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"Mandag skal Carly og hendes søskende i skole. Det er en grundskole, hvor der går børn fra første til sjette klasse. Alle børnene er i skole fra klokken ni til kvart over tre. Sandra arbejder som støttepædagog på skolen og følges med børnene. Alle elever går til skole eller bliver kørt i bil af deres forældre. Der er ingen, som cykler til skole."I England er der mange ting, der er anderledes end i Danmark. Også skolebørnene har en anderledes hverdag end de danske skolebørn. Bogen følger Carly på 11 år, som bor i en by nord for London. Hendes skoledag er længere end hendes danske jævnaldrende, og der bliver stillet højere krav til hende både i skolen og i fritiden. Gennem billeder og tekst lærer vi Carly og hendes familie at kende og opdager, hvor stor forskel der er på hendes liv og en dansk skolepiges liv, men også hvor mange ting, der minder om hinanden.Bogen er skrevet til børn fra 11 år og udkom første gang i 1999.Ole Steen Hansen (f. 1957) har siden 1986 udgivet mere end 100 bøger, og i sit forfatterskab beskæftiger han sig især med militærhistorie, fly og asiatisk kultur. I 2019 blev han tildelt Dansk Forfatterforenings faglitterære pris med begrundelsen: "Ole Steen Hansen leverer fortællinger på et solidt, fagligt grundlag, der kobler det store overblik med myriader af detaljer".Udover at være fagbogsforfatter står Ole Steen Hansen også bag adskillige oversættelser.

Englands hovedstad, London, er en af de største og mest spændende byer i verden. Der bor flere mennesker i London end i hele Danmark, og der er mennesker fra alle verdens lande.I "Portræt af London" kan man læse, hvordan en kæmpe by som London fungerer med alt fra drikkevand til offentlig transport og skoler. Bogen præsenterer os for en række vidt forskellige London-borgere. Vi møder både en dirigent, en modedesigner og en hjemløs, og så kommer vi med hjem til nogle af de danskere, der har gjort London til deres hjem."Portræt af London" er skrevet til børn fra 12 år og opefter og udkom første gang i 1998.Ole Steen Hansen (f. 1957) har siden 1986 udgivet mere end 100 bøger, og i sit forfatterskab beskæftiger han sig især med militærhistorie, fly og asiatisk kultur. I 2019 blev han tildelt Dansk Forfatterforenings faglitterære pris med begrundelsen: "Ole Steen Hansen leverer fortællinger på et solidt, fagligt grundlag, der kobler det store overblik med myriader af detaljer".Udover at være fagbogsforfatter står Ole Steen Hansen også bag adskillige oversættelser.

Strange things are afoot in the English village where the Willoweed family live.Unnatural floods usher in dead peacocks and ducks, soon followed by an ominous wave of self-inflicted deaths and a peculiar illness.From their humble Willoweed cottage, sisters Emma and Hattie are helpless spectators to this unfolding chaos, their childhood idyll disintegrating as fear infects their once-familiar world.But as the virus spreads and hysteria grips everyone around them, they realise their lives are about to change forever.A twisted pandemic parable and a tragicomic gem.'One of the most distinctive voices in English literature - and ripe for rediscovery.' -- Telegraph'The pleasure in reading Comyns comes from her pure, runaway imagination... Her novels are honest yet dreamy, full of innocence and experience' -- TLSBorn and raised in England, Barbara Comyns (1909-1992) was a writer and artist who juggled various creative and entrepreneurial endeavors throughout her colorful life, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.

Хрониката за Барингтън и Клифтън продължава да се заплита, а предизвикателствата пред двете семейства изглеждат безкрайни.„Бъкингам" се отправя на първото си плаване през Атлантическия океан, когато изведнъж на борда избухва бомба. Ема Клифтън обмисля дали да не се откаже от поста си след атаката срещу кораба, а всички нейни врагове, сред които и самата лейди Вирджиния, правят всичко по силите си да „подкрепят" Ема в решението ѝ да се оттегли. Хари от своя страна рискува живота си в битка за оневиняването на негов руски колега писател, който е затворен в Сибир заради написването на книга за Сталин. Синът на Хари и Ема си създава име в сферата на финансите, но проблемите и неочакваните обрати в любовния му живот поставят отношенията с приятелката му Саманта на изпитание. Политическата кариера на Джайлс Барингтън е заплашена от Алекс Фишър, а изходът от това съперничество изглежда все по-неясен.„По-силно от меча" умело заплита съдбите на всички герои. Въпросът е кои от тях ще успеят да се измъкнат от мрежата от лъжи, измами и предателства.Джефри Хауърд Арчър е британски политик и успешен писател на криминални романи и политически трилъри, роден през 1940 год.Кариерата му на политик започва успешно, става член на парламента през 1969 год., но в последствие става жертва на измама, която води до финансов скандал и фалит. През 1974 год. се отказва от мястото си в парламента и се отдава на писане. Същата година в опит да излезе от финансовата криза, в която се намира, завършва и първата си книга „Нито пени повече, нито пени по-малко". Това поставя начало на успешна писателска кариера като днес книгите му са продадени в над 320 милиона копия по целия свят и са преведени на над повече от 33 езика. Сред едни от най-известните му творби са трилогията „Каин и Авел", серията „Хрониките на Клифтън" и самостоятелните романи „Въпрос на чест", „Пръв между равни" и „Пътеки на славата".

Forældreløse Nelly lever med sin bedstefar, der ejer en antikvitetsforretning i London. I et forsøg på at skabe en større formue, som Nelly kan arve, får han spillet sig selv i en dyb gæld hos lånehajen Daniel Quilp. Hurtigt ser Quilp sit snit til at få dem smidt ud af antikvitetsforretningen som tilbagebetaling, og de to ender på gaden og forlader London for at leve som tiggere.I London bliver en godhjertet mand overtalt til at finde og gifte sig med Nelly, så han kan få del i hendes formue, der aldrig har fandtes. Quilp, der godt ved dette, hjælper alligevel til bare for at se det gå galt - men hvor galt?Charles Dickens (1812-70) er et af de helt store navne i engelsk litteratur. Hans bøger læses stadig flittigt og lever videre på både teatret og filmlærredet. I hans bøger fokuserer han ofte på klasseskel og den lille mands kår, til tider tilsat en god portion humor. Foruden romaner har han forfattet mange kortere prosatekster samt skuespil, rejsebøger og børnebøger.

Charles Dickens’ historiske roman tager os med tilbage til 1780’ernes folkeopstand i England, da parlamentet ophævede nogle gamle forordninger mod katolikkerne. Samtidig fortæller den historien om et gammelt uopklaret mord på en lokal godsejer, hvis bror ikke tøvede med at flytte ind og overtage godset efter den myrdede. Historien er fyldt med gamle hemmeligheder, spøgelser, kærlighed, psykologiske skildringer og nådesløs udstilling af social uretfærdighed, som Charles Dickens er så kendt og elsket for.Charles Dickens (1812-70) er et af de helt store navne i engelsk litteratur. Hans bøger læses stadig flittigt og lever videre på både teatret og filmlærredet. I hans bøger fokuserer han ofte på klasseskel og de fattiges kår, til tider tilsat en god portion humor. Foruden romaner har han skrevet mange kortere prosatekster samt skuespil, rejsebøger og børnebøger.

Herzerfrischende Figuren, spritzig und pointiert erzähltEngland, 1815. Als Gervase Frant, Earl of St. Erth, unverhofft aus der Schlacht von Waterloo nach Hause zurückkehrt, sind seine Verwandten enttäuscht. Schließlich hatten sie das gesamte Erbe bereits unter sich aufgeteilt. Warum war der Earl auch so taktlos, sich nicht totschießen zu lassen? Der einzige Lichtblick inmitten der feindseligen Familie ist die unscheinbare, aber äußerst charmante Miss Drusilla Morville, die gerade zu Besuch auf dem Herrensitz ist und den Earl mit ihren gewagten politischen Ansichten amüsiert. Aber als ein Mordanschlag auf den Earl verübt wird, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse ...BIRGIT ARNOLD arbeitet seit mehreren Jahren erfolgreich als Sprecherin und Sängerin. Zudem schreibt sie mythologische Erzählungen.Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) war eine beliebte englische Schriftstellerin, die vor allem durch ihre romantisch-humorvollen Romane weltberühmt wurde. Ihr Figuren sind stets charmant und selbstbewusst. "Georgette Heyer" ist eine registrierte Handelsmarke.

PORQUE ES TIEMPO DE SALIR VICTORIOSA DE TUS PROPIAS BATALLAS, SEAN CUALES SEAN.Cada vez que la luchadora de élite Hazel Gale salía al ring, sentía miedo. No solo el miedo racional a ser noqueada, sino algo más profundo también: el temor a no merecer el éxito, a decepcionar a todos, y a decepcionarse especialmente a ella misma. Mientras que los demás veían a una atleta y campeona mundial confiada, Hazel estaba llena de ansiedad, dudas y depresión. Era todo ello, los monstruos que rondaban su cabeza los que para ella eran sus oponentes más peligrosos, con los que debía librar una guerra constantemente. Fue esa dura batalla interna lo que finalmente la llevó a un estado de agotamiento total y a sentirse quemada con todo lo que hacía.Actualmente, y ahora como una de las terapeutas más respetadas de Londres, Hazel ha creado un sistema revolucionario para superar el miedo, el bajo rendimiento y el autoboicot. En este libro utiliza anécdotas personales, ejercicios prácticos y herramientas terapéuticas innovadoras para tener una vida equilibrada, llena de significado, confianza y positividad.Escrito con humildad y humor, este libro te ayudará a salir victoriosa de tus propias batallas, sean las que sean.Hazel Gale es una terapeuta con maestría en hipnoterapia cognitiva, ex campeona mundial de kickboxing y ganadora en varias ocasiones de títulos de boxeo nacionales en Reino Unido y del open europeo de la ABA (Asociación de Boxeo Amateur de Inglaterra). Tras sufrir un colapso físico y psicológico durante sus primeros años de competiciones de boxeo, la hipnoterapia cognitiva ayudó a Hazel a reconstruir su fuerza física y conseguir un estado emocional sano y equilibrado. Empoderada gracias a los cambios que operó en sí misma, Hazel se formó como terapeuta para poder dedicar su tiempo a ayudar a otras personas a superar con éxito sus propias batallas emocionales. Actualmente desarrolla su carrera profesional en Londres y está especializada en problemas relacionados con el rendimiento y la consecución de objetivos creativos y profesionales.

Co było treścią samobójczego listu posła Alexa Fishera i czemu upublicznienie go miałoby fatalne skutki dla Cliftonów i Barringtonów?Giles obawia się, że notatka zmarłego zrujnuje jego karierę polityczną i zakochuje się w Karin, która być może jest rosyjskim szpiegiem.W tym czasie Harry próbuje wydostać z gułagu na Syberii autora nieautoryzowanej książki o Stalinie. Sebastian Clifton, zamożny dyrektor Farthings Bank zaczyna rozumieć, że świetna posada to nie wszystko i nawiązuje kontakt ze swoją byłą narzeczoną oraz córką. Nieoczekiwanie w jego życiu pojawia się urodziwa indyjska dziewczyna o imieniu Priya.Oto szósta z 7 części cyklu o rodzinie Cliftonów, można ją uznać za oddzielną historię lub czytać bez zachowania kolejności sagi. Jeśli lubisz książki pełne nieoczekiwanych zwrotów akcji i masz słabość do sag poruszających wątki polityczne, oto lektura właśnie dla ciebie.Kroniki rodziny Cliftonów - siedmiotomowa epicka saga, której bohaterem jest pełen ambicji Harry Clifton, syn dokera i kelnerki. Kolejne tomy cyklu pokazują losy głównego bohatera od narodzin w 1920 aż do śmierci w 1992 r. z perspektywy coraz to innej postaci. Dzięki temu cykl o burzliwym życiu Harry’ego Cliftona wciąga czytelnika bez reszty i intryguje podczas lektury każdej części tej rodzinnej sagi.Jeffrey Howard Archer, baron Archer Weston-super-Mare (ur. 15 kwietnia 1940 w Londynie) - brytyjski polityk, dramaturg, autor bestsellerowych serii sensacyjnych, kryminalnych, jak również tzw. political fiction. Swoją debiutancką powieść z 1976 r. ,,Co do grosza", (którą podobnie jak kolejną pt. ,,Kain i Abel" sfilmowano), napisał aby uniknąć bankructwa. Uważny czytelnik odnajdzie w jego twórczości wiele wątków związanych z polskimi emigrantami.

Two boys, one struggle.Tommy and Ryan are as different as they come. A young offender, Tommy is tough and cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved, and definitely not cool.Forced to become a family, the two discover their shared dyslexia and develop an unlikely friendship.As Ryan helps Tommy crack the code of reading, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever...Packed with his hallmark heart and humour, prize-winning Malcolm Duffy explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in his third novel. For 12+.Reviews for "Read Between the Lies":'A grippingly unfolding domestic drama... The book's two engaging narrators learn and teach the value of empathy with others' - Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.'An honest, open family drama shining a light on dyslexia' - Sunday Express.Born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, Malcolm Duffy got his degree in Law at Warwick University, and then worked professionally in TV and radio. His time as Creative Director of Comic Relief inspired his first novel.

Helen West har brug for at få styr på sit liv, og hun beslutter, at første skridt må være at få ryddet op i sit hjem med hjælp fra sin rengøringsdame Cath. Cath er fanget i et voldeligt ægteskab og Helen, der som anklager dagligt konfronteres med voldsramte kvinder, finder det lidt for let at vende det blinde øje til Caths situation. Men da sandheden om Caths ungdom og deltaljer om mordet på hendes bror dukker op til overfladen, begynder Helens private og professionelle liv at smelte sammen.Krimiserie om anklageren Helen WestFrances Fyfield er et pseudonym for Frances Hegarty. Hegarty (f. 1948) er en britisk forfatter og jurist og har arbejdet som anklager for Metropolitan Police i London og senere som landsanklager i England og Wales. Hendes år i politiet inspirerede hende til at skrive kriminalromaner og siden 1988 har hun udgivet flere end tyve bøger. Mest kendt er serien om anklageren Helen West, der udkom i seks bind i perioden 1988 - 1996. Serien blev filmatiseret og sendt som serie på BBC i 2002. Hegartys bøger er oversat til 14 sprog, og hun har vundet adskillige priser for sit forfatterskab.

While ‘The Soul of London: A Survey of a Modern City’ is not a work of fiction, it is much more than a guidebook.In these pages, Ford almost anthropomorphises England’s capital city, imbuing it with personality and character. He traces its growth and expansion, often drawing parallels between what he learns about London and what he learns about himself.Fascinating in topographical, historical, and even psychological terms, this is a fascinating book that strives to identify what makes London London.‘The Soul of London: A Survey of a Modern City’ is the ideal read for fans of ´Great Expectations´ by Charles Dickens.Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 – 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford.In his early twenties, Ford moved to Winchelsea with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. Here, he befriended a number of authors including HG Wells and Henry James.However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel titled ‘Romance’. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for ‘The Good Soldier´.On returning to England, he founded ‘The English Review’ magazine.

Set in London in 1594, ‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is a cross between a whodunnit and a whodunwhat.We find Wessel Caxter reading ‘The Faerie Queen,’ before his evening is interrupted by a mysterious figure, known only as Soft Shoes.Soft Shoes is being pursued by Flowing Boots, but who they are and what their quarrel is, is only revealed after Soft Shoes completes a poem.Packed with literary flourishes and sharp wit, this offers a fascinating insight into the mind of a master at the start of his career.‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is perfect for fans of Debbie Young.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Esta biografía detallada narra la vida de Harry Styles hasta el momento. Desde su infancia y su salto a la fama en X-Factor hasta el lanzamiento de su música en solitario, convirtiéndose en la realeza de la moda. En este libro estamos más cerca de Harry que nunca. Una montaña rusa de emociones, en las que podemos ver el inicio de su carrera, la separación de One Direction y cómo Harry consiguió reinventarse a sí mismo, convirtiéndose en la estrella de rock que siempre había querido ser y conquistar Estados Unidos por sí mismo.No contento con ser una de las estrellas pop más grandes del mundo, Harry también ha cultivado una carrera como estrella de cine y televisión, apareciendo en éxitos de taquilla como Dunkerque, así como presentando el show Saturday Night Live. También se ha hecho un nombre en el mundo de la moda, presentando la Met Gala con Serena Williams y Lady Gaga, y representa la icónica marca Gucci.Este es un libro que te llevará al corazón de una estrella pop muy moderna, una lectura para descubrir todos los secretos de Harry Styles.Danny White es el autor del éxito de ventas internacional y del Sunday Times 1D: The One Direction Story, que ha sido traducido a dieciséis idiomas. También ha escrito exitosas biografías de Rihanna, Niall Horan, will.i.am y Johnny Depp.

Její perfektní manžel možná vůbec není tím, za koho ho má...Skutečný příběh ženy, která si prožila nemyslitelné.Mary Turner Thomsonová žila poklidný a spokojený život se svým skvělým manželem Willem Jordanem, úžasným otcem jejich dvou malých dětí. Jednoho dubnového rána roku 2006 jí ovšem jediný telefonát obrátil život vzhůru nohama...Neznámá žena jí tvrdí, že její zdánlivě perfektní manžel je ve skutečnosti lhář a manipulátor. Je opravdu možné, že by měl druhou rodinu, byl již 14 let ženatý a měl pět dětí?Při první konfrontaci Mary uvěří Willovým báchorkám, že jeho druhá rodina je součástí tajného komplotu CIA, pro kterou údajně pracuje. Pak se ale lži začínají vršit neúnosným způsobem a Mary nezbývá nic jiného než si přiznat, že žila celá léta ve lži.Tato kniha se pro Mary stala nejen způsobem, jak se vyrovnat s bolestí a křivdou, která se jí stala, ale zároveň i posláním, jak před muži jako Will Jordan varovat ostatní ženy.Mary Turner Thomsonová je britská spisovatelka a životní koučka, která se proslavila knihou Bigamista, ve které vypráví svůj příběh o životě se sériovým bigamistou. Je autorkou několika dalších knih, ve který shrnuje svou osobní zkušenost, jak proměnit neštěstí v životní příležitost.

Gideon er øverstbefalende kriminalkommissær i Scotland Yard. Det er ham, der får forelagt alle sager, der kommer forbi bureauet. Han er ikke nogen intellektuel skrivebordsarbejder, men derimod en hård, skarpsindig, sympatisk og allestedsnærværende politimand.Afslørelsen af en korrupt mand i Yard’ens egne rækker, et myrdet barn, et postrøveri, et juveltyveri og et skuddrama, hvor Gideon selv kommer i ilden, er blot nogle af de problemer, Gideon står over for i løbet af en enkelt arbejdsdag.Bag pseudonymet J.J. Marric gemmer sig et af den engelske kriminallitteraturs største navne, John Creasey (1908-1973). Af kendere placeres han fuldt ud på linje med Georges Simenon og Erle Stanley Gardner. Serien om kriminalkommissær Gideon er blandt hans største internationale successer. Bogen blev oprindeligt udgivet i 1957.Krimiserie om kriminalinspektør Gideon fra Scotland Yard.John Creasey (1908 - 1973) var en britisk forfatter. Gennem sit liv skrev han mere end 600 romaner under 28 forskellige pseudonymer, herunder navnet J.J. Marric. Creaseys imponerende bagkatalog rummer primært kriminalromaner, men undertiden udgav han også romance- og westernromaner. Særligt kendt er serien om Commander Gideon fra Scotland Yard, der rummer mere end tyve udgivelser. Serien dannede grundlaget for den britiske tv-serie "Gideon’s way", der blev vist på britisk TV i årene 1964-66, ligesom adskillige andre af Creaseys værker gennem tiden er blevet filmatiseret.

Told through various eyewitness accounts, ‘Eve’s Island’ follows the adventures of Captain Tatham.On discovering a deserted island, he claims it as his own. However, he also discovers a quantity of gold and a racehorse that seems to be in good shape.Inspired to win the love of socialite Eve Smith, he decides to return to Britain and enter his new horse into the racing circuit. While he’s away, others have their eyes on ‘Eve’s Island.’A rollicking adventure story packed with action, pirates, and adventure, this is a wonderful read for those who like their books taut, tense, and shot through with some old-school romance.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Set during the First World War, ‘My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain’ is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can.However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary.A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the ‘Smithy’ series.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Efter två år som sörjande änka börjar Anna blicka framåt. Vem är hon nu och är hon redo att dejta igen? Inbjudan till bästa väninnan Angelikas bröllop i Devon blir ett tillfälle att pröva vingarna och påbörja ett nytt kapitel.Hon hinner knappt landa förrän brudparet kastar in henne i ett kreativt bröllopsuppdrag tillsammans med den excentriske arkitekten Rocky. Det blir en resa in i sagans värld där magiska dammar och gnistrande kristallbyggen lär henne drömma större.Problemet är bara att få drömmarna att passa ihop. Vilka val är hon egentligen beredd att göra för att uppnå den där Framgångsrika Kärleken igen? Även Angelika får anledning att fundera när avslöjanden under en teveinspelning hotar själva bröllopet.Eva Norén är en svensk författare vars verk har hyllats av både läsare och kritiker. Genom hennes intuitiva sätt att skriva och forma berättelser skapas karaktärer med ett unikt djup som läsaren kan relatera till.

If you can imagine Rowan Atkinson’s ‘Mr Bean’ as a lieutenant serving in Africa during the days of the British Empire, then you’ve got a good idea of ‘Lieutenant Bones.’When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the African territories are left under the watchful eye of Lieutenant ‘Bones’ Hamilton.However, it soon becomes painfully obvious that our hapless hero is definitely not up to the job – particularly when trying to negotiate peace talks with a local chief.A light-hearted look at a soldier completely out of his depth, ‘Lieutenant Bones’ is the ideal read for those interested in humourous adventure stories.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong has the dubious honour of being the only UK solicitor to be executed for murder.‘Herbert Armstrong – Poisoner’ details the courtroom proceedings following his arrest, documented by then-reporter, Edgar Wallace.A grim, true-crime story, it follows two sets of poisonings, one of which proved to be fatal.A gripping account of a trial and the British criminal justice system at the time, this is a superb read for true-crime enthusiasts and fans of ´The Salisbury Poisonings´ on Netflix.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Mr Chell is a very wealthy man. However, even his money cannot buy him a sense of humour.When he receives a letter demanding thousands of pounds to prevent his imminent kidnap, he must decide whether this is a joke or something more serious.A wry, sly tale, packed with twists and turns and an unexpected ending, ‘Gospel-Truth Mortimer’ is a rollicking read for fans of Agatha Christie.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Draamaa, rakkautta ja vaikeita perhesuhteita brittiläisessä Intiassa.Max Vining on köyhän perheen poika, jolta ei kuitenkaan puutu yritteliäisyyttä. Vastoin odotuksia Max tekee huiman luokkanousun ja nai koulutetun perheen tyttären Julian. Kun nuoripari muuttaa Intiaan, suhde joutuu kuitenkin koetukselle. Onko Juliasta äidiksi? Miksi onnellisen oloinen liitto muuttuu yhtäkkiä? Parin tytär, Maxine, on erityisen herkkä lapsi – millainen mahtaa olla Maxinen elämä, kun tyttö varttuu isommaksi? Löytääkö hän rinnalleen oikean rakkauden, lapsuuden vaikeuksista huolimatta?Varjot väistyvät on kiehtova perheromaani, jossa on mukana myös romantiikkaa.Englantilainen Netta Muskett (1888–1963) kirjoitti viihteellisiä rakkausromaaneja, jotka keräsivät suuren yleisön. Muskettin teoksia on käännetty useille eri kielille.

Salapoliisitarinoiden mestarin esikoisteos!James Fothergill West on amatöörietsivä, joka on vasta muuttanut Skotlannin Wigtownshireen. Hän on hädin tuskin ehtinyt asettua kodiksi, kun jo törmää omituiseen arvoitukseen. Minkä takia Cloomberin hallissa asuva kenraali Heatherstone on jatkuvasti niin peloissaan? Westin etsivänvaistoa herättelee myös se, ettei kenraali tunnu lainkaan päästävän lapsiaan ulos talosta.Arthur Conan Doylen kiehtova mysteeri tuo esiin myös aloittelevan dekkarikirjailijan kiinnostuksen paranormaaleihin ilmiöihin.Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) oli skotlantilainen kirjailija, joka tunnetaan parhaiten etsivä Sherlock Holmesin tutkimuksista kertovista romaaneistaan.

Kenelle rakkaus kuuluu?Alison on 27-vuotias farmaseutti, jonka kaikki vapaa-aika kuluu sairaasta äidistä huolehtimiseen. Sen jälkeen kuin Alisonin isä kuoli, Alison on ollut vastuussa perheen tuloista. Joskus Alisonista tuntuu, että häneltä on jäänyt nuoruus tyystin elämättä – poikaystävät, tanssimiset ja vapaudesta nauttiminen. Millaiseksi hänen elämänsä olisikaan voinut muodostua, jos hän olisi saanut erilaiset pelikortit! Alison ei kuitenkaan arvaa, että myös hänen elämänsä suunta voi yllättäen muuttua – ja että myös hän voi rakastua tulisesti.Toinen nainen on rakkaudentäyteinen viihderomaani Netta Muskettilta. Englantilainen Netta Muskett (1888–1963) kirjoitti viihteellisiä rakkausromaaneja, jotka keräsivät suuren yleisön. Muskettin teoksia on käännetty useille eri kielille.

Behendig, pienter en ondernemend, dat is de jonge Freddy Musgrove in een notendop. In de roerige tijden van de negentiende eeuw, blijven zijn talenten dan ook niet onopgemerkt. Binnen een mum van tijd wordt hij gevraagd om geheimzinnige boodschappen en pakketjes door de douane te krijgen. Als koerier varend door de Theems, levert hij een pakketje af bij het Grote Huis. Maar wat voor verschrikkelijks hij daar te zien krijgt, blijft hem zijn leven lang achtervolgen. Of is het zijn ticket naar een gelukkig, liefdevol leven?Catherine Cookson (1906 - 1998) groeide op in een arm gezin in Engeland en is uitgegroeid tot een van de populairste romanschrijfsters in Groot-Brittannië. Hoewel ze pas op haar 44e haar eerste boek uitbracht, heeft ze in haar leven meer dan honderd boeken geschreven waarvan er wereldwijd meer dan honderd miljoen verkocht zijn. Haar bekendste werken zijn ‘Fiona’, ‘Het geslacht Mallen’, ‘Maisie’, ‘Mary Ann’ en ‘Tilly Trotter’. Op 91-jarige leeftijd overleed Cookson en liet ze de wereld achter met een indrukwekkend oeuvre aan romantische weglezers en vele verfilmingen.

The game of cat and mouse begins...Following an eight month suspension for gross misconduct, Detective Inspector Andy Horton returns to his job after the charges are dropped, but the stain on his career and personal life persists.When Horton stumbles across a naked corpse, brutally bludgeoned, he sets out to find the killer. And while his colleagues want him off the case, fate has other plans.As a second body surfaces, chilling similarities send shivers down Horton's spine - is he the killer's next target?A gripping detective mystery perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, and Rachel McLean.The Portsmouth Murders © 2023 Pauline RowsonTHE DETECTIVEAbandoned as a child, DI Andy Horton grew up in a children’s home. Now he lives onboard his yacht in Southsea Marina. He rides a Harley-Davidson and never wears a suit or tie — unless it’s to go to court. He’s an instinctive copper and a man of contrasts, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. He has a desperate need to belong, and yet is always just on the outside. Self-contained and afraid to show his feelings, but also a risk-taker that seeks justice.THE SETTINGPortsmouth boasts a vibrant waterfront, a diverse multicultural population, an international port, a historic dockyard, and is home of the Royal Navy. Portsmouth Harbour is one of the busiest in the world — and one of the best places to hide a body, it seems. Set against the backdrop of the sea, the Solent area of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight is every detective’s worst nightmare. The sea is ever-changing and often the best clues get swept away by the tide.Pauline Rowson is the author of twenty-four gripping, fast-paced, atmospheric crime novels including the popular SOLENT MURDER MYSTERY series featuring the rugged and troubled DI Andy Horton. She is a member of the Crime Writers' Association and the Society of Authors.

Podczas dziewiczego rejsu do Nowego Jorku na statku Buckingham doszło do groźnego wybuchu. Jaki będzie finał eksplozji bomby podłożonej tam przez IRA?Żona Harry’ego, obecnie prezes Barrington Shipping, mierzy się ze skutkami bombardowania jej liniowcai szykuje się do sprawy sądowej ze złośliwą lady Victorią. W tym samym czasie Harry Clifton dostaje awans i podejmuje niebezpieczną próbę odnalezienia w Rosji zakazanej książki o pracach dla Stalina. Kiedy Cliftonowie cieszą się na wieść o zaręczynach Sebastiana, nad Harry’m zbierają się czarne chmury - oto zostaje pojmany w Rosji i uznany za groźnego szpiega.Oto piąta z 7 części cyklu o rodzinie Cliftonów, można ją uznać za oddzielną historię lub czytać bez zachowania kolejności sagi. Jeśli lubisz powieści sensacyjne z emocjonującymi zwrotami akcji i pasjonują cię opisy trudnych procesów sądowych, oto lektura idealna dla ciebie.Kroniki rodziny Cliftonów - siedmiotomowa epicka saga, której bohaterem jest pełen ambicji Harry Clifton, syn dokera i kelnerki. Kolejne tomy cyklu pokazują losy głównego bohatera od narodzin w 1920 aż do śmierci w 1992 r. z perspektywy coraz to innej postaci. Dzięki temu cykl o burzliwym życiu Harry’ego Cliftona wciąga czytelnika bez reszty i intryguje podczas lektury każdej części tej rodzinnej sagi.Jeffrey Howard Archer, baron Archer Weston-super-Mare (ur. 15 kwietnia 1940w Londynie) - brytyjski polityk, dramaturg, autor bestsellerowych serii sensacyjnych, kryminalnych, jak również tzw. political fiction. Swoją debiutancką powieść z 1976 r.,,Co do grosza", (którą podobnie jak kolejną pt. ,,Kain i Abel" sfilmowano), napisał aby uniknąć bankructwa. Uważny czytelnik odnajdzie w jego twórczości wiele wątków związanych z polskimi emigrantami.