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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane are thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of American democracy in this second exciting Sigma Force spinoff adventure from New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Grant Blackwood. Tucker Wayne's past and his present collide when a former army colleague comes to him for help. She's on the run from brutal assassins hunting her and her son. To keep them safe, Tucker must discover who killed a brilliant young idealist - a crime that leads back to the most powerful figures in the U.S. government. From the haunted ruins of a plantation in the deep South to the beachheads of a savage civil war in Trinidad, Tucker and Kane must discover the truth behind a mystery that leads back to World War II, to a true event that is even now changing the world...and will redefine what it means to be human. With no one to trust, they will be forced to break the law, expose national secrets, and risk everything to stop a madman determined to control the future of modern warfare for his own diabolical ends. But can Tucker and Kane withstand a force so indomitable that it threatens our very future? Features Summary Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane return in the thrilling new novel from the author of MAP OF BONES and THE KILL SWITCH. Author James Rollins (Author), Grant Blackwood (Author) Publisher Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd) Release date 20160416 Pages 368 ISBN 1-4091-5448-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4091-5448-8

Paperback. English. David Philip. 1999. LIKE NEW. In the week before the official outbreak of the civil war in Somalia, Kalaman receives an unexpected house guest, his childhood crush returned from America, to take him up on a pledge. Kalaman's guest pulls him back into his past.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days All the foul facts about the Frightful First World War are ready to uncover, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. Refreshed with a fantastic new design for 2016, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Features Summary All the foul facts about the Frightful First World War are ready to uncover, including how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets... Author Terry Deary (Author), Martin Brown (Author) Publisher Scholastic Press Release date 20160414 Pages 140 ISBN 1-4071-6388-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-6388-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 'What do I want? Satisfaction. Reparation. Revenge...' Though Gerald Wiscombe left for war a naive boy, he returns a man determined to claim what's rightfully his! But when Gerry suspects that his wife has been less than faithful in his absence he intends to seek the truth. Lillian has endured all she can to protect her beloved son - until the arrival of her war-hero husband. Now, not only is Lily faced with revealing the terrible secrets she has hidden for years, but also with an attraction that bewitches her beyond her senses... Features Summary 'What do I want? Satisfaction. Reparation. Revenge...' Though Gerald Wiscombe left for war a naive boy, he returns a man determined to claim what's rightfully his! Author Christine Merrill Publisher Mills And Boon Release date 20160223 Pages 368 ISBN 0-263-91683-9 ISBN 13 978-0-263-91683-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Full of danger, secrets and lies, the dazzling novel from bestselling author, Lesley Lokko. Nothing fazes Lexi Sturgis. She's faced bullets, battles and bitter rivals to chase news stories other reporters would kill for. Living for risk and adventure, she abides by one rule: don't let anyone get too close. Jane Marshall is feeling desperate. Her family is in disarray and her once high-flying TV career is sinking. She needs a big scoop, fast - and it seems Lexi might be the one to help. For dedicated medical student Deena, the horrors of a war-torn Egypt are too shocking to ignore. She travels across the world to offer help, leaving her younger sister shattered with worry. In a journey fraught with danger, secrets and uncertainty, these women are thrown together in an extraordinary struggle. Can they overcome the pains of their pasts and find the courage to trust each other? Features Summary Full of danger, secrets and lies, the dazzling novel from bestselling author, Lesley Lokko. Author Lesley Lokko Publisher Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd) Release date 20150415 Pages 405 ISBN 1-4091-3765-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4091-3765-8

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Collection of short stories set after the events of HG Wells' War of the Worlds AFTER THE WAR OF THE WORLDS It is the dawn of the twentieth century. Following the Martians' failed invasion of Earth, the British Empire has seized their technology and unlocked its secrets for themselves, rolling out new machines and ever more deadly weapons in their quest for dominance. Editor Ian Edginton presents a rich anthology of new stories about imperialism and corruption in the world of HG Wells' most famous creation. Featuring stories by Stephen Baxter, Adam Roberts, James Lovegrove, Emma Beeby and many more. Features Summary Collection of short stories set after the events of HG Wells' War of the Worlds. Author Ian Edginton Publisher Abaddon Books Release date 20190905 Pages 288 ISBN 1-78108-746-6 ISBN 13 978-1-78108-746-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days First World War espionage was a fascinating and dangerous affair, spawning widespread paranoia in its clandestine wake. The hysteria of the age, stoked by those within the British establishment who sought to manipulate popular panic, meant there was no shortage of suspects. Exaggerated claims were rife: some 80,000 Germans were supposedly hidden all over Britain, just waiting for an impending (and imagined) invasion. No one could be trusted - Against this backdrop, as head of Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department, it was Basil Thomson's responsibility to hunt, arrest and interrogate the potential German spies identifi ed by the nascent British intelligence services. Thomson's story is an extraordinary compendium of sleuthing and secrets from a real-life Sherlock Holmes, following the trails of the many specimens he tracked, including the famous dancer, courtesan and spy, Mata Hari. Yet his activities gained him enemies, as did his criticism of British intelligence, his ambition to control MI5 and his efforts to root out left-wing revolutionaries - which would ultimately prove to be the undoing of his career. Odd People is the insightful and wittily observed account of Thomson's incomparably exciting job, offering us a rare glimpse into the dizzying world of spies and the mind of the detective charged with foiling their elaborate plots. The Dialogue Espionage Classics series began in 2010 with the purpose of bringing back classic out-of-print spy stories that should never be forgotten. From the Great War to the Cold War, from the French Resistance to the Cambridge Five, from Special Operations to Bletchley Park, this fascinating spy history series includes some of the best military, espionage and adventure stories ever told. Features Summary Odd People is a wittily observed portrait of a paranoid country, part of the Dialogue Espionage Classics Series. Author Basil Thomson Publisher Biteback Publishing Release date 20141223 Pages 336 ISBN 1-84954-797-1 ISBN 13 978-1-84954-797-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days When Annie marries Harry after years of heartache in a London slum she believes she's found her happy ever after. But the horrors of the Blitz soon threaten everything they hold dear. The terrible sights Harry witnesses as an air raid warden bring back traumatic memories of his time during the First World War. Suddenly Annie finds herself struggling to cope not only with life in wartime and two little children, but also with a husband who seems like a stranger. Kitty has always been protective of her little brother Harry. Hiding the scandal about their father from the world was the only way to survive as they were growing up in Newcastle. But when she discovers Harry too has a shocking secret, she is torn. Meanwhile Annie wonders why Harry refuses to discuss his life before their marriage and why she has never met his sister. Will the truth ever come to light? From the bombed-out terraces of London to the docks of Newcastle, Her Father's Daughter is a moving and poignant true story about the unbreakable bonds of family, and the power of love to heal the worst wounds. Features Summary By the internationally bestselling author Beezy Marsh, comes a powerful sequel to All My Mother's Secrets. Author Beezy Marsh Publisher Pan Books Release date 20190725 Pages 320 ISBN 1-5098-9268-0 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-9268-6

In her hands, the young wit'ch Elena holds the awesome energies of blood magick - and more. For the fate of all Alasea hinges on her recovery of the Blood Diary, a potent talisman forged five hundred years ago, then locked away behind wards too strong for any mage to break. Only with the secrets recorded in its pages can Elena defeat the Dark Lord, but the diary lies hidden in A'loa Glen and from that terrible land no traveller returns...Immortal magic and infinite vengeance - the new epic fantasy classic continues.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days THE ACCLAIMED, AWARD-WINNING DEBUT FANTASY 'A compelling fantasy whodunit - imagine Agatha Christie channelled through Robin Hobb - and a page-turning coming-of-age tale' Guardian I was seven years old the first time my uncle poisoned me... Only a handful of people in Silasta know Jovan's real purpose in life. To most, he is just another son of the ruling class. The quiet, forgettable friend of the Chancellor's charming, irresponsible heir. In reality, Jovan has been trained for most of his life to detect, concoct and withstand poisons in order to protect the ruling family. His sister Kalina is too frail to share in their secret family duty. While other women of the city hold positions of power and responsibility, her path is full of secrets and lies - some hidden even from her own brother. Until now, peace has reigned in Silasta for hundreds of years. But when the Chancellor succumbs to an unknown poison and an army storms the gates, the so-called Bright City is completely unprepared. It falls to Jovan and Kalina to protect the heir and save their homeland - but first they must make their way through a new world of unexpected treachery, a world where the ancient spirits are rising... and angry. This fabulous epic fantasy debut will appeal to readers of Joe Abercrombie and Terry Brooks, Robin Hobb and Mark Lawrence and all points in between. Features Summary I was seven years old the first time my uncle poisoned me. It falls to Jovan and Kalina to protect the heir and save their homeland - but first they must make their way through a new world of unexpected treachery... Author Sam Hawke Publisher Corgi Books Release date 20190730 Pages 608 ISBN 0-552-17629-X ISBN 13 978-0-552-17629-3

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The darkest secrets of World War II... finally revealed. The number one bestseller returns with his most explosive book to date. Europe is ablaze. America is undecided about joining the fight against Nazism. And James Zennor, a brilliant, troubled, young Oxford don is horrified. He returns one morning from rowing to discover that his wife has disappeared with their young son, leaving only a note declaring her continuing love. A frantic search through wartime England leads James across the Atlantic and to one of America's greatest universities, its elite clubs and secret societies - right to the heart of the American establishment. And in his hunt for his family, James unearths one of the darkest and deadliest secrets of a world at war... Features Summary The darkest secrets of World War II... finally revealed. The number one bestseller returns with his most explosive book to date. Author Sam Bourne Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20120705 Pages 426 ISBN 0-00-741364-5 ISBN 13 978-0-00-741364-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Scotland Yard's Ian Rutledge finds himself caught in a twisted web of vengeance, old grievances, and secrets that lead back to World War I in the nineteenth installment of the acclaimed bestselling series. On the eve of the bloody Battle of the Somme, a group of English officers having a last drink before returning to the Front make a promise to each other: if they survive the battle ahead-and make it through the war-they will meet in Paris a year after the fighting ends. They will celebrate their good fortune by racing motorcars they beg, borrow, or own from Paris to Nice. In November 1919, the officers all meet as planned, and though their motorcars are not designed for racing, they set out for Nice. But a serious mishap mars the reunion. In the mountains just north of their destination, two vehicles are nearly run off the road, and one man is badly injured. No one knows-or will admit to knowing-which driver was at the wheel of the rogue motorcar. Back in England one year later, during a heavy rainstorm, a driver loses control on a twisting road and is killed in the crash. Was it an accident due to the hazardous conditions? Or premeditated murder? Is the crash connected in some way to the unfortunate events in the mountains above Nice the year before? The dead driver wasn't in France-although the motorcar he drove was. If it was foul play, was it a case of mistaken identity? Or was the dead man the intended victim after all? Investigating this perplexing case, Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge discovers that the truth is elusive-and that the villages on the South Downs, where the accident happened, are adept at keeping secrets, frustrating his search. Determined to remain in the shadows this faceless killer is willing to strike again to stop Rutledge from finding him. This time, the victim he chooses is a child, and it will take all of Rutledge's skill to stop him before an innocent young life is sacrificed. Features Summary Scotland Yard's Ian Rutledge finds himself caught in a twisted web of vengeance, old grievances, and secrets that lead back to World War I in the nineteenth installment of the acclaimed bestselling series... Author Charles Todd Publisher William Morrow Release date 20170322 Pages 341 ISBN 0-06-238621-2 ISBN 13 978-0-06-238621-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days In the early nineties, newlywed Ruth Flint arrives at Echo Hall to find an unhappy house full of mysteries that its occupants won't discuss. When her husband, Adam, is called up to the Gulf War, her shaky marriage is tested to the core... During World War 2 Elsie Flint is living at Echo Hall with her unsympathetic inlaws. While her husband,Jack is away with the RAF, his cousin Daniel is her only support. But Daniel is hiding a secret that will threaten their friendship forever... At the end of the Edwardian era, Rachel and Leah Walters meet Jacob Flint, an encounter leading to conflict that will haunt the family throughout World War 1 and beyond... As Ruth discovers the secrets of Echo Hall, will she be able to bring peace to the Flint family, and in doing so, discover what she really needs and wants? Features Summary In the early nineties, newlywed Ruth Flint arrives at Echo Hall to find an unhappy house full of mysteries that its occupants won't discuss. As Ruth discovers the secrets of the old house and her own family history... Author Virginia Moffatt Publisher Unbound Digital Release date 20171128 Pages 400 ISBN 1-911586-86-6 ISBN 13 978-1-911586-86-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Haunted by scandal and secrets, Lillian Baptiste fled Dominica when she was fourteen after discovering she was the daughter of Iris, the half-crazy woman whose life was told of in "chante mas" songs sung during Carnival--songs about a village on a mountaintop littered with secrets, masquerades that supposedly fly and wreak havoc, and a man who suddenly and mysteriously dropped dead. After twenty years away, Lillian returns to her native island to face the demons of her past--and with the help of Teddy, a man who has loved her for many years, she may yet find a way to heal. Set in both contemporary Washington, D.C., and post-World War II Dominica, "Unburnable" weaves together West Indian history, African culture, and American sensibilities. Richly textured and lushly rendered, "Unburnable" showcases a welcome and assured new voice. Features Summary Set partly in contemporary Washington, D.C., and post-World War II Dominica, this debut novel deftly intertwines the cultures of blacks in the United States and the West Indies as an extraordinary multigenerational family saga unfolds.. Author Marie-elena John Publisher Amistad Press Release date 20070424 Pages 296 ISBN 0-06-083758-6 ISBN 13 978-0-06-083758-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A profound masterpiece on war, loss and survival set in Nagaland, India during the Second World War, by the Orange Prize-shortlisted author of Painter of Silence 'Vivid, illuminating and unbearably tense... A masterly meditation on trauma, on beauty, on the idea of home and the limits of love' Guardian Charlie's experiences at the Battle of Kohima and the months he spent lost in the remote jungles of Nagaland during the Second World War are now history. Home and settled on a farm in Norfolk and newly married to Claire, he is one of the lucky survivors. Starting a family and working the land seem the best things a man can be doing. But a chasm exists between them. Memories flood Charlie's mind; at night, on rain-slicked roads and misty mornings in the fields, the past can feel more real than the present. Though hidden even to himself, the darkest secrets of Charlie's adventures in the strange and shadowy ridges of the Nagaland mountains, his dream-like encounters with the mysterious and ancient tribesmen, leak and bleed through his consciousness. What should be said and what left unsaid? Is it possible to forge a new life in the wake of unfathomable horror? A beautifully conceived, deftly controlled and delicately wrought meditation on the isolating impact of war, the troubling legacies of colonialism and the inescapable reach of the past, Georgina Harding's haunting, lyrical novel questions the very nature of survival, and what it is that the living owe the dead. Features Summary A profound masterpiece on war, loss and survival set in Nagaland, India during the Second World War, by the Orange Prize-shortlisted author of Painter of Silence 'Vivid... Author Georgina Harding Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Release date 20181101 Pages 240 ISBN 1-4088-9624-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4088-9624-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days For fans of The Tea-Planter's Wife and Victoria Hislop comes a gripping story of doomed love and secrets in 1940s Kashmir. Within one exotic land lie the secrets of a lifetime...Newlywed Nerys Watkins leaves rural Wales for the first time to accompany her husband on a missionary posting to India. Deep in the exquisite heart of Kashmir lies the lakeside city of Srinagar, where the British live on carved wooden houseboats and dance, flirt and gossip as if there is no war. But the battles draw closer, and life in Srinagar becomes less frivolous when the men are sent away to fight. Nerys is caught up in a dangerous friendship, and by the time she is reunited with her husband, the innocent Welsh bride has become a different woman. Years later, when Mair Ellis clears out her father's house, she finds an exquisite antique shawl, a lock of child's hair wrapped within its folds. Tracing her grandparents' roots back to Kashmir, Mair embarks on a quest that will change her life forever. Features Summary For fans of The Tea-Planter's Wife and Victoria Hislop comes a gripping story of doomed love and secrets in 1940s Kashmir. Author Rosie Thomas Publisher Harper Release date 20120301 Pages 500 ISBN 0-00-728597-3 ISBN 13 978-0-00-728597-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The richly atmospheric new historical thriller featuring John Gower, poet and trader of secrets. Set in the turbulent 14th Century, this is perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom.London, 1386: young King Richard II faces the double threat of a French invasion and growing unrest amongst his barons - and now there's evil afoot in the City. Sixteen corpses have been discovered in a sewer, their wounds like none ever seen before. One thing is clear: whoever threw the bodies into the sewer knew they would be found - and was powerful enough not to care.Enter John Gower, poet and intellectual whose 'peculiar vocation' is dealing in men's secrets. Against the backdrop of medieval London with its grand palaces and churches, dark alleys and mean backstreets, Gower pursues his dangerous quarry. Seeking insights from his friend Geoffrey Chaucer and using his network of contacts, Gower comes to the shocking belief that the men have been killed by a new and deadly weapon of war.Known as 'the handgonne', it would put untold power into the hands of whoever perfected its design. But who has commissioned this weapon? A man who would stop at nothing to achieve his secret goal. Features Summary The richly atmospheric new historical thriller featuring John Gower, poet and trader of secrets. Set in the turbulent 14th Century, this is perfect for fans of C... Author Bruce Holsinger Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20150730 Pages 496 ISBN 0-00-749336-3 ISBN 13 978-0-00-749336-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Discover the thrilling side of the history of the space race in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the secrets of American History! Did you know that you can't bring a sandwich on a spaceship? Or that a group of people who had lost their hearing played an important role in the race to send astronauts to the moon? Find out about those true stories and more in this book about the space race of the 1950s and 1960s. Secrets of American History is an action-packed nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read series that lets beginning readers in on a little secret: history is full of surprises! Want to know what invisible ink has to do with the American Revolution? Or why shark repellant and inflatable army tanks were used in World War II? Find out in this fact-filled series of fascinating true tales, wild adventures, and spy missions, and discover the secret side of American history! Features Summary Discover the thrilling side of the history of the space race of the 1950s and O60s in this fact-tastic, leveled reader, part of a series about the secrets of American history... Author Laurie Calkhoven (Author), Valerio Fabbretti (Illustrator) Publisher Simon Spotlight Release date 20180702 Pages 48 ISBN 1-5344-1780-X ISBN 13 978-1-5344-1780-9

An Account of Communications Intelligence in World War II in the Pacific. -  One of the most closely guarded secrets of World War II was the success of American code breakers in reading the messages of the Japanese armed forces and diplomatic service. The story of OP-20-G and how it helped the Navy win the war in the Pacific—by one of the team of code breakers. -  This is an ex.lib but book and wrapper remained in a good condition.   * Second World War * Military *    *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me on the same day you only pay R 6 extra postage for each of the additional books -   See what else I have to offer, it might just be worth your while.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The incredible follow-up to Steph Swainston's acclaimed first novel, "The Year of Our War, No Present Like Time" is a superb work of literary fantasy. God is still on vacation, the Emperor still leads the war against the insects, and his cadre of immortals is still quarreling among themselves. But a new land has been discovered, one that holds the secrets of centuries, and one of their own, now exiled, foments rebellion against the Circle. In the brutal battle that follows, Jant Comet will discover that even immortals can fall.... Wildly inventive, engaging, and witty, Steph Swainston's trilogy is building to be a landmark of modern imagination. Features Summary The incredible follow-up to Steph Swainston's acclaimed first novel, The Year of Our War, No Present Like Time is a superb work of literary fantasy. God is still on vacation... Author Steph Swainston Publisher Eos Release date 20060131 Pages 396 ISBN 0-06-075388-9 ISBN 13 978-0-06-075388-7

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The tale of Harry Clifton's life begins in 1919, in Bristol. His father was a war hero, but it will be 21 tumultuous years before Harry discovers the truth about how his father really died and if, in fact, he even was his father. When he goes to school, he meets Giles Barrington, soon to become his best friend, and Giles's sister, Emma. From that moment, the two families will be forever entwined. Taking a cast of memorable characters from the ravages of the Great War through to the end of the Second World War, family loyalties are stretched to their limits as secrets unravel, and the story moves from the backstreets of Bristol to the boardrooms of Manhattan. In Jeffrey Archer's masterful hands, you will be taken on a journey that you won't want to end, filled with gasp-making twists and turns. Discover the spellbinding family saga that has enthralled readers across the world and sold over five million copies. Format:Paperback Pages:896

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days How do you do the right thing when there are only bad choices to be made? A neutral capital straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul survived WW2 as a magnet for refugees and spies, trafficking in secrets and lies rather than soldiers. Expatriate American businessman Leon Bauer was drawn into this shadow world, doing undercover odd jobs and courier runs in support of the Allied war effort. Now as the espionage community begins to pack up and an apprehensive city prepares for the grim realities of postwar life, Leon is given one last routine assignment. But when the job goes fatally wrong - an exchange of gunfire, a body left in the street, and a potential war criminal in his hands - Leon is plunged into a nightmarish tangle of intrigue, shifting loyalties and moral uncertainty. Rich with atmosphere and period detail, Istanbul Passageis the story of a man swept up in the dawn of the Cold War, of an unexpected love affair, and of a city as deceptive as the calm surface waters of the Bosphorus that divides it. Features Summary A gripping tale of a US undercover agent in 1945 Istanbul who descends into a murky cat-and-mouse world of compromise and betrayal Author Joseph Kanon Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20131121 Pages 404 ISBN 1-4711-3505-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-3505-7

1913 On the eve of the First World War, a little girl is found abandoned after a gruelling ocean voyage from England to Australia. All she can remember of the journey is that a mysterious woman she calls the Authoress had promised to look after her. But the Authoress has vanished without a trace. 1975 Now an old lady, Nell travels to England to discover the truth about her parentage. Her quest leads her to Cornwall, and to a beautiful estate called Blackhurst Manor, which had been owned by the Mountrachet family. What has prompted Nell's journey after all these years? 2005 On Nell's death, her granddaughter, Cassandra, comes into a surprise inheritance. Cliff Cottage, in the grounds of Blackhurst Manor, is notorious amongst the locals for the secrets it holds - secrets about the doomed Mountrachet family. But it is at Cliff Cottage, abandoned for years, and in its forgotten garden, that Cassandra will uncover the truth about the family and why the young Nell was abandoned all those decades before. Format:Paperback Pages:656

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days There is no writer that dives deeper (or more bravely) into the chasm that is the human heart. David Mura's] first novel is a tour de force: luminously written and by turns crafty, tough, wise, and joyful.-Junot Daz Ben Ohara is the sole surviving member his family. A troubled and brilliant astrophysicist, Ben's younger brother has mysteriously vanished in the Mojave Desert. His father, one of a small group of WWII draft resisters (known as the No-No Boys) during the internment of Japanese Americans, committed suicide when Ben was young. And his mother, whose wish to escape the past was as strong as his father's ties to it, has died with her secrets. Now struggling to support his wife and children and under pressure to complete his historical study, Famous Suicides of the Japanese Empire, Ben realizes that the key to unlocking the future lies in reassessing the past. As Ben vividly recalls a childhood colored by the tough Chicago streets, horror movie monsters, sci-fi villains, Japanese folktales, and TV war heroes, he begins to understand the profound difference between coming of age and becoming a man. And by retracing his brother's footsteps and returning to the site of the Heart Mountain Internment Camp, Ben uncovers a truth that has the power to set him free. An acclaimed memoirist, poet, and playwright, David Mura is one of America's most insightful cultural critics. His memoirs, Turning Japanese and Where the Body Meets Memory, along with his poems, essays, plays, and performances, have won wide critical praise and numerous awards. Visit his website at www.davidmura.com. Features Summary A sweeping tale of fathers and sons, of secrets and shame, and of unsung heroism. Author David Mura Publisher Coffee House Press Release date 20080729 Pages 280 ISBN 1-56689-215-5 ISBN 13 978-1-56689-215-5

With beautiful blue skies, sandy beaches and glorious sunshine, the Bahamas is a slice of heaven. But in 1943, the world is at war and even paradise isn't safe...Twenty-three-year-old Dodie Wyatt thought she had escaped her turbulent past - but one night her peace is shattered when she chooses to help a man she finds stabbed in an alleyway. On the other side of Nassau, wealthy diplomat's wife Ella Stanford plays the role she has been born into, throwing herself into charitable work and charming her husband's powerful friends. But she has secrets to keep - and those secrets could put her life in danger. When one of the richest men in the world is found dead, these two very different women - Dodie, a shy introvert, and Ella, a confident socialite - are drawn together. With the unstable island spiralling into violence, deceit, greed and death, Dodie and Ella have only each other to rely on, as their lives are torn apart... Format:Paperback Pages:0

With Beautiful Blue Skies, Sandy Beaches And Glorious Sunshine, The Bahamas Is A Slice Of Heaven. But In 1943, The World Is At War And Even Paradise Isn't Safe...Twenty-Three-Year-Old Dodie Wyatt Thought She Had Escaped Her Turbulent Past - But One Night Her Peace Is Shattered When She Chooses To Help A Man She Finds Stabbed In An Alleyway. On The Other Side Of Nassau, Wealthy Diplomat's Wife Ella Stanford Plays The Role She Has Been Born Into, Throwing Herself Into Charitable Work And Charming Her Husband's Powerful Friends. But She Has Secrets To Keep - And Those Secrets Could Put Her Life In Danger. When One Of The Richest Men In The World Is Found Dead, These Two Very Different Women - Dodie, A Shy Introvert, And Ella, A Confident Socialite - Are Drawn Together. With The Unstable Island Spiralling Into Violence, Deceit, Greed And Death, Dodie And Ella Have Only Each Other To Rely On, As Their Lives Are Torn Apart... This product ships within 3-5 working days

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Times bestseller by the author of NORWEGIAN WOOD, a family story of epic scale. "An intricate story about war, family, secrets and,yes, wood... An engaging, satisfying read" The Times "So cleverly plotted, and it builds up such effortless dramatic momentum as it zeroes in on its conclusion" Scotsman Edvard grows up on a remote mountain farmstead in Norway with his taciturn grandfather, Sverre. The death of his parents, when he was three years old, has always been shrouded in mystery - he has never been told how or where it took place and has only a distant memory of his mother. But he knows that the fate of his grandfather's brother, Einar, is somehow bound up with this mystery. One day a coffin is delivered for his grandfather long before his death - a meticulous, beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Perhaps Einar is not dead after all. Edvard's desperate quest to unlock the family's tragic secrets takes him on a long journey - from Norway to the Shetlands, and to the battlefields of France - to the discovery of a very unusual inheritance. The Sixteen Trees of the Somme is about the love of wood and finding your own self, a beautifully intricate and moving tale that spans an entire century. Mytting's book is as much a romantic historical thriller as it is a book of promise, a page-turner as it is a reflective journey into selfhood, history, life's meaning and individual moral responsibility - Mika Provata-Carlone, Bookanista Translated from the Norwegian by Paul Russell Garrett Features Summary A 20th-century family saga of epic scale, by the author of Norwegian Wood Author Lars Mytting (Author), Paul Russell Garrett (Translator) Publisher MacLehose Press Release date 20181001 Pages 416 ISBN 0-85705-606-9 ISBN 13 978-0-85705-606-1

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The darker the sky, the brighter the stars. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad is forced from the arms of her beloved husband, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once thought Khalid a monster - a merciless killer of wives, responsible for immeasurable heartache and pain - but as she unravelled his secrets, she found instead an extraordinary man and a love she could not deny. Still, a curse threatens to keep Shazi and Khalid apart forever. Now she's reunited with her family, who have found refuge in the desert, where a deadly force is gathering against Khalid - a force set on destroying his empire and commanded by Shazi's spurned childhood sweetheart. Trapped between loyalties to those she loves, the only thing Shazi can do is act. Using the burgeoning magic within her as a guide, she strikes out on her own to end both this terrible curse and the brewing war once and for all. But to do it, she must evade enemies of her own to stay alive. The sumptuous saga that began with The Wrath and the Dawn takes its final turn as Shahrzad risks everything to find her way back to her one true love again. Format:Paperback Pages:512