Born to a rich family, young Albornoz's father hopes he would pursue a military career. But to his disappointment, the boy displays more interest towards matters of the church, and in seeking understanding on what is right and wrong.Meanwhile, fisherman Edmond and his wife eke out a humble existence - until a surprising opportunity presents itself.Soon, their lives intertwine with unexpected consequences.

ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1957): “ … A thorough and detailed account of the development of one of the world’s finest sports cars. The author discusses every sports model the company has produced, from the early SS-90 to the D and the XK-SS.Engineering, design, performance, racing records—nothing is omitted. There is even a chapter on the people who build the Jags. And then, finally, the book contains complete maintenance and servicing information and technical data for every model.

A collection of three historical novels by John Bentley, now available in one volume!Baudet: In 1673, Baudet sets out to Marseilles with a prophecy hanging over him, destined to accomplish great things. As he struggles with temptations, he finds himself drawn towards the Abbey Saint Victor, and the Benedictine Order of monks. However, clashes with the troublesome Prior Delbert threaten to derail his journey. Will Baudet be able to rise above his unpromising beginni...

A tale of Huguenot persecution from Paris to La Rochelle.Paris, 1572. Catherine de Médicis, the Queen Mother, urges her feckless son King Charles to act against the hated Huguenots. She instructs her Duke de Guise to carry out a bloody massacre on Saint Bartholomew's Day.Hundreds die, and fear spreads throughout the kingdom. Many Parisians flee, facing an uncertain future. But Catherine is not satisfied; she yearns to take La Rochelle, a prosperous port and the last Hugueno...

Baudet’s destiny is foreshadowed by a mysterious old woman in black, who predicts he will accomplish great things in his life.Leaving his village of Vordan in 1673, he plans to forge a new life in Marseilles. Finding lodging in a tavern, he makes fast friends with Father Philippe of the church in the poor quarter of Panier. Unwittingly, he is drawn to the Abbey Saint Victor across the harbor, where his future is to be with the Benedictine Order of monks.Temptations both cri...

Reignard and Arlette, betrothed in their quiet Berlan village, should be celebrating their future. Yet Arlette’s mother—the enigmatic Old Woman—refuses to bless their union, offering no explanation.Determined to uncover the truth, Reignard sets out on a perilous quest that leads him through devilish trials and a towering wall of thorns, into a twisted version of Berlan from another time.There, he must face three formidable challenges. If he succeeds, his village may yet cla...

Burdened by past relationships, Michael is thrust into the world of the bailiff, where he discovers a new sense of purpose. But when an assault charge lands him in court, his fate intertwines with that of Ella Bradbury, a rising solicitor who takes his case.What begins as a professional encounter leads to an emotional connection neither of them saw coming. Amid careers and broken hearts, other characters - Laura, the Asda manager seeking validation, and James, a former drug runner ...

Cornwall, 2018. David Johnson has just finished university. He decides to apply for a job and moves to Rennes, in Brittany, France, with his partner Madeleine. Fascinated by and drawn into the local folklore and mythology, his life soon takes a dramatic turn.Audierne, 940. In a small Brittany fishing port, young fisherman Felis is determined to enable his recently deceased mother's ascent to heaven. He sits against a menhir - a standing stone - and makes a connection with something...

When a deadly plague seizes the walled town of Avignon, young Marius is determined to save his townsfolk from the raging pestilence.While leading the effort to combat the Black Death, Marius is distracted by a liaison with the mysterious Alice. Meanwhile, Pope Clément harbors a burning desire for vengeance on the boy's father.As death sweeps through the city, can Marius reconcile his passion with a duty to his wife, and his responsibility to the townsfolk?

What's in a Name? The Royal Secret is a mystery history and psychological thriller of fact and fiction yet told topically through the eyes of an American woman of today seeking her personal Holy Grail. It is based on the true story of the dramatic life and loves of the man who was the true but hidden writer of the Shakespeare plays and why he needed to conceal his own name to fool the world for all time until now.The decryption of secret codes now reveals one of mankind's greatest c...

"Mays's passion for art electrifies fascinating sketches of Beuys." - Quill and QuireA brooding fugitive hides out in a crumbling hotel that was once filled with celebrities enjoying the successes of postwar America. He is a racist with a criminal past, an anti-hero who reflects on the ruins of the South and simultaneously on the life of a German performance artist called "Jupp". The fictional Jupp is a thinly-veiled cipher for the late real-life German ar...

When leadership feels heavy, frustrating, or ineffective, it's a signal-one that points back to how well you're leading yourself.I Lead Me challenges the myth that leadership is about having all the answers. It starts with the daily choices you make-especially under pressure, in setbacks, and through uncertainty.In this practical and story-driven guide, leadership expert John Bentley shows you how mastering self-leadership unlocks the trust, resilience, and...