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Role of Honour: A 007 Novel (James Bond Ser.)
by John GardnerOfficial, original James Bond from a writer described by Len Deighton as a 'master storyteller'.'People notice things and word around Whitehall is that Commander Bond is living a shade dangerously - gambling, the new Bentley, er ... ladies, money changing hands ...'Following scandal and his shock resignation from Britain's Secret Intelligence Service James Bond becomes a gun for hire; able, and willing, to sell his lethal skills to the highest bidder. And SPECTRE, it seems, are eager to have the disgraced British super spy on their payroll. But before he can be fully embraced by his new employer - and deadliest enemy - 007 must first prove his loyalty. And in doing so he must threaten with nuclear annihilation everything he has fought his whole life to defend. Until honour is fully restored...Gardner's stunning reinvention of Bond secured critical acclaim and blockbusting sales around the world. Role of Honour, the fourth book in the series, kept 007 at No.1.
Roll Over and Play Dead
by Joan HessMURDER IS GOING TO THE DOGS... Bookstore owner and amateur sleuth Claire Malloy has donned another hat (or is that a collar?) as a petsitter extraordinaire. Her furry charges are Miss Emily Parchester's beloved basset hounds, Nick and Nora, and two very good dogs they are. Everything is just ducky...until Nick and Nora vanish. Other neighbors' pets have also disappeared, and no doubt a dognapper is on the prowl... Switching to her sleuthing chapeau, Claire quickly locates the shabby abode of Newton Churls, who runs a black market in stolen animals. But instead of a pen filled with purloined pooches, Claire finds one very dead Newton-and it appears his own pit bull terriers did him in. Or did they? Claire smells a human rat behind the brutal murder. And mysteriously, Nick and Nora are still missing. Now Claire is doggedly determined to find them...and run a killer to the ground.
Rolling Stone: A Frank Garrett Mystery (The Frank Garrett Mysteries #2)
by Patricia WentworthA Foreign Office agent assumes a dead man&’s identity to infiltrate an international ring of thieves, blackmailers, and murderers Peter Talbot is in Brussels tailing a dangerous con man when the opportunity of a lifetime falls in his lap. His quarry dies, leaving behind a suitcase filled with money, coded messages, a passport, and a cryptic letter about a woman named Maud Millicent Simpson. Reborn as Spike Reilly—a.k.a. James Peter Reilly—a.k.a. Pierre Riel—Talbot follows a twisting trail that leads the undercover operative to an English country estate and into a deadly conspiracy of robbery and murder. Meanwhile, in London, Talbot&’s uncle, Col. Frank Garrett, is probing a string of purloined masterpieces—the latest stolen from the Louvre. Scotland Yard flummoxed, it falls to the Foreign Office to bring the culprits to justice. As the parallel investigations converge, Garrett and his nephew match wits with a cunning and beautiful criminal who&’s a brilliant master of disguise. And soon an innocent woman&’s life is in danger. Patricia Wentworth, author of the Miss Silver Mysteries, combines &“adventure, romance, and mystery&” (Kirkus Reviews) in this stunning crime novel. Rolling Stone is the 2nd book in the Frank Garrett Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Rolling Thunder
by Mark MynheirLaw Enforcement Agents Can Do It All. But Forgive? John Russell is the Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent assigned to the missing Dylan Jacobs' case. But while he's tracking down clues in his professional life, a murderer is hot on his trail--his own flesh and blood. John's father relentlessly seeks something John refuses to offer: forgiveness. Forced to face the source of his paralyzing fear of thunder and his stolen childhood, can John find the missing boy without his personal life completely unraveling? Ten-year-old Dylan Jacobs is missing from state care. John Russell is the team leader of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement task force trying to find him. Although the governor has declared this a top priority, all the team is turning up are corruption and crime of a different sort. Could Dylan still be alive after disappearing from the system six years ago? Meanwhile, John's own long-buried nightmare is unearthed when a paroled killer shows up in his driveway. He struggles to leave old horrors where they belong--in the past. Determined to protect her children and help her husband, his wife, Marie, does some investigating of her own. Because she soon realizes, what you don't know can hurt you. Join the agents of the FDLE as they seek the truth behind the crime and grapple with Truth in their personal lives. Dealing with depravity all day, every day, it doesn't always seem like God is in control. Which just makes victory all that much sweeter when it comes. "Drawing upon his real-life experience as a police detective, Mark Mynheir has given us a realistic story and characters to care for. Mark presents us with a fresh new voice who writes from a unique perspective." Angela Hunt, bestselling author of Unspoken "A remarkable first novel, with strong action and a solid moral. Readers will eagerly await the next installment from Mark Mynheir." T. Davis Bunn, bestselling author "Rolling Thunder is a compelling story examining the struggles, importance, and power of forgiveness." Bill Myers, bestselling author of Soul Tracker Story Behind the BookMark Mynheir's experience as a homicide detective enables him to accurately expose, from an insider's view, the exciting world of law enforcement and crime investigation. It also sets an unassuming scene for the serious spiritual work that needs to be accomplished in Mynheir's main character. While the story unfolds, the reality becomes clear of how many Christians welcome God's grace and forgiveness for themselves but struggle to extend it to others. They harbor unresolved anger and resentment, often for years, against those who have hurt them. Mynheir challenges readers to identify with fictional characters and to initiate the process of forgiveness in their own lives.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Rolling Thunder (A "Hammerhead" Jed Mystery #2)
by A.J. DevlinFormer pro wrestler "Hammerhead" Jed Ounstead, now a fully-fledged private investigator, is riding high after his first successful case. In this second episode, Jed leaves the wrestling realm to enter a new arena: women's flat-track roller derby. When old acquaintance Stormy Daze seeks his help finding her team's missing coach, Jed discovers that the turnbuckle-and-metal-chair mayhem of the wrestling ring pales in comparison to roller derby's four-wheeled ferocity.As his search intensifies, Jed is drawn into the criminal orbit of a shady entrepreneur who doubles as a late-night TV personality, a high-class bookmaker with a yen for racing dachshunds, and a kinky painter with a special technique for producing art. When the thunder rolls, Jed finds he needs more than a few of his beloved banana milkshakes to solve this case.Rolling Thunder continues A.J. Devlin's hard-hitting, award-winning mystery series with its unbeatable one-two punch of over-the-top-rope humour and elbow-to-the-face adventure.
Rolling Thunder (John Ceepak Mysteries Ser. #0)
by Chris Grabenstein"Full of unpredictable twists and turns. There's plenty of fizz in the chemistry between the two protagonists to keep the novel and the reader spinning." —Boston GlobeThere&’s more fireworks down the Jersey shore in Chris Grabenstein&’s sixth fast-paced John Ceepak mystery Rolling Thunder. A prominent citizen suffers a heart attack on opening day of a brand new boardwalk roller coaster in the seedy seaside resort town Sea Haven, New Jersey. Initially ruled a tragic accident, it isn&’t long before there are suspicious hints of foul play—especially after another dead body is discovered: a stunning young beach beauty. Fortunately for mystery lovers, the straight-arrow cop John Ceepak and his wise-cracking young partner Danny Boyle are on the case, a detective/sidekick duo critics have compared to Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.
Rolling Thunder (Murder Most Gay Series #5)
by John Simpson Robert CummingsSequel to Murder on a QueenMurder Most Gay: Book FiveBudget cuts shuffle the decks of the Prince George's County Police Department. Separated after years as partners, Hank Capstone and Patrick St. James find themselves having to make a new start. Assigned as a training officer, Hank takes on the tough task of showing hot, fit young rookie Jessie Morgan the ropes. Unfortunately, Jessie's beauty is only skin-deep as he seems to have a habit of spouting homophobic comments to anyone who will listen. Still, Hank watches closely, figuring his rookie hides a deeper secret. While Hank is distracted by his new partner, secrets from his past resurface. A former Iraqi general with a grudge against Hank arrives in the area seeking revenge. Does his appearance connect to a terrorist threat made against the local mall? Hank and Patrick must reunite to save the day.
Rolling Thunder (Stony Man #72)
by Don PendletonSTONY MAN The clandestine operations group known as Stony Man is unbound by rules of procedure and answers only to the Oval Office. Hal Brognola's team of cyberwarriors and battlefield commandos takes the most direct approach to stem the tide of global terrorism and high crime. As the court of last resort, they handle the dirty work no other department or agency can touch. ROLLING THUNDER The Basque Liberation Movement, a militant splinter cell of Spain's notorious ETA terrorist group, has seized a state-of-the-art new supertank equipped with nuclear firing capabilities. Intent on carrying their blood message to the world, the BLM has planned a devastating show of force at a NATO conference in Barcelona. As Stony Man's cybernetics team works feverishly to track the terrorists and the stolen warheads, the commandos of Able Team and Phoenix Force hit the ground running. But a clever, resourceful enemy remains one step ahead, in a race against the odds getting worse by the minute. ...
Rolling Thunder (The John Ceepak Mysteries #0)
by Chris GrabensteinThere's more fireworks down the Jersey Shore in Chris Grabenstein's sixth fast-paced John Ceepak mystery. A prominent citizen suffers a heart attack on the opening day of a brand-new boardwalk roller coaster in the seedy seaside resort town Sea Haven, New Jersey. Initially ruled a tragic accident, it isn't long before there are suspicious hints of foul play--especially after the corpse of a stunning young beach beauty is discovered. Fortunately for mystery lovers, the straight-arrow cop John Ceepak and his wisecracking young partner Danny Boyle are on the case, a detective/sidekick duo critics have compared to Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.
Roman Blood: A Novel Of Ancient Rome (Roma Sub Rosa #1)
by Steven SaylorA thrilling puzzle from the ancient world with real historical characters and based on a case in Cicero's Orations - Roman Blood is a perfect blend of mystery and history by a brilliant storyteller.On an unseasonably warm spring morning in 80BC, Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate and orator preparing his first important case. His client is Umbrian landowner, Sextus Roscius, accused of the unforgivable: the murder of his own father.Gordianus agrees to investigate the crime - in a society fire with deceit, betrayl and conspiracy, where neither citizen nor slave can be trusted to speak the truth. But even Gordianus is not prepared for the spectacularly dangerous fireworks that attend the resolution of this ugly, delicate case...
Roman Count Down (Rick Montoya Italian Mysteries #6)
by David P. WagnerA prequel to the beloved Rick Montoya Italian mystery series, Roman Count Down brings the streets of Rome to life as translator Rick Montoya comes to grips with life as a resident of The Eternal City and investigates a brutal murder in an Italian adventure unlike any otherRick Montoya, eager to experience more of his Italian mother's culture, heads to Rome to start his own translation business. He's armed with curiosity and an appetite for local food and wine.Rick's maternal uncle is a Roman cop with one eye to his nephew's welfare and another to how Rick might be useful, perhaps widen his career choices. So Commissario Piero Fontana pulls Rick into an investigation: the murder of Count Umberto Zimbardi.The wealthy count enjoyed indulging a circle of convivial friends and a hobby collecting oral histories by interviewing residents in the city's centro storico. After heading home from such an afternoon, he was found dead on a bridge over the Tiber.As a newcomer and an investigator, Rick makes rookie mistakes. He's learning the ropes as an amateur sleuth and that living in Rome is different from visiting. Plus he's distracted by a woman pressing him into service as an Italy tour guide and the arrival of a college friend on a mission to sell Argentine wine to the Vatican. But there's a dangerous countdown at play, and Rick needs to solve the case before the unthinkable happens.Perfect for readers of Donna Leon and Martin Walker, Roman Count Down embodies David Wagner's "...usual deft mix of travel and suspense" (Kirkus Reviews). Like all the Rick Montoya mysteries, this suspenseful prequel is rich in food, drink, and local culture that will leave you feeling as if you've just taken a tour of Italy.
Roman Games: Roman Games, One For Sorrow, Wine Of Violence (Plinius Secundus Series #2)
by Bruce Macbain"Macbain's debut novel convincingly re-creates everyday life in ancient Rome, weaving real and fictional characters with aplomb."—Kirkus ReviewsWhen the body of Sextus Verpa, a notorious senatorial informer and libertine, is found stabbed to death in his bedroom, suspicion falls on his household slaves—a potential death sentence for all.The cruel emperor, Domitian, orders Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus—known to history as Pliny the Younger—to investigate. However, the Ludi Romani (the Roman Games) have just begun, and for the next fifteen days the law courts are in recess. If Pliny can't identify the murderer in that time, Verpa's entire slave household will be burned alive in the arena.Pliny teams up with Martial, a starving author of bawdy verses and hanger-on to the city's glitterati, to unravel a plot that involves Jewish and Christian "atheists," exotic Egyptian cultists, Rome's own pantheon of gods, and a missing horoscope that forecasts the emperor's death....
Roman Justice: SPQR--Too Roman to Handle
by Anne HartOne private eye in a toga, Petronius, must solve the mystery before the war with Carthage breaks out and the slave riot overtakes Ancient Rome. He has his hands full. Roman Justice: SPQR is about Romans too hot to handle on the prowl to find missing persons as they find a purpose. When wealthy young men and Cato, the Elder's nephew, disappear and moving forward in time, the daughter of Cleopatra and Marc Antony trades places with the daughter of the Roman Emperor, Octavian-Augustus's sister and Marc Antony, one private eye in a toga, Petronius, must solve the mystery before the war with Carthage breaks out and the slave riots overtake Rome. The praetor says Petroniuss father has been hired to spy on the Carthaginian prisoner of war slave revolt in Setia, near Rome. What happens when he meets the immortal time traveler, king Masinissa of Numidia and becomes a Roman personal eye, a detective in a toga, with a profound responsibility to do a good deed and tend to charity while on his way to start a war? Everything has a purpose. Petronius's is to slide beyond merely offering comfort. He also tends to charity and does good deeds. Thus is the life of a proto-detective in a toga, a personal eye, a ransomer and a catalyst for Roman justice. Detectives in togas Petronius and Cato the Elder's spitfire bride join with King Masinissa of Numidia to do good indeeds instead of start the 3rd Punic War between Rome and Carthage, quell the slave riots, and find missings persons who turn up as shape-shifting immortal cats and human private eyes in togas in Rome of 150 BCE.
Roman Roulette: A Daria Vinci Investigation (Daria Vinci Investigations)
by David DownieRoman Roulette: Murder in the Catacombs, the Second Daria Vinci Investigation.For Commissioner Daria Vinci, it was supposed to be a night off, attending a benefit concert for the Institute of America in Rome. But little did the wealthy, distinguished guests know that beneath their feet, in the ancient catacombs, a very different kind of gathering was being held. One that would end in murder. In Roman Roulette, the second Daria Vinci investigation, the glamorous and high-principled police commissioner of DIGOS, Italy' s FBI, must investigate what at first seems a simple case of suicide. In doing so, she attracts the attention of her boss, the Questor of the Province of Rome, who has his own reasons for wanting her off the case. Now, Daria Vinci must solve the murder in 36 hours, while risking her career and, possibly, her life.
Roman e Julietta
by Jan SpringerA vida da pirata moderna Julietta Black sempre esteve imersa nas formas violentas e tradicionais da pirataria. Quando um prêmio é colocado pelas cabeças de sua família, Julietta sequestra o neto sexy do inimigo e força uma "união" entre as duas famílias em guerra. O que seu cativo pensará quando descobrir que foi sequestrado não por um resgate, mas por seu esperma? Noite após noite, envolta nos braços fortes de Roman, Julietta não pode negar a atração ardente entre eles. Nem ela pode negar que ele agora segura seu coração - assim como sua vida - em suas mãos. Quando o misterioso captor de Roman Prince oferece-lhe uma mulher luxuriosa para a cama, o feroz desejo se inflama, derretendo seu autocontrole geralmente rígido. A luxúria rapidamente se transforma em amor, pois ele gosta mais de seus encontros picantes do que deveria ...
Roman und Julietta
by Jan SpringerDas Leben der modernen Piratin Julietta Black war immer schon geprägt von den gewalttätigen und traditionellen Wegen der Piraterie. Als ihre Familie getötet werden soll, entführt sie den sexy Enkel des Feindes und erzwingt eine Union zwischen den beiden verfeindeten Familien. Was wird ihr Gefangener denken, wenn er feststellt, dass er nicht wegen eines Lösegelds, sondern wegen seines Spermas entführt wurde? Nacht für Nacht, eingekuschelt in Romans starken Armen, kann Julietta die sengende Anziehung zwischen ihnen beiden nicht leugnen. Sie kann auch nicht leugnen, dass er jetzt ihr Herz, wie auch ihr Leben, in seinen Händen hält. Als Roman Prince‘ geheimnisvoller Entführer ihm eine knackige Frau fürs Bett anbietet, entflammt heftiges Verlangen und seine Selbstkontrolle schwindet. Lust wandelt sich schnell in Liebe, als er ihr unanständiges Stelldichein mehr genießt, als er sollte... Diese Geschichte wurde zuvor unter dem Titel „Her Captive“ veröffentlicht.
Roman's Heart: A Novel of Romantic Suspense
by Sharon SalaRevisit a fan-favorite Justice Brothers romance from New York Times best-selling author Sharon Sala There’s a stranger in Roman’s cabin… She has a soft cloud of dark hair, green eyes a man could get lost in, and…a million dollars in a duffle bag. But what she doesn’t have is any memory of her past. Private eye Roman Justice is stunned by the disheveled yet sexy woman. She has no idea who she is, yet she quickly claims that Roman is the only man she’s ever loved. But without any memories, how can she see so clearly into her heart—not to mention his? Originally published in 1998
Romance desde el Corazón
by Sharon KleveCenicienta de la Segunda Oportunidad Second Chance Cinderella es una historia de Cenicienta reimaginada donde cuatro novias piden un deseo en un medallón mágico. Todos ellos desean ser hermosos, seguros de sí mismos y encontrar a su príncipe azul. Raven St. James es un flebotomista en un prominente hospital de Portland, Oregon. Es pequeña, con el pelo corto, ojos verdes y extremadamente tímidos. Sueña con ser como las enfermeras de los programas de hospital de día: perfecta. Alto, rubio, de ojos azules, con pechos grandes. La Dra. Quinn Taylor admira la habilidad de Raven, y el cuidado que muestra con sus pacientes, pero no puede llamar su atención. Hasta el día en que ella le guiñe el ojo. Raven sólo tiene 24 horas en su cuerpo de Cenicienta. ¿Qué va a hacer con él? ¿Se convertirá en la chica segura, fuerte y coqueta que quiere ser? ¿Conseguirá al hombre que siempre quiso? Quinn. Las pelirrojas se divierten más La vida de Ambrosine Dubreauil es tranquila, tranquila y relajante hasta que el sexy Remy LaCroix entra en Who Do Voodoo, su tienda de vudú en Bourbon Street en Nueva Orleans, y se encandila en su vida. La granja de caimanes de Remy acoge a los animales heridos, los rehabilita y luego los devuelve al pantano. Cuando visita Who Do Voodoo en busca de una poción para proteger a sus caimanes de los cazadores furtivos, conoce a la encantadora sacerdotisa Ambrosine. Las pociones, los encantos y los hechizos no pueden proteger el corazón de Ambrosine del lento cansancio de Remy en Luisiana, del dulce amor por los animales y de la bulliciosa familia. Tomado por el Amor Libro uno de los emocionantes Taken Series le deslizará en el mundo de los carteles de la droga, las operaciones de la DEA, y el amor interminable entre Arden y Lucy. Arden Jones es un agente de la DEA y lo ha visto y hecho todo. Su traslado a un trabajo de escritorio está finalment
Romance do Coração: Não tem que ser Dia dos Namorados para se Celebrar o Amor
by Sharon KleveSegunda Oportunidade de ser Cinderela Segunda Oportunidade de ser Cinderela é uma história imaginada, onde quatro amigas pedem um desejo a um cadeado mágico. Todas desejam ser lindas, confiantes, e encontrar o Príncipe Encantado. A Raven St. James é uma flebotomista proeminente no Hospital do Oregon, em Portland. Ela é pequenina, com o cabelo preto puxado para trás, olhos verdes, e extremamente envergonhada. Ela sonha em ser perfeita como as enfermeiras dos programas da manhã. Alta, loura, de olhos azuis e seios grandes. O Dr. Quinn Taylor admira as qualidades da Raven, e o carinho que ela demonstra quando trata dos seus pacientes, mas não consegue fazer com que ela lhe preste atenção. Até ao dia em que ela lhe pisca o olho. A Raven só tem 24 horas no seu corpinho de Cinderela. O que é que ela vai fazer com ele? Será que se vai tornar confiante, forte, e atrevida como sempre quis ser? Será que vai conquistar o homem que sempre desejou? O Quinn. As Ruivas Divertem-se Mais A vida de Ambrosine Dubreauil era calma e relaxante até que o sensual Remy LaCroix lhe entra pela loja adentro, a Quem Faz Vodu, a sua loja na Bourbon Street em Nova Orleães, e invade a sua vida com todo o seu charme. A quinta de aligátores do Remy recebe e cuida de animais magoados ou em risco, e reabilita-os, com o objetivo de libertá-los novamente para o pântano. Quando ele visita a Quem Faz Vodu, à procura de uma poção para proteger os seus aligátores dos caçadores furtivos, é aí que conhece a nossa maravilhosa, Sacerdotisa Ambrosine. As poções, os amuletos e os feitiços, não conseguem proteger o coração de Ambrosine, contra o sotaque arrastado e doce do Louisiana, que o Remy tem, bem como do seu amor pelos animais e da sua família cheia de vida e energia. Tomada pelo Amor Este é o primeiro livro da excitante série Raptada, que vai levá-lo numa viagem pelo mundo dos cart�
Romance x3
by Dale MayerThis is a collection of three full size books. Each book is the start of their own series. Each series is different romance genre. Each is highly rated. And they have several things in common: 3 strong heroines 3 sexy heroes 3 very difficult situations Included are: Tuesday's Child, Touched by Death, Second Chances 3 very difficult situations
Romancing the Schoolteacher
by Mary DavisBRIDGET GREENE HIDES IN PLAIN SIGHT Escaping her father's unreasonable demands, Bridget flees to a remote mining town far from all she knows. To her surprise, her schoolhouse becomes her refuge. When a new family arrives in town, Bridget feels a special bond with the two adorable children-and their handsome widowed father. Lindley Thompson is on a mission he can't reveal to anyone, let alone the lovely schoolteacher who's caught his eye. His children are flourishing under Bridget's maternal touch, and Lindley's heart is healing, too. But when their carefully hidden secrets come to light, will true love be enough to overcome all obstacles?
Romancing the Undercover Millionaire (Dreamspun Desires #71)
by Clare LondonRomancing The...Can poverty and privilege find a loving compromise? Alexandre Bonfils, a rich and spoiled second son, is tired of being ignored and decides to help when the family’s exclusive wine business is in trouble. Going undercover in the warehouse, he loves the adventure—and the chance to be close to the sassy and sexy manager, Tate Somerton. Tate is hardworking and financially struggling, bringing up his siblings on his own. A suspected saboteur at work is his latest challenge, but now he also has a clueless, though very attractive, new intern. There’s an immediate spark between the ill-matched couple, until a shocking accident cuts short Alex’s amateur sleuthing. While recovering in the generous care of Tate and his family, will Alex realize what belonging really means? Passion and pride come together to fight for the company they’re both committed to preserving, but can a personal bond remain when the dust settles?
Romanno Bridge
by Andrew GreigThe hunt for the crowning stone of the Dalriadic kings, the Stone of Scone, has begun.'You could easily make a case that Andrew Greig has the greatest range of any living Scottish writer' - ScotsmanA motorcyclist with a stolen ring walks into Rothiemurchus Forest and finds a quiet place to die.A woman with an eventful past has signed the Official Secrets Act and gone to Dumfries to forget a man and keep out of trouble.In comfortable Crieff, a retired historian publishes an obscure article on the survival of the Stone of Destiny then has his throat cut.A man with a long blade in a tan holster under his suit, a fondness for bird-watching, and memories of his short-lived Punk band Anger Management, has taken a commission to retrieve an object so valuable and mythic it might not exist.A rugby-playing half-Maori named Leo Nagotoa stands in the sleet by Romanno Bridge in the Scottish Borders, trying to thumb a lift when his Destiny slithers up alongside him. Some of the cast of The Return of John Macnab are back, but the times and the mood have changed. Romanno Bridge is a wintry thriller, an entertainment, a quest and an exploration of contemporary themes of fakes, frauds, copies, and a struggle to find the Real Thing, wherever and whatever it might be.
Romanno Bridge
by Andrew GreigThe hunt for the crowning stone of the Dalriadic kings, the Stone of Scone, has begun.'You could easily make a case that Andrew Greig has the greatest range of any living Scottish writer' - ScotsmanA motorcyclist with a stolen ring walks into Rothiemurchus Forest and finds a quiet place to die.A woman with an eventful past has signed the Official Secrets Act and gone to Dumfries to forget a man and keep out of trouble.In comfortable Crieff, a retired historian publishes an obscure article on the survival of the Stone of Destiny then has his throat cut.A man with a long blade in a tan holster under his suit, a fondness for bird-watching, and memories of his short-lived Punk band Anger Management, has taken a commission to retrieve an object so valuable and mythic it might not exist.A rugby-playing half-Maori named Leo Nagotoa stands in the sleet by Romanno Bridge in the Scottish Borders, trying to thumb a lift when his Destiny slithers up alongside him. Some of the cast of The Return of John Macnab are back, but the times and the mood have changed. Romanno Bridge is a wintry thriller, an entertainment, a quest and an exploration of contemporary themes of fakes, frauds, copies, and a struggle to find the Real Thing, wherever and whatever it might be.