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Take the Late Train
Stephen Ketley's life goes off the rails on the night of his tenth wedding anniversary. Suddenly, his marriage to Sarah is not quite as secure as it seems. Meanwhile, his stepdaughter Emma relies on him to mediate between her warring parents, his sister refuses to speak to him, and Audrey his mother drinks too much and shouts too loud. As his certainties fragment, Stephen recalls an idyllic summer in Florence with his first love, Giuliana. Forced to choose between career and love, authenticity and conformity, how can he make a decision when nothing is certain, least of all himself? Funny and wise, intelligent and disturbing, Take the Late Train is a memorable journey into the heart of life, love and memory. 'Canny and observant - a sharp and eloquent meditation on finding one's truth. Simply wonderful.' Ginger Bensman
The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes
In 'The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes' by Howard Pyle, readers are taken on a thrilling pirate adventure filled with daring escapades and swashbuckling action. Set in the golden age of piracy, Pyle's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling style transport the reader to a time when the high seas were ruled by ruthless buccaneers. The book captures the essence of the pirate lore, making it a classic in the historical fiction genre. Pyle's attention to detail and meticulous research shine through in his portrayal of the life of pirates, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. The novel's fast-paced plot and well-developed characters keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to uncover the next twist in the tale. Howard Pyle's expertise in illustrating historical adventures shines in this gripping tale of piracy and treasure hunting. His passion for storytelling and love of history are evident in every page, making 'The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes' a must-read for fans of swashbuckling adventures and maritime history.
Equivocator
Sebastian has long been haunted by the disappearance of his father, Jack Messenger: celebrated travel writer, potential spy and murder victim, his absent presence and equivocal past continue to cast inescapable shadows over his son, who must also contend with his ageing mother's fragmented memory and his own dereliction of a partner. So who is the stranger that buttonholes Sebastian at an academic conference on the Welsh coast, and reveals lies and transgressions neither outgrown nor comprehended? How does he know Sebastian, and what are his connections to Jack Messenger? Equivocator, in a story that stretches from Egypt to Germany, from Iran's Zagros Mountains to the Gower coastline, is a study of fathers and sons, lovers and betrayers, loss and recovery, and combines dark fable, satire and a love story in its pursuit of the question: can Sebastian find his own salvation, despite the inheritance from his father?
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Farewell Olympus
When a patron of the arts named Serge loans him a luxurious penthouse apartment in central Paris, Howard can't believe his luck. Now he can live cheaply while he translates articles for shortlived websites and doomed art journals nobody reads. And he'll have more time to devote to his inscrutable French girlfriend, Delphine, a trainee lawyer. Then, disaster strikes, in the shape of Eugene, Howard's half-brother and personal nemesis, who sows chaos and discord wherever he goes. Abruptly, Howard's uneventful life is plunged into mystery and farce. People are suddenly not what they seemed, and danger lurks in every restaurant. Serge himself is implicated in wrongdoing, while Giles, an Englishman abroad and seldom sober, knows more than he's prepared to tell. Farewell Olympus is about love and rivalry, ambition and morality, Armageddon and the quest for the perfect croissant. Witty, intelligent and entertaining, it will make you feel you are too, even if you have no experience of volleyball.
Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger
Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger is a novel by John Masefield. Masefield was an English poet and writer. A young man arrives from a rural area to stay with his uncle in London. Plunged into a chaotic world, he finds himself going on a maritime adventure that will define him as a man.
Cinema Wars
Cinema Wars explores the intersection of film, politics, and US culture and society through a bold critical analysis of the films, TV shows, and documentaries produced in the early 2000s Offers a thought-provoking depiction of Hollywood film as a contested terrain between conservative and liberal forces Films and documentaries discussed include: Black Hawk Down, The Dark Knight, Star Wars, Syriana, WALL-E, Fahrenheit 9/11 and other Michael Moore documentaries, amongst others Explores how some films in this era supported the Bush-Cheney regime, while others criticized the administration, openly or otherwise Investigates Hollywood’s treatment of a range of hot topics, from terrorism and environmental crisis to the Iraq war and the culture wars of the 2000s Shows how Hollywood film in the 2000s brought to life a vibrant array of social protest and helped create cultural conditions to elect Barack Obama
