Christmas Eve 1931. On the way to see a client Maisie Dobbs witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy London street. The following day the Home Secretary receives a letter threatening a massive loss of life if certain demands are not met. Maisie is invited into Scotland Yard's elite Special Branch as a special adviser on the case
- & becomes involved in a race against time to find a man who soon proves he has the knowledge & will to murder thousands of innocent people. Before this harrowing case is over Maisie must negotiate her way through a darkness not encountered since she was a nurse in wards filled with shell-shocked men. ? In Among the Mad Jacqueline Winspear combines a heart-stopping story with a rich evocation of a fascinating period to create her most compelling & satisfying novel yet.
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Among the Russians" is a marvellous account of a solitary journey by car from St. Petersburg & the Baltic States south to Georgia & Armenia. A gifted writer & intrepid traveller Thubron grapples with the complexities of Russian identity & relays his extraordinary journey in characteristically lyrical style. This is an enthralling & revealing account of the habits & idiosyncrasies of a fascinating nation along with a sharp & insightful social commentary of Russian life." ...

On the night of the St Patrick celebrations in 1990 some of the world's most famous & valuable paintings were stolen from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. They were never recovered & there were no clues as to their whereabouts -- that is until now. When Boston attorney Scott Finn takes on well-known thief Devon Malley as a client he gets much more than he bargained for. Not only is he asked to care for Devon's teenaged daughter Sally while Devon awaits bail but his investigations into what he believed was a case of petty theft lead him to the underworld of Boston's organized crime gangs links with the IRA & the realization that he may be close to solving the mystery of the stolen paintings all those years ago. But an Irishman who at nine years old saw his entire family murdered before his eyes is determined to avenge their death. His commitment to the cause is frightening & unrelenting & he will never give up until the job is finished.. .'A knock-out; Grisham with a passion even a touch of the great Michael Connelly thrown in.. . Crackles from the first page & doesn't let up for a second' Daily Mail ...

Among You is the gripping real-life story of a soldier serving on the front line in Iraq & Afghanistan & an unforgettable unflinching account of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. Jake Wood lives parallel lives: encased in the glass tower of an international investment bank by day he is also a dedicated TA soldier who serves on the front line during the invasion of Iraq later returning to the war zone to conduct surveillance on insurgents. Disillusioned with the dullness & amorality of the banking world he escapes back to the army for a third tour of duty. But in Afghanistan he discovers the savage dehumanising effects that war has on both the body & the mind. Diagnosed with chronic PTSD on his return he must now fight the last enemy
- himself
- in order to exorcise the ghosts of his past. Brutally honest & beautifully written Among You brings home the harsh reality of front-line combat in Iraq & Afghanistan & the courage of the troops who risk their lives for their country as well as revealing the devastating after-effects of service.

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Moran is an old Republican whose life was forever transformed by his days of glory as a guerrilla leader in the War of Independence. Now in old age living out in the country Moran is still fighting
- with his family his friends even himself
- in a poignant struggle to come to terms with the past.

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Amsterdam s compact core is laced by atmospheric lanes & quarters. You never know what you ll find: a hidden garden a jenever" distillery even an old monastery turned music venue. Karla Zimmerman Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 360 eating & drinking listings 85 great places to stay 67 museums & galleries 28 page map section 6 different way to tour the canals Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools Architecture in Amsterdam the styles to spot from your canal boat" ...

On a chilly February day two old friends meet in the throng outside a crematorium to pay their last respects to Molly Lane. Both Clive Linley & Vernon Halliday had been Molly's lovers in the days before they reached their current eminence Clive as Britain's most successful modern composer Vernon as editor of the quality broadsheet The Judge. Gorgeous feisty Molly had had other lovers too notably Julian Garmony Foreign Secretary a notorious right-winger tipped to be the next prime minister. In the days that follow Molly's funeral Clive & Vernon will make a pact that will have consequences neither has foreseen. Each will make a disastrous moral decision their friendship will be tested to its limits & Julian Garmony will be fighting for his political life. ...

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- that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover boutique hotels authentic restaurants the city's trendiest places & night spots & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in the Dutch capital. Also contains: Perfect Day Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more Dutch phrasebook & index. Narrow houses leaning against each other at slightly crooked angles a cyclist crossing a bridge on a squeaky bicycle people sitting out in the sun in front of the corner cafe & enjoying their coffees; in the distance the jolt of a tram lumbering along the Leidseplein. The Insider Tips reveal where you can experience sights like these along with an organic restaurant under glass & where you can enjoy a free lunchtime concert. The Perfect Day takes you on a tour showing you various facets of the city: from breakfast at Koffie Verkeerd on the Leliegracht to a stroll along Utrechtestraat with its exciting little shops & winding up at the Club Trouw where you can dance the night away. The Best Of pages highlight some unique aspects of Amsterdam recommend places to go for free & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & chill out. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you're on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. Finally the Dos & Don'ts point out some of the things you need to be aware of & watch out for when visiting the city. MARCO POLO Amsterdam provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around there's a detailed street atlas inside a useful public transport map in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past
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