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Reinterpreting Libertarianism: New Directions in Libertarian Studies (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy)
by Dawid Megger Łukasz Dominiak Igor Wysocki Stanisław WójtowiczThis volume provides a thorough reconsideration of libertarian theory, offering novel perspectives that challenge established assumptions and initiate new directions for philosophical, legal and economic investigation.By tackling such topics as voluntariness, dignity and inalienability of rights, game theory, healthcare, and the political relevance of monarchy, the chapters provide readers with novel analytical instruments for delving more deeply into libertarianism. Through detailed examinations of such issues as fraud, blackmail, slavery, liability, and technological disruption, contributors reconsider the foundations of libertarian principles while demonstrating how they apply to pressing contemporary practical problems. The book offers critical reassessments of established doctrines and constructive proposals for reformulating libertarianism, while trying to remedy its theoretical weaknesses. In doing so, it furnishes its readers with a framework that helps to understand both the theoretical coherence and the practical adaptability of libertarian ideas, ensuring its relevance for philosophers, legal theorists, economists, and policymakers alike.The book will be of great interest to political economists, political philosophers, political scientists, ethicists, and everyone in libertarianism in all its forms.
The Fake Food Cookbook, Volume 2: Prop Foods You Can Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV
by Karestin Harrison Tamara L. HonestyThe Fake Food Cookbook Volume 2: Prop Foods You Can Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV provides step-bystep instructions to create realistic edible prop food. Developed by props artisans worldwide, these recipes ensure edible prop food for theatre, opera, film, and TV productions and showcase a variety of price points and skill. From appetizers, such as caviar and oysters, and entrées, such as lobster and trout filets, to desserts, breakfasts, and a plethora of beverages, every meal is covered in this how-to guide. Full-color images of the process and finished products illustrate each recipe. Proper food handling and food allergen awareness are the foundation of each recipe, to ensure safe productions and use of edible prop foods. The appendices include comprehensive lists of plays that feature edible food props and a detailed guide to hidden food allergens.The Fake Food Cookbook Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone involved in creating edible props for the stage or set, including students looking to master the art of realistic food creation, educators, and experienced props artisans seeking new tips.
AI-Driven Digital Transformation: Perspectives from a Business School (Routledge Studies in Central and Eastern European Business and Economics)
by Witold Abramowicz Krzysztof Węcel Marek KowalkiewiczThis edited volume explores AI-driven digital transformation from the perspective of a well-established higher education institution. Featuring 23 chapters organized into six thematic areas – Decision Support, Data Processing, Marketing and Product Development, Supply Chains, Finance, and Foundational Issues – it provides practical examples of how business school departments can implement AI to foster innovation.Each chapter presents accessible case studies demonstrating AI applications in business, highlighting both benefits and risks. The volume bridges the gap between AI advancement and practical industry needs, offering actionable insights for integrating AI into decision-making, organizational processes, and curriculum development. Key contributions include demonstrating AI as a strategic enabler, positioning business schools as catalysts for change, recognizing sector-specific impacts, emphasizing ethical foundations, and promoting collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers. This comprehensive resource equips educators and decision-makers with the knowledge and methods necessary to thrive in the era of AI-driven innovation and serves as a strategic blueprint for business schools to lead AI-driven transformation while maintaining ethical considerations.AI-Driven Digital Transformation will appeal to scholars and students of AI, technology, innovation management, and business education. It will also be of interest to business school leaders responsible for institutional strategies, educators creating study programs, curriculum specialists, and business leaders seeking AI implementation guidance within their expertise areas.
A Body at the Christmas Book Fair: A festive cosy mystery (The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries #9)
by Helen Cox***The brand-new festive cosy mystery in the Kitt Hartley series - pre-order now!***While making merry at the York Christmas Book Fair, Kitt Hartley finds herself drawn into a murder mystery with a festive twist. The victim is Leonard Bell, a festival volunteer who suddenly drops dead during his performance of A Christmas Carol.The next day, police identify the cause of death as an unknown toxin. Fearing for his own life, Bell's lab partner Kevin Ripley enlists Kitt's help to track down the killer - before it's too late. As Kitt and her team begin to investigate the poisoning, they uncover a twisting web of long-held grudges and stolen antidotes. But even with surprise help from some very old friends, can Kitt unravel the truth? Or will the invisible assassin escape unpunished?Cosy up to enjoy this new Kitt Hartley murder mystery starring some surprise bookish guests, set at the most wonderful time of the year.Readers love the Kitt Hartley Mysteries:'What a fantastic, enthralling read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A well-crafted, satisfying mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect for winter months besides the fire' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved it. I know you will, too' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn't put this book down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ancestral Magic: A Modern Witch’s Guide to Folk Traditions & Reconnection
by Frankie CastaneaConnect with the power of the past and embark on a timeless journey of self-discovery and community.Modern witch Frankie Castanea, the author of Spells for Change, shows you how to explore your ancestral practices and traditions in an authentic, socially conscious way. Through exploring reconnection with communities and cultures, uncovering oral traditions and working with plant and spirit allies, Frankie demonstrates how your own practice can be enhanced by understanding and respecting the history it comes from.In this inclusive guide, Frankie helps you to discover the abundant energy that flows from tapping into the magic of folklore and tradition, and to build a deeper relationship with your own craft, ultimately becoming a better ancestor to future generations.
The Ashes Files: My Pride and Pain in Cricket’s Most Intense Series
by Steven Finn'Not many players have felt the highs and lows of Ashes cricket to the same extent as Finny - and his book proves it' Jimmy Anderson'Raw and moving - a brilliant read' Alastair CookFew cricketers understand the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being part of an Ashes series quite like Steven Finn. Whille he made over 120 appearances for his country, taking over 250 wickets, it was his battles with Australia that defined his career.Aged just 21, he played a key role in England's historic 2010 Ashes win over their fiercest rivals - their first victory down under since the 1980s - and went on to be part of three Ashes winning sides. But there was a darker side to his career.In 2014, Finn was sent home from Australia during the calamitous 5-0 series defeat after he lost his confidence and his bowling action fell apart. He was adamant that it wouldn't be the end of his England career though; after fighting to overcome his demons and regain his place in the side, he played a key role as England regained the urn in 2015.With the help of the candid diaries he kept at the time, The Ashes Files is a raw and eye-opening look at life as an elite international cricketer. It's a story of elation and pain, hitting rock bottom and battling back, and what it's really like to go to war with England's oldest foe.
Violent Saviours: The West, the Rest, and Capitalism Without Consent
by William Easterly'AN INNOVATIVE AND EXHILARATING READ' Angus Deaton, winner of the Nobel Prize in EconomicsEconomic development is not really development without consent.For centuries, the developed Western world has exploited the less-developed 'Rest' in the name of progress, conquering the Americas, driving the Atlantic slave trade, and colonizing Africa and Asia. Throughout, the West has justified this global conquest by thealleged material gains it brought to the conquered. But they overlooked the demand for self-determination - and not just relief from poverty.Renowned economist and author of The White Man's Burden William Easterly examines how the demand for agency has always been at the heart of debates on development. Spanning four centuries of global history, Easterly argues that commerce, rather than conquest, provide equal rights as well as prosperity. Tracing the economic ideas underpinning the long debate between conquest and commerce, Easterly shows how it is the surge in global trade that has given agency to billions of people for the first time.Asserting a new and urgent perspective on global economics, Violent Saviours shows that the demands for consent, dignity and respect must be at the centre of the global fight against poverty.
A Fate So Cold: From the NYT Bestselling Authors of ALL OF US VILLAINS
by Amanda Foody C. L. HermanTWO CHOSEN ONES WITH ONE CHOICE: THE WORLD OR EACH OTHERA Fate So Cold is the first of a new blockbuster duology from the New York Times bestselling authors of All of Us Villains, Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman.For most of the year, Summer reigns peacefully over Alderland. Then, for six brutal weeks, Winter rages, obliterating towns and wreaking casualties. Magicians bond with powerful wands of Summer to defend the nation, a duty that costs many their lives.Domenic Barrow never wanted such responsibility-but destiny hasn't granted him a choice. The greatest Summer wand has awakened for the first time in a century, warning that an icy cataclysm looms on the horizon. And despite his reputation as the least suited of his classmates, the wand Chooses Domenic to wield it.Ellery Caldwell spent years striving to be a perfect Summer magician-and burying her fears of her own power. But her worst suspicions are proven true when she accidentally creates the first ever Winter wand.Now, as the unprecedented Chosen Two, Domenic and Ellery must thwart the oncoming cataclysm together. And in trying to fulfill their destinies, they wonder if they were brought together for a second fate: to fall in love.Until they discover the unthinkable truth. The Chosen Two aren't fated allies, but eternal rivals, and the only way to save their home is for one of them to slay the other.This is no love story. It's a tragedy.
The Knight's Pledge: Will Bowman, Book 2 (Will Bowman Series #2)
by Scott MarianiREADERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI:'Could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally hooked . . . Scott Mariani never fails' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐THE THRILLING NEW INSTALMENT IN THE WILL BOWMAN SERIES, FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER1191.Will Bowman, now fully entangled in Richard Lionheart's crusade, has reached the Holy Land. However, just as he and his crew are about to touch down in Acre, they are drawn into an intense battle at sea, where they are faced with the dreaded Byzantine weapon: Greek Fire.Barely escaping with his life, Will gains the trust of Richard Lionheart, moving into his service. But as the siege of Acre continues, and Richard's campaign grows ever more brutal and barbaric, Will begins to wonder just how safe his new position is.And when the King sends him on a seemingly doomed mission, Will must ask himself: who exactly is he fighting for?
Manifested Action: F*ck Your Dreams, This is Reality!
by Bianca Miller-Cole Byron ColeIn today's society, there is a lot of talk about manifestation and how it can help you achieve your dreams. However, many people forget that manifestation on its own is not enough. To truly achieve your goals, you need to take action.That's where Manifested Action comes in.In this book, Sunday Times bestselling authors Dr Byron Cole and Bianca Miller Cole take you on a journey of what manifestation is, why action is important, and the steps to take to start making your dreams a reality. The book promises to be an informative but easy-to-use guide to creating the life you love, whether you are an entrepreneur, career professional, parent, or anyone else looking to build their business, career, side hustle, love life, or legacy.
The Last Voice You Hear: Zoë Boehm Thriller 2 (Zoe Boehm Thrillers #15)
by Mick Herron*From the creator of SLOW HORSES and soon to be a major TV series starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson*'If you haven't read Zoë Boehm yet, welcome to your next fiction addiction' Val McDermid, author of Past Lying'Unexpected and satisfying . . . The engaging heroine never loses her cool, from the melancholy opening to the whirlwind finale, a marvellously extended set-piece' KirkusZoë Boehm has harbored a distinct aversion to death ever since she shot the man intent on killing her. So when Caroline Daniels takes a deadly fall in front of a train and her lover fails to turn up at the funeral, Zoë wants nothing to do with the case. But Caroline's boss is persistent, and as Zoë attempts to unlock the secrets of a woman she's never met while in search of a man who could be anywhere, she starts to wonder if he's found her first. And if he has, will that make her the next victim, or prove to be her salvation from a paralysing fear?
Coldwire: the start of a thrilling new dystopian series from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of IMMORTAL LONGINGS (2058)
by Chloe GongEVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD . . .'A high-voltage, whip-smart adventure' AVA REID'A cyberpunk masterpiece' XIRAN JAY ZHAOFrom Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series where humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival.The future is loading...To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives "upcountry" in glistening virtual reality, while those who can't afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling "downcountry."But upcountry isn't perfect. A cold war rages between two powerful nations, Medaluo and Atahua-and no one suffers for it more than the Medan orphans in Atahua. Their enrollment at Nile Military Academy is mandatory. Either serve as a soldier, or risk being labelled a spy.READERS ARE READY'Thank you mother for feeding us," we all chant in unison!''Whatever Chloe Gong writes, I read''I'm a simple girl, i see "YA cyberpunk" written by the Chloe Gong, I click want to read''MOTHER IS ABOUT TO EAT ONCE AGAIN''OH I'm SAT🫡'
Mike Joyce - The Drums
by Mike JoyceThe long overdue reflection of life in The Smiths from their legendary drummer.As a band, the Smiths need no introduction. Formed in 1982 and disbanded in 1987, all four of their studio albums reached the top five in the UK charts. They are widely lauded as one of the most influential groups of all time.Mike is the last member of the band to release their autobiography and this is his no-holds-barred story of what it was like to play the drums in the Smiths. Throughout his honest and witty reflections, Mike answers the question he and bassist Andy Rourke used to often ask each other: &‘Where did it all go right?&’A lot of the Smiths&’ past is already canonised. Rather than retelling those well-documented iconic moments, in The Drums, Mike conveys &‘the feeling&’ of his time in the band. His off-piste, frank and witty perspective allows him to re-contextualise fan favourite moments through a beautifully vulnerable, human insight into his life.The written history of the Smiths is not missing an encyclopedic account of everything that happened over the years; but Mike&’s honest, entertaining and deeply human memoir is what Smiths fans have been waiting for. This book truly conveys what it felt like to be a member of the Smiths.In The Drums, Mike Joyce finally gives us the perspective of the self-confessed biggest Smiths fan in the world who from the start was just some lad from the suburbs of Fallowfield who played the drums.
Live Aid: The Definitive 40 Year Story
by Paul VallelyThe authoritative, official inside story of 40 years of Live Aid, from Band Aid to todayIn 1985, with £100+ million in his back pocket from Live Aid – the greatest rock concert the world had ever seen – Bob Geldof took a trip across Africa to decide how to spend the money he had raised for the Ethiopian famine. He asked Paul Vallely to go with him. Over the next four decades Vallely became one of Geldof&’s closest advisers – travelling with him to meet the world&’s top rock stars and politicians. Here, for the first time, Vallely gives his full eye-witness account of those 40 years. The book, which has a foreword by Bob Geldof, is crammed with stories of how pop, poverty, politics and power are interwoven in the Live Aid story. Geldof encounters presidents, prime ministers and popes as well as the pop heroes who adorned his bedroom wall as a boy. Bob drinks late-night whisky with Margaret Thatcher, is forced to write a grovelling apology to Bill Clinton and meets Vladimir Putin on a boat in the Mediterranean. He pressurises The Who, sweet talks Pink Floyd, and is awestruck by Bowie. Is Bob Geldof a bully or a charmer, saint or &‘white saviour&’, or simply a force of nature?But there is more to this than music. The journey from Live Aid to Live 8 was one from giving money to calling for action, from charity to justice – and an entire generation went on it with him. Live 8 in 2005 was the largest gathering in human history. Its eight simultaneous concerts created a seismic event which the leaders of the world&’s most powerful nations could not ignore. It made a whole generation feel they could make a difference. In more ways than one, Live Aid rocked the world.
Manifested Action: F*ck Your Dreams, This is Reality!
by Bianca Miller-Cole Byron ColeIn today's society, there is a lot of talk about manifestation and how it can help you achieve your dreams. However, many people forget that manifestation on its own is not enough. To truly achieve your goals, you need to take action.That's where Manifested Action comes in.In this book, Sunday Times bestselling authors Dr Byron Cole and Bianca Miller Cole take you on a journey of what manifestation is, why action is important, and the steps to take to start making your dreams a reality. The book promises to be an informative but easy-to-use guide to creating the life you love, whether you are an entrepreneur, career professional, parent, or anyone else looking to build their business, career, side hustle, love life, or legacy.
The Middle Years & Other Tales (riverrun editions)
by Henry James'Both the fictional and autobiographical versions of 'The Middle Years' are concerned with authors, acolytes, and endings rather than the middle of things. Or rather they are about, as are all the tales of James's middle years, the recognition of one's own extreme brevity' Frances Wilson, from her preface to The Middle Years & Other TalesThe stories in this collection represent Henry James's middle years, a time in his life which he described as 'misanthropic, melancholy, morbid, morose', after the reception to his earlier works. The collection includes 'The Author of Beltraffio', which tells of the tragic consequences of family conflict; 'The Middle Years' which explores creative self-reflection and mortality; and 'The Altar of the Dead', a poetic elegy to lost places and friends. The stories have been selected not only for their subject but also for their size, the vast majority of them falling under 15 000 words. In other words, this collection's examination of the brevity of one's existence is echoed by the length of the stories themselves.Frances Wilson has selected these twelve stories and provided an original introduction to James's work.
Dead Man’s Tale: the thrilling new crime novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series
by Quintin Jardine'The legendary Quintin Jardine . . . such a fine writer' DENZIL MEYRICKThe gripping new mystery in the bestselling Bob Skinner series from the acclaimed Quintin Jardine.His native Scotland stands on the cusp of a new era of international expansion under its charismatic new leader, but former top cop Sir Robert Skinner is settled happily in Spain with his family, fully engaged in a new and unexpected career. He is focused on a business issue, only to be drawn suddenly homewards as a family member finds himself a witness to a homicidal attack, and under fire himself.Skinner drops everything to rush to his stricken son's aid. Pulled back into his old world he finds himself facing the aftermath of a shocking crime only to see it evolve into a mystery as great as any he has ever faced. When kidnap follows murder, and the investigation expands in range and complexity, can Bob and his onetime police protégé ACC Sauce Haddock run the perpetrators to ground? Praise for Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner series:'Scottish crime-writing at its finest, with a healthy dose of plot twists and turns, bodies and plenty of brutality' SUN'Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn' OBSERVER
Historic Pub Crawls Through New York: 10 Guided Walks Around New York's Iconic Pubs and Landmarks (Historic Pub Crawls)
by Thomas J. VosperAfter spontaneously hosting a birthday pub crawl through London's finest alehouses, Thomas J. Vosper was inundated with requests from friends and family to make it a regular occurrence. And so, Historic Pub Crawls was born; a curated guide of fun, accessible and fact-filled walks which have taken social media by storm. Now, he's back-bigger, boozier and star-spangled -with Historic Pub Crawls of New York!From quiet, old Irish boozers to bustling dive bars, this guide takes you on expertly curated walks through 10-15 historic pubs across the heart of Manhattan. Stroll along the scenic High Line, dip into lesser known spots in tourist areas such as Times Square and Broadway, or enjoy a drink at some of the United States' oldest drinking establishments in the financial district.Whether you're a history buff, a beer enthusiast, or just up for a great night out, this book is your ticket to unforgettable pub adventures. Grab a copy, gather your mates, and start your crawl!
The Beast in the Jungle & Other Tales (riverrun editions)
by Henry James'James's tales can be traps and ruses; they can also be complex self-descriptions in which his own fears and desires have full reign'Frances Wilson, from her Preface to The Beast in the Jungle & Other TalesThis collection is made up of the later works in Henry James's repertoire, into which he threw the full weight of his creative fears - notably those concerned with the life he missed out on while distilling his experiences into literature. The stories explore the stairwells of the mind, where consciousness is figured as a place, where one could, terrifyingly, encounter one's alter ego. Tales such as 'The Beast in the Jungle' and 'The Jolly Corner' in this collection are such horror stories of the self. James' obsession with confrontation and escape is evident throughout this volume, often with marriage as the central tenet, as in 'The Bench of Desolation'. They are not without comedy, however, as with the wild goose chase which makes up the central narrative in 'The Figure in the Carpet'.Frances Wilson has selected these eleven stories and provided an original introduction to James's work.
Madame de Mauves & Other Tales (riverrun editions)
by Henry James'This selection forms a biography of sorts. Submerged beneath the surface of his melodramas are the unspoken fears that Henry hoped, by living in Europe, to leave behind' Frances Wilson, from her preface to Madame de Mauves & Other TalesThe stories in this selection are James's earliest tales, including 'A Tragedy of Error', which was published when he was just twenty-one. With the exception of 'Madame de Mauves', which is 31,000 words, all the tales here are short and what James himself would have described as 'anecdotes.' In these stories James explores notions of freedom, sexuality, a fear of marriage and derailment in love, as well as other concerns of a young man with the mind of a wordly observer. Frances Wilson has selected these thirteen stories and provided an original introduction to James's work.
One by One: A completely unputdownable crime thriller (DS Alice Washington Thriller #2)
by Sam Frances'This book should come with a warning: once you start you won't be able to stop reading! I am still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Ten years since she was pushed. Now someone is back for the rest...With tensions between the police and public at an all-time high, a music festival during a heatwave is the last thing DS Alice Washington needs. when she learns that the headline act is infamous rock band The Dolls, appearing for the first time since the lead singer Ris was pushed to her death.It was an open-and-shut case: Ris's best friend was witnessed committing the crime by hundreds of people. But when The Dolls start receiving death threats, Alice is forced to re-examine the events leading up to Ris's murder. Was it really just teenage jealousy, or is there something more sinister beneath the surface?As the threats escalate, Alice must race to uncover the truth before someone else gets hurt. Because while Ris's killer has been behind bars for ten years, it's clear someone is still out for blood.Readers are LOVING One by One:'Gloriously twisty storytelling . . . I'm already craving more!' NAOMI WILLIAMS 'I absolutely LOVED this book . . . original, fast-paced, brilliantly plotted and full of dark humour, it's absolutely one of my favourite reads of this year' DANIEL AUBREY 'Captivating and infectious' KATHRYN SHARMAN'Manages to be both edge of your seat and laugh out loud at the same time' CHRIS BRIDGES'Crackling with tension . . . I cannot WAIT to get my hands on anything else she writes!' G.D. WRIGHT'I raced through this!' KINGSLEY PEARSON
The Shapeshifter's Daughter: A powerful reimagining of the Norse myth of Hel of the underworld
by Sally Magnusson***A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 2025***Nothing, on earth or below it, freezes faster than the worthless heart.Before she was a hideous monster, the queen of the underworld was simply Hel. But cast as a girl out of lofty Asgard, realm of the gods, by Odin the Allfather, Hel's fate as the terrible goddess of death is sealed. Half beauty, half crone, she has reigned for aeons in the starless darkness of Niflheim, grimly welcoming the most pitiful of death's travellers to her ice-locked prison. Until one day a memory shifts, and she is forced to seek out the sun in Midgard, where humans have made their home. Faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis, Helen Firth makes the impulsive decision to return to Orkney after forty years to make peace with her past. Under the wintering solstice sun, she reconnects with the ungainly but affable Thorfinn Coffin, who helps her address the real reason she has returned to the islands: to die. As Helen draws closer to death and ever closer to Thorfinn, Hel in turn is intrigued by Helen. She, too, has a past to confront and a lesson to learn: that perhaps who she believes herself to be isn't who she really is.A powerful reimagining of the Norse myth of Hel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter celebrates the joy of reclaiming our stories.
The Faithfuls: A 100% Unfaithful Parody of The Traitors
by Huw DunnitINNOCENT BUT ANNOYING STRANGERS ARE BEING MURDERED ONE BY ONEWelcome to a medieval castle in the wilds of Scotland. Arriving here are contestants in the world's most popular new TV Reality show: two dozen ordinary (and painstakingly diverse) individuals from every corner of the British Isles. These seemingly random individuals random represent a cross-section of society (although shallow nobheads seem to be a bit over-represented). The castle is vast and labyrinthine, as are the paths through this treacherous landscape ...The Faithfuls are ready to make friends, stab each other's backs, and possibly win huge sums of money and even become famous into the bargain. Imagine a hen party Murder Mystery Weekend with Harry Potter cosplay. Pitted against each other, these law-abiding folk find their values challenged. Relationships are tainted by distrust and fear. Betrayal, hate and bad faith take the upper hand as the rules that hold society together rapidly start to crumble. And this is when they are denied access to social media. Each night one of the group is 'murdered' by the dark, secretive forces within - the Traitors. Their actions are directed by the sinister Manny Clawdwinkle whose remarkable wardrobe (one might suppose) is large enough to fill every room in the castle. Will the murderous Traitor be unearthed before the Faithfuls finally rip each other to shreds? And do that many people in society really have so much cosmetic surgery? Phew!
Tyrant of Rome: Macro and Cato are back - and Emperor Nero has a mission for them (Eagles of the Empire #40)
by Simon ScarrowTHE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROWThe fate of Rome. The most dangerous place in the Empire. The fates of military heroes Macro and Cato lie in Emperor Nero's bloody hands . . .AD 62. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up. War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fates of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero. Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW!Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:'Scarrow's novels rank with the best' INDEPENDENT'Always a joy' THE TIMES'Gripping' SUNDAY EXPRESSReaders love Simon Scarrow's novels'Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Everything you'd come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Death at Christmas (Euphemia Martins Mystery 18)
by Caroline DunfordEuphemia Martins is back for another nail-biting adventure in the eighteenth instalment in Caroline Dunford's gripping mystery seriesEuphemia has recently returned from Edinburgh to her home in the Fens when spymaster Fitzroy announces his plan to host an extravagant Christmas party at White Orchards.As the guests start to arrive and the snow settles, Euphemia hopes that the hand-picked gathering of spies will find a resolution to shorten the war. But that is before the interruption of an uninvited guest - quickly followed by another - and the discovery of a dead body . . .Tension mounts when Rory McLeod, a policeman from Special Branch (not to mention from Euphemia's past), arrives with his wife to interrogate the household. And to make matters worse, Fitzroy seems to have disappeared into the frozen marshes, leaving Euphemia to avert disaster before they can expose a killer in their midst . . .PRAISE FOR CAROLINE DUNFORD'S EUPHEMIA MARTINS MYSTERIES:'A sparking and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' Lin Anderson'Impeccable historical detail with a light touch' Lesley Cookman'Euphemia martins is feisty, funny and completely adorable' Colette McCormickREADERS LOVE CAROLINE DUNFORD!'The series just gets better and better. Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'These are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots. I highly recommend them' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again Caroline Dunford has written an entertaining and gripping tale which leaves the reader eager for more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐