midnight in vienna jane thynne

Gripping and surprising Observer Evocative . . . highly enjoyable The Times Sharply drawn characters Financial Times Thrilling Spectator Truly wonderful Crime TimeHistorical espionage at its very best. Set in 1938 in London and Vienna, a tense and atmospheric thriller told against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear as World War Two threatens.As war looms over Britain and there is talk of gas masks and blackout, people are understandably jumpy and anxious. Stella Fry, who s been working in Vienna for a Jewish family, returns home with no job and a broken heart. She answers an advertisement from a famous mystery writer, Hubert Newman, who needs a manuscript typed. She takes on the job and is shocked the next day to learn of the writer s sudden, unexplained death. She is even more surprised when, twenty-four hours later, she receives Newman s manuscript and reads the Dedication: To Stella, spotter of mistakes.Harry Fox, formerly of Special Branch and brilliant at surveillance, has been suspended for some undisclosed misdemeanor. He has his own reasons for being interested in Hubert Newman. He approaches Stella Fry to share his belief that the writer s death was no accident. What s more, since she was the last person to see Newman, she could be in danger herself.

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After their riveting debut in Vienna, Fox and Fry are back in compelling fashion to navigate their way through a shadowy world of espionage and murder. Danger and secrecy lurk in every page of this classy novel ALEX GERLIS, author of EVERY SPY A TRAITOR Suspenseful, romantic, atmospheric and clever . . . Thynne s storytelling is hugely enjoyable escapism AMANDA CRAIG, author of THE THREE GRACES Deeply researched but lightly told, this book had me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely cracking stuff CLARE MULLEY, author of AGENT ZOFollowing an acclaimed debut outing, Harry Fox, an MI5 Watcher, now suspended, and his associate Stella Fry are reunited during Britain s darkest hour in this gripping espionage thriller.April 1940, and Britain is in turmoil. Chamberlain s government is faltering, and a German invasion may be only weeks away.A body, wearing the uniform of a Luftwaffe captain, is found in the grounds of Trent Park - a stately home and now a prison to house high level German POWs. Trent Park s true purpose, however, is intelligence, gathered covertly from prisoners by secret listeners.The morning after the discovery of the body, one of the listeners goes missing, along with a gun from the firing range. Horrified that this could blow the highly confidential operation wide open, the missing man must be tracked down.Cue Harry Fox, a former MI5 Watcher, now suspended. He is desperate to assist the war effort but he s over the conscription age. Then his former boss gets in touch with a job for him, to track down the missing man. But, he stipulates, it must also involve Harry s former associate, Stella Fry.Stella returns home from work in the blackout to find a crowd outside her flat. She is told that a young woman in the building has had a fatal accident. The dead woman is called Stella Fry. Outraged, Stella suspects that this is the work of her erstwhile friend, Harry Fox. But why on earth would he go to such lengths to contact her?

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Discovering Eva Ibbotsonâ ™s books is one of the nicest things thatâ ™s ever happened to me. The most beautiful, delicious, wry read â “ Marian KeyesCurl up with a collection of romantic short stories taking you from nineteenth-century Vienna, over the wild moors of Northumberland to the snowy streets of pre-revolutionary St Petersberg. A collection of eighteen romantic short stories from the award-winning and much-loved Eva Ibbotson, A Glove Shop in Vienna will show you the great passions and astute observations of everyday life. Join Great-Uncle Max, torn between his grand and secret love for Susie, the enchanting glove shop assistant, and the devotion of his opera-singing wife. Meet Miss Bennett, drama mistress at the fading Markham Street Primary School, whose search for a baby Jesus for the nativity play yields unexpected and miraculous results. And agonise with Kira, a dancer in Russia s Imperial Ballet school, thrown out onto the streets of St. Petersburg, and found by Edwin, a lonely dreamer. A chocolate-box collection of deliciously romantic, atmospheric and witty stories to lose yourself in this Christmas. Eva Ibbotson is such a good writer that her characters break the bonds of the romantic novel Washington Post

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Terrifying secrets, torn loyalties, love versus duty, the gripping story of a young actress caught up in highly dangerous events in 1930s Berlin... Berlin, 1933. Warning bells ring across Europe as Hitler comes to power. Clara Vine, an attractive young Anglo-German actress, arrives in Berlin to find work at the famous Ufa studios. Through a chance meeting, she is unwillingly drawn into a circle of Nazi wives, among them Magda Goebbels, Anneliese von Ribbentrop and Goering #39;s girlfriend Emmy Sonnemann. As part of his plan to create a new pure German race, Hitler wants to make sweeping changes to the lives of women, starting with the formation of a Reich Fashion Bureau, instructing women on what to wear and how to behave. Clara is invited to model the dowdy, unflattering clothes. Then she meets Leo Quinn who is working for British intelligence and who sees in Clara the perfect recruit to spy on her new elite friends, using her acting skills to win their confidence. But when Magda Goebbels reveals to Clara a dramatic secret and entrusts her with an extraordinary mission, Clara feels threatened, compromised, desperately caught between her duty towards - and growing affection for - Leo, and the impossibly dangerous task Magda has forced upon her.

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Midnight in Peking is a gripping true murder mystery by Paul FrenchTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 A first-rate murder story, a thrilling narrative. Hurtles along from one cliffhanger to the next SpectatorPeking, 1937:The teenage daughter of a British consul is brutally slaughtered. The police investigation is botched; as war looms British and Chinese authorities close ranks. A grieving father vows to uncover the truth - alone.Seventy-five years later, historian Paul French uncovers a stash of forgotten documents revealing the killer s identity . . .For those who loved The Suspicions of Mr Whicher and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil this is a riveting and evocative true crime classic. Gripping, spellbinding . . . drawing the reader from the very first pages into an unwholesome, macabre world Guardian Part historical docudrama, part tragic opera . . . it is French s enormous achievement that he pieces together the puzzle. He tells this tale with the skill of an Agatha Christie Financial Times Fascinating and irresistible. I couldn t put it down John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Vivid, pulsating, riveting. It is the storytelling flair that marks Midnight in Peking so highly: with its false leads and twists . . . it sucks the reader in like the best fiction ScotsmanBorn in London, Paul French has lived in China for more than 10 years. He is a widely published analyst and commentator on China; his books include a history of North Korea, a biography of Shanghai adman and adventurer Carl Crow, and a history of foreign correspondents in China.

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Curl up with a collection of romantic short stories taking you from nineteenth-century Vienna, over the wild moors of Northumberland to the snowy streets of pre-revolutionary St Petersburg. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by author and journalist Amanda Craig. A collection of eighteen romantic short stories from the award-winning and much-loved Eva Ibbotson, A Glove Shop in Vienna will show you the great passions and astute observations of everyday life. Join Great Uncle Max, torn between his grand and secret love for Susie, the enchanting glove shop assistant, and the devotion of his opera-singing wife. Meet Miss Bennett, drama mistress at the fading Markham Street Primary School, whose search for a baby Jesus for the nativity play yields unexpected and miraculous results. And agonise with Kira, a dancer in Russia’s Imperial Ballet school, thrown out onto the streets of St Petersburg and found by Edwin, a lonely dreamer. By turns comical, satirical, romantic and always unpredictable these wise stories are a delight from start to finish.

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⠘A glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment⠙ Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Curse for True LoveIn the darkness of night, magic awaits⠦Nottingham, 1906Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but, as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered ⠓ she must marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But, when a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta⠙s life.After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own ⠓ a magic darker than anyone could imagine. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her family⠙s ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must find a way to return home before she⠙s trapped in Everwood⠙s enchanting grip forever.In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find here⠦Tropes:🎄 Finding the magic of Christmas❤️ True love☃️ Festive fun!Your favourite authors have fallen under the magical spell of Midnight in Everwood:⠘The perfect winter fairy tale⠙ Sarah Morgan, The Christmas Escape⠘A deliciously dark retelling of The Nutcracker⠙ Jennifer Saint, Atalanta⠘Sumptuous and spellbinding⠙ Heidi Swain, Underneath the Christmas Tree⠘Beautifully spun and wildly imagined⠙ Cari Thomas, Threadneedle⠘Enchanting! The perfect Christmas treat⠙ Veronica Henry, Christmas at the Beach HutReaders LOVE Midnight in Everwood:⠘Transported me to a magical world⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘A great winter read⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘A story in which you can lose yourself⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘I was drawn into this book from the very first page⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘A must-read for the Christmas season⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘Enchanting and full of wonderful adventure⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘Will sweep you off your feet⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️⠘A fairy tale for grown-ups and absolutely perfect for Christmas⠙ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

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After all, under its gaiety and brilliance Vienna has always been a centre of intrigue. The distinguished industrialist, the fair girl and the aggressive young man – although Superintendent McDonald tried to avoid studying his fellow-passengers, he simply couldn’t help it. For him, it was difficult to adjust to being on holiday.He turned away deliberately. These people weren’t his problem, he was on holiday – or so he thought. Set against the enchanting background of post war Vienna, with its beautiful palaces and gardens, its disenchanted residents and scars of war, E.C.R. Lorac constructs a characteristic detective story, sure to puzzle and excite.This exceedingly rare mystery, first published in 1956, makes its triumphant return to print for the first time since its original appearance.

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Published for the first time in flipback - the new, portable, stylish format that s taken Europe by storm. Genteel society ladies who compare notes on their husbands suicides. A hilariously foul-mouthed black drag queen. A voodoo priestess who works her roots in the graveyard at midnight. A morose inventor who owns a bottle of poison powerful enough to kill everyone in town. A prominent antiques dealer who hangs a Nazi flag from his window to disrupt the shooting of a movie. And a redneck gigolo whose conquests describe him as a walking streak of sex . These are some of the real residents of Savannah, Georgia, a city whose eccentric mores are unerringly observed - and whose dirty linen is gleefully aired - in this utterly irresistible book. At once a true-crime murder story and a hugely entertaining and deliciously perverse travelogue, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is as bracing and intoxicating as half-a-dozen mint juleps.

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Genteel society ladies who compare notes on their husbands suicides. A hilariously foul-mouthed black drag queen. A voodoo priestess who works her roots in the graveyard at midnight. A morose inventor who owns a bottle of poison powerful enough to kill everyone in town. A prominent antiques dealer who hangs a Nazi flag from his window to disrupt the shooting of a movie. And a redneck gigolo whose conquests describe him as a walking streak of sex .These are some of the real residents of Savannah, Georgia, a city whose eccentric mores are unerringly observed - and whose dirty linen is gleefully aired - in this utterly irresistible book. At once a true-crime murder story and a hugely entertaining and deliciously perverse travelogue, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is as bracing and intoxicating as half-a-dozen mint juleps.

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Hudební CD - Album Midnight In The Void od skupiny Dark Millennium z roku 2016. Album Midnight In The Void od skupiny Dark Millennium z roku 2016. Rok vydání : 2016 Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop CD Strigoi Moon - Slave To The Void / Insanity Suck System / Dressed For Suicide / Something To Die For / The Failure / Looking Good Dead / Rats Leading Rats / Love Sucks / Set In Motion / Among Wolves / Headache Machine / From A Thousand Years Of Yore

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Set amongst the snow-covered mountains of the Austrian Alps, Midnight in the Snow is the story of a forbidden attraction that will reveal long-buried secrets, from Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany s, Karen Swan.Award-winning director Clover Phillips is riding high when she encounters Kit Foley; a surfer and snowboarder as well-known for controversy as he is for winning championships.Involved in an accident that had devastating consequences for a bitter rival, Kit has never spoken about what really happened that day. Determined to find out the truth, Clover heads to the snowy wilderness of the Austrian Alps, sharing a romantic winter wonderland with a man who can⠙t stand her.But as she delves deeper, Clover finds herself both drawn to Kit, and even more convinced he⠙s hiding something. Is Kit Foley really as cold as he seems?***What readers are saying about Midnight in the Snow:⠘Heartwarming, romantic, uplifting. Great writing that wraps you like a blanket⠙⠘Real and wonderfully, subtly painted so that, yet again, her novel makes you stay up until silly o⠙clock⠙⠘An amazing gift for taking you to fabulous locations gradually unwrapping secrets about her characters⠙⠘Glamorous, thrilling and unashamedly romantic⠙

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Art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is sent to Vienna to discover the truth behind a bombing which killed an old friend - a Nazi hunter. While there he encounters something that turns his whole life upside down. Each fact he uncovers only leads to more questions until finally a picture emerges which is more terrible than he could have ever imagined - a portrait of evil stretching across 60 years and thousands of lives into his own personal nightmares.

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Kniha - autor Daniel Silva, 390 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná Sent to Vienna to investigate a bombing, art restorer and sometime spy Gabriel Allons uncovers a portrait of evil stretching across 60 years in this "New York Times" bestseller. "[A] superbly crafted narrative of espionage and foreign intrigue."--"Publishers Weekly."

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Revenge, courage and murky pasts collide in these two exclusive J. D. Robb short stories.Midnight in DeathEve s name has made a Christmas list, but it s not for being naughty or nice. It s for putting a serial killer behind bars. Now he s escaped and has her in his sights.With her husband, Roarke, at her side, Eve must stop this madman from exacting his bloody revenge - or die trying . . .Set between Holiday in Death and Conspiracy in Death.Interlude in DeathWhen respected Commander Skinner offers Lieutenant Eve Dallas a promotion if she ll give her husband Roarke up to custody, she reacts badly. Roarke s Irish past is murky, but he s a changed man - so what is the Commander after?With Eve and Skinner at one of Roarke s holiday resorts for a police convention, Skinner s thwarted vengeance soon brings death to their luxury surroundings . . .Set between Betrayal in Death and Seduction in Death.

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** Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham is out now **THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Superb, enthralling and necessarily terrifying . . . every step feels spring-loaded with tension... extraordinary. The New York TimesThe story of Chernobyl is more complex, more human, and more terrifying than the Soviet myth. Adam Higginbotham has written a harrowing and compelling narrative which brings the 1986 disaster to life through the eyes of the men and women who witnessed it first-hand. Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews conducted over the course of more than ten years, as well as letters, unpublished memoirs, and documents from recently-declassified archives, this book makes for a masterful non-fiction thriller.Chernobyl has become lodged in the collective nightmares of the world: shorthand for the spectral horrors of radiation poisoning, for a dangerous technology slipping its leash, for ecological fragility, and for what can happen when a dishonest and careless state endangers not only its own citizens, but all of humanity. It is a story that has long remained in dispute, clouded from the beginning in secrecy, propaganda, and misinformation.Midnight In Chernobyl is an indelible portrait of history s worst nuclear disaster, of human resilience and ingenuity and the lessons learned when mankind seeks to bend the natural world to his will - lessons which, in the face of climate change and other threats - remain not just vital but necessary.Now, Higginbotham brings us closer to the truth behind this colossal tragedy. Tells the story of the disaster and its gruesome aftermath with thriller-like flair . . . wonderful and chilling ... written with skill and passion. The Observer An invaluable contribution to history. Serhii Plokhy, Evening StandardLONGLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE ONDAATJE PRIZE 2020

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A cracking read Daily Mail Midnight in Soap Lake made me fall in love with reading all over again Stuart Turton â ˜A fantastic, assured debutâ ™ Elly Griffiths on Matthew Sullivan

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1946. Having survived a concentration camp, Chana Rosenzweig arrives in Vienna seeking not only protection for her and her family, but also the freedom to be a baker, just as her father had once been. Torn between a black-market dealer who offers escape to Europe, and an apprentice baker who shares her dreams, Chana battles to stay true to herself and the promise she made her father to live against all odds...2018. When Zoe Rosenzweig s beloved grandfather dies, Zoe travels to Vienna to speak to an elusive man who may be the only person who can help her unearth the hidden story of her grandparents. Haunted by what she does not know, Zoe risks her journalism career and her home to find the truth.Inspired by the extraordinary experiences of the author s mother and her family during and after the Holocaust, The Lost Baker of Vienna is a testament to the courage and defiance of women in a world torn apart.

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Peter Robb s journey into the dark heart of Sicily uses history, painting, literature and food to shed light on southern Italy s legacy of political corruption and violent crime. Taking the trial of seven-times Prime Minister, Giulio Andreotti, for alleged Mafia involvement as its starting point, Midnight in Sicily combines a searching investigation with an exuberant, sensual appreciation of this beautiful and bewildering island.

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Unisex basketbalové boty Puma STEWIE 3 MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO jsou vytvořeny pro šampiony. Mezipodešev poskytuje bleskovou odezvu, podešev zase neklouzavou trakci, a svršek ze síťoviny vám poskytne prodyšnost.

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The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-read books of the year. Rebus in jail and better than ever ... Surprising, gripping and witty. Rankin has taken the police procedural and transformed into an epic character study of a man and his city ... Nobody does it better. THE TIMES* * * * * JOHN REBUS SPENT HIS LIFE AS A DETECTIVE PUTTING EDINBURGH S MOST DEADLY CRIMINALS BEHIND BARS.NOW, HE S JOINED THEM.As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head.That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide. With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line.But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?* * * * *PRAISE FOR MIDNIGHT AND BLUE: Unforgettable ... Proves that Rebus is one of the most remarkable characters in crime fiction. DAILY MAIL With every novel, Rankin leaves us wanting more. Midnight and Blue is no exception. As Rebus ages, he becomes ever more human, ever more relatable, and the books become even better... This is unmissable. MICK HERRON, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Midnight Blue is a triumph. Rebus as you ve never seen him before and Rankin at his best. ELLY GRIFFITHS, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller I was absolutely knocked sideways by it - it is utterly marvellous and so touching. JILLY COOPER, the Sunday Times Bestseller A taut, claustrophobic thriller, that puts a Golden Age twist on a modern-day tale. The perfect book to keep Rebus fans clanging their tin cups against the prison bars, until the riot kicks off... STUART MACBRIDE, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Kept me up reading until long after midnight. Blew me away. Absolutely brilliant, as always. JILL MANSELL, the Sunday Times Bestseller Loved this tense, pacy thriller, jam-packed with action but also a surprising vulnerability. B. A. PARIS, the Sunday Times Bestseller**** PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN: Ian Rankin is a genius LEE CHILD Rebus is one of British crime writing s greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse DAILY MAIL Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre GUARDIAN The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life s pleasures EXPRESS Rankin is a phenomenon SPECTATOR Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best SCOTSMAN The king of crime fiction SUNDAY EXPRESS Great fiction, full stop THE TIMES**** Ian Rankin s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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#39;How refreshing, to read a book about music written for a music lover and not a musicologist. In clear, lucid, entertaining prose, Jane Glover makes those of us who lack musical literacy better understand and appreciate Handel’s divinity #39; – Donna Leon, author of Handel #39;s Bestiary and the Inspector Brunetti mysteriesHandel in London is the profound exploration of the life and legacy of the self-taught musical prodigy, George Frideric Handel. From his modest beginnings in Germany to his meteoric rise in the heart of Georgian London, Handel #39;s life was as melodious as his compositions.Handel, only twenty-seven, would travel to London and be at the heart of musical activity in the city for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, including the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare, Rinaldo and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah.Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel #39;s work in opera houses and concert halls across the globe, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel’s story. It is a story of music-making and musicianship, of practices and practicalities, but also of courts and cabals, of theatrical rivalries and eighteenth-century society. It is also the story of some of the most remarkable music ever written, music that has been played, sung and loved throughout the world for over three hundred years.

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1955, Memphis. Homicide detective Burdett Vance is trying to outrun his past, but working in the homicide division always ends up bringing in new waves of horror. Now an unknown killer is reaping retribution for decades of lynching by targeting the daughters of rich white families in Memphis. When Vance is assigned to the case, he s also put in charge of a new trainee, Officer Eustace Johnson. Eustace Johnson has been recently promoted and as one of the few Black men on the force this is the latest publicity stunt of the police department. Forced to work together, Vance and Johnson must catch the rampaging killer in a city roiling with racial injustice and a fight to control the crumbling local politics. Then Emmeline Bryce, Vance s old flame, becomes the killer s next target. With Emme s life on the line, Vance and Johnson must confront their deepest fears and darkest desires before the city ignites into chaos and the blissful vision of a better future disappears forever. Readers of James Lee Burke will delight in this bitingly smart thriller full of intrigue and age-old animosities.

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Groundbreaking OBSERVER Blows assumptions about abusive relationships out of the water CAITLIN MORAN Offers a strategy for intervention that would save lives INDEPENDENTEvery four days in the UK, a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner â “ and in the past year, domestic abuse has become an epidemic.For thirty years, Jane Monckton Smith has been fighting to change this. A former police officer and internationally renowned professor of public protection, she has developed her ground-breaking research into an eight-stage homicide timeline, laying out identifiable stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and murder.Drawing on disciplines including psychology, sociology and law, Monckton Smith talks to victims, their families and killers to piece together the hows and whys of abuse â “ while shining a searching light onto the society and media that allow it to thrive.

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Alphonse, a young Walloon officer, is travelling to join his regiment in Madrid in 1739. But he soon finds himself mysteriously detained at a highway inn in the strange and varied company of thieves, brigands, cabbalists, noblemen, coquettes and gypsies, whose stories he records over sixty-six days. The resulting manuscript is discovered some forty years later in a sealed casket, from which tales of characters transformed through disguise, magic and illusion, of honour and cowardice, of hauntings and seductions, leap forth to create a vibrant polyphony of human voices. Jan Potocki (1761-1812) used a range of literary styles - gothic, picaresque, adventure, pastoral, erotica - in his novel of stories-within-stories, which, like the Decameron and Tales from the Thousand and One Nights, provides entertainment on an epic scale.

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* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD * Perfection ⠦ this is a story about family, friendship, love, and sacrifice ⠦ with a big dose of jazz! I loved it! Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Louise Hare is becoming one of my must-buy must-read authors and this novel is every bit as compelling as her previous two ⠦ I can t wait to read her next⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I devoured Harlem After Midnight in a few short sessions. I was very quickly drawn into the world of Lena Aldridge in Harlem and loved all the Jazz references ⠦ Loved it!⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * * *1936, September 17th, 1am⠦In the middle of Harlem, in the dead of night, a woman falls from a second storey window. In her hand, she holds a passport and the name written on it is Lena Aldridge⠦Nine days earlier⠦Lena arrived in Harlem less than two weeks ago, full of hope for her burgeoning romance with Will Goodman, the handsome musician she met on board the Queen Mary. Will has arranged for Lena to stay with friends of his, and this will give her the chance to find out if their relationship is going anywhere. But there is another reason she s in Harlem ⠓ to find out what happened in 1908 to make her father flee to London.As Lena s investigations progress, not only does she realise her father lied to her, but the man she⠙s falling too fast and too hard for has secrets of his own. And those secrets have put Lena in terrible danger⠦* * * *Praise for Harlem After Midnight ⠘A sultry, immersive exploration of 30s New York with a taut plot and a vivid soundtrack. The perfect escape ⠓ evocative, smooth prose⠙ Harriet Tyce, Sunday Times bestselling author⠘[A] tightly plotted adventure that brims with atmosphere⠙ Best magazine⠘An achingly evocative rendering of 1930s New York and all its glamour and grit ⠦ An intriguing mystery⠙ Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door⠘Louise Hare is a must-buy author for me, and this is her best yet ⠓ a brilliantly seductive mystery set against a glamorous backdrop that completely comes alive⠙ Frances Quinn, author of The Smallest Man⠘Mystery, drama, murder, all wrapped up in a story sublimely told⠙ Louise Fein, author of People Like Us

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I couldn’t put it down - Joanne Lumley Propelled by Glover’s clear passion for the subject, the narrative captivates Publishers WeeklyAt thirteen years old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who had captured the hearts of northern Europe, but his father Leopold was now determined to conquer Italy. Together, they made three visits there the last when Mozart was seventeen, all vividly recounted here by acclaimed conductor Jane Glover.Father and son travelled from the theatres and concert salons of Milan to the church-filled streets of Rome to Naples, poorer and more dangerous than the prosperous north, and to Venice, the carnivalesque birthplace of public opera. All the while Mozart was absorbing Italian culture, language, style and art, and honed his craft. He met the challenge of writing Italian opera for Italian singers and audiences and provoked a variety of responses, from triumph and admiration to intrigue and hostility: in a way, these Italian years can be seen as a microcosm of his whole life.Evocative, beautifully written and with a profound understanding of eighteenth-century classical music, Mozart in Italy reveals how what he experienced during these Italian journeys changed Mozart – and his music – for ever.

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Kniha - autor Ivana Fridrichová-Sýkorová, 360 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti...

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Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti archeologické, o.p.s. Pracovníci této společnosti patřili mezi nejužší okruh přátel Jana Fridricha, a tímto sborníkem mu tak vzdávají svůj hold.

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This graphic retelling of Jane Austen s story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up.

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Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.⠘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.⠙ ⠓ Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet⠙s best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman.As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village⠙s idyllic exterior.When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt?An utterly gripping and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder in Merrywell! A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting. Roz Watkins⠘If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed⠦ A book to put to the top of your ⠘must read now⠙ pile!⠙ C.L. Peache⠘Violet Brewster is everything you could want in an amateur sleuth; empathetic, determined, and ruthless in her quest for truth⠦ A must read!⠙ Charlotte Baker⠘Interesting characters, and the story is funny, thrilling and touching. A very good combination.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Murder in Merrywell has moments that will make you laugh out loud! I recommend to all readers.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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John Rebus spent his life as a detective putting Edinburgh s most deadly criminals behind bars. Now, he s joined them...As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head.That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide.With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line.But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?

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OHN REBUS SPENT HIS LIFE AS A DETECTIVE PUTTING EDINBURGH S MOST DEADLY CRIMINALS BEHIND BARS. NOW, HE S JOINED THEM.As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head. That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide. With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line. But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?

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A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans of Clare Chase and Katie Gayle. PRE-ORDER NOW.In the charming village of Merrywell, an exciting new Christmas Market is bringing festive cheer and bustling crowds.But just as the stallholders toast a successful first day with mulled wine in the village bookshop, someone rushes in to announce that a body has been found. Once again in the wrong place at the wrong time, Violet Brewster is on hand to offer the police her astute â “ if perhaps unwelcome â “ opinion on the crime.While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Violet senses that thereâ ™s more to this tragedy than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, she must navigate a maze of secrets and lies before the killer strikes again. As the festive season unfolds, can Violet solve the mystery before itâ ™s too late?

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During the Second World War, the Netherlands is still under Nazi control and any acts of resistance are punishable by death. But when sixteen-year-old Michiel is asked to take care of a wounded British Spitfire pilot he doesn t think twice. He joins the secret struggle against the Nazis, working every day to end the occupation and protect those in danger from it, knowing all the time that spies are everywhere and one loose word could cost him his life... Winter in Wartime is a thrilling, powerful and inspiring adventure story, based on the author s own experiences as a child in Nazi-occupied Holland.

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A tribute to icon Jane Birkin #39;s timeless, effortlessly chic style“Jane Birkin is the epitome of bohemian chic and effortless beauty.” -Diane von Furstenberg Jane Birkin was more than a fashion muse—she was a cultural icon whose style defined an era and her legacy continues to influence new generations. As the namesake of the legendary Hermès Birkin bag, she brought an unstudied elegance to everything she wore, making simplicity look sophisticated and effortlessly cool. Arriving on the scene in the #39;60s with her tousled hair, fringe, and basket bag in hand, Jane Birkin quickly captivated the worlds of music, film, and fashion with her bohemian charm and natural beauty. But Jane Birkin’s influence extended beyond her wardrobe. She embodied a spirit of independence and authenticity, often blending masculine and feminine pieces in ways that felt modern and unconstrained. Jane Birkin: Icon of Style pays tribute to her enduring impact and style with a curated collection of stunning photography, fashion illustrations, and intimate portraits. This first of its kind visual celebration traces her evolution from British ingénue to international style icon, and showcases the lasting imprint she left on the fashion world. Whether you #39;re a longtime admirer or discovering her for the first time, this book is a heartfelt homage to Jane Birkin’s timeless elegance, making it a must-have for every fashion lover’s collection.

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The book investigates one concrete compounding pattern in present-day Italian within a larger overview of Italian compounding. Various accounts and classifications of Noun + Noun combinations in Italian are reviewed, with special focus on the status of the lexical integrity hypothesis. The author sets out to propose an integrated approach to the Noun + Noun compounding pattern, rigorously based on large representative data sets that were extracted from the Italian web corpus ItWaC as both automatically and manually post-processed frequency lists. On the basis of such data, it is aimed at providing an account for the behaviour of various subtypes of Noun + Noun compounds.Obsahuje bibliografii a bibliografické odkazy. Klíčová slova: italština, podstatná jména, tvoření slov, složená slova, korpusová lingvistika, monografie

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At the Table in Paris invites readers to take a culinary stroll through the City of Light, along the Seine, over the Pont Neuf, to the Eiffel Tower, while taking little pit stops at street cafés to experience the food and drink on offer. With 40 typical French recipes, from breakfast right through to dinner and dessert, as well as information on what to do and where to go, this is a cookbook like no other. Discover the best green spaces to enjoy a picnic and feel inspired by time spent at the city #39;s famous bistros to whip up your own version of Moules Frites, Coq Au Vin, or Crème Brûlée. At the Table in Paris celebrates all this city has to offer when it comes to food, drink, and must-see places.

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One of the most enduring and beloved novels in history, Jane Eyre continues to captivate readers in this gorgeously designed volume. Orphaned as a child and forced to live with her cruel aunt, Jane endures many hardships in her childhood, including her early days at the Lowood School. Relying on her strength and intellect, Jane goes on to become a governess to the children of the handsome Mr. Rochester. Jane falls deeply in love with the mysterious and moody Mr. Rochester, but the dark secrets of Rochester’s past and outside influence threaten to swallow their budding romance. In this seminal gothic romance, Jane must choose between her fast-held principles and the only love she has ever known. Features include:An embossed-foil coverUnabridged textStunning designAn ideal gift for any bibliophile, this beautiful edition is sure to become a favorite in any collection.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, The Odyssey, and The Republic.

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Jane Austen s Northanger Abbey is now available in an exclusive collector s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Austen fans who appreciated the Seasons collection will love this exquisitely designed volume from their beloved literary heroine.Obsessed with Gothic fiction, seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland is wintering in Bath when she encounters dashing gentleman Henry Tilney and the charismatic Thorpe siblings. Swept up by the high society she has found herself in, Catherine and her overactive imagination lead her into numerous comical misunderstandings with the Tilney family. Northanger Abbey boldly and humorously explores society in Regency-era England.This Northanger Abbey Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you’re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacketDecorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughoutRibbon markerNorthanger Abbey is one of three inaugural titles in the Jane Austen collection that also includes Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice. The series will conclude with Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.

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Jane Austen s Mansfield Park is now available in an exclusive collector s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Austen fans who appreciated the Seasons collection will love this exquisitely designed volume from their beloved literary heroine.Mansfield Park follows ten-year-old Fanny Price, whose penniless family sends her to live with her wealthy relatives. Shy and ignored, Fanny is treated unkindly by her cousins, her two aunts, and her uncle. As Fanny grows up, scandals and tragedies plague the family. The story of a young woman trying to find her place in society, this classic coming-of-age story was revolutionary for its time.This Mansfield Park Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacketDecorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughoutRibbon markerMansfield Park is one of three inaugural titles in the Jane Austen collection that also includes Northanger Abbey and Pride and Prejudice. The series will conclude with Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.

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This third volume in Jane Yolen s World Fantasy Award-winning series brings you passionate treasures and delirious transformations. This bewitching assemblage, with an original introduction from Brandon Sanderson, is an ideal read for anyone who appreciates witty, compelling, and classic romantic fantasy. A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare s famous tragedy. A jewelry artist travels to the past to meet a successful silver-smith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men. From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity - beloved fantasist Jane Yolen s newest collection celebrates romance in all its glory. Other short story collections by Jane Yolen in the Jane Yolen Circus series The Emerald Circus How to Fracture a Fairy Tale The Midnight Circus

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Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his generation, and also one of the most controversial champions of the Tour de France.In 1997, Jan Ullrich announced himself to the world by obliterating his rivals in the first mountain stage of the Tour de France. So awesome was his display that it sent shockwaves throughout the world of cycling and invited headlines such as L’Équipe’s ‘The New Giant’. He went on to become Germany’s first ever Tour winner, storming to victory in that edition by almost ten minutes, a result that was greeted as an era-defining changing of the guard. Everyone agreed: Jan Ullrich was the future of cycling. He was soon also voted Germany’s most popular sportsperson of all time, and his rivalry with Lance Armstrong defined the most controversial years of the Tour de France.Now, Daniel Friebe – who has covered twenty-one editions of the Tour de France – has gone in search of the man who was said in 1997 would go on to dominate his sport for a generation, but never quite managed it.Just what did happen to the best who never was?This is a gripping account of how unbearable expectation, mental and physical fragility, the effects of a complicated childhood, a morally corrupt sport and one individual – Lance Armstrong – can conspire to reroute destiny.Daniel Friebe takes us from the legacy of East Germany’s drugs programme to the pinnacle of pro cycling and asks: what price can you give sporting immortality?

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Kniha - autor Charlotte Brontëová, 492 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Charlotte Brontëová, 492 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A novel of high romance and great intensity, Jane Eyre has enjoyed popular success and critical acclaim ever since its first publication in 1847. Jane's journey from a troubled childhood to independence - and her turbulent love affair with the enigmatic Mr Rochester - electrified Victorian readers with its narrative power.With characters that are as unforgettable as the story they enact, and a striking use of language that amazed the readers of the day, Jane Eyre ranks among the most influential English novels ever written.

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