3442 results for 'Foley, Archie'

Glasgow, 1932. A city still reeling from the Great War, where religious division and gangland violence threaten to tear it apart. When the son-in-law of one of Glasgow's wealthiest shipbuilders is...

Kathy Brentwood's life has become small. Organised days, a neat house, but deep-seated loneliness. Her son is building a life of his own, leaving her uncertain about her place. On Christmas Day, a...

Bare Feet and Tackety Boots: A Boyhood on Rhum This is the story of life on the island of Rhum in the early 20th century, as seen through the eyes of its last surviving native. Born and raised on the...

The Tree Elves of Ludlow by Archie Hunter is a captivating fantasy novel that weaves together elements of magic and reality. In this atmospheric tale, the fate of an ancient elfish kingdom hangs in...

Summer Knowles has no intention of getting involved in anything romantic. As she navigates her sister's wedding, she's determined to avoid all things love-related - especially the charming best-man...

Seven friends embark on a hike together, hoping to reconnect and put aside their differences. However, tensions run high and long-held secrets threaten to tear them apart. As they venture into the...

Jake & The Giant is the second book in E.G. Foley's exciting fantasy adventure series, The Gryphon Chronicles.Orphaned ex-pickpocket Jake Everton embarks on his first-ever holiday with his magical...

The orations of the Roman Rite are literary masterpieces that combine structure, poetic rhythm, and vivid imagery to convey the human experience. Yet, these brilliant gems often go unnoticed due to...

A deadly disease has brought the world to its knees. As humans sleep, a ghostly figure delivers his deadly virus. But one man, Commissioner Stone, believes he knows who is responsible for the global...

Steel Girls in the Blitz is a heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga that explores the resilience and camaraderie of communities during one of the darkest periods in history. Against the...

The scent of murder hangs in the air at the Pour Amour perfume contest. Nero Wolfe is on the case, following a trail of clues to uncover the killer's identity. A grand prize of one million dollars is...

The Lost Man of Bombay by Vaseem Khan is a gripping historical thriller set in post-colonial India. In 1950, the discovery of a frozen body in the Himalayan foothills sparks a complex investigation...

The Father Hunt by Rex Stout Amy Denovo's search for her unknown father leads to an unexpected meeting with Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin. A parcel full of bills and a hidden nest egg...

The world has changed dramatically in recent years, and the future is now more uncertain than ever. This collection of 28 essays from global leaders offers a vision for a better world, one that...

The Big Red Songbook 250+ IWW Songs! by Archie Green, David Roediger, and Franklin Rosemont is a comprehensive collection of songs from the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the...

The Rise and Fall of Communism by Archie Brown is a comprehensive history that explores the origins, development, and collapse of communism in different nations. Drawing on over 40 years of research...

Bobby 'Chicken Legs' Muldoon is a story about growing up in Glasgow's Gorbals tower block in 1968. At just fifteen years old, Bobby struggles with self-confidence and is tormented by his...

Bella's Feeling Good Week at school has turned into a tough time. She's sad and lonely after her best friend Rosh moved away, and she's worried about the class talk. Luckily, she's found two new...

Glasgow, 1933. A city in turmoil, marked by violence and sectarian tensions. In this dark and atmospheric historical crime novel, Robbie Morrison explores the complexities of human nature through the...

Picklewitch and Jack and the Cuckoo Cousin by Claire Barker is a humorous tale about two friends who find themselves in unexpected situations. When Picklewitch's cousin Archie arrives, she worries...

The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher, and the End of the Cold War by Archie Brown. This penetrating analysis explores the role of political leadership in ending the Cold War. Brown...

Cosmo Vol. 1 Space Aces is an all-new sci-fi adventure series that brings the classic 1950s space alien into the present day. Writer Ian Flynn and artist Tracy Yardley revitalize COSMO THE MERRY...

Desolation Road is a thrilling romance novel from bestselling author Christine Feehan, set with the Torpedo Ink motorcycle club. Aleksei "Absinthe" Solokov's life revolves around his brothers and...

London Rain by Nicola Upson is set against the backdrop of May 1937, as London prepares to crown a new king. A murder at Broadcasting House sets off a chain of events that exposes a decade-old...

King Solomon's Empire: Uncovering the Life and Legacy of an Iron-Age Ruler. The life of King Solomon remains shrouded in mystery, despite his prominent place in the Bible. This enigmatic figure,...

The Fall of Light by Niall Williams is a poignant and elegiac novel set in 19th-century Ireland. It tells the story of Francis Foley, a proud and stubborn man whose temper ultimately leads to tragedy...

Scotland After Britain by Neil Davidson, James Foley, and Ben Wray explores the concept of independence in Scotland. The authors argue that true independence should encompass not only a break from...

This Norton Critical Edition features a new translation by Sheila Murnaghan, accompanied by an introduction and explanatory annotations. The volume also includes ancient perspectives on the play from...

Three Witnesses is a Nero Wolfe mystery that presents three intriguing cases. A millionaire's sudden reappearance and death lead to questions about his own demise years earlier. Meanwhile, a black...

Terri Tempest has turned out to be a lovely girl despite being raised by the notorious Murphy family. When she can't take her abuse from Uncle Michael anymore, Terri runs away and finds refuge with...

Blotto, Twinks and the Maharajah's Jewel is a witty and engaging mystery novel by Simon Brett. When Blotto and his sister Twinks embark on a cricket tour to India, they unwittingly become embroiled...

Murray Watson's quiet life in university libraries researching writers seems worlds away from his current predicament. A mysterious writer, Archie Lunan, dead for thirty years, has led him to a...

Summer in Ocean Crest has come to an end, but for Lucy Berberian, it's just another day at her family's Mediterranean restaurant. As she prepares for the beach festival, a local businessman is found...

A Victorian era murder sets off a chain of events in Ireland, 1895. Polly Brady takes up a position as governess at Colgrannagh, an old house in the Wicklow mountains, but soon finds herself...

German Strategy and the Path to Verdun: Erich von Falkenhayn and the Development of Attrition, 1870-1916This book offers a new perspective on one of the twentieth century's bloodiest battles by...

The Steel Girls on the Home Front by Michelle Rawlins is a heartwarming and authentic saga set against the backdrop of World War II. As the war rages on, three women from the Vickers steelworks...

The Lost Man of Bombay by Vaseem Khan is a gripping thriller set in post-war India. A frozen body is discovered in the Himalayan foothills, sparking a complex investigation that leads to a trail of...

The Doorbell Rang A Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout Wealthy society widow Rachel Bruner has a problem that requires the expertise of the great detective Nero Wolfe. She writes him a check for...

Elizabethan England is about to get a whole lot more complicated. A dastardly Spanish plot to take over the throne has been uncovered, and it's up to Agent Archie Noble to save Queen and country. In...

The Trees That Made Britain tells the story of every native tree in Britain, revealing the surprising ways they have shaped our nation's history and culture. Through detailed portraits of individual...

Riverdale Vol. 2 offers a bold and subversive take on the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Josie & the Pussycats, and their friends in the small town of Riverdale. This collection explores the...

Willem's life is defined by two main goals: to fly and to make friends. But his experiences with other boys from his estate are far from supportive. Bullied by Finn and his gang, Willem has no choice...

A baby girl, just a few months old, is discovered wrapped up in a shawl on a wooden bench at Itchy Park, Spitalfields. On a frosty December evening in 1861, the infant is rescued by Bessie Harper,...

A sweeping and atmospheric story of family ties, interwoven mysteries, love and redemption is set against the backdrop of Scotland and Newfoundland. Sarah Maine's latest novel explores the complex...

Ray Spalding has had enough of his wife, Paula. He's left his home in Edinburgh's Southside and headed for Belfast. It's safer there. Paula is also leaving, but not because she wants to escape her...

A Ration Book Daughter by Jean Fullerton is a heart-wrenching tale of love and survival set against the backdrop of wartime Britain. When her husband's involvement with the fascist black-shirts...

Teddy Baldock's remarkable story is one of triumph and tragedy. Born in 1908, he became Britain's youngest ever world champion at just 19 years old, defeating American Archie Bell at the Royal Albert...

A Place for We by Archie Maddocks is a powerful and poignant drama that explores the complexities of identity, community, and belonging. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Caribbean culture, this...

Caleb's small town of Lewis has long been plagued by the Royce family, whose dark legacy seems to be woven into the very fabric of its history. When the Royce house burns down, Caleb's father, the...

The Avenue Goes to War by R. F. Delderfield is set against the backdrop of World War II, when life in the community was forever changed. As the war draws near, Berni Carver joins the Commandos with...

Love and Addiction explores what love and addiction really are, psychologically, socially, and culturally. Stanton Peele and Archie Brodsky argue that an addiction is an overgrown, dependent,...

The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher, and the End of the Cold War by Archie Brown. This penetrating analysis examines the role of political leadership in ending the Cold War. Brown...

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Austrian Alps, Midnight in the Snow is a story of forbidden attraction and long-buried secrets. When award-winning director Clover Phillips encounters Kit...

Radigan by Louis L'Amour is a gripping tale of land, loyalty and lethal intent. When Angelina Foley presents Tom Radigan with "evidence" that Vache Creek belongs to her, he's faced with an ultimatum:...

A E Housman's poetry collection brings to life a poignant rural world, imbued with a sense of loss and nostalgia. The poems, written in simple rhythms, explore themes of love, doubt, and the beauty...

The Autumn of the AceThis poignant novel by Louis de Bernieres follows an unforgettable family after the Second World War. The bonds that once held them together have frayed, and the conflicts that...

A thrilling tale of art and deception unfolds in "The Painted Lady". A series of daring thefts is targeting pictures of fair-haired ladies, leaving the police baffled. When the vehicle carrying...

Allan Ahlberg's nostalgic story about football, schooldays and growing-up in the 1950s is a heartwarming tale of friendship and perseverance. In this autobiographical account, the author reflects on...

London, 1918. Fiona Figg is back in Old Blighty, shuffling papers for the war office. But when a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle, she's tasked with...

Sound Design for Film by Tim Harrison offers an in-depth exploration of one of cinema's most powerful storytelling tools. This comprehensive guide provides key insights into how sound works on...

A mysterious murder sets off a chain of events in Saxford St Peter. Obituary writer Eve Mallow is enjoying life in the sleepy village until Ashton Foley, a charismatic newcomer, is found dead in the...

Theo Foley has spent over six decades in professional football as a player, coach and manager. In his autobiography, Theo Give Us a Ball: A Life in Football, he shares his experiences of the game in...

The Heat Files: 1998 explores the first year of Sunday Night Heat, a WWF television B-Show. The HoW team delves into great detail, covering every match and angle, uncovering some forgotten gems and...

The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher and the End of the Cold War This gripping narrative explores the pivotal role played by three distinct leaders in bringing an end to the Cold War...

London, 1918. Fiona Figg is back in Old Blighty, shuffling papers for the war office. A mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle, this year's Ascot-themed do...

Tricia Foley's A Summer Place Living by the Sea is a beautifully photographed collection of homes that capture the essence of seaside living. This inspiring book showcases modern residences, restored...

London's Docklands Through Time by Michael Foley explores the complex history of this iconic London area. From its medieval origins as one of the world's largest docks to its role in Britain's...

A Murder in Wellesley: A True Story of Deception and Betrayal In 1999, a brutal murder shook the affluent community of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Mabel Greineder's savage killing sent shockwaves...

Benny Hogan and Eve Malone grew up together in the village of Knockglen, their lives intertwined in a complex web of relationships and secrets. As they navigated the challenges of adolescence, they...

Post Sound Design: A Practical Guide to Audio Post Production for Film and Media. This comprehensive textbook provides a step-by-step introduction to the art and craft of audio post production,...

Discover the art of animation and explore an exciting career in this engaging nonfiction title. From its early beginnings to modern-day techniques, this book takes readers on a journey through the...

Shiny Pennies and Grubby Pinafores is a heartwarming memoir about one woman's determination to create a happy family life despite hardship. After years in domestic service, Winifred Foley married and...

Against the backdrop of WWII-ravaged Italy comes a powerful and emotional novel of love, survival, justice, and second chances. Occupied Italy, 1944, is a place of brutal conflict and destruction...

The Dark Portal (The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 3) by E. G. Foley is a fantasy adventure series that combines elements of steampunk and Victorian fairy lore. In this third installment, Jake Everton,...

The Bible Theft: Guarding Against Those Who Steal God's Word from the Church by Peter Sanlon. This manual is a call to action for local churches to protect themselves against false teaching and...

Rex Stout's first two complete Nero Wolfe mysteries are collected in this volume. The arrogant and gourmandizing detective, accompanied by his trusty man-about-town Archie Goodwin, solve their most...

The Forgotten Shore is a spellbinding novel from Sarah Maine, author of the acclaimed Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year, The House Between Tides. Set against the dramatic backdrop of western...

The Chalet by Catherine Cooper is a gripping thriller that takes place in the French Alps. Twenty years ago, two young men skied into a blizzard, but only one returned. Now, four people connected to...

Bodies by Christine Anne Foley is a raw and unflinching exploration of toxic relationships and the complexities of modern love. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the author sheds light on the...

Africa Green: The Further Adventures of Isabella Green by Kate Foley Journalist Isabella Green travels to Sierra Leone to write about a chimp sanctuary, but soon finds herself drawn into its...

A collection of film, book, and travel reviews spanning over three decades, covering a wide range of styles and genres. From the extremes of Taxi Driver to Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and Picnic at...

The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley is a sweeping and heartrending tale that will keep you turning the pages. In 1986, Kate Darling inherits an old portrait from her grandmother, setting off a...

Twelve Seconds to Live by Douglas Reeman is a gripping historical thriller that transports readers back to the terrifying life of British seamen during World War Two. The story follows three men -...

Julie Foley and her family are forced to leave their mountain home in 1847 due to unpaid rental arrears. With Ireland struggling through the devastating effects of the potato famine, they receive a...

Discover the hidden side of New York City history with this exclusive companion to the popular podcast, The Bowery Boys. The authors take you on an in-depth tour through Manhattan's historic...

Jacob's Well: A Twisty Christian Mystery Novel by Urcelia Teixeira In the small coastal town of Weyport, secrets swirl around every corner. For Mary-Jean Foley, protecting her son is all that...

Death and Religion in a Changing World by Kathleen Garces-Foley explores how people respond to death through their religious practices. This comprehensive study examines the intersection of death and...

A bitter rivalry between two soft drink giants erupts into murder for Nero Wolfe. For years, the firm of Mills/Lake/Ryman has fought to help Cherr-o-key become the nation's favorite fizzy cherry...

The Country Girl is a heartbreaking and powerful First World War story of hardship and hope. In 1912, Kate Truscott leaves her small Hampshire village to become a nursemaid to five children she's...

A Cage of Shadows by Archie Hill was first published in 1973 to enthusiastic reviews and marked the arrival of a major new writer. The novel tells the story of Hill's brutal upbringing, his...

A Sister's Wish by Donna Douglas is a heartwarming and dramatic wartime saga that explores everyday life on the home front during World War II. Against the backdrop of Hull's Blitz, the lives of two...

Anna Darton's past is one of desperation and fear. In 1926, she finds herself alone in London, forced to flee from a terrible crime. It's here that she meets Nancy, an American dancer at the...

Ruby Swift's life is turned upside down when tragedy strikes on a bitter Christmas Eve. With her beloved Archie by her side, she takes matters into her own hands to help those affected. When a...

Mary Bray's life has been forever changed by the devastating aftermath of London's 1944 bombings. Her love for Charlie Lambert blossomed into a new life, filled with hope and promise. However, when...

Thomas McCarthy's latest collection brings together recent short lyrics and a powerful exploration of a forgotten period in Anglo-Irish history. In this work, he recreates a Big House in County...

Kat Writes a Song by Greg Foley is a heartwarming picture book about a kindhearted kitten who finds solace in music. On a gray and rainy day, Kat decides to write a song to lift her spirits. To her...

Fine Just the Way It Is by Annie Proulx is a poignant collection of stories that explore the complexities of life in rural Wyoming. Spanning centuries, these tales capture the voices and lives of the...

Eric Newton's account of his 1,230 mile journey from Lands End to John O'Groats is a unique blend of travelogue and historical commentary. With his dog Archie by his side, the author sets out to...

A hilarious prequel to the Inspector Pratt Trilogy, Sleighed to Death takes us back to the early days of England's most confused police officer. Christmas Eve in 1930s England is set for a night of...

The Rubber Band A Nero Wolfe Mystery When a young woman hires Nero Wolfe's services, he is tasked with uncovering a connection between two seemingly unrelated events: a Wild West lynching and a...