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An explosive Cold War thriller, a deadly arms race that threatens to tip the world into conflict. South Africa, Zimbabwe, China and Britain. In the shadow of the Cold War, a deadly secret connects three continents, and time is running out. When a mild-mannered scientist accidentally uncovers a web of international espionage during a routine visit to Beijing, hes thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. His only ally? A magnetic anti-apartheid activist who may have secrets of her own. As they race to expose the truth, a veteran South African intelligence operative moves through the streets of newly-independent Zimbabwe, his mission intertwined with the machinations of a mysterious Chinese power player from Maos inner circle. Meanwhile, a sinister collaboration between apartheid forces and rogue British intelligence agents works in the shadows to keep their nuclear conspiracy buried, at any cost. From the neon lit backstreets of Beijing to the wild, untamed lowveld where Zimbabwe meets South Africa, this explosive thriller weaves together Cold War tensions, political intrigue, and the threat of nuclear devastation. As these disparate threads converge, our unlikely heroes find themselves at the centre of a plot that could reshape the balance of power in the Southern Hemisphere, if they can survive long enough to expose it.

Eliana Silva Sales vive num mundo duro e implacável, onde nada é simples e cada escolha pesa. Ao cruzar-se com um criminoso temido, é puxada para o seu universo — repleto de segredos, códigos, costum

Phillips is dark, dangerous, and important . . . Crime fiction at its best.Michael ConnellyThis dark historical adventure captures the beginnings of the Hollywood studio system and the blue movie industry that grows up alongside it.Los Angeles, 1916: Photographer Bill Ogden has opened a portrait studio in seedy Hollywood, where he is joined by his granddaughter, Flavia a woman in need of a fresh start after bludgeoning her drunken, abusive husband to death. Though his business is mainly legit, Bill finds himself brushing up against the porn industry growing in the shadows of the motion picture mainstream.When a series of grisly murders take place across the city, Bill and his granddaughter are pulled into events as tricky and tangled as anything this side of The Big Sleep. We meet a cast of unforgettable characters living on the margins looking to make a quick buck, launch a career, or just keep their family together. The Devil Raises His Own is a stripped-down noir thriller and a panoramic look at Los Angeles at the beginning of motion pictures a Boogie Nights set in the era of D.W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin from one of the best crime novelists working today.

Às vésperas da Primeira Guerra Mundial, Sherlock Holmes sai da aposentadoria para uma última e crucial missão. Vivendo tranquilamente em Sussex, o grande detetive é chamado para enfrentar um espião i

On the brink of the First World War, Sherlock Holmes emerges from retirement for one last and critical mission. Living quietly in Sussex, the great detective is called upon to face an international spy whose schemes could endanger Britains security. Joined once again by Dr. Watson, Holmes matches wits with an enemy of extraordinary cunning. This tale serves both as a patriotic drama and a poignant farewell to the legendary detective.

Como o Carnaval, estes contos não têm hora pra acabar.Aqui tem de tudo: amor que dá cambalhota, vingança com glitter, felicidade de trio elétrico e tristeza de ressaca. Uma mistura boa feita com dra

Mais do que uma simples coletânea de poemas, Fábulas da Alma é um convite à introspecção e ao autoconhecimento. Através de versos poéticos carregados de simbolismo, a autora conduz o leitor por uma j

Dálias é a obra poética mais conhecida de Auta de Souza, publicada em 1900, que reúne versos marcados pela religiosidade, pela delicadeza das imagens e pela reflexão sobre a transitoriedade da vida.

Marcelo Ariel é dos mais inventivos e intelectualmente estimulantes dentre os poetas brasileiros. Ainda será feita a interpretação de maior fôlego que sua obra merece. Mas, desde já, cabe observar qu

Evelyn sempre acreditou que levava uma vida comum, até que sonhos misteriosos e visões perturbadoras começaram a persegui-la. Quando sua melhor amiga, Angel, e sua mãe adotiva, Elara, revelam a verda

Alfred the Alligator wakes up on a sunny swamp morning feeling a bubbling sense of adventure and decides to explore parts of the swamp hes never seen before. Along the way, he meets Myrtle the Mud Turtle, a wise old friend who shares secrets about a magical hidden grove where fireflies glow even in daylight, but warns him that to reach it, he must first navigate the tricky Muddy Maze. With Myrtles guidance and his own determination, Alfred carefully ventures into the maze, learning to trust his instincts and the subtle signs around him. His journey is full of new sights, challenges, and wonders, marking the beginning of a magical and exciting adventure beyond his familiar home.

One of our very best authors ... Very funny, very moving novel The New WorldCharming portrait of friendship and lonelinessDaily MailDeeply comforting GuardianHave you ever been curious about how people live when nobody is watching? Have you wondered whether theres more going on than meets the eye?Eric and Carl live in Dorset in a small white cottage under the shadow of a big cliff. Eric sells old records and antiques. Carl cooks, cleans and crochets. Nearing seventy, Eric is a lifelong accumulator of obscure objects whose easygoing, chaotic approach to life masks some of the unaddressed sadness of his past. The significantly younger Carl is an old soul who has a sophisticated emotional intelligence and likes swimming, mid-century female novelists, fibre arts and Dolly Parton. If you passed them on a walk, you may not pay them much attention. Most likely you would see Carls long floppy ears, tail and fur and mistake him for a dog.The story of Eric and Carls friendship spans twenty-one years: a constant anchor in a changing world. During that time they adopt an eccentric, unlikely gang of fellow travellers. Their wanderings through South West England unfold against a backdrop of lived, local folklore and hints at future apocalypse. All the while, Carls true nature remains a closely guarded secret.Tom Coxs third novel is a rare gem, centred around the importance of friendship, the power of landscape and the joy of accepting the unusual. Everything Will Swallow You will make you think deeply about the place you occupy in the grand scheme of things and give fresh perspectives on how to live and love in the present moment.

Ive started to wonder, what if it isnt my sisters at all. Its me... Some wicked, hateful part of me that thinks some human beings are superior to others, thinks Im superior.The glamorous Mitford sisters once cut a swathe through pre-war high society. But as fascism rises and political storm clouds gather, the bonds of sisterhood are threatened by new and treacherous desires.Nancy aspires to be a celebrated novelist, Diana and Unity fall for the dangerous, charismatic leaders of the far right in Britain and Germany, and Debo sets her cap at a Duke. Meanwhile, Decca crosses continents in her own passionate pursuit of love but can she ever escape her sisters and her past?Compelling, touching and witty, Amy Rosenthals play The Party Girls explores the true story of a family riven by political extremism, and asks what it takes to stay true to your beliefs. It premiered in 2025 at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, before touring nationally.

The instant New York Times Top 5 bestseller!I blew through this! Bonam-Young blends gritty reality, family, and passion to create a powerful story about acceptance and the power of opening up to love. I loved thisAbby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling authorIntroducing Prue and Milo in the brand new heart-warming and spicy strangers-to-lovers romcom and the start of a new duet from bestselling TikTok author Hannah Bonam-Young!Prudence Welch has always valued her introverted lifestyle in the small town of Baysville, Ontario. She is content with working at her fathers gas station, writing her beloved poetry, and caring for her mother who has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. Despite her fathers continuous remarks that she should venture out of the town to have a more fulfilling life, Prue just cant leave it behind.Milo Kablukov is a free spirit, who has had his fair share of worldwide adventures and wild nights. But when he is called by his brother for an urgent family matter in Baysville, he finds that he just might have to stay put a while.After an intriguing encounter with Prue, Milo sets his sights on getting to know her, but he finds that a friendship with Prue may be different to what he had been expecting...

"An irresistibly anxious book."The Washington Post"A family drama with a shocking twist."The New York Times"I was riveted until the very last shocking sentence!"Oprah WinfreyWhen the Cassidy-Shaws driverless minivan fatally collides with an oncoming car, seventeen-year-old Charlie is in the drivers seat. His father, Noah, is beside him, and in the back with his younger siblings is his mother, Loreleia renowned AI researcherwho is lost in her work.During a weeklong retreat on the Chesapeake Bay, the Cassidy-Shaws wrestle with the moral fallout of the crash as a routine police enquiry starts to unravel. As Loreleis increasingly odd behaviour stirs her husbands suspicions that there may be a darker truth behind the incident, the arrival of tech billionaire Daniel Monet (who has a mysterious history with Lorelei) cements them. When Charlie falls for Monets teenage daughter, tensions among the Cassidy-Shaws reach breaking point.A psychosocial thriller and a propulsive family drama, Culpability explores a world newly shaped by non-human forces such as chatbots and autonomous cars, and forces us to examine our own relationship to artificial intelligence, and the nuanced ways in which we are all, in fact, culpable.

A crime committed in desperation. A conscience that will not be silenced.Crime and Punishment (1866), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a towering classic of world literature that plunges readers into the tortured mind of a man torn apart by morality, guilt, and the search for redemption.The novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, who convinces himself that he is justified in murdering a greedy pawnbroker for the greater good. But as he attempts to rationalize his crime, he is consumed by paranoia, psychological torment, and a relentless inner battle between pride and repentance.Through Raskolnikovs journey, Dostoevsky explores timeless questions of morality, justice, poverty, and the human condition, crafting a gripping narrative that combines suspense with profound philosophical insight.Regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written, Crime and Punishment remains a powerful meditation on the struggle between sin and salvation. Click "Buy Now" and experience Dostoevskys unforgettable tale of guilt, punishment, and the path to redemption.

What if true goodness made a man appear a fool?The Idiot (1869), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a sweeping psychological and philosophical novel that explores innocence, morality, and the corruption of society.The story follows Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a gentle and compassionate man whose honesty and kindness stand in stark contrast to the greed, intrigue, and cruelty of the Russian aristocracy. Upon returning to Russia after years abroad, Myshkin finds himself entangled in a tragic love triangle with the beautiful but tormented Nastasya Filippovna and the innocent Aglaya Epanchin.Through Myshkins struggles, Dostoevsky examines the tension between pure goodness and the harsh realities of human weakness, pride, and desire. Combining romance, tragedy, and deep moral reflection, The Idiot is both a heartbreaking love story and a profound meditation on the nature of virtue in a corrupt world.Often considered Dostoevskys most compassionate work, it remains one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Click "Buy Now" and experience Dostoevskys unforgettable portrait of innocence in a world of corruption.

One mans dream reveals the secret of lifeand the fate of humanity.The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1877), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a haunting short story that blends existential despair with spiritual awakening.The tale follows an unnamed narrator who, convinced that nothing in life matters, contemplates suicide. But on the night he decides to end his life, he falls into a dream so vivid and transformative that it changes him forever. In this vision, he journeys to an unfallen world of harmony and innocenceonly to witness its corruption and destruction. When he awakens, he carries with him a newfound conviction about truth, love, and the possibility of redemption.With its mix of darkness and transcendence, Dostoevskys story is both a personal confession and a universal parable. It confronts despair with the radical hope that even in humanitys lowest moments, salvation is possible through love and moral renewal.A short but unforgettable work, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man stands as one of Dostoevskys greatest contributions to existential and spiritual literature. Click "Buy Now" and discover Dostoevskys timeless vision of despair turned into hope.

What happens when a man rejects societyand himself?Notes from Underground (1864), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a groundbreaking novella that dives into the mind of one of literatures most unforgettable narrators: the bitter, unnamed "Underground Man."Living in self-imposed isolation in St. Petersburg, the narrator launches into a scathing monologue against society, reason, and the illusions of progress. His reflections expose his contradictionscraving freedom while sinking deeper into resentment, yearning for connection while sabotaging every chance at happiness.With biting irony and unsettling honesty, Dostoevsky explores themes of alienation, free will, and the irrational depths of the human condition. More than a story, it is a philosophical confession that paved the way for existentialist writers such as Nietzsche, Camus, and Sartre.Dark, raw, and provocative, Notes from Underground is both a warning and an invitation: a confrontation with the uncomfortable truths of human freedom and despair. Click "Buy Now" and enter the haunting mind of Dostoevskys Underground Man.

What happens when ideology becomes more dangerous than crime itself?The Possessed (1872), also published as Demons or The Devils, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a searing novel of political intrigue, moral corruption, and the destructive power of radical thought.Inspired by real events in 19th-century Russia, the novel follows a group of young revolutionaries whose extremist ideals spiral into conspiracy, manipulation, and murder. At its center is Nikolai Stavrogin, a charismatic yet tormented figure whose influence drives those around him to ruin.Through this powerful narrative, Dostoevsky dissects the allure and danger of nihilism, exposing how unchecked ideology can "possess" individuals and society alike. Dark, satirical, and prophetic, the novel resonates far beyond its time, anticipating the revolutionary violence that would later engulf Russia and the world.Often considered one of Dostoevskys most challenging works, The Possessed is also one of his most urgentan uncompromising exploration of freedom, fanaticism, and the fragile line between belief and madness. Click "Buy Now" and enter Dostoevskys chilling vision of revolution and the human soul in turmoil.