie braucht jetzt Ablenkung! Und was wäre dafür besser als ein "Hot British Boyfriend"? Will ist so hinreißend und charmant, dass er die Hauptrolle in einem Austen-Roman spielen könnte. Nur: Ellie weiß eigentlich gar nichts über ihn – und über England auch nicht. Sie überredet ihren Mitschüler Dev, einen Streber, ihr Kricketregeln beizubringen, nur um Will zu beeindrucken.

Winchester has always been home for Flora, but when her mother dies, Flora feels untethered. Her family expects her to apply to university and take a larger role in their tea-shop business, but Flora isn’t so sure. More than ever, she’s the chaotic 'hurricane' in her household, and she doesn’t always know how to manage her stormy emotions. So she decides to escape to Miami without telling anyone – especially her longtime friend Gordon Wallace. But Flora’s tropical change of scenery doesn't cast away her self-doubt.

In the tradition of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, THE UPPITY EARL: A Clean, Sweet, Regency by Marilyn Clay is set in London. Miss Tessa Darby was born in England but grew up in American. She has now returned to England to escape her cruel stepfather. Harrison Belmour, the fifth Earl of Penwyck is having the devil of a time controlling the deplorable behavior of his mother’s houseguest, the auburn-haired, spectacle-making young lady from America. The stubborn chit refuses to take direction and the last thing the aristocratic Belmour family needs is another scandal! Still, the earl has ...

For an extraordinary love, Emmie Grace has given up her life in the modern world to move to the 16th century and marry the Tudor king she bravely saved from a dreadful fate. However, not everyone is pleased to see the glorious King Nick betrothed to the unknown and uncultured Emmie - especially the noblemen commanded to protect her. As Emmie is drawn deeper into Nick’s sumptuous and savage world - where beheadings are way more popular than time travelers - the Tudor court heads on progress across the country, and a growing rebellion against the promised queen looms.

Lord Kitchener, Neneh Cherry, Smiley Culture, Stormzy.... Groundbreaking musicians whose songs have changed the world. But how? This exhilarating playlist tracks some of the key shifts in modern British history, and explores the emotional impact of 28 songs and the artists who performed them. This audiobook redefines British history, the Empire and post-colonialism and will invite you to think again about the narratives and key moments in history that you have been taught up to now.

A tale of love, music, and societal strife… In the vibrant streets of Strand Street, London, music flows like a river, carrying with it the promise of love and the yearning for freedom. Caroline White, daughter of the esteemed composer Charles White, is a woman ahead of her time, with a passion for music that matches her father's. But when she captures the attention of the powerful Duke Alexander Radcliffe, her world is turned upside down. From their first meeting at a soirée filled with melody and intrigue, Alexander is captivated by Caroline's virtuosity at the piano and her quiet ...

Prince Jacob is faced with an impossible task: The Queen's throne is threatened, and her country thrown into chaos. He must choose between his best friend or his destiny to be the next ruler of the British Empire of Magic....

My dream is to become a Harvester of magical blood. My name is Dennis Rivers. Two years ago, my dad was killed by a Magical. To avenge him, I decide to become a Harvester, like he was. It's not like I can fill out an application, however, as the Harvester Academy isn't even supposed to exist. I'm not about to let that stop me. I'm a street smart Liverpool lad, and when I capture a Mag right under the nose of a Harvester crew, I manage to get myself recruited anyway. I wasn't prepared for the ramifications of my choice. To become a Harvester recruit, I have to leave everything—and everyone...