Books with author Larry Purcell

'Du Maurier-tastic' GUARDIAN'Deliciously sinister' HEAT 'A clever, creepy read' SUNDAY EXPRESS Consumption has ravaged Louise Pinecroft's family, leaving her and her father alone and heartbroken. But Dr Pinecroft has plans for a revolutionary experiment: convinced that sea air will prove to be the cure his wife and children needed, he arranges to house a group of prisoners suffering from the same disease in the cliffs beneath his new Cornish home. Forty years later, Hester Why arrives at Morvoren House to take up a position as nurse to the now partially paralysed and almost entirely mute Miss Pinecroft. Hester has fled to Cornwall to try and escape her past, but surrounded by superstitious staff enacting bizarre rituals, she soon discovers that her new home may be just as dangerous as her last…

The new historical chiller from the author of The Silent Companions and The CorsetConsumption has ravaged Louise Pinecroft's family, leaving her and her father alone and heartbroken. But Dr Pinecroft has plans for a revolutionary experiment: convinced that sea air will prove to be the cure his wife and children needed, he arranges to house a group of prisoners suffering from the same disease in the cliffs beneath his new Cornish home. While he devotes himself to his controversial medical trials, Louise finds herself increasingly discomfited by the strange tales her new maid tells of the fairies that hunt the land, searching for those they can steal away to their realm. Forty years later, Hester Why arrives at Morvoren House to take up a position as nurse to the now partially paralysed and almost entirely mute Miss Pinecroft. Hester has fled to Cornwall to try and escape her past, but surrounded by superstitious staff enacting bizarre rituals, she soon discovers that her new home may be just as dangerous as her last.

The wood on the bridge was old and gray. It creaked and moaned as they went on their way. When they got to the middle they stopped to rest. The noise they heard was certainly not the best. In his new book, Ladybug Picnic, author Larry Purcell again brings the charming characters together on a wonderful adventure of caring for each other and support through friendship. The Ladybug Picnic serves up a bright new look at unspoken love, brought to the reader with delightful verse and real literary vision. Author Larry Purcell Is a retired risk manager with an MBA. He loves telling stories to his two granddaughters and the kids at his church grade school where he is a substitute teacher. He often uses them as a sounding board for new thoughts and ideas for stories. Larry is very active in his local church where he serves and an Elder and is heavily involved in many other activities. Larry and his wife Marilyn live in Missouri City, Texas and enjoy time with their daughter, grandchildren and many friends.

In his first childrens book, Two Little Ladybugs, author Larry Purcell charmingly brings to life two ladybugs along with other wonderful little characters. The story tells of friends helping each other as they prepare for and travel through the changing seasons. The author gives his audience a wonderful lesson in rhyme as he tells this imaginative tale. Two Little Ladybugs is a bright new look at unspoken love and literary visions for kids. I have read the book over and over and find a more beautiful part each time. The depth of character illustration entices my imagination and I know it will do the same for each child or adult that has the privilege and pleasure to know this story. The story is full of anticipation as the characters move through each season building to the crescendo. The story line will not be lost on an adult and what a remarkable way to illustrate the seasons of our life. Susan Rhorer McMahon International Preparatory School / Owner Author Larry Purcell is a retired risk manager with an MBA. He loves telling stories to his two granddaughters and the kids at his church grade school, where he is a substitute teacher. He often uses them as a sounding board for new thoughts and ideas for stories. Larry is very active in his local church where he serves and an elder and is heavily involved in many other activities. Larry and his wife Marilyn live in Missouri City, Texas, and enjoy time with their daughter, grandchildren, and many friends.

The Ladybug said, 'With you Ill play. We can have fun for the rest of the day. In The Ladybug and the Talking Stone, author Larry Purcell takes a charming look at the meaning of friendship. With the help of ladybugs, ants, and other small creatures, children will learn the joy of making new friends and playing to accommodate the special needs of others. This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.

The new historical chiller from the author of The Silent Companions and The CorsetConsumption has ravaged Louise Pinecroft's family, leaving her and her father alone and heartbroken. But Dr Pinecroft has plans for a revolutionary experiment: convinced that sea air will prove to be the cure his wife and children needed, he arranges to house a group of prisoners suffering from the same disease in the cliffs beneath his new Cornish home. While he devotes himself to his controversial medical trials, Louise finds herself increasingly discomfited by the strange tales her new maid tells of the fairies that hunt the land, searching for those they can steal away to their realm. Forty years later, Hester Why arrives at Morvoren House to take up a position as nurse to the now partially paralysed and almost entirely mute Miss Pinecroft. Hester has fled to Cornwall to try and escape her past, but surrounded by superstitious staff enacting bizarre rituals, she soon discovers that her new home may be just as dangerous as her last.