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Ex-SAS heroes Bald and Porter take on the Deep State in the
nail-shredding new Strike Back thriller In a world run by rich and
powerful men, Julian Cantwell is more powerful than most. A
ruthless political consultant, Cantwell has manipulated elections
around the world, bribing opponents and blackmailing political
rivals. Doing whatever it takes for his clients to win. But when a
freelance journalist threatens to expose his alleged involvement in
a terrifying conspiracy, Cantwell suddenly finds himself under
threat. Backed into a corner, he is forced to take drastic action.
Meanwhile in London, former Regiment hero John Porter and ex-SAS
vagabond John Bald are drafted in by their MI6 paymasters for a
highly secretive - and dangerous - mission. A respected British
academic has been arrested in chaos-stricken Venezuela. Accused of
spying for the British government, she is being held captive by the
President's notorious security forces. Working alongside a team of
ex-Navy SEALs, Bald and Porter are tasked with infiltrating
Venezuela and rescuing the academic before she caves in to her
interrogators. But as they get closer to their target, Bald and
Porter begin to uncover a terrifying plot. A conspiracy that goes
right to the very heart of power. To survive, they must face down
their deadliest enemy yet, in a desperate fight to the death. In
the battle between the SAS and the Navy SEALs there can be only one
winner. Will Bald and Porter prevail? Or have our heroes finally
met their match?
Gunpowder, pirates and mortal danger on the High Seas.It's 1786 and
Alan Lewrie has his own ship at last, the Alacrity. Small but
deadly, the Alacrity prowls the waters of the Caribbean, protecting
British merchants from pirates. A surprising turn of events makes
an honest man of the young rake. But not too honest; there's still
time for a few well-planned conquests on land before taking on
Calico Jack Finney, the boldest pirate in the Caribbean... But will
he make it back? Fans of John Drake, Patrick O'Brian and Pirates of
the Caribbean will love The Gun Ketch, the fifth book in the epic
Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures. 'You could get addicted to this
series. Easily.' New York Times Book Review 'The best naval series
since C. S. Forester . . . Recommended.' Library Journal
'Fast-moving. . . A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply
drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful
stuff.' Kirkus Reviews
'Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about
Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with
intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer
is a suspenseful journey' Quarterdeck 1812. Arriving back in
England after his successes in the Adriatic, Captain Sir Thomas
Kydd is bestowed with honours. In London he's greeted by the Prince
Regent who, despite Kydd's protestations that he's happy with his
present command, insists he be given a bigger ship - HMS Thunderer,
a 74-gun ship of the line. But she's old, and being part of a
standing fleet Kydd's chances of further fame and distinction are
slim indeed. Winning over his new command is fraught with
challenges. A hostile crew, abysmal levels of gunnery and
sail-handling capabilities are intolerable to a fighting captain
like Kydd. With the ship short of men and no incentives to attract
more, can he ever bring Thunderer to a proper state of fighting
preparedness? Kydd is sent to reinforce the Baltic squadron as
Bonaparte's vast army invades Russia. News reaches him of French
victory at the Battle of Borodino. The road to Moscow is now open.
To avert total French victory, Kydd must lead a vital convoy
through battle and tempest to the aid of Britain's last ally.
Praise for Julian Stockwin's Kydd series 'Paints a vivid picture of
life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' Daily Express 'This heady
adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail'
Nautical Magazine 'Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill
with this book' Historical Naval Society
'A fiendishly clever tale of ambition, deception, and power' DERREN
BROWN Belfast, 1914. Two years after the sinking of the Titanic,
high society has become obsessed with spiritualism, attending
seances in the hope they might reach their departed loved ones.
William Jackson Crawford is a man of science and a sceptic, but one
night with everyone sitting around the circle, voices come to him -
seemingly from beyond the veil - placing doubt in his heart and a
seed of obsession in his mind. Could the spirits truly be
communicating with him or is this one of Kathleen's parlour tricks
gone too far? Based on the true story of Professor William Jackson
Crawford and famed medium Kathleen Goligher, and with a cast of
characters including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini, The
Spirit Engineer conjures a haunted, twisted tale of power, paranoia
and one ultimate, inescapable truth... PRAISE FOR THE SPIRIT
ENGINEER 'I adored this book. Haunting, witty and deeply moving,
The Spirit Engineer is surely set to become a gothic classic. I was
instantly drawn into the mystery and swept along by the shocking
twists and turns. A beautifully written novel' JODIE WHITTAKER,
ACTOR 'A.J. West has history at his fingertips and writes
brilliantly - so clever it makes your head spin! The Spirit
Engineer is a work of true invention and drama that moves at a
cracking pace from the very first page and keeps you guessing. A
compelling and daring book' JEREMY VINE, BROADCASTER 'Set in a
historical moment where science and spiritualism meet, The Spirit
Engineer is an ingeniously plotted debut novel' SARAH BURTON,
AUTHOR OF THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H 'A marvellous and menacing
gothic chiller, filled with secrets and soaked in atmosphere, in
which the ghouls and fiends are not of the other world, but this
one...' NEIL BLACKMORE, AUTHOR OF THE INTOXICATING MR LAVELLE 'A
spooky tale of frustrated ambition, hidden loyalties, and
desperation, told with wit, charm and devastating twists. A gothic
novel that also manages to make you laugh, even if you shouldn't'
JONATHAN HARVEY, PLAYWRIGHT 'With a skilful misdirection that any
Edwardian spirit medium would be proud to demonstrate, A.J. West
soon turns the screw in this fascinating novel... Obsession builds
until the stunning climax of the final shocking seance and its
awful repercussions. Was William rights to be convinced? Did he
prove ghosts exist?' ESSIE FOX, AUTHOR OF THE SOMNAMBULIST 'A
gripping, gothic story anchored in the political and spiritual
chaos of Edwardian Belfast. Part horror, part history, The Spirit
Engineer is a chilling and thought-provoking tale of exploitation,
faith, deception, fraud, seances, hubris, and prejudice...
accomplished and page-turning. Fans of Penny Dreadful and The
Nevers will love it' GARETH RUSSELL, HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR OF THE
SHIP OF DREAMS: THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC AND THE END OF EDWARDIAN
BELFAST
"Short, sharp, devastating, The Farther Shore is a literary machine
gun . . . a winning debut that happens to be a war novel." --Kansas
City Star A small unit of soldiers from the US Army is separated
from their command and left for dead. Their only option is to keep
moving, in hope that they'll escape the marauding gangs and
clansmen who appear to rule the city. Josh, a young soldier, and
his "battle buddies" are left to wander in this hostile territory.
A series of nightmarish, often violent encounters leaves only a few
of them alive. The Farther Shore is a short, stark war novel in
which the characters are both haunting and inhuman, natives and
invaders alike. The emerging story reflects a new kind of military
engagement, with all the attendant horrors and difficulties of
fighting in a strange new postmodern battlefield. In his
unforgettable debut novel, Matthew Eck puts readers inside the mind
of a confused young soldier caught in the fog of unexpected
warfare. "Bold, profane, hallucinatory." --Seattle
Post-Intelligencer "Haunting . . . goes beyond the on-the-ground
chaos of battle to capture the physical and psychological
disorientation of modern war." --Publishers Weekly "Every word in
Eck's first novel is as solid as a stone. Every moment of crisis
feels authentic in its terror and tragedy; indeed, Eck served as a
soldier in Somalia at age eighteen. Heir to Hemingway, and damn
near as powerful as Cormac McCarthy in The Road, Eck has created a
contemporary version of The Red Badge of Courage in this tale of
one young man's trial by fire in the pandemonium of war in an age
of high-tech weaponry and low-grade morality." --Booklist (starred
review) "The first great war novel of our generation." --Salon
From the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and
uplifting story about a generation of young people living through
World War II September, 1939. In the sleepy village of Roehampton,
Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her
close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their
childhood in Bermondsey. Then, an announcement shatters their
newfound peace. England is at war . . . As her brothers enlist for
duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent
work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together
tirelessly for the war effort. Brave, resourceful and determined to
do her bit for her country, Annie's intelligence and warmth singles
her out for a daring new role . . . But as Annie quickly catches
the eye of a dashing officer, will she ever find peace in her
heart? And will Annie and her loved ones survive Britain's darkest
hour? 'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express PREVIOUSLY
PUBLISHED AS WINGS OF THE MORNING
The brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Harpers Emporium series
by Rosie Clarke. Can the Harpers Girls look forward to some happy
times as a new dawn rises over London?Sally Harper is busy juggling
running London's Oxford Street Store Harpers and looking after her
beautiful new-born daughter, whilst husband Ben is overseas on
another dangerous mission, this time to rescue a friend in need.
Young Becky Stockbridge finds herself in a difficult situation
which could bring shame to her and her family. Will Becky, with the
help of her friends find her happy ever after and keep her secret?
Marion Jackson is blessed with a son as she eagerly awaits the
return of her husband Reggie. But all is not right when Reggie
returns. Is Marion strong enough to save her family from yet
another crisis? As the war clouds retreat and the victory bells
ring, tears and joy mingle with those of sadness as the world
counts the true toll of war and celebrates peace.
A DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON'T DIE. A sweeping and sumptuous
historical epic from Hilary Jones. The 1918 armistice has ended the
war in Europe. But as the 1920's roars to life, it is an age of
social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts. Having shown courage
and strength on the battlefield, Will and Grace are back in the UK
and working at the cutting edge of modern medicine. At every turn
they see a country in flux. Many of their contemporaries are
following serious paths, committing to causes of the day - workers'
rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland. Others seek refuge
in more earthly and bohemian pleasures. But as young parents and
practising medics, they have - more than anything - duties of care
and compassion that cannot be ignored. The follow-up to Hilary
Jones's acclaimed debut novel, Frontline, perfect for fans of Ken
Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer. ___________ PRAISE FOR DR
HILARY JONES 'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' -
Jeffrey Archer 'A story to get the heart racing' - Daily Express
'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror 'Dr Hilary is a master
storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBE
Hong Kong, 1960s: The old submarine-chaser USS Hibiscus, refitting
in a Hong Kong dockyard before being handed over to the Nationalist
Chinese, is suddenly ordered to the desolate island group of
Payenhau. For Captain Mark Gunnar, who is driven by the memory of
his torture at the hands of Viet Cong guerillas, the new command is
a chance to even the score against a ruthless, unrelenting enemy.
But Payenhau is very different from his expectations, and as the
weather worsens, a crisis develops that Gunnar must face alone.
** THE PERFECT NOVEL TO CURL UP WITH THIS WINTER, FROM THE BELOVED
SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN ** December, 1938
Rozalin Sachs has grown up in the vibrant city of Frankfurt. But
with the Nazi Revolution gaining power, her family is forced to
flee Germany. When a tragic accident separates Roz from her
parents, she finds herself aboard the Kindertransport bound for
Holland. Here Roz meets a young lad called Felix and they vow to
stick together as their journey takes them to England. Eventually
they find themselves in Liverpool with the promise of a new life,
until a devastating incident takes Felix away. And, in a desperate
attempt to escape the terrible situation she has found herself in,
Roz decides to join the Women's Land Army. On the sprawling farm at
Hollybank, Roz meets Bernie, a dashing farmer's son, who has more
than just friendship on his mind. Roz is flattered by his
affections, but will he win her heart, or will her love for Felix
remain as strong as ever?
Like all good historical novels, "Broken Songs" reveals what it was
like for ordinary people to live through the great events of the
history books. Through the eyes of the mostly apolitical
fifteen-year-old protagonist we experience the songs and flags, the
radio propaganda of the last year of World War 2; frequent air
raids, taking shelter in the catacombs, emerging each time to
assess the damage and see people digging bodies out of the rubble,
often with their bare hands become the routine. In spite of her
harsh and punitive mother, who thrusts too much responsibility for
her younger half-brothers on her, there are moments of happiness,
as friends and neighbours have to incorporate extraordinary
experiences into their daily routine.
DAISY CHAIN is a novel of the women in Franklin Delano Roosevelts
presidency. As seen through the eyes of his cousin, Daisy Suckley,
FDR's women hailed from all walks of life, inspired his social
agenda and were his greatest strength. As divided as they were
united, these women redefined female roles and in the process,
helped to forge a nation. Following the 1929 Stock Market crash,
Daisy, a forty-year-old spinster, is the sole wage-earner for her
family, paying for Wilderstein, their home on the Hudson River
Valley. A chance invitation for a car drive with her cousin, the
newly elected Franklin Roosevelt, leads to an affair. The First
Lady, Eleanor, is a wife in name only, living separately from her
husband. Laura Polly Delano, FDRs cousin, tells Daisy about his
past, explaining his long running relationship with Missy LeHand, a
poor Irish girl, now his Super Secretary, and his affair with the
disgraced Lucy Mercer, formerly in Eleanors employ. As marriage is
not an option, Daisy continues their clandestine affair, until he
asks her to join him on a political trip. She refuses, knowing the
consequences of being seen as a mistress, and when he leaves, she
endures a miscarriage and illness alone. Her employer having
recently died and, Daisy asks outright for paid work. FDR is happy
to make her his private secretary, but Daisy insists their
relationship must now be professional -- she has too much to lose
if things came out. Reluctantly, FDR accepts. Entering the White
House, Daisy is thrown into a political world with every move
watched by FBI, who consider her a Republican spy. She meets the
invalided Missy, and liaises with Grace Tully, Missys replacement.
Visited by Frances Perkins, a senior member of FDRs Cabinet, Daisy
is asked to support Eleanors agenda against Franklin. Torn, Daisy
witnesses terrible arguments between Franklin and Eleanor. Trying
to ease tensions and improve FDRs personal image, she gives
Franklin a Scottie dog, Fala, which becomes a hit with the press.
But Europe is gripped by war, and America is reluctantly dragged
in. Between visits from foreign Heads of State such as Churchill,
Daisy is one of the few to witness FDRs deteriorating health. Daisy
tries to get medical help but is pushed aside when Lucy Mercer,
newly widowed, arrives back on the scene. Angry phone calls with
Eleanor precipitate a collapse. In this charged atmosphere, his
subsequent death gives rise to an explosive showdown between the
women.
"The Young Lions" is a vivid and classic novel that portrays the
experiences of ordinary soldiers fighting World War II. Told from
the points of view of a perceptive young Nazi, a jaded American
film producer, and a shy Jewish boy just married to the love of his
life, Shaw conveys, as no other novelist has since, the scope,
confusion, and complexity of war.
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'A gripping story of the unravelling of a mother's secrets as her
daughter searches for answers to a decades-old mystery of a local
girl's disappearance. Evocative, suspenseful and beautifully
written. I couldn't put it down.' Adrienne Chinn 'I was hooked from
the very first page. The emotional layers of this beautifully
written book are woven together seamlessly. Absolutely superb!'
Clare Marchant 'An absolutely fascinating tale of a fractured
family, and the hurts and secrets that they carry. McCarron's
observations and characterizations are sublime.' Jenni Keer A
gripping and emotional story of family and the secrets we keep from
the ones we love. For fans of Kristin Hannah and Delia Owens. When
you're lost sometimes the only way to look forward is to look
back... Three women. Two generations apart. One secret they share.
Maine, 1997. As the people of Fort Meadow Beach celebrate the
Fourth of July, four-year-old Daisy Wright disappears and is never
seen again. Maine, Present Day. Fired from her job and
heart-broken, Peyton Winchester moves back home for the summer.
Bored and aimless, she finds a renewed sense of purpose when an ad
for a journalism course reminds her of a path not taken. Returning
to life in her hometown brings back all kinds of memories -
including Daisy's vanishing when she was a young girl herself. As
Peyton begins her search for the truth, new discoveries begin to
intertwine Daisy's past and her present with irreversible
consequences. Readers love The Shimmer on the Water: 'Magic... I
felt like gnawing on my arm to get to the end! And what an ending
it was. Loved it... Arresting book. Marina McCarron's writing has
me absolutely hooked!' Goodreads Reviewer, ***** 'Wow what a
fantastic read... A great story which will keep you gripped from
the beginning. I really loved it and highly recommend this book.'
NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Mesmerizing... Tons of family drama, and
the disappearance of a little girl. Highly recommend!' Tara Leigh
Books, ***** 'Riveting... A young girl who vanished, but it was
also about a family with so many secrets... Captured my attention
and reeled me in until the end... Amazing... Took me down a path
with twist, turns, and unbelievable things happening.' NetGalley
Reviewer, ***** 'An incredible, dual timeline family saga. It kept
me gripped the whole time... Eualla's story really pulled at my
heart... I thoroughly enjoyed this book.'
@thesapphiccelticbookworm, ***** 'Absolutely loved this book... A
great read with strong characters and a fabulous story.' NetGalley
Reviewer, ***** 'Intriguing... Great characters... Brilliantly
interwoven. Highly recommended.' NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Loved
it and will strongly recommend!' Goodreads Reviewer, *****
From the bestselling author of the Dalziel and Pascoe series, a
superb novel of wartime passion, loyalty - and betrayal When Janine
Simonian was dragged roughly from her cell to face trial as a
collaborator in the days of reckoning that followed the liberation
of France, she refused to conceal her shaven skull from the jeering
crowds that greeted her. Before the jury of former Resistance
members pledged to extract vengeance on all who had connived in
Nazi rule, Janine stood proudly in court - and pleaded guilty to
the charges. Why did so many French men and women collaborate with
the Nazi occupation forces whilst others gave their lives in
resistance? Were the motives of those who betrayed their country
always selfish - and those of the Resistance always noble? The
Collaborators is a superb novel of conscience and betrayal that
portrays the human dilemmas brought about by the Nazi occupation of
France, and asks uncomfortable questions about the priorities of
personal and national loyalty in time of war.
Mare Nostrum (1918) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez. Published
at the height of his career as a popular Spanish author, Mare
Nostrum was adapted into a 1926 silent film by Irish director Rex
Ingram starring his American wife Alice Terry, an icon of early
cinema. Believed lost for decades, the film has been recently
rediscovered and restored. "All that mankind had ever written or
dreamed about the Mediterranean, the doctor had in his library and
could repeat to his eager little listener. In Ferragut's estimation
the mare nostrum ["Mare Nostrum" (Our Sea), the classic name for
the Mediterranean.] was a species of blue beast, powerful and of
great intelligence-a sacred animal like the dragons and serpents
that certain religions adored, believing them to be the source of
life." Raised in a proud Spanish family, Ulysses Ferragut is
expected to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a doctor.
Enamored with tales of the Mediterranean as told by his seafaring
uncle, nicknamed the Triton, Ulysses chooses to become a sailor
instead. As a young man, he finds success as the captain and owner
of the freighter Mare Nostrum, but obligations to his wife and son
force him to abandon his dream. As the horrors of the First World
War wreak havoc on Europe, the demand for shipping makes it
impossible for Ulysses to resist a return to the sea. While in
Italy, however, he finds more than he bargained for in the form of
Freya Talberg, a beautiful Austrian who harbors a dangerous secret.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's Mare Nostrum is
a classic of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1916) is a novel by Vicente
Blasco Ibanez. Published at the height of his career as a popular
Spanish author, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was adapted
into a 1921 silent film starring Rudolph Valentino and later into a
1962 feature directed by Vincente Minelli. In 1919, the novel
became a bestseller in the United States. "'And when the sun arises
in a few hours, the world will see coursing through its fields the
four horsemen, enemies of mankind. . . . Already their wild steeds
are pawing the ground with impatience; already the ill-omened
riders have come together and are exchanging the last words before
leaping into the saddle.'" At the outbreak of the First World War,
two families-and countless more-are torn apart by hatred and
conflict that threatens to bring an end to humanity itself. Julio
Desnoyers, a young man of mixed Argentine and French descent,
leaves a life of luxury behind in search of glory and romance.
Convinced that only sacrifice will win him the hand of his lover
Marguerite, he enlists as a soldier in the French army. Meanwhile,
his mother is forced to reckon with the marriage of her sister to a
German man. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse showcases Blasco
Ibanez's sense of tragedy and devotion to the politics of peace,
both of which guide his depiction of humanity at war with itself.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's The Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a classic of Spanish literature
reimagined for modern readers.
September 1940: the height of the Blitz. The Savoy Hotel boasts
London's strongest air raid shelter with all the luxury expected
from one of the capital's most prestigious hotels. It prompts the
arrival of a disgruntled crowd from the East End, demanding they be
allowed entry and respite from the endless bombing raids. They are
given permission to enter and are stunned by the opulence that
greets them. The all-clear sounds the next morning and London comes
slowly back to life, but not everyone can dust themselves down and
carry on. One of the hotel's guests has been discovered dead,
stabbed in the back. Detective Chief Inspector Coburg and Sergeant
Lampson are called in and the finger of suspicion falls firmly upon
the East Londoners, but not everything is as it seems in these
sumptuous surroundings.
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