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Terror grips the South American country of Colonia as retired US diplomat John Pauley returns to his old embassy. He is adviser to the chairman of a congressional committee charged with investigating the justice now promised by a government by a government strengthened by a new election. John Pauley must reluctantly abandon his role in an amateur production of Shakespeares Coriolanus when the chairman requests his help. The chairman brings with him his staff assistant Gail Arthur. Terrorist chaos reigns as the three arrive. The terrorists dispute the new trials of previous defendants charged with human rights violations including the murder of an American girl. The Americans find haven in th...
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Ordinary people in a normal society is a novel set in the Caribbean and United States. It is the sequel to Back of the Net. Readers will find characters as Ali, Vladimir and Sumintra to be eccentric, unique and amusing. This fiction also deals with serious issues- the abuse of prescription medicine, illegal immigrants, inaccurate medical diagnosis and obesity. Additionally, the novel focuses on the noteworthy contributions and presence of Caribbean migrants in such states as Florida and New York. Their culture eventually becomes part of the society. The provocative statements and analysis among participants of a conference reflect the impact of the United States media.
In the tradition of Laura Esquivel's Like Water For Chocolate, The House of Impossible Loves is a novel set in twentieth-century Spain and France revolving around a family of cursed women.
A provocative travel narrative about one of the world's few matriarchal societies
Drei Erzaehlungen über die Saengerin Manuela, die mit "Schuld war nur der Bossa Nova" beruehmt wurde? Was erlebte Manuela 1982 auf der Fahrradtour um den Starnberger See, den sie mit Achim unternommen hat? Was erlebte Manuela 1983 in ihrem Urlaub auf Gran Canaria, den sie mit ihrem Bruder Klaus unternommen hat? Was erlebte Manuela 1993 auf ihren Reisen in die Karibik, nach Grenada und St. Vincent, die sie mit ihrem Manager und Geschaeftsfreunden unternommen hat?
Wishing you could perfectly picture daily life in Italy and live there for one full year? Discover when this dream met reality. Ilene and Gary Modica sold almost everything they owned to spend a year in the land of Gary’s Italian grandparents, to walk where they walked, eat what they ate, and live in the shadow of history they experienced. It was a promise they made to one another. Few places evoke the stirring passions and romance of Italy, where the simple act of sharing a glass of wine, a perfect pizza, and good conversation is an art form. Be prepared to immerse yourself in this beautiful country and live vicariously through their authentic encounters. You’ll also discover: - How the...
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"The Spanish Jade" is an interesting and enjoyable story about an English man traveling to Spain in the late 19th century to find himself dragged into the passionate social life of the locals. The herp gets dragged into wars and romances with his new acquaintances, which turns his journey into an unforgettable adventure.