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Two parallel love stories twist and turn around family secrets beginning with Mel whose nondescript life has a moment of renewed passion before tragedy strikes

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An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering more than fifty spec

He has just a few months to complete his quest – no one has ever done it before within one growing season – and it will require ingenuity, stamina and a lar