Christopher C. Tubbs Bücher

Martin Stockley at 12 years old was underfed and undersized as the youngest of nine in a Dorset clay miner's family. But he had a sharp mind, had learned to read, write and do his numbers and had a fascination for maps. A stroke of good fortune sees him taken in as a Ship's Boy and Under Steward to the Captain in the Falcon Frigate. Gibraltar, the siege of Toulon and Barbary pirates all feature in this tale of growing up. Luck and a lot of Dorset courage sees him at the centre of a series of adventures. Blood, guts, a beautiful Contessa and prize money. What more could a young lad from Dorset ask for.

Midshipman Martin Stockley is 15 years old and back in the Falcon for another tour at sea. Returning from a trip to the Nordics as part of a prize crew he is unexpectedly summoned to the Admiralty. The following meeting with Admiral Lord Hood and William Wickham twists his career in the Navy in a direction he never expected and his talent for trouble is suddenly in demand. Add to the mix a beautiful widow and you have a story full of adventure, derring do and romance. He ends up back in Toulon with the beautiful French spy Linette where he is tasked with finding out what the hell Napoleon is up to amassing thousands of troops and hundreds of ships on the Mediterranean coast.

Rustic provides ideas for creating a modern country style in your own home. Whether you are a rural or urban dweller, this book illustrates how you can create a simple interior that is down to earth and back to nature; that works with the past, yet celebrates the present. The book includes 10 easy-to-follow projects and beautiful inspirational photography. The author Ali Hanan begins with an introduction that looks at the concept of Rustic living throughout the ages and how the style has evolved to a modern ideal today. She goes on to outline the elements of the rustic look, from the colour palette to the beauty of using natural materials in the home, and details to introduce. She finishes with a section on how the you can extend the look into your lifestyle with chapters on living and cooking. More than a stylebook, Modern Rustic introduces you to a whole way of life for anyone who wants to live in a more organic, environmentally conscious way.

Lady Bethany Stockley serves the British Secret Service. Her latest mission is to uncover El Dragon, a ruthless pirate targeting American ships. Intent on finding the real villain, Beth sails to Mexico disguised as an American trader.