It is London in the 1950s and early 60s. The gambling clubs, private dining rooms, corrupt politicians and gangsters who run Mayfair as well as the East End had never had it so good . . .Iris wasn't quite a call girl . . . she never took any money for that. But she didn't mind accepting a white fiver for the cab fare back to the dismal family flat, or little gifts, or champagne in heady and glamorous restaurants. She was living very dangerously, trading in ignorance and be...

Beneath the still quiet of rural England as the century turned lay a complex and fatally linked series of destinies.The mistress of Fiennders Abbey was often pleased to have her corsets loosened by the estate gardener. Her elder son, Richard, never forgot his true childhood love – Mary – the daughter of the Fiennders' trusted gamekeeper.The world was changing: pony, trap and track gave way to motor car and road. Class divisions and prejudices were heightened even as the new...

Two sisters fight to assert themselves after being plunged into devastating poverty following their father's death. Luckily, their natural flair for design soon finds them in demand as dressmakers.Beatrice is the elder and apparently wiser of the two, who considers herself plain and unmarriageable and whose relationship with society photographer, Jack Maddox, is seared with conflict and doubt. Her younger sister is Evangeline, ravishingly beautiful, the victim of chancers, philande...

Prison in Space by Dick Sharples, adapted by Simon GuerrierA relaxing break for the Doctor and his companions Jamie and Zoe becomes something decidedly more sinister when they are arrested for trespass. But what has happened to the planet Earth?And how has the malevolent Chairman Babs gained control? As the Doctor and Jamie are incarcerated in a prison that they can never escape from, Zoe is forced to change sides...The Daleks - The Destroyers by T...

Home Truths lingers in the mind long after the open-ended conclusion, and is one of the very strongest of the latest series.- Doctor Who MagazineA new adventure with the First Doctor as told by his companion, Sara Kingdom.There’s a house across the waters at Ely where an old woman tells a strange story.About a kind of night constable called Sara Kingdom. And her friends, the Doctor and Steven. About a journey they made to ...

In 'Pflege und Zucht der Zwergpapageien und Sittiche' bietet Jean Bungartz einen fundierten und praxisorientierten Leitfaden für die Haltung und Pflege dieser faszinierenden Vogelarten. Der Autor verbindet detaillierte Informationen über die spezifischen Bedürfnisse der Zwergpapageien und Sittiche mit einem klaren, verständlichen Stil, der sowohl für Einsteiger als auch für erfahrene Vogelhalter zugänglich ist. Die umfangreiche Analyse der biologischen und sozialen Aspekte dieser Vögel sow...

1950s London:Newcomers arrive daily on British shores seeking a fresh start, new opportunities, or simply the chance of a different life. However, some are from much further afield than India or Jamaica...After an emergency landing, the TARDIS crew must make the best of it, and look to their new neighbours for help. But the Newman family has more than the prejudices of the time to contend with. A sinister force grows in strength amid the pubs, dock...

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE UP TO YOUR NECK IN ALLIGATORS—ONE’S ENOUGH.Scrappy investigative reporter Deuce Mora is certainly no stranger to dangerous situations—or to getting her clock cleaned, for that matter—but waking up in a swamp next to a plane crash with no memory of how she got there is a whole other order of magnitude.It’s a measure of her desperation that she considers placing her trust in the mysterious swamp hermit with a marginally familiar face who ...

In 'The Life of the Spider,' Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre meticulously explores the intricate world of spiders, intertwining rich observational prose with the rigours of scientific inquiry. Fabre's style is characterized by a poetic yet analytical lens, providing readers with not only factual insights but also a vivid appreciation for the complexity of spider behavior and physiology. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century advancements in natural history, this work bridges anecdote and schola...

The Matrimonial Deception Omnibus – 3 Classic Historical Romance Novels delves into the intricate dance of love and deception in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a masterful blend of romance and historical detail, the collection crafts narratives rich with emotional depth and societal complexities. Each novel offers a unique voice representing the quintessential essence of historical romance, showcasing varying literary techniques while focusing on the theme of matrimonial intrig...

Five thrilling adventures featuring the Doctor and his arch-enemies the Daleks!In Doctor Who and the Dalek Invasion of Earth the TARDIS lands in the 21st Century to find a ravaged London at the mercy of familiar foes.In Doctor Who: Daleks - Mission to the Unknown and Doctor Who: Daleks - The Mutation of Time conquest of the Universe seems assured for Mavic Chen and his allies, the Daleks.In Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks the Doctor and Sarah are drawn to the planet...

Sensational Tales of Forbidden Love – 3 Classic Historical Romance Novels delves into the thrilling and tumultuous worlds where passion runs clandestine beneath the veneer of bygone societal constraints. This anthology showcases an enthralling blend of literary styles from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, weaving narratives rich with romantic tension, unmistakable suspense, and delicate commentary on class and societal expectations. Amidst the varied tales, readers will experience st...