The Carlswick Affair


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Stephanie Cooper's fateful meeting with James Knox, guitarist for indie band The Fury, sets off an unexpected chain of events. A family feud dating back to World War II threatens to keep them apart and the return of Stephanie's former boyfriend Sam only complicates matters.

As Stephanie delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her great-aunt’s death she begins to uncover the secrets and deceptions of a previous generation. Gossip in Carlswick village about a tragic wartime romance is mingled with whispers of clandestine visitors, art smuggling and perhaps, collaboration with the Nazis.

But as she closes in on what happened all those years earlier, Stephanie realises that someone does not want her to discover the truth about the past and that someone may kill to stop her.

If you like Kristin Hannah, Ella Carey and Kate Mosse, then you will love The Carlswick Affair, a novel that combines mystery, romance and history in a fast paced, action packed adventure.

Praise for The Carlswick Mysteries:

“Suspense-filled thriller, packed full of twists and turns. Highly recommended.” The Wishing Shelf

“Fast paced and highly entertaining.” Reader’s Favorite





The War Photographers


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1943 – Bletchley Park, England Mae Webster, immersed in the clandestine world of codebreaking at Bletchley Park, is recruited to help unveil a spy who’s on the brink of exposing Britain's most guarded secret: the cracking of the Enigma code. As war rages around her, Mae's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with the enigmatic New Zealand war photographer Jack Knight. Their relationship develops at pace, but tragedy strikes when one of Jack's photographs risks unmasking an elusive double agent. 1989 – Berlin, Germany Rachel Talbot, a globetrotting photojournalist, ventures into the heart of a fractured Berlin in search of the Stasi officer whom her beloved grandmother Mae blames for betraying their family. Rachel finds herself entangled in the East German uprising and is irresistibly drawn to a charismatic activist. As the Cold War threatens to boil over, Rachel races to expose a traitor before it’s too late.




The Carlswick Treasure


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"Stephanie is studying history at Oxford University while her boyfriend James is on tour with his band, The Fury. When Stephanie discovers an ancient treasure map hidden by her great-uncle, her quest to solve it sets off a chain of events that no one could have foreseen. As those closest to her are caught up in the intrigue, Stephanie finds herself in a race to uncover the elusive treasure"--Back cover.




The Carlswick Treasure


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The Carlswick Mythology


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When Syrian antiquities are stolen in the Greek Islands, Stephanie and James find their vacation interrupted as they help their archaeologist friends recover the treasures. With a crime syndicate also hunting for the relics, Stephanie becomes the target of their search. Too late, she realises there is more at stake than just two ancient artefacts.




The Carlswick Affair


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"When 18 year old student Stephanie Cooper investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her great aunt's death, she discovers a painting thought stolen by the Nazis and destroyed during WWII hanging in the home of the intriguing James Knox, guitarist with indie band, The Fury"--Back cover.




The Carlswick Treasure


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Stephanie Cooper is studying history at Oxford University when she discovers an ancient treasure map hidden by her great-uncle. But the map reveals more than just hidden spoils as it leads her and her rock star boyfriend James Knox to uncover the secrets of a past generation.Stephanie's quest to solve the map's mystery sets off a chain of events that no one could have foreseen and she and her friends find themselves in a dangerous race to uncover an elusive treasure.Old enemies, betrayal and danger.This time, the stakes are higher.




Rock War


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Meet Jay. Summer. And Dylan. Jay plays guitar, writes songs and dreams of being a rock star. But his ambitions are stifled by seven siblings and a terrible drummer. Summer works hard at school, looks after her nan and has a one-in-a-million singing voice. But can her talent triumph over her nerves? Dylan is happiest lying on his bunk smoking, but his school rugby coach has other ideas, and Dylan reluctantly joins a band to avoid crunching tackles and icy mud. They're about to enter the biggest battle of their lives. And there's everything to play for. A spectacular start to the new series from Robert Muchamore, bestselling author of CHERUB - read on with Rock War: The Audition, a story especially written for World Book Day.




Stand and Deliver!


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Expert speaking coach Ian Nichol writes a thorough and authoritative guide to public speaking. Written in an engaging and informative style, with a great undercurrent of humour, Stand and Deliver! makes for a relaxing and highly enjoyable read, which reinforces Ian’s no-nonsense message on how readers can dramatically improve their speaking performances. Ian’s unfailing honesty when setting out his personal experiences of triumph and disaster will inspire readers, teaching them that what works for one person may not work for another. Stand and Deliver! provides countless practical tips and suggestions in a highly pragmatic text that will boost readers’ confidence. By demolishing destructive myths about public speaking, Ian shows readers how to think positively about nerves and use them to help, not hinder. Offering straightforward advice this book demonstrates that everyone can speak confidently in public by challenging preconceptions and providing a wide range of tools to success.




Undaunted Love (PART TWO)


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Broken: In spirit by the death of her daughter and by disillusionment with her marriage, Savannah Montgomery must find the strength to rediscover her sense of self-worth. Living in a mansion in Boston’s Back Bay, surrounded by maids, she’s learned wealth alone will not bring happiness. Submerged in a deep depression, a chance encounter brings friendship into her life. Will her friend’s faith in her embolden her to embrace a newly envisioned future? Disillusioned: By his actions in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War, Jeremy McLeod believes he will continue to battle the darkness alone. Returning home to Boston’s North End, wounded in body and spirit, he consigns himself to a solitary life. Working in his brother’s workshop brings much needed solace, but will it be enough? Dedicated: To forging a life with her husband Gabriel, in Montana, Clarissa McLeod is determined to fulfill her role as wife. When actions from her past continue to haunt her present and threaten her future, will Clarissa trust in her husband’s love and surmount her deepest fears? Undaunted Love follows the McLeod, Sullivan, and Russell families as they struggle against injustice, persevere against loss and betrayal, and learn that the strongest bonds are the ones forged by loyalty and love.