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Hope Summers likes honey sandwiches, all things 'Winnie-the-Pooh' related and Dylan Jones, a boy with 'big' ears.On the other hand, Hope Summers dislikes Brussels sprouts, cold rice pudding, a boy named Ted Sykes and the German dictator, Adolf Hitler. In fact, it's her dislike of the latter that inspires the girl to write a letter that begins 'Dear Mr. Hitler'.Set during the Second World War, this novel is a humorous account of life on the home front and one girl's attempt to do 'her bit' for her country, a country at war with Hitler's Nazi Germany.

Drama-noir under en skyfri himmel. “Min mor tog sit eget liv, da jeg var 19. Jeg vil gerne forstå hvorfor. Jeg har hendes billede her.”“Hvordan fandt du mig?”Steen Langstrup er tilbage efter fem års romanpause med dette fortættede kammerspil om ansvar, forståelse, kærlighed, sorg og hævn. Et drama mellem to kvinder, der mødes en sommerdag i 1970 og både krydser klinger og rækker ud mod hinanden på tværs af generationer, samfundsklasser og død. “Har du bagt kage?”“Min mors opskrift. Hun elskede at bage, lavede sine egne opskrifter. Jeg tror ikke, jeg har så meget til fælles med hende andet end udseendet, men jeg elsker også at bage.” Et nuanceret portræt af to kvinder, der begge har måttet bøde for andre menneskers synder helt fra barnsben og stadig gør det. To sammenbundne skæbner i et spil om at rejse sig igen og om retten til at dræbe …“Det var det eneste, der betød noget for mig. Jeg ville have hævn. Alt andet var ligegyldigt. Hvad der skete, når jeg havde fået min hævn, interesserede mig ikke. Åh jo, jeg drømte om hævn. Jeg glædede mig til hævn.” “Fik du den?” “…”“Fik du din hævn?”Og om at leve med det bagefter.

BRISBANE. Spring, 1942. "Fortress" Singapore has fallen and Britain has abandoned Australia. The Japanese are victorious in the Asia -Pacific, carrying all before them and are now in New Guinea, on Australia's doorstep.. Ill-prepared, Australia looks to the United States for help. For salvation, but the very foundation of the alliance is in jeopardy. Building on an undercurrent of tension and grievance , a huge 2-day street battle between Australian and US personnel has left several men dead and scores injured, many gravely. Australian and US command recognize the tinder-box has become a fire that may only be days away from growing to a conflagration that could destroy an alliance on which Australia's very survival depends.Discovering why, how and dampening the wild fire threatening to engulf Australia's war-time military falls to a small group of men from diverse backgrounds. They have days to disentangle Australian-US relations from the web of deceit, drugs and fanaticism that is on the verge of engulfing them.

Naziskatten er en roman temmelig frit baseret på rent faktiske forhold skrevet af Niels Åge Skjelborg.En gruppe eksilnazister vil satse på et helt nyt Fjerde Rige i den første efterkrigstid, men mangler arbejdskapital. De vil derfor hæve en mini-ubåd, godt skjult på bunden af en stor sø i Nordtyskland.Ubåden er fuld af kostbart gods, plyndret under krigen fra mange uskyldige krigsfanger i flere østlige straffelejre. Men en mindre gruppe medarbejdere fra den britiske overvågningstjeneste tager jagten op på de farlige massemordere.Hovedparten af handlingen udspiller sig i det fortsat nazivenlige Nordtyskland under en dramatisk jagt på lyssky forbrydere på flugt for lov og retfærdighed.

When the sun bleeds and dusk sets, the king will die come morning...¿¿On the churning waves of the Icebreaker Sea, black-masted galleons appear at the walls of Casantri's harbour under the cover of night. The palace keep looms large against the moon; the quiet city streets lie still and peaceful.And then thunder cracks, and cannon fire sets the harbour ablaze, as the greatest nation the world has known crumbles before them in the dark, besieged by an enemy on the hunt for revenge.Tarraz, the ancient foe and former colony of Provenci, have amassed power under a mysterious new leader and make plans for a coming war. A war of gods and men alike, that will tear the world apart at its seams and bring a wave of suffering to thousands.And it is a war that begins, when a pale figure slips ashore that fateful night, in search of a broken redemption and the famed Crown of Omens.For the end of the world had come, and the ruin of man will follow...

If there’s one thing Jack Ryan, Jr., learned from his father, it’s that freedom isn’t free, but nothing can prepare Jack for the price he must pay in this electrifying entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Jack Ryan, Jr., is in a world of trouble. When a benign surveillance operation takes a deadly turn, Jack finds himself locked in a struggle with an unseen enemy bent on destroying The Campus. The chase leads Jack to the South China Sea, where a midair collision between aircraft from rival nations threatens to serve as a flash point for the entire region. As Jack frantically tries to put the pieces of the conspiracy together, The Campus is hit with a crippling attack. When the dust settles, Jack is one of the few operators still standing and The Campus’s de facto leader. But the fight is just beginning. As tensions escalate, Jack’s mysterious adversary executes a brilliant campaign to paralyze the American government, while China inches closer to invading Taiwan. With the odds stacked against him and no help in sight, Jack and his shattered team must stop the world’s two remaining superpowers from stumbling into war, even as the noose around The Campus grows ever tighter.Every operation has a cost. This time, the bill might just be too much to pay.

IN YUGOSLAVIA OF JANUARY 1942 a civil war rages; factions of royalists, communists, and fascists are either fighting or collaborating with each other. To the Allies fighting the wider World War this fractured country is an unknown cipher. Captain Reginald Wallace of the British Merchant Navy is enjoying his rest & relaxation in Egypt after his ship was torpedoed out from under him. For ten years too focused on advancing his career - approaching thirty and unmarried - he's getting older and feeling it. He begins a torrid affair with Millicent Featherstone, the General's clerk.But he's tapped to be a temporary SOE agent for a single short mission: very simply, he's to be dropped into occupied Yugoslavia to retrieve the HLV BELFAIR, a neutral Swedish-crewed ship stranded there, and bring it out to safety in Egypt. Millie eagerly awaits his return.Things never do go as planned, do they? In Yugoslavia he becomes enamoured with Pavlina, a gorgeous assassin on the run from the Nazis. But Slavic commanders have ordered their female partisans to never become pregnant, or the man will be executed. Now what's a fellow to do? Well, first, get the ship out! Easier said than done when the ship is under 24 hour guard.

"No interruptions please," as you read about the CIA smuggling U.S. Bobsled coach, Shawn Murphy back into the Soviet Union to retrieve documents containing technology that would give Americans superior naval power. Experience thrills, chills and romance as a risky mission turns into a disaster after Murphy locates the documents but is double-crossed and becomes stranded behind the Iron Curtain with no clear plan to escape. Other twists to this fast-paced novel takes the reader from Lake Placid, New York to Langley, Virginia to Leningrad, USSR as the FBI and CIA attempt to dissolve the Ma a's connection to the Olympic sport of bobsled. It provides an astonishing connection to the sport that was hard to believe and nearly bankrupted the Bobsled organization. The CIA has a serious predicament. They can't let the Soviets capture Murphy and get the technology, but... could they afford to take a chance on another international incident? Time was evaporating. A life or death decision had to be made without permission from the proper authorities! A sequel to his first fast-pace novel, "IceSpy," turned the turmoil surrounding the U.S. Bobsled Federation into shocking international intrigue. Associated Press reporter Chris Carola didn't know how prophetic he was when he wrote in a 1990 wire story... " The words are straight out of a spy novel: disinformation, Swiss bank accounts, rendezvous with the Russians, cash transactions that can't be traced... dangerous international activity where one wrong move can spell disaster - or death." He was referring to the turmoil surrounding the U.S. Bobsled Federation and he hit the target... dead on. Just when you think the mission has a sound plan and its presumed what comes next... another twist exposes a double agent. is action attempts to foul the plan's success. Experience thrills and chills from start to finish!

'A brilliantly imagined World War II saga' Kirkus'A compellingly chaotic blend of art-heist thriller, wartime adventure, historical epic and coming-of-age drama' Observer'Derek B Miller has crafted an ambitious, sometimes tricksy story full of colourful characters...darkly funny, readable and intelligent' Times_________________We will lie, cheat, steal, fight, kill, and sin our way to Napoli. We will trust no one but each other, and we will remember that in this place, at this time, there is no way to tell friend from foe.The bombing of Rome in 1943 leaves fourteen-year-old Massimo orphaned and with no choice but to set out on a perilous journey to find his remaining family in Naples. A chance meeting with the mysterious and charismatic Pietro Houdini will deliver both of them to the doors of the monastery of Monte Cassino, a centuries-old haven of contemplation, learning and art.But the abbey is in the path of the relentless Allied advance to Rome. Pietro and Massimo need a plan to survive the coming onslaught and that means out-manoeuvring the Germans who are as interested in the abbey's art collection as in the murder of two of their officers in the town below.For their plan to work, they must dissemble, disguise, and outwit two armies using skills that Pietro has in spades, but as war edges ever closer, it becomes clear that Massimo is not without a surprise or two either...The Curse of Pietro Houdini is a sweeping tale of resilience, hope and survival which is at once an action-packed adventure heist, an imaginative chronicle of forgotten history and a philosophical coming-of-age story.

Impressive and satisfying . . . a novel that succeeds both in creating pages that turn themselves, and in continually feeding the reader's sense of wonder' Daily TelegraphIt is 1940 and twenty-year-old Charlotte Richmond watches from her attic window as enemy planes fly over London. Still grieving her beloved brother who never returned from France, she is working hard to keep her own little life ticking over: holding down a dull typist job at the Ministry of Information, sharing gin and confidences with her best friend Elena, and dodging her difficult father. She has good reason to keep her head down and stay out of trouble. She knows what happens when she makes a nuisance of herself.On her way to work she often sees the boy who feeds the birds - a source of unexpected joy amidst the rubble of the Blitz. But every day brings new scenes of devastation, and after yet another heartbreaking loss Charlotte has an uncanny sense of foreboding. Someone is stalking the darkness, targeting her friends. And now he is following her.She no longer knows who to trust. She can't even trust herself. She knows this; her family have told so her often enough. As grief and suspicion consume her, Charlotte's nerves become increasingly frayed, and soon her very freedom is under threat . . .'Intriguing and thrilling . . . it had me by the throat' EMMA DONOGHUE'A marvel of storytelling . . . your heart will be in your mouth as you read' FRANCIS SPUFFORD'Immersive and utterly enthralling' CATHY RENTZENBRINK'Riveting and moving . . . masterful' NINA STIBBE'I stayed up late reading and was glad' SARAH MOSS

FATE WAS NOT KIND TO SABAN GRABO AND HIS THREE-MONTHS-PREGNANT WIFE ELISAVETA . . . OR WAS IT?TRAIN Z is a World War II historical fiction novel that follows a young Romani (Gypsy) couple who travel from Sarajevo to a family funeral in German-occupied Brussels in December 1943 and are arrested. In their efforts to escape and keep a step ahead of the Nazis, they fall in with members of the Belgian Resistance and find themselves involved in harrowing and dangerous operations in support of the Allied Forces. Saban and Elisaveta are determined to return home to Sarajevo, but will they die trying?

Out of The DarknessAn Unflinching Journey from the Depths of War to the Pursuit of FreedomPublished by ValorWords PublishingWar has a way of consuming not just the body, but the very essence of the soul. In "Out of The Darkness," a gripping tale written by Rich LaMonica, a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who intimately understands the haunting realities of conflict, we are taken on an emotional journey through the eyes of a soldier yearning to break free from the clutches of a relentless war.In the midst of the chaos and brutality, Bull finds himself questioning the very nature of his existence. Struggling to hold onto his humanity while engulfed by the darkness of battle, he embarks on a profound internal struggle for redemption and liberation. But can a man truly escape the horrors he's witnessed and the choices he's made?As the echoes of gunfire and the weight of camaraderie surround him, Bull's quest for freedom becomes a visceral exploration of the cost of war on the individual psyche. Through raw and evocative prose, "Out of The Darkness" reveals the sacrifices made not only on the battlefield but within the recesses of one's heart and mind.This novel transcends the traditional war narrative, delving deep into the psychological aftermath of combat. With unwavering authenticity, it portrays the harrowing realities faced by soldiers and the resilient spirit that drives them to find light in the midst of unfathomable darkness. As we follow Bull's journey, we are reminded of the power of the human spirit to heal, to forgive, and to find a way out of even the deepest abyss.

This book is based on a future war b/w India and China.It is about a ship that changed the war and the playing field of indians.A must read for Indians.

In December, 1917, Halifax, Nova Scotia suffered the largest human-made explosion before the atomic bomb when two ships, one loaded to the gunwales with munitions, collided in Halifax Harbour. Jeremy Akerman's novel sets the scene through the eyes of admirals and lovers, harbour pilots and telegraphers, those who fought to avert the disaster and those who had no idea what was about to happen to them.

From retired Naval officer and U.S. Naval War College distinguished graduate William Palafox comes a gripping political thriller that imagines a fractured American future through the eyes of a man who decides to take matters into his own hands. In this provocative debut novel, Jack Kolesar emerges as the self-proclaimed "Algerian," fighting what he sees as domestic colonization of America by its own elite class. Drawing parallels to historical insurgencies, the story follows Kolesar's transformation from disillusioned citizen to determined revolutionary, targeting not the political figureheads but the power brokers behind them. Informed by Palafox's two decades of military service and his firsthand observations in Iraq and Afghanistan, "The Algerian" presents a meticulously crafted scenario of domestic conflict. Through Kolesar's journey, readers witness a chilling portrayal of how societal divisions could escalate into open warfare, offering a stark warning about the fragility of national unity. This isn't just another political thriller-it's a thought-provoking exploration of power, loyalty, and the price of inaction. Palafox draws from his extensive military background and historical expertise to create a disturbingly plausible scenario of how America's internal tensions could erupt into something far more dangerous than political disagreement. Whether readers see it as a cautionary tale or a call to awareness, "The Algerian" forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about the direction of American society and the true meaning of patriotism in an era of deep division. About the Author>His time as an embedded military advisor in Kandahar, Afghanistan, provided unique insights into cultural conflict and the challenges of maintaining national unity in the face of internal division. This experience, combined with his lifelong study of military history and the rise and fall of great powers, informs every page of his writing. A student of history and a keen observer of current events, Palafox's analysis of societal tensions draws from both academic knowledge and real-world experience. When not writing, he enjoys upland hunting and saltwater fishing from his home base in central Virginia, where he lives with his family.

Discover a brand new historical naval adventure from the bestselling author of the Scarlett Fox series. Based on the true exploits of HMS Kingfisher, this thrilling novel is perfect for fans of John Drake and Patrick O'Brian.

In 1930s Germany, young lovers Juliette and Peter, aspiring opera singers, are divided by political beliefs. Juliette's hatred for Hitler overwhelms her love for Peter, who must make a choice between Juliette and der Führer.

The Argonauts Adventures - Book 1 A thrilling wartime action-adventure.It is 1939, and war is ravaging Europe. The German chancellor has proven he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal of world domination. When the Nazi war machine goes into high gear, the fate of humankind teeters on the precipice of a new era as futuristic weapons and technologies emerge.During an excursion into the Sierra Nevada mountains, twins Katherine and Gabrielle Des Champs - and their childhood friend Thomas Smith locate the wreckage of a military aircraft. When finding an injured soldier among the debris, their lives take an unexpected detour - one fraught with danger, intrigue, and adventure.After being captured during a mission in Nazi-occupied France, Katherine, now an operative with U.S. Army Intelligence, awaits her execution with no hope of escape or rescue. As the sands of the hourglass run out, Thomas enters the lion's den. His mission - save the woman he loves and retrieve the intelligence proving the Nazis are creating a doomsday weapon. One so destructive, if unleashed, will bring chaos to the world.The Argonauts - A specialized team comprising American and British operatives. Their mission-sabotage the Third Reich's efforts to develop advanced military technology.

"Jackie is the story of a woman--deeply private with a nuanced, formidable intellect--who forged a legacy out of grief and shaped history even as she was living it. It is the story of a love affair, a complicated marriage, and the fracturing of identity that comes in the wake of unthinkable violence. When Jackie meets the charismatic congressman Jack Kennedy in Georgetown, she is twenty-one and dreaming of France. She has won an internship at Vogue. Kennedy, she thinks, is not her kind of adventure: "Too American. Too good-looking. Too boy." Yet she is drawn to his mind, his humor, his drive. The chemistry between them ignites. During the White House years, the love between two independent people deepens. Then, a motorcade in Dallas: "Three and a half seconds--that's all it was--a slivered instant between the first shot, which missed the car, and the second, which did not. . . . A hypnotic burst of sunlight off her bracelet as she waved.""--