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Lambs of Men
(Paperback)
Charles Dodd White
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The New York Times bestselling authors of The Glass Ocean and The
Forgotten Room return with a glorious historical adventure that
moves from the dark days of two World Wars to the turbulent years
of the 1960s, in which three women with bruised hearts find refuge
at Paris' legendary Ritz hotel. The heiress . . . The Resistance
fighter . . . The widow . . . Three women whose fates are joined by
one splendid hotel France, 1914. As war breaks out, Aurelie becomes
trapped on the wrong side of the front with her father, Comte
Sigismund de Courcelles. When the Germans move into their family's
ancestral estate, using it as their headquarters, Aurelie discovers
she knows the German Major's aide de camp, Maximilian Von
Sternburg. She and the dashing young officer first met during
Aurelie's debutante days in Paris. Despite their conflicting
loyalties, Aurelie and Max's friendship soon deepens into love, but
betrayal will shatter them both, driving Aurelie back to Paris and
the Ritz- the home of her estranged American heiress mother, with
unexpected consequences. France, 1942. Raised by her indomitable,
free-spirited American grandmother in the glamorous Hotel Ritz,
Marguerite "Daisy" Villon remains in Paris with her daughter and
husband, a Nazi collaborator, after France falls to Hitler. At
first reluctant to put herself and her family at risk to assist her
grandmother's Resistance efforts, Daisy agrees to act as a courier
for a skilled English forger known only as Legrand, who creates
identity papers for Resistance members and Jewish refugees. But as
Daisy is drawn ever deeper into Legrand's underground network,
committing increasingly audacious acts of resistance for the sake
of the country-and the man-she holds dear, she uncovers a
devastating secret . . . one that will force her to commit the
ultimate betrayal, and to confront at last the shocking
circumstances of her own family history. France, 1964. For Barbara
"Babs" Langford, her husband, Kit, was the love of her life. Yet
their marriage was haunted by a mysterious woman known only as La
Fleur. On Kit's death, American lawyer Andrew "Drew" Bowdoin
appears at her door. Hired to find a Resistance fighter turned
traitor known as "La Fleur," the investigation has led to Kit
Langford. Curious to know more about the enigmatic La Fleur, Babs
joins Drew in his search, a journey of discovery that that takes
them to Paris and the Ritz-and to unexpected places of the heart. .
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A renegade commander must take matters into his own hands in this
epic First World War thriller.Summer, 1917: Britain is losing the
war against the deadly German U-boats. After close fought action,
Commander David Cochrane Smith uncovers what he believes is a
deadly plot against Britain from a dying German sailor. Code-named
Swordbearer, it could turn the tide of the war in Germany's favour.
But, already under suspicion, his warnings fall on deaf ears. With
just one one ancient destroyer, a turtle-back 'thirty-knotter'
known as Bloody Mary, under his command and a hostile commanding
office, he must wage this battle on his own. Smith must solve the
riddle and stake his own life to save his country... This vivid and
high-octane thriller is perfect for fans of Douglas Reeman,
Alexander Kent and Patrick O'Brien. Praise for Alan Evans'Terrific
action at sea on land and in the air...breathless pace. Evans ranks
as a top adventure writer' Publishers Weekly
'a highly emotional, captivating story of love and loss set in
WW1...brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye as I read.'
Over The Rainbow Book Blog The Great War drove them apart - but
love kept them together Summer 1914: Shy young woman, Amy Fletcher,
lives a quiet life in Sussex. An office worker, she lives at home,
along with her parents and spirited younger brother, Bertie. But
her life is transformed when she meets handsome young man, Edmond
Derwent, son of one of the wealthiest families in the small town of
Larchbury, and student at Cambridge University. The couple are
falling deeply in love when war breaks out and, eager to do his
duty for England, Edmond signs up as an officer. The couple plan to
be wed, eager to start a new life together - but their happiness is
short-lived when Edmond is sent to Flanders to lead his men into
battle. Amy trains as a VAD nurse and is soon sent to France, where
she sees the true horror of war inflicted on the brave young men
sent to fight. Separated by war, Edmond and Amy share their
feelings through emotional letters sent from the front line. But
when Edmond is critically wounded at Ypres, their love faces the
biggest test of all - can their love stay strong while the world
around them is crumbling? A romantic, emotional saga set in WW1 -
readers of Rosie Goodwin, Katie Flynn and Val Wood will be
captivated by this story of love. Praise for Until We Meet Again:
'an incredibly well-written and emotional read... I really felt
like I was on an emotional rollercoaster.' FNM Book Reviews 'I
pretty much read this in one sitting...If you're a fan of historic
novels and romance, this book is perfect. I loved it.' Novel Kicks
'did a fabulous job of balancing the reality of war and still
giving us hope with a love story between Amy and Edmond...An
absolutely fantastic book and an author I highly recommend!' Rose
is Reading 'an absorbing, interesting and emotional read... Highly
recommended, particularly to fans of historical romance.' Double
Stacked 'I thoroughly enjoyed this story and its eclectic mix of
characters... the simplicity of the story made it easy to read and
yet was full of emotional content.' Dragon Rose Books Galore 'an
amazing book with a beautiful and emotional message of love, as
well as the strength of the men and women that fought for freedom
and to save the life of the innocent.' Jess Bookish Life
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Dauntless
(Paperback)
Alan Evans
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R282
R201
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The odds are against Commander Smith in this epic story of battle
on the high seas.Autumn, 1917: Britain is just about surviving
against incessant U-boat attacks, but there are mutinies in France,
a revolution in Russia and stalemate on the Western Front. The
Allies must get the upper hand and, in London, plans are hatched to
renew the pressure in the Middle East. Commander David Cochrane
Smith finds himself on a formidable assignment in the
Mediterranean. He is wily, experienced and tough but his mission is
dangerous and his force is small. With this ramshackle squadron he
must elude the U-boats and sink a heavily armed enemy cruiser whose
captain is as able and daring as Smith himself. The action is
fierce on land and on sea - and the odds are uneven. But this is an
assignment designed to test Smith to the utmost and he is
determined to succeed... Dauntlessis an unputdownable First World
War Thriller perfect for fans of David Black, Patrick O'Brian and
Alexander Fullerton. Praise for Dauntless 'I think a 21 gun salute
is required... Alan Evans has produced a cracking thriller' Daily
Mirror 'Evans provides a different sea story, sustained suspense
and vivid battle scenes' Publishers Weekly
They survived the Great War, but will life ever be the same? Spring
1919: WW1 is over and a fragile peace has descended over the
country. Now living in Cambridge with husband Edmond, Amy Derwent
is settling into her new life as wife and mother to little Beth.
But the shadow of the Great War looms large, particularly as the
injuries Edmond sustained at Ypres still take their toll on him
today. Edmond's cousin, Vicky, has now grown into a fine young
woman, eager to help her country. Throwing off her privileged
background to train as a nurse, she spends her days tending to the
many soldiers still suffering the after-effects of their time on
the battlefield. Meeting Maxim Duclos, a young Frenchman who has
arrived in Larchbury, fills her heart with joy - but when it is
discovered that Maxim may be hiding the truth about his past, Vicky
is faced with an impossible choice. Follow her heart's desire and
risk her family's disapproval or keep her family - but deny herself
the chance of true love? The war may be over, but Edmond, Amy and
Vicky must all face a new battle, finding their own peace in a
country wounded by loss. Readers love Rosemary Goodacre's emotional
WW1 sagas: 'a highly emotional, captivating story of love and loss
set in WW1...brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye as I
read.' Over The Rainbow Book Blog 'A stunning historical saga...an
unforgettable wartime tale from a very talented writer to watch out
for.' Bookish Jottings 'I pretty much read this in one sitting...If
you're a fan of historic novels and romance, this book is perfect.
I loved it.' Novel Kicks 'did a fabulous job of balancing the
reality of war and still giving us hope with a love story between
Amy and Edmond...An absolutely fantastic book and an author I
highly recommend!' Rose is Reading 'an absorbing, interesting and
emotional read... Highly recommended, particularly to fans of
historical romance.' Double Stacked 'an incredibly well-written and
emotional read... I really felt like I was on an emotional
rollercoaster.' FNM Book Reviews 'those of you who enjoy reading
historical novels and family sagas will find a lot to like in this
book.' French Village Diaries 'a gentle read that captivated my
mind. Who doesn't enjoy a good family saga and seeing other
people's problems, rather than their own? Amy and Edmond are a
lovely couple who have you rooting for them' By The Letter Book
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Men in War
(Paperback)
Andreas Latzko; Edited by Warren Bluhm
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R406
R337
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