Near the village of Helmthorpe Swainsdale the body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a drystone wall. Harry Steadman has been brutally murdered. But who would want to kill such a thoughtful dedicated man? Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called in to investigate & soon discovers that disturbing secrets lie behind the apparently bucolic facade. It is clear that young Sally Lumb locked in her lover's arms on the night of the murder knows more than she is letting on. & her knowledge could lead to danger.. .' The novels of Peter Robinson are chilling evocative deeply nuanced works of art' Dennis Lehane ' Inspector Banks
- a man for all seasons he knows that often the answers to the clues are hidden in his own heart' Michael Connelly ' If you haven't encountered Chief Inspector Alan Banks before prepare for a crash course in taut clean writing & subtle psychology. & watch for those twists
- they'll get you every time' Ian Rankin

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'I hate it when my mother brags about me & my sister. Deenie's the beauty & Helen's the brain."' Mrs Fenner has very fixed ambitions for her daughters. Deenie is thirteen years old & gorgeous. Her mother wants her to be a model -- but Deenie's not so sure. So when she's diagnosed with scoliosis -- curvature of the spine -- Deenie's almost relieved. No more traipsing round modelling agencies no more living up to her mother's expectations. But she has to wear an ugly uncomfortable back brace for the next four years. & she's convinced that it will put an end to normal teenage life -- including her blossoming relationship with Buddy Brader.. ." ...

Nick Stones future looks bleak. The only person hes ever loved is dead. The only people who might save him have turned their backs. Until a chance encounter reunited him with a man whose life he saved ten years ago. What seems a simple quest in Baghdad takes Stone into the heart of a chilling conspiracy from violent Bosnia through lightening-paced action in Iraq. But too late he realizes that he is being used as bait to lure into the open a man he believes can offer some salvation. A man whom the darker forces of the West will stop at nothing to destroy... ...

Passionate. Explosive. Impossible to put down. Tasmina Perry is back with her most spectacular novel yet. Beneath the shimmering surface lies a dark secret... Diana & Julian Denver have the world at their feet. With a blissful marriage a darling son & beautiful homes in London & the country Dianas life to the outside world is perfect. But nothing is as it seems... When Julian dies suddenly & tragically Diana is convinced there is more to it than meets the eye. She calls on the one person she had never wanted to see again
- her sister Rachel. A former tabloid reporter Rachel appears to be living the dream as a diving instructor on a Thai isl&. The truth is shes in exile estranged from her family & driven from her career by Fleet Streets phone-hacking scandal. For Rachel Dianas request opens old wounds. But she is determined to make amends for the past & embarks on a treacherous journey to uncover the truth
- wherever it may lead...

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Deep Country is Neil Ansells account of five years spent alone in a hillside cottage in Wales. I lived alone in this cottage for five years summer & winter with no transport no phone. This is the story of those five years where I lived & how I lived. It is the story of what it means to live in a place so remote that you may not see another soul for weeks on end. & it is the story of the hidden places that I came to call my own & the wild creatures that became my society. A beautiful translucent portrayal of mid-Wales". (Jay Griffiths). " Touching. Through Ansells charming & thoroughly detailed stories of run-ins with red kites curlews sparrowhawks jays & ravens we see him lose himself.. .in the rhythms & rituals of life in the British wilderness". (Financial Times). " Remarkable fascinating". (Time Out). "A gem of a book an extraordinary tale. Ansells rich prose will transport you to a real life Narnian world that CS Lewis would have envied. Find your deepest most-comfortable armchair & get away from it all". (Countryfile). Neil Ansell spent five years living on a remote hillside in Wales & wrote his first book Deep Country about the experience. Since that time he has become an award-winning television journalist with the BBC. He has travelled in over fifty countries & has written for the Guardian the New Statesman & the Big Issue." ...

This is an epic tale of a final battle between good & evil. The Strega-Borgias are in deep fear for their lives! The forces of evil are converging on Strega Schloss
- demons the Mafia a changeling with a nasty bite
- & the wild & weird Strega-Borgias must gather together their allies to fight back. But there are just a few too many distractions with Damp the toddler-witch missing in action & a house full of wolves & bickering teenagers getting in the way. Can the family keep it together
- even when theyre scattered over time & place? This is a deliciously inventive & hilarious finale to the Pure Dead".. .series."


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Recovering in hospital from an appendix operation Ali Harris whiles away her time by entering magazine competitions. A few weeks later shes delighted to discover that shes won first prize in Complete Woman" magazines Most Romantic Couple of the Year competition. Theres just one problem. Ali has been dumped by her fiance & theres no way she can claim her prize
- a romantic holiday for two in Antigua
- on her own. Help is at hand in the unlikely form of Jeremy Boily Baxter the spotty boy next door. But Alis troubles have only just begun."

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A brutal vampire soldier about to know love for the first time.. . Murdoch Wroth will stop at nothing to claim Daniela the Ice Maiden--the delicate Valkyrie who makes his heart beat for the first time in three hundred years. Yet the exquisite Danii is part ice fey & her freezing skin cant be touched by anyone but her own kind without inflicting pain beyond measure. Soon desperate for closeness in an agony of frustration Murdoch & Danii will do anything to have each other. Together can they find the key that will finally allow them to slake the overwhelming desire burning between them? Aleaha Love can be anyone
- literally. With only skin to skin contact she can change her appearance assume any identity. Her newest identity switch has made her an AIR (alien investigation & removal) agent & sends her on a mission to capture a group of otherworldly warriors. Only she becomes the captured. Breean a golden-skinned commander known for his iron-will who is dangerous & soul-shatteringly seductive threatens her new life. Because for once she only wants to be herself...
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For the President of the United States the crisis point is approaching fast. With his new Soviet initiative entering its most crucial phase the President suddenly finds himself faced with a pollution disaster of potentially cataclysmic proportions. & then
- incredibly
- he vanishes into thin air leaving his country poised on the brink of chaos. It's left to troubleshooter extraordinaire Dirk Pitt to hotwire the connections between these two shattering events. From the icy Alaskan waters to a Korean shipbreaker's yard; from a Caribbean shipwreck to a blazing inferno in the Mississippi Delta he tracks down a conspiracy so fiendish & sophisticated that even the superpowers are helpless in its grip.. .

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This is a fantastic chance to enjoy a half hour deep tissue massage from a qualified consultant. A Deep Tissue Sports Massage is a massage technique which focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to reduce the chronic patterns of tension in the body though slow strokes & deep finger pressure on the contracted areas. A Deep Tissue Sports Massage will help loosen muscle tissues release toxins from muscles & get blood & oxygen circulating properly. In addition to your 25 minute treatment you & a friend will also enjoy a complimentary day pass each to the adjoining Bannatyne health & fitness club where you can enjoy full use of the facilities. Facilities vary from one location to another but generally include: swimming pool spa pool sauna steam room solarium & gym. You can even enjoy a fitness class if this is on offer at your chosen location classes vary from location to location but typically include some of the following: body step body pump body combat pilates yoga spinning boxercise aerobics fitball body jam & circuit. Crèche facilities are available at many locations. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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