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Book 2 in The Scandalous Redgraves Series. Lady Katherine Redgrave has one mission—to find her deceased father’s journals, which may hold the key to a traitorous conspiracy that puts Kate’s family in danger. Kate vows to let no obstacle stand in her way . . . but when she meets Simon Ravenbill, Marquis of Singleton, her attention is diverted as the sinfully handsome nobleman tempts her beyond reason. Simon has a mission of his own: to uncover the truth about the secret society he believes murdered his brother. All he needs is to get to the Redgrave journals before Kate does. The ...

Bei diesem mysteriösen Mordfall aus dem Jahr 1859 wurde eine Leiche in einem verschlossenen Koffer in einem Lager in einem Güterbahnhof im polnischen Rzeszow entdeckt, nachdem dieser einen bestialischen Gestank verströmte. Der Koffer war in Wien auf die Reise geschickt worden. Die Ermittlungen überführen schließlich den Täter, einen Buchhalter, der den Mord an seinem Arbeitgeber begangen hatte.

Timeless wisdom drawn from 3,000 years of human experience offers hope, insight and inspiration to listeners of all ages. These true stories of great individuals include Raphael, Michelangelo, Diogenes, Alexander the Great, King Solomon, Jesus' The Good Samaritan, Beatrix Potter, Satchel Paige, and more.

A reissue of this classic title, updated with never-before-published material from the original taped interviews and with a new introduction by Andrew Morton that reflects on the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the original publication of Diana: Her True Story. One of the world's best-known biographers, Andrew Morton's groundbreaking and controversial biography Diana: Her True Story changed the public's perception of the British monarchy and became an instant global best seller.

Searing, yet strangely moving and even sympathetic, The Last Brother presents a detailed, tragic portrait of a man at war with himself, doomed to live in the giant shadow of his brothers, trapped in the glorious but hollow Kennedy myth, longing - but unable - to escape.

New Zealander Second Lieutenant Neil Rankin and his platoon find themselves on the back foot, with limited supplies and dented morale, facing a coup de grâce from the relentless Axis forces... After the fall of Greece in April 1941, the Allies regroup on the island of Crete to make their next stand against the German forces. Bruised and short of weapons and equipment, the story follows New Zealand troops evacuating the mainland and arriving on Crete, the navel of the Mediterranean. Control of Crete was paramount for dominance of sea and air operations, and the defeat in Greece weighed ...

The lives of Henry VIII's queens make for dramatic stories, and Alison Weir writes a series of novels that offer insights into the real lives of the six wives based on extensive research and new theories. In all the romancing, has anyone regarded the evidence that Anne Boleyn did not love Henry VIII? Or that Prince Arthur, Katherine of Aragon's first husband, who is said to have loved her, in fact cared so little for her that he willed his personal effects to his sister?

“Until You Are Dead” chronicles the loss of Canada’s innocence. Prior to June 11, 1959, Canadian parents could allow their children to play outdoors, unsupervised, in places children traditionally love: schoolyards, fields and nearby swimming holes. But on that hot summer day, when the body of a twelve-year-old girl turned up in a woody area near Clinton, Ontario, that innocence was shattered.

A valiant prince. Two clashing empires. One throne of thorns no one can keep. Vlad Dracul is shattered. When the king he loyally served gives Wallachia’s throne to another, he resolves to conquer it or die. To fight for his right, he amasses his troops, but his horde of rag-tag peasants is no match for his foe’s better army. Will Vlad’s prowess crush his foe and earn him the throne, or will his audacity take him to his grave? Throne of Thorns is the riveting prequel novella in The Saga of the Dracula Brothers historical fiction series. If you root for undaunted underdogs and love ...

Nathan Heller is Chicago’s most celebrated private detective, hobnobbing with Hugh Hefner, getting written up in Life magazine, enjoying the fruits of a long career that began in a one-room office and now is a coast-to-coast agency. When he does a small favor for a friend - who handles PR for the Teamsters - Heller runs into an old West Side mob crony, a small-time hustler named Jack Ruby. And when that friend is found dead, warning signals start to flash. Suddenly Jimmy Hoffa wants to talk to Nate...and so does Hoffa’s arch enemy, U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

Recruited by the US Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than 10,000 women served as codebreakers during World War II. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, best-selling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.

In a life of extraordinary drama, Jane Boleyn was catapulted from relative obscurity to the inner circle of King Henry VIII. As powerful men and women around her became victims of Henry’s ruthless and absolute power, including her own husband and sister-in-law, Queen Anne Boleyn, Jane’s allegiance to the volatile monarchy was sustained and rewarded. But the price for her loyalty would eventually be her undoing and the ruination of her name. For centuries, little beyond rumor and scandal has been associated with “the infamous Lady Rochford".

Five-year-old Jayamma lives in an island paradise. In 1970, her innocent life is turned inside out along with thousands of Yanadi tribesmen. The island of Sriharikota becomes a missile launch site and Jayamma’s family is crushed beneath the boot of the mainland caste system. A modern-day Moses rises up to deliver the Yanadis and the miracles begin. If you thought the wonders of the Bible were finished, this true story will demonstrate otherwise. Based on actual events from our time, India’s Child will immerse you into the rich culture of southeastern India and into God’s beautiful ...

On a rainy night in December 1938, former Nazi official Max Immanuel climbed into his car in Berlin and set out on a harrowing mission. Over the course of a single night, he planned to travel to the gates of Dachau—Nazi Germany’s first concentration camp—to rescue a Jewish prisoner. Max’s mission was profoundly dangerous, and unusual, because this former Third Reich official was a Jew himself. Born Imanuel Rosenfeld, Max had changed his name and his religion, living in fear that his truth would be discovered.

With excerpts from Tesla’s autobiography and insight from those who knew him best, this book aims to shed new light on the unique visionary and inspire the next generation of scientists. The story of Tesla will leave you feeling mournful for his sad fate, moved by his never-ending pursuit of a better future, and inspired by his enthusiasm.

Ava Burcham isn’t your typical Blue Ridge Mountains girl. She has a bad habit of courtin’ trouble, and her curiosity has opened a rift in the middle of a feud between politicians and would-be outlaws, the Allen family. Ava’s tenacious desire to find a story worth reporting may land her and her best friend, Jeremiah Sutphin, into more trouble than either of them planned. The end result? The Hillsville Courthouse Massacre of 1912.

In the shadows of America's heartland, a nightmare took root behind the white fences of La Porte, Indiana. Belle Gunness, the "Black Widow of La Porte," appeared to be a grieving widow and loving mother—but behind her mask lurked a predator without equal. With cold calculation, she lured dozens of men to her farm with promises of love and fortune, only to lead them to their gruesome deaths. When fire finally consumed her farmhouse, the horrifying truth was laid bare: mass graves, dismembered bodies, and a mystery that would haunt the nation for generations. Did Belle perish in the flames...

In the heart of 1857 India, one man’s courage will become legend. The Lion of India is a gripping historical fiction novel that brings to life the first Indian War of Independence—a revolution against the British East India Company that ignited a nation’s fight for freedom. Mirza Khan has lost everything: his family, his land, and his beloved wife. Imprisoned by British captors, the once-proud nobleman now faces his final days as the date of his execution draws near. But Mirza refuses to bow. What follows is a brutal test of his spirit as he endures unspeakable torture, standing ...

In 1893 St. Louis, the dead were speaking, and one man held the key to the other side. Known across the country as The Great Life Reader, Jules Wallae claimed to have a gift.. Through spirit cabinets, ghostly voices, and messages from the beyond, Jules brought comfort to the grieving and left audiences spellbound. In an era when spiritualism flourished and death felt closer than ever, his abilities drew both believers and skeptics to his door. When renowned professor Alexander Tyndall arrived in St. Louis, he issued Jules a public challenge: a séance before a packed house at the Hagan ...

Am 10. April 1934 entgleiste der D-Zug Wien–Paris bei Oftering durch ein gezielt herbeigeführtes Eisenbahnattentat, bei dem ein Heizer ums Leben kam und mehrere Postbeamte verletzt wurden; die Täter wollten den verunglückten Zug ausrauben, scheiterten jedoch an den chaotischen Umständen nach dem Anschlag. Erst Jahre später konnte der Fall durch Zufall und ein Geständnis aufgeklärt werden.