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Trevor Jones

    Samaritan Adventurer
    Gwyneth
    The Body in the Bath
    The Oxford-Harrap Standard German-English Dictionary. Volume 2
    Major: A Soldier Dog
    Diary of a Witchcraft Shop
    • Diary of a Witchcraft Shop

      • 126 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
      3,8(5)Ohodnotit

      Set against the backdrop of a bustling London, the story follows a witchcraft shop owner who finds themselves in humorous and chaotic situations. The protagonist's quirky challenges include managing an eccentric inventory and dealing with the misunderstandings of everyday life, all while trying to maintain their business. The blend of magic and the mundane creates a unique narrative that explores themes of community, identity, and the often comical struggles of running a magical enterprise.

      Diary of a Witchcraft Shop
    • Major: A Soldier Dog

      • 40 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      4,1(26)Ohodnotit

      The story explores the emotional conflict of sacrificing a beloved pet for the greater good of the nation. It delves into themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the difficult choices individuals face during times of crisis. Characters grapple with their attachments and the moral implications of their decisions, ultimately challenging the reader to consider what they would do in a similar situation. The narrative promises to evoke deep feelings and provoke thought about the balance between personal love and civic duty.

      Major: A Soldier Dog
    • The Body in the Bath

      • 376 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      The investigation begins with a gruesome murder scene, where a man's bloodied body lies in an empty bathtub, suggesting foul play rather than suicide. As Detective Inspector Ian Hutchinson delves deeper, he uncovers a web of interconnected crimes, each more disturbing than the last. Despite making several arrests, the pieces of the puzzle remain elusive, leaving Hutchinson questioning what crucial detail he might be overlooking. The case spirals into a complex mystery that challenges his detective skills and intuition.

      The Body in the Bath
    • Gwyneth

      • 484 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení

      A dream sets the stage for a journey filled with adventure and self-discovery. The protagonist embarks on a quest that challenges their beliefs and reveals hidden truths about themselves and the world around them. As they navigate through various trials, they encounter intriguing characters who influence their path and growth. Themes of resilience, identity, and the power of dreams weave throughout the narrative, leading to a profound transformation by the story's conclusion.

      Gwyneth
    • Samaritan Adventurer

      • 232 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      After the death of his wife Kay, the protagonist feels lost and purposeless after fifty-six years of marriage. Seeking solace and a fresh perspective, he embarks on a road trip through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and into several Midwestern states. Along the journey in his well-traveled Suburban, he encounters new experiences and meets diverse individuals, leading to transformative moments that reshape his outlook on life and healing after loss.

      Samaritan Adventurer
    • Policy Transfer and Criminal Justice

      • 200 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení

      Focusing on empirical detail, this book provides an insightful exploration of policy transfer within the realm of criminal justice. It offers a thorough analysis of contemporary criminal justice policies, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking to grasp the intricacies of policy development and implementation in this field.

      Policy Transfer and Criminal Justice
    • Debts - A Foster Story

      • 258 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Foster's journey begins with his desire for a simple life, focused on survival and the small pleasures of bourbon. However, circumstances push him into the role of a reluctant hero, challenging his need for solitude. The narrative explores themes of personal struggle and unexpected bravery, as Foster grapples with the demands of heroism against his wishes for a quiet existence.

      Debts - A Foster Story
    • This book of poetry takes the reader on a journey from Russia, to the Middle East, to many places beyond, shifting thoughtfully between political commentary, observations on religion and tradition, and the issue of women's rights. While some works take place in the intimate settings of local community concerts, consider the pain of losing loved ones, and present odes to figures such as Benjamin Britten, the themes shift back and forth to education, ethics, and national pride, integrating the familiar with the challenging in this intricately crafted collection exploring a multitude of social concerns. Upon reading the impassioned lines on music, alongside more personal poems, the activistic meanings reveal themselves, making an assured argument for the priorities of mankind as it navigates the modern world, and how its education systems can be improved.

      Towards a Real Education
    • Nine year old French girl Lysette is thrown into the chaos of war when she runs for her life from a bomb dropped on her neighbourhood in Aachen, Germany. Travelling through the Netherlands, then a long trek through Belgium, she arrives in the town of Sedan in northern France where she is taken into a monastery. There, she is sheltered from the horrors of war. But outside, the war rages on. Local resistance groups fight Gestapo soldiers, and secret messages are sent across northern Europe and Belgium Closer to home, the Gestapo are searching for 'the girl in the blue uniform' after Lysette had witnessed a murder whilst in the Netherlands. The reality of war is contrasted with the calmness of the monastery. Will Lysette ever see her parents again?

      Lysette