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Disaster at D-Day: The Germans Defeat the Allies, June 1944 (Military Paperbacks Ser.)
By Peter Tsouras. 2000
The editor of Hitler Triumphant combines history and fiction to craft an alternative history of the Normandy landings on D-Day.…
It is June, 1944. The Allied armies are poised for the full-scale invasion of Fortress Europe. Across the Channel, the vaunted Wehrmacht lies waiting for the signs of invasion, ready for the final battle . . . What happens next is well-known to any student of modern history. The outcome could easily have been very different, as Peter Tsouras shows in this masterful and devastating account in which plans, missions, and landings go horribly wrong. Tsouras firmly bases his narrative on facts but introduces minor adjustments at the opening of the campaign—the repositioning of a unit, bad weather and misjudged orders—and examines their effect as they gather momentum and impact on all subsequent events. Without deviating from the genuine possibilities of the situation, he presents a scenario that keeps the reader guessing and changes the course of history.Praise for Disaster at D-Day&“A brilliant and interesting book. The author has pulled off a great feat of imagination and research.&” —Military Illustrated&“This should find a place on the shelves of anyone with an interest in the period and would be invaluable background reading in preparation for a battlefield tour of Normandy.&” —The British Army ReviewVictory Road (The Texas Gun Club #2)
By Commander Mark Bowlin. 2010
For these World War II soldiers, Highway 6 is the road to Rome—and to victory…Fall, 1943: The Allied advance up…
the Italian peninsula has ground to a halt and the prospect of taking Rome before Christmas seems more distant than ever. In their first action since Salerno, First Lieutenant Sam Taft and the soldiers of Able Company are sent to wrest a lonely stretch of road from the German defenders. The Italians call it Highway 6, but the boys of the Texas Gun Club know it as Victory Road. As Sam slugs it out in the valley, somewhere beyond the highway high up in the mountains Captain Perkin Berger, Sam&’s cousin, struggles against harsh elements and murderous German intelligence agents in his quest to be the first American into San Pietro…Eye of the Storm: 'An utterly absorbing page-turner' Lorraine Kelly
By Hilary Jones. 2022
A DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON'T DIE.A sweeping and sumptuous historical epic from Hilary Jones. The 1918 armistice has…
ended the war in Europe. But as the 1920's roars to life, it is an age of social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts.Having shown courage and strength on the battlefield, Will and Grace are back in the UK and working at the cutting edge of modern medicine. At every turn they see a country in flux.Many of their contemporaries are following serious paths, committing to causes of the day – workers' rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland.Others seek refuge in more earthly and bohemian pleasures. But as young parents and practising medics, they have – more than anything – duties of care and compassion that cannot be ignored.The follow-up to Hilary Jones's acclaimed debut novel, Frontline, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer. ___________PRAISE FOR DR HILARY JONES'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer'A story to get the heart racing' - Daily Express'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBEA Daughter's Gift (Raven Hall Saga Ser.)
By Mollie Walton. 2023
Author shortlisted for the Romantic Novelist Association's 'The Romantic Saga Award 2023' for A Mother's WarNorth Yorkshire, September 1940. It's…
a year since war was first announced and the dangers are becoming all too real for Rosina Calvert-Lazenby and her courageous daughters. When Raven Hall is requisitioned by the army, Rosina must do all she can to protect her family home from the rowdy troops. After Rosina's burgeoning relationship with young sergeant Harry is interrupted as he's posted abroad, the arrival of an older officer who takes a keen interest in her could also spell trouble...Meanwhile, Rosina's fearless second daughter, twenty-year-old Evelyn Calvert-Lazenby, decides to join the Auxiliary Fire Service. Determined to help with the Blitz effort in London, she faces extreme danger. Two kind professional firemen, the Bailey brothers, take her under their wing to help protect and guide her. But with the bombings getting worse, there can be no guarantees...Who will be safe? How can Rosina protect all those she loves? And is love still possible with such high stakes? Praise for Mollie Walton: 'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive' Val Wood'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse'Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley'Great characters who will stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it' Miranda DickinsonThe Paris Daughter: Two mothers. Two daughters. Two families torn apart
By Kristin Harmel. 2023
'An unmissable reading treat' Lancashire Evening PostA heartwrenching and evocative wartime novel, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Rachel Hore…
and Lucinda Riley.Two mothers. Two daughters. Two families torn apart forever.Paris, 1939. Elise and Juliette are certain nothing can come between them. So, when war breaks out and Elise is forced to flee, she entrusts Juliette with her daughter, playmate to Juliette's own little girl.More than a year later, with the war finally ending, Elise returns to reunite with her daughter, only to find her friend's bookstore reduced to rubble – and Juliette nowhere to be found. What happened to Mathilde in those last terrible moments? Juliette has seemingly vanished without a trace, taking all the answers with her. Elise's desperate search leads her to New York – and to Juliette – one final, fateful time.The Paris Daughter is a story about mothers and daughters, the way loss transforms us, and the roads we find to beginning anew in the face of impossible odds.PRAISE FOR KRISTIN HARMEL:'Kristin Harmel is firmly in the top echelon of WW2 storytellers' HEATHER MORRIS'A master storyteller' SANTA MONTEFIORELa guerra del fin del mundo
By Mario Vargas Llosa. 2000
La primera gran novela histórica de Mario Vargas Llosa: un libro fundamental de la narrativa en español del siglo XX…
«Esta novela me hizo vivir una de las aventuras literarias más ricas y exaltantes».Mario Vargas Llosa «El hombre era alto y tan flaco que parecía siempre de perfil. Su piel era oscura, sus huesos prominentes y sus ojos ardían con fuego perpetuo».A finales del siglo XIX, en las tierras paupérrimas del noreste de Brasil, el chispazo de las arengas del Consejero, personaje mesiánico y enigmático, prenderá la insurrección de los desheredados. En circunstancias extremas como aquéllas, la consecución de la dignidad vital sólo puede venir de la exaltación religiosa y del quebranto radical de las reglas que rigen el mundo de los poderosos. Así, grupos de miserables acuden a la llamada de la revolución de Canudos, la ciudad donde se asienta una comunidad de personajes que difícilmente desaparecerán de la imaginación del lector. Frente a todos ellos, una trama político-militar se articula para detener con toda su fuerza el movimiento que amenaza con expandirse. Publicada originalmente en 1981, La guerra del fin del mundo es la primera gran novela histórica de Mario Vargas Llosa, un libro fundamental de la narrativa en español del siglo XX sobre el que el propio autor ha declarado: «Si yo tuviera que escoger una entre todas las novelas que he publicado, probablemente elegiría ésta, porque la considero el proyecto más ambicioso que me he planteado». La crítica ha dicho:«La escritura de Mario Vargas Llosa ha dado forma a nuestra imagen de Sudamérica y tiene su propio capítulo en la historia de la literatura contemporánea. En sus primeros años, fue un renovador de la novela, hoy, un poeta épico».Per Wastberg, presidente del Comité Nobel «Bienvenido sea [...] el gran recreador de la novela realista, queleemos con el mismo entusiasmo con el que otros leen los excesos imaginativos —bienvenidos también ellos— del realismo mágico».J. A. Masoliver Ródenas, La Vanguardia«Sus libros contienen la más compleja, apasionada y persuasiva visión de la novela y del oficio de novelista de la que tengo noticia; también contienen el mejor estímulo que un novelista puede encontrar para escribir, un estímulo solo inferior al que contienen las propias novelas de Vargas Llosa».Javier Cercas, El PaísLa isla de las tormentas (Omnibus Ser.)
By Ken Follett. 1999
Un apasionante thriller bélico de Ken Follett, autor best seller con más de 178 millones de ejemplares vendidos. En el…
año 1944 los aliados preparan en secreto una de las mayores operaciones militares de la historia: la invasión de la Europa ocupada por los nazis. Henry Faber, espía alemán, descubre que el desembarco se efectuará en Normadía e intenta llevar la noticia al Alto Mando alemán, pero nunca llegará a su destino... La crítica ha dicho...«Una novela de espionaje del más alto nivel.»Baltimore Sun «Un suspense extraordinario con el que el corazón dará mil vuelcos y los nervios estarán a flor de piel.»Los Angeles TimesThe Winemaker's Wife: An internationally bestselling story of love, courage and forgiveness
By Kristin Harmel. 2020
If you love The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper's Promise and then you'll adore this beautiful story of love,…
hope and survival. East of Paris in the sun-drenched vineyards of northern France lies the glamorous champagne house Maison Chauveau. But as the Nazis march closer and the Resistance builds strength, it becomes clear the grand house is not all it seems. 1940: When young Ines married into the famed Chauveau family she dreamt of peace and luxury. But with German occupation comes a life of fear: for herself, for family and friends joining the Resistance and for Celine, the Jewish wife of their chief vintner. As tensions mount and loyalties are tested, Ines will be faced with a terrible choice. 2019: Liv Kent has lost everything: her job, her husband and the family she thought they were building. Alone and adrift she leaps at the chance to join her eccentric grandmother on a trip to Champagne. But it's not long before past and present collide, and in a desperate search for the truth, Liv is led straight to the Maison Chauveau.If you loved The Winemaker's Wife then check out Kristin Harmel's instant bestseller The Book of Lost Names, out now.What readers are saying about The Book of Lost Names:'A heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism centered on a female forger who risks everything to help Jewish children escape Nazi-occupied France' People Magazine, '20 Best Books to Read this Summer''Brilliantly imagined' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review'Heartbreakingly real with a dash of suspense and romance' Booklist___________What readers are saying about The Winemaker's Wife: 'A beautifully woven tale of love, betrayal and redemption' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This is a story of love through generations, of the French Resistance and families of blood and choice. Fabulous read!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A memorable book that weaves a heartbreaking, yet hopeful, tale. This book is fascinating and a must read!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'It is a story of love and betrayal. It's also a story of forgiveness ... kept me intensely interested until the very end' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A deeply thoughtful historical fiction novel, based on details of real-life Resistance activities that occurred in France during World War II' Gwendalynbooks.blog 'I would highly recommend The Winemaker's Wife to those who like historical fiction and women's fiction. A 5 star for me!' Stories Unfolded Blog 'This was a wonderfully twisty book ... I definitely want to read more from this author' The Good, the Bad and the Unread'Reminded me of Gorky Park, only I liked this tense, complex thriller even better' JAMES PATTERSON *Shortlisted for the 2021…
CWA Gold Dagger and the John Creasey 'New Blood' Dagger* 'Brilliantly orchestrated and totally engrossing' THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION ______Leningrad, Russia, 1951.The shadow of war lingers. Revol Rossel – once a virtuoso violinist with a glittering future – is now a humble state militia cop, forced to investigate desperate crimes in this desperate era.But when five frozen corpses are found neatly arranged between railway lines, Rossel is faced with the most puzzling – and most dangerous – case of his career. His hunt for the truth leads him to the dark heart of Leningrad's musical establishment, and, ultimately, to the highest levels of the Kremlin itself.It's a world he knows intimately. A world where his dreams were shattered.A world where a killer may now be hiding...'A highly assured and entertaining debut . . . Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park [...] may have a true heir' THE TIMES'A worthy successor to Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko . . . A fine and often moving thriller' FINANCIAL TIMES'Gripping . . . with historical heft, plenty of twists along the way, and a uniquely ingenious code left behind by our murderer. An excellent start to a new historical crime series' VASEEM KHANFrontline: The sweeping WWI drama that 'deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer
By Hilary Jones. 2021
'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer 'A story to get the heart racing'…
- Daily Express 'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror 'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBE ___________LOVE GAVE THEM STRENGTH. LOVING EACH OTHER GAVE THEM COURAGE. Britain and her allies are engaged in a long war with Germany.Grace is the daughter of landed gentry, volunteering as a nurse on the Western Front.Will is the son of a dockworker, driven to enlist by a sense of patriotism and the thrill of adventure.When their lives collide in a field hospital in France, they form a passionate connection.This is a sweeping and sumptuous WW1 drama and historical epic, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer.Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe'Beautiful ... I can't wait…
for the next instalment' Judy Summers'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' Val Wood'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' Margaret Dickinson'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' Sarah Sykes'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' Louisa Treger'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's Friend ___________North Yorkshire, September 1939.Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic – albeit young – sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in what's to come.With so much on the line, will Rosina and Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________Reader reviews for A Mother’s War:????? 'LOVED IT! The layout and the research is stunning'????? 'A fabulous read'????? 'A definite 5 stars'????? 'Mollie Walton has done it again!'????? 'An excellent book by an outstanding writerThe Forest of Vanishing Stars
By Kristin Harmel. 2021
Yona has used her knowledge of the wilderness to help hundreds of Jews escape the Nazis. But what happens when…
a secret from her past emerges and threatens everything? After being stolen from her wealthy German parents and raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe, a young woman finds herself alone in 1941 after her kidnapper dies.Her solitary existence is interrupted, however, when she happens upon a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror. Stunned to learn what's happening in the outside world, she vows to teach the group all she can about surviving in the forest – and in turn, they teach her some surprising lessons about opening her heart after years of isolation.But when she is betrayed and escapes into a German-occupied village, her past and present come together in a shocking collision that could change everything.Praise for Kristin Harmel: 'A powerful story of survival and resilience. I couldn't put it down' - Heather Morris'A cracking story and characters that zing from the page. Totally immersive' - Liz TrenowWrath Becomes Her
By Aden Polydoros. 2023
"Haunting, exhilarating, and a howl of vengeance." —Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed With UsFrankenstein…
meets Inglourious Basterds in this stunning Jewish historical horror novel from the award-winning author of The City BeautifulVera was made for vengeance.Lithuania, 1943. A father drowns in the all-consuming grief of a daughter killed by the Nazis. He can&’t bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can use kishuf — an ancient and profane magic — to create a golem in her image. A Nazi killer, to avenge her death.When Vera awakens, she can feel her violent purpose thrumming within her. But she can also feel glimpses of a human life lived, of stolen kisses amidst the tragedy, and of a grisly death. And when she meets Akiva, she recognizes the boy with soft lips that gave warm kisses. But these memories aren&’t hers, and Vera doesn&’t know if she gets—or deserves—to have a life beyond what she was made for.Vera&’s strength feels limitless—until she learns that there are others who would channel kishuf for means far less noble than avenging a daughter&’s death. As she confronts the very basest of humanity, Vera will need more than what her creator gave her: Not just a reason to fight, but a reason to live.Whiplash: Whiplash (Dreamland Thrillers #11)
By Dale Brown, Jim DeFelice. 2009
A high-tech covert strike force takes aim at a nuclear armed extremist in the New York Times–bestselling co-author’s military techno-thriller.The…
world is watching as the U.S. and Iran agree to lay down their swords. But one man hiding in Africa holds the power to obliterate the peace. Shrouded by the bloody madness of tribal warfare, Iranian functionary-turned-fanatic Bani Aberhadji has created a vast network dedicated to unleashing a nuclear nightmare. Only by chance are American agents now learning of its existence . . . and it may already be too late.The covert strike force Whiplash is armed and ready to spring into action. Born from the ashes of Dreamland, it possesses the most cutting-edge military technology on Earth. But Aberhadji’s web of death is wide and well concealed . . . and the doomsday clock is ticking.Seas of Crisis: A Novel (The Jeffrey Fuller Novels #6)
By Joe Buff. 2011
“Attention, all military thriller fans, report to battle stations, flank speed, superior entertainment ahead”—from the author of Straits of Power…
(Publishers Weekly).The Allied Powers continue their uncertain and deadly war against the Fascist Berlin–Boer Axis. The Russians remain ostensibly neutral––but their actions hint at something far more dangerous. When the U.S. discovers that the Russians are providing the Axis powers with weapons technology that could shift the balance of power, Captain Jeffrey Fuller, one of the most decorated heroes in the U.S. Navy, is called in to put an end to this potentially catastrophic Russian involvement.The plan to punish Russia is audacious. It is bold. And it is potentially suicidal. Jeffrey Fuller’s orders are to clandestinely transport commandos to Russia, where they will infiltrate a nuclear missile facility, and fire one of their weapons––at the United States. If the plan is successful, the commandos, posing as German forces, will destroy the missile as it reaches the atmosphere, creating a dramatic shift in global politics and forcing Russia to ally with the United States against Germany.Praise for the Jeffrey Fuller series“The crème de la crème of submarine thrillers.” —Stephen Coonts, New York Times–bestselling author “If you want a hair-raising trip to the bottom of the ocean, Joe Buff’s the guy to take you there.” —Patrick Robinson, New York Times–bestselling author “[Joe Buff] out-Clancys Tom Clancy.” —Kirkus ReviewsExit Plan: A Novel
By Mike Sixsmith. 2012
Bill Sloan, a former British Army intelligence officer and Shahid Al Sheehi, the son of a Pakistani British immigrant are…
caught up in a breathtakingly ambitious plan for a small Middle Eastern Emirate to seize regional power by acquiring weapons of mass destruction. The destinies of Sloan and Al Sheehi are irrevocably entwined.This novel draws the reader into a realm of political intrigue, characterized by thwarted terrorist plots, international duplicity, and a host of anxious preoccupations including the threat of WMDs. Incredibly timely, as these issues still continue to feature in contemporary headlines, this work acts to set our current perceptions of such issues is context.Well-developed characters populate the pages, living very different lives but influenced by similar factors; a writer in command of his subject matter details their parallel agendas and overlapping imperatives with ease. Informed by his own personal experiences, this novel has a real feel of authenticity, offering an unrivalled insight into the Middle Eastern tensions, which have simmered over the past thirty years, and seeking to illuminate the paradoxes and oppositions of lives ensnared in such realities.The Last Full Measure (Divided We Fall #3)
By Trent Reedy. 2016
Trent Reedy brings his action-packed, provocative trilogy about the second American Civil War to a stunning and stirring close in…
The Last Full Measure.In a YA trilogy like no other, Trent Reedy has raised the most primal questions of our national existence: Do we owe our greatest loyalty to our friends? Our state? Our country? Our party? How do we reconcile our individual rights and common needs? What keeps us all united -- and what happens if we fall apart?Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States.Night Witches: A Novel of World War Two
By Kathryn Lasky. 2017
From bestselling and award-winning author Kathryn Lasky comes an explosive adventure following the teen girl fighter pilots who took on…
Hitler's army . . . and won.16-year-old Valya knows what it feels like to fly. She's a pilot who's always felt more at home soaring through the sky than down on earth. But since the Germans surrounded Stalingrad, Valya's been forced to stay on the ground and watch her city crumble.When her mother is killed during the siege, Valya is left with one burning desire: to join up with her older sister, a member of the famous and feared Night Witches-a brigade of young female pilots. Using all her wits, Valya manages to get past the German blockade and find the Night Witches' base . . . and that's when the REAL danger starts. The women have been assigned a critical mission. If they succeed, they'll inflict serious damage on the Nazis. If they fail, they'll face death . . . or even worse horrors.Historical fiction master Lasky sheds light on the war's unsung heroes-daredevil girls who took to the skies to fight for their country-in an action-packed thrill ride that'll leave you electrified and breathless.Tomb of the Khan: An Assassin's Creed Novel Series #2) (Last Descendants: An Assassin's Creed Series #2)
By Matthew J. Kirby. 2017
Owen and his friends are back and deep in simulations of Mongolian China. The second book in the Last Descendants…
trilogy based on the Ubisoft(R) video game franchise "Assassin's Creed"!As the second book in the Last Descendants trilogy begins, Owen and his friends have lost. When they located the first piece of an ancient and powerful relic long considered a legend - the Trident of Eden - it seemed little could stop them. This piece was sought by the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order, but before either organization could take the piece, it was stolen by an unknown third party. The relationship between the teens fractured-Owen and his friend Javier taking sides with the Assassins, the others with the Templars.Now there are still two pieces of the Trident of Eden to find, and both are determined not to repeat their mistakes. The next piece is said to have been buried with the Mongol warlord Mongke Khan, whose tomb has never been found. Teens on either side of the conflict will have to go into simulations in war-torn Mongolian China in a race against time to discover the next piece, and ensure their safety before their enemies find it first.Winter's Bullet (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
By William Osborne. 2016
A cinematic, thrilling, fictionalized, World War II adventure set in Amsterdam about a lock-picking boy caught between pleasing the Nazis…
to survive and loyalty to his countrymen.Tygo, a locksmith's son, is forced by the Nazis to loot abandoned Dutch homes for valuables. Known as "The Ferret," everyone despises him, but helping the Germans is the only way he can stay alive. When he discovers a girl with a diamond in a chimney, he refuses to give her up. Instead, he turns spy and uses the jewel to find out information about Hitler's ultimate weapon. He has one shot to stop the war. Can a ferret become a hero?