Under the reign of Louis XV corruption & intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France & Justin Alastair the notorious Duke of Avon & proud of his soubriquet ' Satanas' flourishes as well Then from a dark Parisian back alley he plucks L-on a red-headed urchin with strangely familiar looks just in time for his long over-due schemes of revenge on the Comte de St Vire Among the splendours of Versailles & the dignified mansions of England Justin begins to unfold his sinister plans -- until that is Leon becomes the ravishing beauty Leonie Yet again Georgette Heyer shows the qualities that made her one of the most successful & best-loved romantic novelists of her age & why her popularity endures to this day ...

A wealthy family A deadly secret A young woman with more to lose than she knows Josephine Montfort is from one of New York's oldest most respected & wealthiest families Like most well-off girls of the Gilded Age her future looks set
- after a finishing school education she will be favourably married off to a handsome gentleman after which she'll want for nothing But Jo has other dreams & desires that make her long for a very different kind of future She wants a more meaningful & exciting life she wants to be an investigative journalist like her heroine Nellie Bly But when Jo's father is found dead in his study after an alleged accident her life becomes far more exciting than even Jo would wish Unable to accept that her father could have been so careless she begins to investigate his death with the help of a young reporter Eddie Gallagher It quickly becomes clear he was murdered & in their race against time to discover the culprit & his motive Jo & Eddie find themselves not only battling dark characters on the violent & gritty streets of New York but also their growing feelings for each other
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These were the Greeks presents an absorbing & readable introduction to Greek society The twenty chapters examine the period from 1500 BC to Roman times depicting main events from the time of the Minoans & Mycenaeans through the Persian Wars & Alexander to the end of the Hellenistic period Against this background the authors explore many aspects of Greek social domestic political religious & intellectual life They also provide a vivid impression of the style & quality of Greek life by including extracts from Greek literature Unlike many other texts on ancient Greece this

Includes:: numerous maps & photographs As a very attractive well-written & eminently sound publication the title provides an essential core text for Classical Studiesa most readable bookit can be wholeheartedly recommended Joint Association of Classics Teachers Amos & Lang are to be complimented on their reliance on the original sources for much of their text & for the role that literature plays in general in their workgood for introductory course-work on ancient Greece The Classical Outlook The authors are sensitive to the current impatience with traditional historical content yet they convey much historical fact without losing either the reader's attention or the shape of the long time period treated Booklist A concise but quite detailed picture of Greek cultural history The logical organisation & aesthetically pleasing format pay tribute to the ideals the Greeks themselves espoused Each topic is illustrated with handsome well-labelled photographs of vase paintings & buildings New England Classical Newsletter

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Theseus is an immersive VR experience that offers a new take on the myth of the Minotaur Discover the potential of 3rd person view in Virtual Reality explore a labyrinth filled with thrill & danger as you face the impossible odds of a fight between man & monster! You wake up alone stranded in a hostile & mysterious place With Ariadnes voice as your only guide you explore alleys & chambers venturing deep into the darkness In the distance you can see a pillar of light that beckons you to go forward Soon however you shall discover that you are not alone The mighty Minotaur is the ruler of this world & you are not a welcomed visitor! Enjoy a mix of exploration story & combat with a strong cinematic approach to Virtual Reality Do you have what it takes to unveil the truth that lies at the heart of the labyrinth? Please note - Play Station VR & Play Station Camera is required to play this product ...

Description below is for brand new sealed products & may not represent the item fully Images are for illustration only Contents & item condition may vary All items are sold in working condition Instruction manuals guides downloadable or online accessible content listed on the product are not guaranteed to be included Theseus is an immersive VR experience that offers a new take on the myth of the Minotaur Discover the potential of 3rd person view in Virtual Reality explore a labyrinth filled with thrill & danger as you face the impossible odds of a fight between man & monster! You wake up alone stranded in a hostile & mysterious place With Ariadnes voice as your only guide you explore alleys & chambers venturing deep into the darkness In the distance you can see a pillar of light that beckons you to go forward Soon however you shall discover that you are not alone The mighty Minotaur is the ruler of this world & you are not a welcomed visitor! Enjoy a mix of exploration story & combat with a strong cinematic approach to Virtual Reality Do you have what it takes to unveil the truth that lies at the heart of the labyrinth? Please note
- Play Station VR & Play Station Camera is required to play this product
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The OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps perfect for day trips & short breaks Tough durable & weatherproof covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales OS Landranger Active now

Includes:: a digital version of the paper map accessed through the OS smartphone app OS Maps



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OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer
- Active a tough versatile version of OS Explorer The OS Explorer Active range now

Includes:: a digital version of the paper map accessed through the OS smartphone app OS Maps


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LONGLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION A book like no other
- the tale of a gripping quest to discover the identity
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The cat walked through the world with its whiskers ears & paws In this glorious celebration of observation curiosity & imagination Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat & how perspective shapes what we see When you see a cat what do you see? ...

In 1994 Marko Novak's world is torn apart by the death of his best friend Kemal Lekic a young soldier in the darkest days of the Bosnian war is killed in the shelling of their home town But his body is never recovered After the funeral Marko flees to England hoping to put his broken homeland & the part he played in the loss of his friend behind him In 2004 human rights researcher Anya Teal is following a tenuous lead in the hunt for a Bosnian man with blood on his hands She is also clinging to the fragile hope that she can rebuild a relationship with her first love William Howell When Anya invites Will to join her on a Christmas holiday in the Thai beach resort of Kao Lak her motives are not entirely pure She hopes the holiday will offer them the chance to unpick the mistakes of their past but Kao Lak may also be home to the man Anya is looking for-a man with a much darker history What no-one can know is that a disaster as destructive as a war is approaching detonated in the sea-bed of the Indian Ocean It is a disaster that will connect the fates of Marko William & Anya across the years & continents In its wake everything Marko thought he knew will be overturned ...