In Victorian London gruesome events are afoot. Some are asking why the Detective Force's Inspector Albert Newsome is investigating the curious but apparently insignificant death that occurred in Holywell Street. What seemed like a common enough incident is complicated when the Inspector discovers his ex-colleague (and master detective) George Williamson is also pursuing the case, as well as a sinister former criminal named Noah Dyson. Then the questions begin to multiply: why are prostitutes being poisoned? Who is exerting pressure on the Commissioner of police? & who, or what, is Persephone? From the gutter to the drawing rooms of St James', the two detectives choose their allies & plunge into the underworld of Victorian London, where nothing is quite as it seems & the razor's flash waits around every corner. ...

Deliciously dark, sultry, & twisty... A perfect paradise? Or a perfect nightmare? On a river deep in the Mexican jungle stands the colossal villa Xanadu, a wellness center that's home to an ardent spiritual group devoted to self-help guru Paul Bentzen & his enigmatic wife Kali. But when Paul mysteriously dies, his entire estate-including Xanadu-is left not to Kali, but to his estranged niece Sveta. Shocked & confused, Sveta travels from New York City to Mexico to pay her respects. At first, Xanadu seems like a secluded paradise with its tumbling gardens, beautiful people, & transcendent vibe. But soon the mystical façade wears thin, revealing a group of brainwashed members drunk on promises of an impossible utopia, guided by a disturbing belief system & a charismatic, dangerously capable leader. As the sinister forces surrounding Sveta become apparent, she realizes, too late, she can't escape. Frantic & terrified, she discovers her only chance of survival is to put her c... ...

The Victoria Letters delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one of England’s greatest monarchs.

At only 18 years old, Victoria ascended the throne as a rebellious teenager & gradually grew to become one of the most memorable, unshakeable & powerful women in history. The extensive writings she left behind document this personal journey & show how she triumphed over scandal & corruption.

Full of beautiful photography from the series & genuine imagery from the era, come behind the palace doors & discover the girl behind the Queen.

This hardback book has 304 pages & measures: 23.6 x 19.6 x 3cm





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The fast paced betting & racing game for all the family. Put up your man, put up your money. There are three different events
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The Vikings hold a particular place in the history of the West, both symbolically & in the significant impact they had on Northern Europe.

Magnus Magnussons indispensable study of this great period presents a rounded & fascinating picture of a people who, in modern eyes, would seem to embody striking contradictions.

They were undoubtedly pillagers, raiders & terrifying warriors, but they were also great pioneers, artists & traders
- a dynamic people, whose skill & daring in their exploration of the world has left an indelible impression a thousand years on.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9780750978583
• Author: Magnus Magnusson
• Publisher: The History Press
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2cm












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THE VILLA GIRLS is the story of four young women who decide that wherever they are in the world & whatever they're doing they'll meet every few years for a holiday together somewhere sunny. Despite life taking them in very different directions, their snatched days in the sun in little hidden villas are crucial to them all. Escape, celebration, recovery
- over the years the holidays change their lives. Rosie was always the odd one out
- initially only invited as the others felt sorry for her, but it seems that in the end, she might be the one whose life is touched the most by her villa days. For it's there that she meets Enzo. The eldest son of an olive oil dynasty in southern Italy, he is being groomed to take over one day as head of the family. Rosie & Enzo have a holiday romance that seems set to become something more serious until she discovers he is not entirely what he seems. Years later they meet again & this time Rosie must decide how much she is prepared to compromise for the sake of love...

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When a young woman turns up dead in a peat bog near the banks of the River Tiber, Teresa, a maverick pathologist, thinks shes got the victim of an ancient Roman ritual on her hands. Shes wrong. Leo Falcone, the chief inspector, knows this case is recent history & the horror is still very much alive. So begins an investigation that will take the police deep into the dark underworld of modern day Romes most disturbing & sinister secrets. Nic Costa is trying to stay off the drink. Gianni Peroni used to work vice until he was caught in one of his own departments stings. Emilio Neri, the local mafia boss, can?t trust his own son & Vergil Wallis, the American mobster, is refusing to talk. Meanwhile, someone is trying very hard to kill the pathologist. & now another beautiful young woman has gone missing. ...

Have hours of fun piecing together this stunning The Village Garage image! This picture-perfect puzzle

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Details: A mysterious visitor has arrived in Turnham Malpas. What can Titus Bellamy want? Is it true, the villagers ask
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Books Cosy Crime There’s a fine art to murder… Hal Mulberry has long dreamt of owning the iconic painting, Buttermere at Dawn. & now the entrepreneur has got his hands on it, he’s determined to bring it back to the Lakes where it belongs & put it on show, turning Penrith Village Hall into a cultural hotspot – with the painting at its heart. Journalist Jason Brazel is delighted to get the exclusive. Even if his mother-in-law, Amita, thinks he’s making a fuss about an ugly piece of modern art. But when Amita uncovers a theory that the painting is cursed, she wonders just what Hal is bringing to their door: hex, hoax or dirty deal? While the great & the good gather for the unveiling, someone’s got murder on their mind. & it’s up to Jason & Amita to find who is trying to put people out of the picture… permanently. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008520540 •†Author: Jonathan Whitelaw •†Publisher:†  Harper North •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 336 •†Dimensions:†12.9 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm ...