Books
Voltaire Almighty
Roger Pearson
With its tale of illigitimacy, prison, stardom, exile, love affairs and tireless battles against critic, priest and king, Roger Pearson's brilliant biography brings the father of the Enlightenment vividly to life
One Dangerous Lady
Jane Stanton Hitchcock
Format: Paperback
The couture-clad, sharp-eyed and stiletto-tongued socialite Jo Slater is back, in another high society, big money and low manners murder mystery. Rich widows, face-lifted socialites, nights at the opera and evenings in Barbados - it's Jane Stanton Hitchcock at her sly, witty and devilish best.
Who the Hell's In It?
Peter Bogdanovich
Format: Paperback
From Peter Bogdanovich - director, screenwriter, actor, and cinema scholar - 26 fascinating portraits of Hollywood's most acclaimed movie actors and actresses: stars whom he has known, admired, and occasionally worked with
The Scold's Bridle
Minette Walters
Format: Paperback
A compelling and unpredictable tour of the tensions between generations.
The Dark Room
Minette Walters
Format: Paperback
A chilling revelation of the mind's passionate recesses.
The Shape of Snakes
Minette Walters
Format: Paperback
A quest for justice or a desire for revenge?
The Echo
Minette Walters
Format: Paperback
Why did Billy Blake die of starvation in one of the wealthiest parts of London? A gripping tale of intrigue and obsession.
The Breaker
Minette Walters
Format: Paperback
Why was Kate Sumner murdered, yet her child, a witness, allowed to live? A masterful combination of suspense, mystery and psychology.
Acid Row
Minette Walters
Format: Paperback
Spine chilling and terrifyingly real, Acid Row is a battlefield and the mob is whipped to a frenzy by unsubstantiated rumours.
Brave New Workplace
David Peetz
Format: Paperback
Employers and the government are pushing for every employee to have an individual contract. David Peetz peels away the claims and counterclaims to explain who benefits and who loses in the brave new world of work.
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