Code Name Helene is a fascinating historical novel based on the life of Nancy Wake during the second World War.

Nancy became involved in the French Resistance movement, was then trained in espionage in London and finally airdropped back into France taking on another identity.

Wht a story!

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A delightful story called Owl Babies for young chidren (3/5 years of age).  For all young children and those who may be learning English as a second language.

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The Russian Doll by Merina Palmer and Chapter 1 of this part political intrigue thriller, part romance.  Makes for an entertaining and fast-paced book set in present day London.

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Wrong Place, Wrong Time is an ingeniously plotted psychological thriller told in reverse!  One of those books which is a real page turner with twists and turns along the way.  Addictive, riveting, brilliant!

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Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister is an intriguing, well-plotted psychological thriller.  It is written in an ingenious way....told in reverse!  A complete page-turner with many twists along the way.  A great read!

The Invisible Bridge by Jule Orringer is an engrossing, emotional story set in 1937 from a remote Hungarian village to the grand opera houses of Budapest and Paris.  It spans many years and is ultimately a vividly written book which will have an profound impact on you.  Superb!

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This is part of Chapter 1 of Damascus Station.....it's setting the theme for the intrigue and espionage to follow.

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Damascus Station  is a gripping, realistic portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty and betrayal.  You won't be able to put it down!

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A further excerpt from the initial story of The Lovers in Before the Coffee Gets Cold.   Now we learn that there are certain  intriguing rules before anyone can travel back in time.  More to follow.....

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This is a section of the first visitor we encounter in Before the Coffee Gets Cold.  We are introduced to the couple and how they end up in the cafe called Funiculi Funicula.

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