The introductions and annotations provide necessary historical and cultural background, while at the same time illuminating the complexity of the original texts.
Gerald Hammond Bücher
Gerald Hammond, einst ein erfolgreicher Architekt, widmete sich nach seiner Pensionierung gänzlich dem Schreiben von Romanen. Seine Werke konzentrieren sich auf die Welt der Waffen, des Schießens, der Jagd, des Fischens und der Hundeausbildung. Er lässt seine reichen Erfahrungen und seine Leidenschaft für diese Aktivitäten in fesselnde Geschichten einfließen. Leser schätzen seine Fähigkeit, Authentizität und Spannung darzustellen.
Well and Good
- 303 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Since the death of their mother in a hit-and-run accident, Violet and Jane have been living with their great-grandfather. When Violet's boyfriend is found unconscious and badly injured, the police follow the suspects to the island of Madiera--where something bizarre is happening.
Without a detailed description available, it is difficult to summarize the specific aspects of "Fleeting Things." However, the title suggests themes of transience and the passage of time, potentially exploring how fleeting moments impact characters' lives and relationships. The book may delve into the beauty and impermanence of experiences, inviting readers to reflect on what is truly significant in their own lives.
On the Warpath
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
A veteran heroine faces one final battleHelen Mercier survived the occupation of France by the Nazis, dangerous missions with the Resistance, and life in the stark post-war British economy. When her divorced son leaves her to care for his baby, it seems like nothing she cant handle. But when a con man robs her beloved grandson, retirement will have to wait, as she returns to France, her old battleground, in a quest for retribution . . .
Keeper Turned Poacher
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Joan has tried to live straight, but entanglement with a violent crime, followed by the swift and unpleasant eviction by her lover, leave her with few choices. Stung by this cavalier treatment, and anxious the police will blame her for the incident, Joan formulates a plan.
The Unkindest Cut
- 170 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
A knife-wielding criminal threatens a rural Scottish idyll in the latest mystery from a well-loved author . . . Life is good for Jane Highsmith and Roland Fox - Jane is planning on taking over the local veterinary practice, Roland's second novel has been accepted for publication, and they are soon to be married. However, their wedding day is interrupted by a knife-wielding intruder. After confronting Jane in her surgery, she manages to inject the culprit with a microchip used for identifying pets. When a nearby petrol station is robbed by the same perpetrator, DI Fellowes and DS Bright hope that the microchip will lead them to the suspect . . .