Bøger af Pamela Oldfield

A tale of family, friendship and secrets, from a well-loved author - 1902, Bath. When the housekeeper suddenly resigns, seventeen-year-old housemaid Daisy is left to cope alone with the almost bedridden owner of the house, Montague Pennington, Esq. Monty's unpleasant relations begrudgingly search for a new housekeeper, as lively Daisy takes charge. However serious problems arise as a mysterious stranger begins to target the entire family. It seems that the Penningtons hold dark secrets, and the past cannot be suppressed for much longer . . .

A tale of family, friendship and secrets, from a well-loved author - 1902, Bath. When the housekeeper suddenly resigns, seventeen-year-old housemaid Daisy is left to cope alone with the almost bedridden owner of the house, Montague Pennington, Esq. Monty's unpleasant relations begrudgingly search for a new housekeeper, as lively Daisy takes charge. However serious problems arise as a mysterious stranger begins to target the entire family. It seems that the Penningtons hold dark secrets, and the past cannot be suppressed for much longer . . .

A gripping murder mystery set in Henley-on-Thames - 1912, Henley-on-Thames. Twenty-four-year old Marianne Lefevre is pleased to be taken on as a governess in the affluent Matlowe household. The young twins Emmie and Edie are bright and friendly, even if their grandmother, Georgina Matlowe, is a forbidding presence - and the whereabouts of the girls' parents seems to be a closely-guarded secret. But Marianne soon grows concerned. Why are the children forbidden to go near the boat house at the end of the garden? Who is the 'ghost' they claim to have seen lurking there? And what really happened to their parents . . .?

Pregnant, and abandoned by her lover, Alice Meredith must make some tough decisions in order to secure a future for herself and the baby. In despair, she allows herself to be persuaded to marry the much older Henry Lightfoot, owner of the Mere Hotel in Chester, where Alice works as assistant manager. While keeping her pregnancy a closely guarded secret, Alice continues her work at the hotel and becomes involved in the lives of many of the guests. There's her good friend Edith, a permanent resident of the hotel, who falls for and runs away with a handsome doctor, with disastrous consequences. Then there's the widowed Mr Lester with his young daughter Perdita, who must face yet more sorrow before long. Life looks like it is finally shaping up for Alice, until a face from the past comes back to Chester to haunt her...

A woman struggles to face her tragic past - Clare was devastated after her fiancé was killed in the First World War. Her only enjoyment is writing for The Ladies Journal, so her hopes rise when she is asked to write a novel. She meets editor Steven Flint, who is very encouraging, but her attempts to write are thwarted by a series of problems. Steven is a friendly shoulder to cry on but will her feelings for him cause problems?

An engaging historical tale from a much-loved author - London, 1890. Singer Rose Paton is confident that, with her looks, youth, and talent, she's destined for greater things. When mysterious stranger Marcus Bennley asks her to sing at his sister's birthday party, as his present to her, she accepts for the half a guinea - more than two weeks' wages. But will the deal be quite so sweet as promised, or has Rose made a terrible mistake entangling herself with the Bennleys?

Late Victorian England. When Bella marries Lloyd Massie she believes she is the happiest woman in the East End of London. Her wedding is a joyful occasion but a young, dedicated detective knows that she is in grave danger. Lloyd Massie, the bride-groom, has already killed once but the police cannot prove it. To complicate matters, Jack the Ripper begins to terrorise the area and all police resources are turned towards his capture. Frustrated, the detective does his best to protect Bella and her sister Lottie but Massie always seems to be one jump ahead of them and the sisters? lives are at risk.

The author's gift for keen observation and deft use of language make for intriguing glimpses into the many vagaries of human nature--"Booklist."

A fresh chapter has begun . . . When love is finally acknowledged; when the power your family has over you is broken; when you finally spill the beans . . . When a duplicitous lover is exposed for what he is; when you finally pluck up the courage to do what has to be done . . . There's nothing for it but to look to the future, and turn over a brand new leaf

A moving love story set against the stormy background of an English community in Portugal Four young people are playing tennis beneath a hot Portuguese sun. A wedding has been arranged ? between Lucy and Andrew ? and the small community at San Domingos is looking forward to the celebrations. But for the people who live and work around the thriving copper mine, life is not so serene. The heat raises tensions, suspicions of infidelity flourish and tempers fray. Only Eduardo, the young Portuguese doctor, seems untroubled by the gathering storm.

An unexpected letter brings life-changing news in this suspenseful tale of family secrets and ties - Canterbury, 1900. Olivia Fratton will scream if she hears the words 'Isabel's wedding' one more time; she's struggling to cope with her little sister's demands on their limited budget. But Olivia is not the only Fratton with worries: Isabel, older brother Theo and the 'golden boy' of the family, Luke, all have their own troubles. But these pale into insignificance when a letter is delivered from someone none of the family ever expected to hear from again . . .

THE GREAT PLAGUE is a thrilling story of a young girl during the epidemic of 1665. Alice is looking forward to being back in London. But the plague is spreading quickly, and as each day passes more red crosses appear on doors. When her aunt is struck down with the plague, she is forced to make a decision that could change her life forever...

Børnebog. Fra 6 år. I bedste Emil fra Lønneberg-stil. Til højt- og selvlæsning. Engelsk børnebogsklassiker, der står på alle engelske børneværelser. Aldrig tidligere udgivet på dansk. I den danske udgave er de oprindelige tre bind samlet i én bog og nyillustreret. Ella Olsen er en meget bestemt lille pige. Hun ved, hvad hun vil, og er klar til at gå helt til grænsen for at få sin vilje – og det går næsten altid galt, for hun glemmer jo at tænke sig om! Børn er vilde med historierne og gyser frydefuldt over Ella, der er så forfærdelig fræk. Engelsk børnebogsklassiker fra 1970’erne, der i den danske udgave er udstyret med nye illustrationer ved Cecilie Egerod. Pamela Oldfield (1930-2011) skrev over 100 børne- og voksenbøger. Af børnebøgerne er det Melanie Brown- (på dansk Ella Olsen-) serien, hun især er kendt for.

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A historical adventure set in Tudor times, perfect for fans of Terry Deary and Philip Ardagh's The Secret Diary series.Hal has a dream: to work as a gardener in King Henry's palace in Whitehall. But they say the king has a terrible temper and when Hal stumbles upon a royal party, he'll have to find a way to prove to the king that he's not a spy. And if he doesn't, well, let's just say that Hal may never live to see his dream come true...This historical tale set in Tudor times, from well-loved author Pamela Oldfield, has inviting black-and-white illustrations by James de la Rue and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed . Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Fiction, PYP Level 8