Spirited Henrietta wishes she was the kind of doctor's wife who knew exactly how to deal with the daily upheavals of war. But then, everyone in her close-knit Devonshire village seems to find different ways to cope: there's the indomitable Lady B, who writes to Hitler every night to tell him precisely what she thinks of him; the terrifyingly efficient Mrs Savernack, who relishes the opportunity to sit on umpteen committees and boss everyone around; flighty, flirtatious Faith who is utterly preoccupied with the latest hats and flashing her shapely legs; and then there's Charles, Henrietta's hard-working husband who manages to sleep through a bomb landing in their neighbour's garden. With life turned upside down under the shadow of war, Henrietta chronicles the dramas, squabbles and loyal friendships that unfold in her affectionate letters to her 'dear childhood friend' Robert. Warm, witty and perfectly observed, Henrietta's War brings to life a sparkling community of determined... Views: 18
Twelve essays by a Japanese-American writer about being caught between past and present, old country and new. Views: 18
Jack Frost returns in this gripping sequel to bestseller First Frost. May, 1982. Britain celebrates the sinking of the Belgrano, Jimmy Savile has the run of the airwaves and Denton Police Division welcomes its first black policeman, DC Waters -- recently relocated from Bethnal Green. While the force is busy dealing with a spate of local burglaries, the body of fifteen-year-old Samantha Evans is discovered in woodland next to the nearby railway track. Then a fifteen-year-old boy is found dead on Denton's golf course, his organs removed. Detective Sergeant Jack Frost is sent to investigate -- a welcome distraction from troubles at home. And when the murdered boy's sister goes missing, Frost and Waters must work together to find her... before it's too late.Review"A must for all fans of Frost, but also so much more." —Peter James About the AuthorJAMES HENRY is the pen name for James Gurbutt, a publisher at Constable & Robinson, R.D. Wingfield's original publisher back in the 1980s. Views: 18
ONLY HIS NAME HAD CHANGED... Dressed to the nines, homicide cop Kerrie Muldoon hoped to meet and arrest "Loverboy," a killer who was meeting victims through personal ads. So the last "blind date" Kerrie expected to meet was Nick Diamond. Or was that really his name? Whoever he was, Nick--a.k.a. Roman Donnello--still possessed the charm that had driven Kerrie into his arms three years ago, back when he was presumed guilty and her job had been staking him out--until he vanished. Now with Loverboy circling closer, should she trust Nick to be what he swears he is--innocent--so she could reveal her own secrets--their twin daughters.... Views: 18
The depth and breadth of science fiction and fantasy fiction continues to change with every passing year. The twenty-nine stories chosen for this book by award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan carefully map this evolution, giving readers a captivating and always-entertaining look at the very best the genre has to offer. Views: 18
Alina admired the sexy new lounge singer Dane from the front row of the dimly lit nightclub nestled in the darker part of her comfy London suburb. The Rose Cabaret was her favorite evening destination to escape from her daily routine. Dane's secret was that he thrived on sexual energy. Not all vampires need the taste of your blood. Some desires are insatiable.... Views: 17
