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First published in 2014 this is a new and expanded edition. On 20th July 1995, Robin Bowes, one the last great twentieth century barnstormers, died at the controls of his replica 'Red Baron' Fokker DR1 triplane just as he was about to commence an aerial dogfight display at Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire. Well known and respected in aviation circles, his fatal accident made headline news across the UK and was witnessed by thousands of spectator...

Amelia Scott is a young woman trying to re-build her life in Southern England following a disastrous relationship. It was going to be an adventure, but when there's news of a young girl found dead and another goes missing, she quickly begins to learn there is more to Creek Bay than she could ever imagine. A village hiding a dark secret, two families at war, newcomer Amelia Scott gets caught up in a murder investigation with dire consequences.

This biography of Jack Maurice Nissenthall, written by his daughter, Linda Nissen Samuels, draws heavily on Jack's own writings: The Wizard War, an unpublished autobiographical account of his part in the development of radar before and during WW2 and its impact on the eventual outcome, and original letters and photos. Through them, we hear this Unsung War Hero telling his own story in his own words. At the heart of Jack's story is the writte...

Following the exploits of King Henry II, Archbishop Thomas Becket, The Young King Henry, Richard the Lionheart, Eleanor of Aquitaine, King John and Sir William Marshal has never been so fun. But how much trouble can one dysfunctional family possibly cause? Quite a lot it turns out, especially when they are the resident Royal Family for all of England and half of France. It's time for you to meet The Early Plantagenets. There'll be some c...

This is a wonderful story, beautifully told." La Revista "A very funny and well written account of one man's experience of marrying into a Spanish family." William Chislett, author of: Spain: What Everyone Needs to Know 'Spanish Practices' weaves together nearly half a century of observations by Rico, an Englishman married into an eccentric family in a left-behind corner of Spain. Among others, we meet Macu, the maiden aunt who runs the fa...

Of all the war stories I have read, truth or fiction, this is the best' - Ottawa Journal '...a cracking good story' - Globe & Mail ¿¿'Green Beach has blown the lid off one of the Second World War's best-kept secrets' Daily Express 'If I had been aware of the orders given to the escort to shoot him rather than let him be captured, I would have cancelled them immediately' Lord Mountbatten 'Green Beach is a vivid, moving and at times nerve-rackin...

Hardy opens a revealing window into the ills of Empire and the savagery that mankind can so easily revert to and delivers a true punch to the gut, with fascinating echoes of his Writers Guild screenplay for TABOO, the sequel of which many of us are still eager to see, and the murky jungle epics of Joseph Conrad.' Maxim Jakubowski, Crimetime "A finely-paced and haunting story of a man - himself haunted and unsettled by the events of his past -...

Devoured at a sitting... racy, pungent and swift' The Sunday Times 'Number one thriller on my list... sexy and racy' Sunday Mirror THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THAT ANY MORE introduces the earthy and likeable proprietor of Aristo Autos who deals in vintage cars - not forgetting Sara, supercharged with sexual promise, who whets his curiosity and rouses his interest. ln the process of becoming a reluctant hero, he spins across France, Spain and...

Motor Sport: "He captures the true spirit of a nation's grass roots" "A refreshing antidote to bland paeans about the overly familiar" "He makes adversity sound vaguely appealing" Total Kit Car: "an enthralling read" "Buy this book if you are into the underdog and tales of derring-do" "I found it gripped me. I picked it up for a five minute 'flick through' and I couldn't put it down" "Get it, read, enjoy what is a great tale about proper clu...

The Best Deal' is a light-hearted three part account of adventures with Jack Russell Terriers in France and England. Spanning some fifteen years it chronicles the life and times of the author's various terrier companions and reflect the family's changing attitudes to retirement. The first tale, France with Darcey is a lively and humorous daily diary describing their retirement plan to relocate to southern France and a sometimes less than well ...

Intrigue, Conspiracy and Murder... A General Election is looming and former soldier Tom Scobie is first on the scene of a fatal road accident. It is the local MP's car. What caused it to leave the road for no obvious reason? The vacant seat will be a shoo-in for the chosen candidate, and is therefore much sought after. But who will that be - a local insider, an A-lister from party HQ or a complete outsider? There are dark forces at play and it...

Margaret Ford has lived a long and inspirational life. From humble beginnings in a terraced house in Blackburn in the 1920s, she has witnessed nine decades of change and challenge in contemporary Britain. She has also travelled the world and been part of an era that is now gone: army life in Britain's colonies, the end of a mighty empire, and the tensions of the Cold War. After a chance meeting in Blackburn, a whirlwind romance and an avalanch...

A remarkable, never disclosed story..." Peter Hennessy "A must-read book for those interested in a personal drama at the frontline of international relations"Dr Calder Walton, author & historian "A rare look behind the scenes of British intelligence... this story is not only well-told but also true" Nicholas Reynolds, former CIA officer, New York Times bestselling author Drawing on previously undisclosed personal papers, this biography o...

Early in its history, the Roman Catholic Church established a secret sect of elite spies and killers, tasked with protecting the Church's treasures and secrets. This sect is called the Mystiko Kataskopos. Members of the MK are highly trained in mystical practices, spying and assassination. They do whatever the Church demands. One such operative, Raphael Ward, is charged with finding the 'real' version of the legendary Shroud of Turin, secretly...

Once in a while, a book comes along that grabs you by the throat, shakes you, and won't let go until you have read through to the last page.' Hal Burton, Newsday 'Follow the Drum is superb reading entertainment' Best Sellers Follow the Drum is a story of men and women caught in a cataclysm of mutiny, hatred, fear and passion. India, in the mid-nineteenth century, was virtually nun by a British commercial concern, the Honourable East India Tr...

Intrigue, Conspiracy and Murder... A General Election is looming and former soldier Tom Scobie is first on the scene of a fatal road accident. It is the local MP's car. What caused it to leave the road for no obvious reason? The vacant seat will be a shoo-in for the chosen candidate, and is therefore much sought after. But who will that be - a local insider, an A-lister from party HQ or a complete outsider? There are dark forces at play and it...

Millions of people love Yellowstone, loved Lonesome Dove, and will love The Vindicated Man, by G.K. Beatty. The spirit of the American West is still alive and still captures the imaginations, and hearts, of those who travel there. Thru the theatre of the mind and dreams of a life lived long ago, The Vindicated Man will prove that it continues to be lived today. Barton Anderson was sitting on top of the world, he had a life most men could only ...

Amelia Scott is a young woman trying to re-build her life in Southern England following a disastrous relationship. It was going to be an adventure, but when there's news of a young girl found dead and another goes missing, she quickly begins to learn there is more to Creek Bay than she could ever imagine. A village hiding a dark secret, two families at war, newcomer Amelia Scott gets caught up in a murder investigation with dire consequences.

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