Válka je u konce a Hitler mrtev. Saffron Courtney a její milovaný manžel Gerhard jen o vlásek unikli smrti. Po návratu do Keni je však nečeká žádná idylka. Mladí muži, kteří bojovali ve „válce bílého muže“, zjistili, že si tím nevysloužili ani uznání, ani lepší práci. Potlačovaná touha po svobodě se dere na povrch a neštítí se násilí.
The Sky is a Gate, from the author of Necropole and Poetry is Mindfulness (among others), is a collection of poems mostly written during the pandemic year of 2020 in which the poet explores the effects of the pandemic on himself and life in general. The collection also includes the long poem "The Social Schedule of Death", which examines the possibility of the transcendence of relationships, in the context of the poet's metaphysical outlook. The next-to-last poem in the collection, before "The Social Schedule of Death", titled "Apology to Christians" is a provocative declaration of spiritual independence every inquiring-minded person should read.
KINDLE BOOK REVIEW - WINNER, BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL In a world that has descended into chaos, Raven Kennedy becomes a part of the Phoenix Project. Across the country, prison inmates fight to the death while the nation cheers them on. While struggling with his past, Raven faces the prison's most ruthless killing machines. With the real war raging inside him, Raven fights for redemption. But can he survive long enough to unravel the anger and regret that shackle him - and find the forgiveness he seeks?
Krátce po skončení války se Saffron Courtneyová angažuje v pátrání po spojeneckých vojácích, které během války zajali nacisté. V opuštěných koncentračních táborech objevuje horor holokaustu, ale nemá času nazbyt - studená válka mezi dvěma světy nastupuje rychle a Saffron ví, že musí najít milovaného Gerharda, než se hranice uzavřou navždy.
The epic conclusion of the LEOPARDS OF NORMANDY trilogy from David Churchill, co-author of War Cry (Wilbur Smith). Here is the real-life game of thrones that lead to the defining moment of English history: 1066, Hastings and the victory of the Conqueror.
Saffron vyrůstá na rozlehlém keňském statku v bystrou dívku toužící po vědění a dobrodružství. Díky své ctižádosti nastoupí studia v anglickém Oxfordu. Během pobytu na starém kontinentě se seznámí s německým idealistickým mladíkem Gerhardem a vzájemně oba zcela propadnou svému kouzlu. Jejich štěstí netrvá dlouho – brzy ho překazí bouře druhé světové války, která je postaví na opačné strany válečné fronty.
An epic trilogy that shows Mario Puzo's Godfather had nothing on the Dukes of Normandy - here is the tale of William the Conqueror in all its wild, intoxicating and dramatic glory
Za smrt manželky Hectora Crosse jsou zodpovědní dva muži: jeden z nich je mrtvý, ten druhý je psychopat Johnny Congo. Čeká v cele smrti na popravu, ta se kvapem blíží. Už jednou utekl, tak proč by se mu to nepodařilo znovu? Jeho jediným cílem je zničit úhlavního nepřítele. Ale nestačí ho jen obyčejně zabít, Cross musí trpět…
**From the co-author of the No.1 bestselling Wilbur Smith novel, WAR CRY. **In DEVIL, David Churchill writes with the immediacy of Conn Iggulden, the epic ambition of Bernard Cornwell and the plotting of CJ Sansom. The Leopards of Normandy trilogy tells the story of William the Conqueror in all its wild, intoxicating, unfailingly dramatic glory.The fate of England hangs in the balance of a fight between brothersThe noble families of Europe are tearing themselves apart in their lust for power and wealth.Emma, Queen of England, is in agony over the succession to her husband Canute's throne ... while her brother, the Duke of Normandy's sons battle in the wake of his death.Robert, the younger son, has been cheated of Normandy's mightiest castle and sets out to take it by force. He emerges from a bloody siege victorious and in love with a beautiful - and pregnant - peasant girl.Robert's child will be mocked as William the bastard. But we have another name for him ... Conqueror.The first instalment in the Leopards of Normandy trilogy paints a world seething with rivalry and intrigue, where assassins are never short of work.
Focusing on the fifty-nine surviving manuscript poems, this volume reveals the works by Herrick that defined his literary reputation. It features scores and notes detailing the performance aspects of his songs, offering insights into their contemporary settings. This collection not only showcases Herrick's poetic legacy but also enhances understanding of the musical elements that accompany his verse.