erskine barbara the darkest hour
Erskine Barbara The Darkest Hour
From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes an epic tale of love, passion and heartbreak. In the summer of 1940, eyes are focussed on the skies above the South of England: the Battle for Britain has just begun. But Evie Lucas has eyes for no-one but a dashing young pilot called Tony. Evie has a glittering career as an artist ahead of her but seems only to be fascinated in sketching portraits of him… Seventy years later, recently widowed art historian Lucy is putting the pieces of her life back together, and to do that she needs to uncover the mystery surrounding a painting in her home. As Lucy ties up the loose ends of one lifetime, she stirs up a hornet's nest of history in another. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself in danger from people past and present who have no intention of letting an untold truth ever surface. Some stories are buried in the darkness forever. Some are just waiting to be told…
2017 Руб.
Erskine Barbara The Ghost Tree
Before you follow the path into your family’s history, beware of the secrets you may find… Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage, career and now the death of her father. She is now faced with the daunting task of clearing his house. Hidden away in a barely used top-floor room, she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her mother’s possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the diary and letters written by her ancestor from the eighteenth century, Thomas Erskine. As the youngest son of a noble family now living in genteel poverty, Thomas always knew he would have to make his own way in the world. Unable to follow his brothers to university, instead he joins the navy, rising through the ranks, travelling the world. When he is finally able to study law, his extraordinary experiences and abilities propel him to the very top and he becomes Lord Chancellor. Yet he has made a powerful enemy on his voyages, who will hound him and his family to the death. Ruth becomes ever more aware of Thomas as she is gripped by his story, and slowly senses that not only is his presence with her, but so is his enemy’s. Ruth will have to draw upon new friends and old in what becomes a battle for her very survival – and discover an inner power beyond anything she has imagined.
1814 Руб.
Erskine Barbara The Dream Weavers
A love story that will echo through the centuries A couple torn apart… The year is 775AD, and the Saxon King Offa rules with cold ambition. His daughter, Eadburh, destined for an arranged marriage, is devastated when her true love is torn from her. Angry and passionate, she rebels – and her defiance may lead to war. A past that will not stay buried Centuries later, unsettling visions disturb a cottage hidden amongst the Welsh hills, and Bea begins to have haunting nightmares. The past is calling – and Eadburh is trying to exact her revenge. As dreams and reality weave closer together, will Bea have the strength to resist the secrets of the Saxons? The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a spellbinding tale of secrets, magic and the dangerous power of true love…
1042 Руб.
Виниловая пластинка Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What (180g) (Picture Disc). 1 LP
Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What (180g) (Picture Disc). 1 LP. A1. Into The Lungs Of Hell, A2. Set The World Afire, A3. Anarchy In The U.K, A4. Mary Jane, B1.502, B2. In My Darkest Hour, B3. Liar, B4. Hook In Mouth
28049 Руб.
Erskine Barbara Whispers in the Sand
Past and present collide on a richly mysterious Nile cruise… From the bestselling author of Lady of Hay comes this atmospheric and gripping page-turner. Recently divorced Anna Fox decides to cheer herself up by retracing a journey her great grandmother Louisa made in the mid-nineteenth century – a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Anna carries with her two of Louisa’s possessions: an ancient Egyptian scent bottle and an illustrated diary of the original cruise that has lain unread for over a hundred years. As she follows in Louisa’s footsteps, Anna discovers in the diary a wonderful Victorian love story – and the chilling secret of the little glass bottle. Meanwhile two men from the tour party develop an unfriendly rivalry for her attention, while showing a disturbing interest in Louisa’s mementoes. Most frightening of all, Anna finds herself the victim of a spectral presence that grows in strength and threat as the dramatic stories from three different eras intertwine in a terrifying climax.
1613 Руб.
Erskine Barbara Hiding from the Light
A gripping tale of witchcraft and romance, past and present, from the Sunday Times bestselling author… The parish of Manningtree and Mistley has a dark history. In 1644, Cromwell's Witchfinder General tortured scores of women there, including Liza the herbalist, whose cottage still stands. Some say the spirits of his victims still haunt the old shop on the High Street… Emma Dickson gave up her high-flying career to live in Liza’s cottage, but as Halloween approaches, visions of a terrible past are driving her to madness. In despair, Emma turns to the local rector for help, but he, too, is in the grip of something inexplicably dangerous… Perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay, Nicola Cornick and Elizabeth Chadwick!
2218 Руб.
Hunter Erin The Darkest Hour
Step into the wild world of the Warrior Cats - wild cat excitement, epic battles and tribal rivalry! Myths and legends surround the four cat clans, in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure. The thrilling saga of battling cat clans concludes in the sixth book of this fantastic feline fantasy. ThunderClan's darkest hour is upon them, as Tigerstar's quest for power plunges all the Clans into the most terrible danger any cat has ever faced. Fireheart prepares to pit his wits against his arch-enemy, but the real danger he must face is even more terrible. The time has come for phrophecies to unfold and for heroes to rise...
1374 Руб.
Erskine Barbara Distant Voices
In her second volume of short stories, which follows the hugely successful 'Encounters', Barbara Erskine has created a compelling world of love, betrayal, suspense and grief. A biographer investigating a tragic death hears voices from the past drawing her towards the truth… A nineteenth century parson’s daughter is caught up in the excitement and romance of a smuggling intrigue… A young boy from a deprived background finds his own haven in the wastelands of the inner city… Contemporary, historical, spooky, and humorous – there are over thirty delightful stories, each one guaranteed to capture the reader’s imagination, and all demonstrating Barbara Erskine’s unique powers as a storyteller.
1873 Руб.
SOTO: Divak
SOTO: Divak. 1 CD. 1 Divak (Intro), 2 Weight Of The World, 3 FreakShow, 4 Paranoia, 5 Unblame, 6 Cyber Masquerade, 7 In My Darkest Hour, 8 Forgotten, 9 SuckerPunch, 10 Time, 11 Misfired, 12 Fall from Grace, 13 Awakened
299 Руб.
Deighton Len Blitzkrieg. From the Rise of Hitler to the Fall of Dunkirk
This is the story of the Nazi conquest of western Europe, from Hitler's rise to power and 'lightning-fast war', to his fatal mistake in halting the German advance on Dunkirk in 1940. Drawing on technical mastery and interviews with both Allied and German participants, Blitzkrieg sets out the technical thinking behind the attack and the weapons that made it possible. It is a compelling, detailed account of Europe's darkest hour.
2568 Руб.
AUDIO CD Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What - Remixed & Remastered (1 CD)
Каталожный номер 72435-98626-2-0, Формат CD, Лейбл Capitol Records1 Into The Lungs Of Hell 3:222 Set The World Afire 5:483 Anarchy In The U.K. 3:014 Mary Jane 4:245 502 3:296 In My Darkest Hour 6:267 Liar 3:208 Hook In Mouth 4:489 Into The Lungs Of Hell (Paul Lani Mix) 3:3110 Set The World Afire (Paul Lani Mix) 5:5211 Mary Jane (Paul Lani Mix) 4:0812 In My Darkest Hour (Paul Lani Mix) 6:11Bass, Backing Vocals - David EllefsonDrums, Percussion - Chuck BehlerLead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar - Jeff YoungLead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals - Dave MustaineProducer - Dave Mustaine
2000 Руб.
Audio CD Ken Hensley. My Book Of Answers (CD)
Трек-лист:1. Lost (My Guardian)2. Right Here, Right Now3. The Cold Sacrifice4. The Silent Scream5. Cover Girl6. Light The Fire (In My Heart)7. Stand (Chase The Beast Away)8. The Darkest Hour9. Suddenly10. The Darkest Hour (Alternative Version)" My Book Of Answers" - посмертный студийный альбом Кена Хенсли, выпущенный в 2021 году. Экс-участник Uriah Heep успел завершить работу над пластинкой перед самой своей смертью, в ноябре 2020 года. Пластинка стала результатом двухлетнего сотрудничества с российским поклонником Кена — бизнесменом Владимиром Емелиным. Его хобби — сочинение стихов. У Владимира не было опыта работы в музыкальной индустрии, и он никогда не записывал альбомов, но всю свою жизнь был большим фанатом рока и особенно ценил Uriah Heep. На этой пластинке Хенсли положил стихи Емелина после перевода их на английский на свою музыку.Издание включает 20-страничный буклет.
3299 Руб.
Erskine Barbara Sleeper's Castle
Two women, centuries apart. Linked in a place haunted by its history… Separated by more than six hundred years of history, two women are drawn together by Sleeper's Castle, a house steeped in memory and magic. This is an epic tale of forbidden love, cruel revenge and a war that time can't forget. Grieving and lost, Miranda has moved to Hay to escape, and slowly she feels herself coming to life in the solitude of the mountains. But her vivid dreams at Sleeper's Castle introduce her to Catrin, a young women whose gift for foretelling the future embroiled her in a bloody revolt against English rule - many centuries ago. An unbreakable connection is forged across history. Catrin is reaching out . . . and only Miranda can help. But time is running out… Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine returns to Hay in the year that marks the 30th anniversary of her sensational debut bestseller, Lady of Hay.
1814 Руб.
Elton Ben Two Brothers
Berlin 1920 Two babies are born. Two brothers. United and indivisible, sharing everything. Twins in all but blood. As Germany marches into its Nazi Armageddon, the ties of family, friendship and love are tested to the very limits of endurance. And the brothers are faced with an unimaginable choice....Which one of them will survive? Ben Elton's most personal novel to date,Two Brothers transports the reader to the time of history's darkest hour.
3486 Руб.
Erskine Barbara Sands of Time
A spine-tingling collection of haunting tales, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay. Sands of Time features two intriguing stories that pick up the fortunes of characters from Whispers in the Sand, Barbara Erskine's captivating Egyptian novel. Still haunted by ancient mysteries, and the subject of dark intentions, Anna and Louisa must once more do battle with the past in order to survive the present. Alongside these are a host of other tales, all with a touch of the unexpected. A happily married woman has an affair – with a man who died in the First World War. Who is the little girl on the swing in the garden – and why does only Charlotte see her? And how does a traveller find herself transported suddenly from her airplane seat to the snowy Canadian wasteland below? Suspense, romance, passion, unexpected echoes of the past – vintage Barbara Erskine, and storytelling at its most compelling.
2017 Руб.
Weeks Brent The Burning White
In the darkest hour, will the Lightbringer come? Gavin Guile, once the most powerful man the world had ever seen, has been laid low. He's lost his magic, and now he is on a suicide mission. Failure will condemn the woman he loves. Success will condemn his entire empire. As the White King springs his great traps and the Chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, Kip guile must gather his forces, rally his allies, and scramble to return for one impossible final stand.
2262 Руб.