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Retired Scotland Yard detective Beatrice Stubbs traces a fugitive to Belgium and kickstarts a chain reaction of continental proportions.On the heels of a rogue Belgian banker, Beatrice Stubbs stumbles over a shady network far too complex for a private investigator. If she has any sense, she'll leave the case to the Belgian police and go home to the man who needs her most.But old habits die hard. Certain clues excite her curiosity, her assistant Theo is desperate for work and that ache for justice is ever present. Where there's a will, there's a way of making someone pay.In London, rising design star Catinca Radu gets the job of a lifetime - a celebrity commission. The bride adores the dress. All that remains is to get Daddy's signature. Business as usual until he unveils his negotiating tactics.The rich and powerful play by their own rules. Tackling corruption at every level of society will take courage and in some cases, the ultimate sacrifice. Inner demons wear a different mask.This is Beatrice's last case. She has everything to prove and everything to lose.

For Ann Sheldon, the past no longer exists. All she wants is a place to run and hide. Where better than a tiny shack between the Brazilian jungle and the Atlantic Ocean to appreciate the natural world and obliterate her memories?Hermit-style living goes well until a local is murdered in shocking circumstances. Violence has followed her 5,000 miles to a remote fishing village? Against her will, Ann is drawn into a murder investigation, in close proximity to the last thing she needs: a smart cop.Erasing history is a challenge but unlearning experience is impossible. Ann knows trouble when she sees it. Surfers are dealing drugs and the man in snakeskin boots is their supplier. She tells herself it's not her problem. But when drug wars come to the beach, it's everyone's problem.She knows it will end in blood and tears.Must she take flight again?

You escaped the past. Here comes the present.Fifteen years ago, Rolf was destined for the gutter.His luck has changed. Now a cellist with the Salzburg City Orchestra, he has his dream job and dizzying prospects.All because of her.Smart, sexy, well connected and crazy about him, Leonor is his fantasy woman. She made him and he'll never forget it.Neither will she.She chooses Rolf's diet, his friends, his decisions and career path. She knows best. When does a champion turn controller?While he submits to domination at home, he struggles at work. The maestro is determined to break down and rebuild his new cellist. Clash after clash shatter Rolf's confidence until he doubts everything about himself.Then a rumour reaches his ear. Has he misjudged his new friends? Is something more sinister pulling the orchestra's strings?Regardless of the drama behind the scenes, the show must go on. It's the only way to escape his past.A classic artist, Rolf presents the best side of himself, hiding the pain of imperfection. A strategy with devastating results.

If a snake can shed its skin, why can't a woman?Olivia Jones specialises in running from trouble and she's had a whole lot of practice. Only one thing could force her out of the shadows: fear.Her family is in danger. Somewhere in Southeast Asia hides a man with the power to call off her pursuers. If she can find him, if he forgives her, she might learn what has happened to her sister.From Hong Kong to Macau, the most densely populated city on earth, she must track a tiger. By day, she follows his footprints. By night, she uses old skills, playing the casinos while avoiding the gambling mafia. A cynical opportunist, she trusts neither friend nor enemy. Loyalty is a luxury she cannot afford.Prey becomes predator. But who is hunting the hunter?From Chinese gambling dens to Yorkshire moors to private London clubs, Olivia's survival depends on slaying all her dragons.

For the first time since her career blew up, Iris is on the move not to save her own life, but to help others. In Mozambique, she volunteers at a women's refuge, sharing her skills for the greater good.The country's civil war may be over, yet aggression and resentment towards female independence rages on. Robbery, violence, kidnapping and attacks force Iris and her colleagues into a siege mentality. How can they advance their lot while constantly fighting a defensive battle?Iris wields another weapon - words. At first, it seems they fall on deaf ears. Then a local politician lends his support, money trickles in and hostilities cease. It seems their fortunes are looking up. When a blast from her past appears, Iris thanks her lucky stars.However, fortunes are often mixed. If one person can track her to a far-flung corner of East Africa, it is only a matter of time before her luck runs out. For bounty hunters, Iris is a trophy and collateral damage means nothing. Good intentions can be fatal.

It takes a villageBeatrice travels to Barcelona with Will and Adrian for an Easter city/beach break. Surrealism, a triathlon and city streets prove exhausting. The trio decamp to Sitges for rest and relaxation. Beatrice makes a friend who invites her to a cultural event. When the spectacle goes tragically wrong, an ex-detective cannot forget what she saw. Against her will, old habits drag Beatrice into an enquiry. Soon she is trawling the fishing village of Sirenes, searching for the saboteur. Local people mistrust good intentions from an outsider. The trail leads her along the coast, in the footsteps of Salvador Dal , to the Roman ruins of Tarragona and down the depths of a well. Only by gathering an unruly band of warriors can she hope to behead the monster.It takes an army to defeat a dragon. "I'm in love with Beatrice " - David Hahn

Based on true events, a forgotten story of courage, conviction and love. 1917: Europe is on the cusp of seismic change. In the Alpine village of St Niklaus, the war seems far away. Yet everyone is fighting a personal battle. In the shadow of a mountain, 14-year-old Seraphine helps Mama manage the farm while Papa defends Swiss borders. She dreams of seeing the world. After the war. A young medical graduate arrives in the valley. Under the patronage of a local doctor, he puts his faith in a revolutionary idea. He is determined to influence the world. After the war. Dr Bayard cannot wait until after the war. In the most beautiful place on earth, people still suffer from a centuries-old affliction. Armed with a theory, two sacks of salt and a mule, Bayard climbs a mountain, intent on treating one tiny village. The paths of two unlikely young people cross in turbulent times - against the backdrop of one country doctor's fight against folklore, prejudice and false pride. Salt of the Earth is a journey of bravery and broken hearts following their call. A quest for love and healing in the face of precarious destiny. "Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this fascinating novel tells the little-known story of a life-changing medical breakthrough in the tumultuous times of WWI." - Clare Flynn, author of The Pearl of Penang "A powerful and heart-breaking tale of a cure for one of history's most devastating ailments." Liza Perrat, author of The Bone Angel trilogy

a vida vivida com medo uma meia vida: life lived in fear is a half lifeSeven years she's been on the run. Seven years of looking over her shoulder, trusting no one and living a half life. Enough is enough. The only way to stop this relentless hunt is for prey to turn predator.This time hair dye and coloured contacts will not suffice. Penetrating the heart of the clan requires a total transformation, inside and out. When everything is in place, Ursula Brown travels to the west coast of India with one aim. No matter how long it takes, she will seek and destroy her enemy.Goa, as well known for its laid-back lifestyle and spiritual vibe as for its blissful beaches should not be the place for organised crime to flourish. Yet flourishing it is, to the resentment of the locals. Ursula makes unexpected allies, from prostitutes to socialites, whose well meaning assistance can be dangerous.The organisation she intends to rout is a shadow of its former self. Even so, the same pair of hands remains at the tiller. Mama Bear, aka Dolores Vargas, notorious for ripping up the rule book, is systematically taking over paradise.Ursula must face her nemesis, woman to woman. This is the end game and the stakes could not be higher.May the best woman win.

For lovers of intelligent crime fiction, three heart-racing European adventures in one boxsetBeatrice Stubbs of Scotland Yard: detective inspector, metaphor mixer and stubborn survivor.Battling crime by day and her own demons by night, the question is always the same.Justice or the law? Behind Closed Doors sees Beatrice seconded to Switzerland. Wealthy, powerful men are committing suicide. Or are they? When the same DNA is found at each scene, DI Stubbs suspects someone is dispensing a personal retribution. Beneath the chocolate and charm, Zurich hides many secrets.In Raw Material, Beatrice is divided. Hunting a sex offender on London Underground while trying to investigate illegal activity on a Welsh beach stretches her to her limits. Her partner and neighbour decide to assist. But amateur detectives and professional criminals make a bad mix.Time for a sabbatical in Tread Softly. A gourmet trip to the north of Spain is exactly what DI Stubbs needs. Until she meets an old acquaintance who lures her into an investigation. Beatrice is up to her neck in missing persons, murder, corruption and Rioja. The Beatrice Stubbs Series, recommended by: The Bookseller (Editor's Choice), Guardian Readers' Recommend, Bookmuse Award, Libris Reviews, Judging Covers, Book Reviews Plus and more"If you've never encountered Beatrice, you have the most almighty thrill coming." - The Bagster, Amazon