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- Understandably Lord Burford had some misgivings about hosting another house party at Alderley his beautiful
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Charles Henstock rector of Thrush Green has difficulty living up to his predecessor when he moves to the parish of Lulling. He faces opposition from the fearsome Mrs Thurgood & her arty daughter Janet. Everyone in the district seems to be having their share of problems not least Albert Piggott who dreads the return of his wife Nelly. Meanwhile Kit Armitage returns to set elderly hearts fluttering. Could there be wedding bells in Thrush Green? ...

Set in & around the womens prison at Milbank in the 1870s AFFINITY is an eerie & utterly compelling ghost story a complex & intriguing literary mystery & a poignant love story with an unexpected twist in the tale. Following the death of her father Margaret Prior has decided to pursue some good work with the lady criminals of one of Londons most notorious gaols. Surrounded by prisoners murderers & common thieves Margaret feels herself drawn to one of the prisons more unlikely inmates
- the imprisoned spiritualist
- Selina Dawes. Sympathetic to the plight of this innocent-seeming girl Margaret sees herself dispensing guidance & perhaps friendship on her visits little expecting to find herself dabbling in a twilight world of seances shadows unruly spirits & unseemly passions.

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Welcome to the bizarre & dangerous world of Victorian London a city teetering on the edge of revolution. Its people are ushering in a new era of technology dazzled each day by new inventions. Airships soar in the skies over the city whilst ground trains rumble through the streets & clockwork automations are programmed to carry out menial tasks in the offices of lawyers policemen & journalists. But beneath this shiny veneer of progress lurks a sinister side. For this is also a world where lycanthropy is a rampant disease that plagues the dirty whorehouses of Whitechapel where poltergeist infestations create havoc in old country seats where cadavers can rise from the dead & where nobody ever goes near the Natural History Museum. ...

Sunday Times & New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton returns with another exciting thrilling & addictive adventure for her vampire hunting heroine Anita Blake. Had everyone bitten tonight caught this? The other bites had not looked like vampire bites. They'd been zombie or human looking. Was this infection something that vampires & shapeshifters could catch? If it was then it was something new. Some zombies are raised. Others must be put down. Just ask me Anita Blake Vampire Hunter. Before now I figured I could handle them. Before now I had never heard of any of them causing human beings to perish in agony. But that's all changed. Micah's estranged father lies dying rotting away inside from some strange ailment that has his doctor's whispering about 'zombie disease'. I make my living from zombies
- but these aren't the kind I know so well. These creatures hunt in daylight & are as fast & strong as vampires. If they bite you you become just like them. & round & round it goes... Where will it stop? Even I don't know.
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This guidebook is aimed at people who want to know & understand more about buying & collecting art; whod like to build their confidence when making choices about investing in individual pieces & building a collection of a number works in a variety of media. This is a practical guide that will give potential buyers a better understanding of the art world
- how it operates & how to navigate its jargon & often idiosyncratic practices & more specifically where to look for affordable art. By explaining the culture & practicalities of the art world & by exploring different methods of buying art this book will demystify the process for the novice collector. It will also help them to analyse their likes & dislikes in considering a purchase & how to build a collection that will be a good investment. Affordable Contemporary Art will be a map for collectors to find & buy art that they love for the right price & build a collection thats more than the sum of its parts. Aimed at those new to collecting contemporary art this book is also useful for people interested in working in galleries or auction houses for artists & for students of studio art.
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In a timely & eye-opening book Rodric Braithwaite examines the Russian experience in that most recent war in Afghanistan (after Alexander's conquests & the many British imperial wars & skirmishes). Largely basing his account on Russian sources & interviews he shows the war through the eyes of the Russians themselves
- politicians officers soldiers advisers journalists women. As former ambassador to Moscow Rodric Braithwaite brings unique insights to the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The story has been distorted not only by Cold War propaganda but also by the myths of the nineteenth century Great Game. It moves from the high politics of the Kremlin to the lonely Russian conscripts in isolated mountain outposts. The parallels with Afghanistan today speak for themselves. A superb achievement of narrative history sensitive writing & exciting fresh research": so wrote Simon Sebag Montefiore about Rodric Braithwaite's bestseller " Moscow 1941". But those words & many others of praise that were given it could equally apply to his new book."
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When British & American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works they are primed for action
- but what
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David Attenborough CBE & the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit embark on a landmark new series painting a breathtaking portrait of Africa as never before caught on film. This lavish & unmissable companion to the BBC One series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures unprecedented wildlife behaviour mesmerising new creatures & magical landscapes that will astound & captivate & will challenge what you think you know about Africa. This is a spectacular journey through a vast & diverse continent in all its beautiful & unexpected abundance. Witness the drama of eagles catching giant bats on the wing lizards stalking their prey on the backs of lions & a nail-biting giraffe fight. Share the discovery of the world's rarest fish species & the first-ever access to an island sanctuary for the elusive African penguin. Marvel at a Congo fish that flies like a butterfly & a love-struck beetle who thinks he's James Bond. Nowhere is more savage more dangerous yet more beautiful & alive than Africa. Join a unique expedition to the most extreme parts of this vast continent. ...

Nobody knows Africa like Lonely Planet. Our 12th edition takes you on a Serengeti safari reveals the best spot to view Victoria Falls & tells you where to see surfing hippos. Whether you re after big-name highlights or lesser-known adventures this guide has got it all covered. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Wildlife guide reveals the continent s top spots for animal encounters Explore with itineraries covering Cairo to Cape Town & everywhere in-between Green Index helps to make your travels more eco-friendly ...