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  Stories About Spies Who AREN'T...

  John Buchan, Ambrose Bierce,...

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  Spies come in all shapes and sizes but all of the spies in this volume are decidedly not like the urbane British agent James Bond, who regularly saves the world.  These spies are on a missionand whether that’s saving their own lives, or the lives of many others imperilled by their Nation’s foes.

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  Camelot - Epic battles heroic...

  Peter Gibbons

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  Brand new epic adventure from bestselling author Peter Gibbons! Must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell ⚔️💥Can one-man unite Britain and secure its future? 👑 
  Dark Age Britain 
  Britain slides into darkness. A splintered land ruled by brutal Kings in their hilltop fortresses and besieged by Saxon invaders. 
  Wielding Excalibur, Arthur Pendragon, king of kings is all that stands between Britain and Saxon conquest. 
  His call to arms to unite against the Saxon invasion as one army is rebuked. Ancient rivalries, jealousy, and bitterness prevent Arthur from uniting his countrymen in defiance of the savage Saxon warlords who have seized Britain’s east and south coast. 
  Arthur must face and defeat enemies within his own kingdom, and then unite the kingdoms of Britain in a war that will shake the country’s very foundations. 
  Can Arthur succeed with vicious enemies all around him? Merlin, Lancelot, Bors, Gawain and Kai join their swords to Arthur’s iron will as they do battle for Britain’s very existence. 
  The continuation of the compelling, fast-paced series from bestselling writer Peter Gibbons. Perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell. 
  Praise for Peter Gibbons: 
  'Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain.' - Richard Cullen 
  'A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age. Not a book to be missed.' - Adam Lofthouse 
  'Riveting, page-turning action that shows Arthur growing from a frightened youngster into a confident warlord. A fresh new take on an old legend that readers will find hard to put down.' - Steven A McKay 
  'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy 
  'A gripping tale in which our distant British history is brought to life. A must-read for any Arthurian fan.' - Reader Review 
  'First class. I could not put this book down. Absolutely riveting. Action packed throughout. I eagerly await the next book in the series.' - Reader Review 
  'This was full of battles, violence, politics and is a fresh new take on Arthurian legend. It’s the first in a series that’s left me hungering for more' - Reader Review 
  'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook 
  'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter 
  'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty

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  A Journery to the Center of the...

  Jules Verne

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  Published in 1864, "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" is a science fiction novel by French author Jules Verne. The story follows Professor Otto Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they undertake an expedition to reach the Earth's core. Starting from a volcanic crater in Iceland, the trio experiences a series of incredible adventures and encounters as they descend into the Earth, discovering prehistoric animals and vast underground oceans. The novel is known for its imaginative setting and adventurous spirit, serving as a classic example of early science fiction literature.

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  Unbidden Visitor An - A Cooneen...

  Dianne Trimble

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  A short story inspired by Northern Ireland's famous Cooneen ghost. 
   
  A tale of family, friends, and fear... 
  And the unnatural force that threatens to ruin everything... 
   
  March 1913:  Struggling to make ends meet, widow Bridget Murphy finds life in rural Ireland difficult, raising six children while farming her small acreage.  With the help of neighbours and friends, Bridget is able to cope with the many arduous tasks and chores required of her.   
  When an unnatural and terrifying force invades their house, threatening their family, Bridget is surprised to see so many backs turning on her.  Fearing for themselves, those she once counted on for help and support will not risk their safety for her. Father Smyth, their priest, is the only one who stands alongside their family in the battle against the uninvited and fearsome poltergeist.  But, prayers alone won’t run the farm. Will Bridget find a way to save her home and her family before there's nowhere left to turn?  

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  The Improvised Life of Polycarp...

  Victor Canning

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  An exuberant, life-affirming novel of taking your chances 
   
  After a spur-of-the-moment day out with his boss’ daughter in celebration of his 21st birthday, Polycarp Jarvis decides to quit his Bristol-based junior government worker job. Newly emboldened, he embarks on an erratic, engaging and not always strictly legal course through life. 
   
  Going from bus driver for the Red Dragon Motor Company to co-owner of a flying company, to seller of quack medicines, and eventually to media tycoon, Polycarp makes much of his luck along the way. Through ups and downs, his exuberance and charm carry him through. 
   
  But what kind of person will he be by the end? 
   
  This gentle coming-of-age story was hugely popular on first publication in the 1930s and retains a timeless appeal today. 
  Praise for Victor Canning: 
   
  ‘Quite delightful … with an atmosphere of quiet contentment and humour that cannot fail to charm.’ Daily Telegraph 
   
  ‘There is such a gentle humour in the book.’ Daily Sketch 
   
  ‘A paean to the beauties of the English countryside and the lovable oddities of the English character.’ New York Times 
   
  ‘His delight at the beauties of the countryside and his mild astonishment at the strange ways of men are infectious.’ Daily Telegraph 
   
  ‘A swift-moving novel, joyous, happy and incurably optimistic.’ Evening Standard 
    
   ‘His gift of story-telling is obviously innate. Rarely does one come on so satisfying an amalgam of plot, characterisation and good writing.’ Punch

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  Golden Lord

  Mary Jo Putney

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  From New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney, the second in an intoxicating historical romance series set on the rugged Cornish coast and in war-torn France filled with swashbuckling adventure and real-life history, intrigue and an unshakeable love—as two gifted individuals rely on their shared extra-sensory connection to block a dangerous plot against Britain. 
    
  England, 1803. The oldest foster child of the Earl and Countess Tremayne, Caden Tremayne was one of several abandoned children rescued into the fold of the “Tribe of Tremayne,” each bearing a special gift. Now Cade’s superior investigative abilities and talent for preventing violence—or when necessary, executing it—are urgently required by the Home Office. For after an all-too-brief peace, Britain and France are about to be at war again. But it isn’t the dangerous mission that concerns Cade. It’s his secret love for his sweet, bright, spirited accomplice … 
    
  Tamsyn Tremayne has always felt a deep connection to Cade, whose very presence warms her heart. Yet though they are not blood, their family relationship has led her to suppress her love for him. Still, their mental bond is undeniable—and only grows stronger, along with their feelings, when Cade is captured by the French. Tam knows that Cade will not be easily broken, yet only their meeting of minds can truly save him—and hopefully free them to be together at last. But first, she will have to navigate a treacherous maze of enemies and allies to find him, they will have to escape France—and block a devastating plot against Britain …

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