380 results for 'DUGGAN, HELENA'

Helena by Yannis Ritsos A poignant exploration of memory and identity, this collection of monologues brings to life the story of Helena, an ancient figure whose experiences continue to resonate with...

Biz's life is a delicate balance of normalcy and normal-ness. She has her friends, her mom, the twins, and her dad, who shouldn't be here but is. After his death when she was seven, Biz learned to...

Helena, written by Evelyn Waugh in 1950, is his only historical novel. The story follows Helena's quest to find the relics of the cross on which Christ was crucified.The novel explores the corruption...

Marshal Mart Duggan's Leadville: The Wildest Years, 1878 - 1890 The "Magic City" of Leadville, Colorado, was one of the wildest mining camps of its era. This semi-biographical history tells the story...

St Helena, an island in the South Atlantic Ocean, is one of the world's most remote inhabited places. Its unique history and stunning scenery have captivated Lindsay Cooper, who bought a second home...

Tough Season in the Sun by Chris Berry is set against the backdrop of a sweltering summer on the Canary Islands. A former rugby league star, Greg Duggan, has taken up an offer to join new club...

Princess Helena: Queen Victoria's Third Daughter This concise biography explores the life and work of Princess Helena, the third daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Known affectionately as...

The Fightin'est Ship: The Story of the Cruiser Helena By Hugh B. Cave The cruiser "Helena" earned its nickname during World War II for its bravery and tenacity in combat. This book tells the story of...

Helena Augusta: Mother of the Empire offers a fresh perspective on the life of Flavia Iulia Helena, the mother of Constantine and one of the most influential women in Roman history. Julia Hillner's...

Helena Rubinstein: A Lost Chapter in Her Life. This meticulously researched biography focuses on Helena Rubinstein's years in Australia as a young woman, uncovering a 'lost' chapter in her remarkable...

Napoleon and St Helena: A Study in Exile. In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to the remote island of St. Helena, a speck on the maritime map that had once been a vital stop for ships of the...

Napoleon & St Helena On the Island of Exile is an account of a visit to one of the world's most remote and famous islands. Located over 2,000km from the nearest major landmass, St Helena was chosen...

The Living Wood: A Historical Novel by Louis De Wohl This gripping historical novel tells the story of Helena, the devoted mother of Constantine, the first Christian emperor. Set against the...

St Helena Ascension, Tristan da Cunha is a fully revised guide to three remote British Overseas Territories. This fourth edition includes the latest information on accessing these volcanic islands,...

Lady Helena Scott-De Quincy's quiet country life is disrupted when her husband Sir Justin is found dead in the river overlooking their grand baroque mansion. As she navigates her first weeks of...

Thomas Hobbes's life was marked by intellectual curiosity and philosophical insight. In "Aubrey's Brief Lives: Thomas Hobbes", his close friend John Aubrey presents a portrait of a complex...

Helena Blavatsky was a young woman who rejected the materialism of her time and set out to uncover the sources of ancient wisdom. At 17, she left Russia and traveled extensively throughout Asia and...

Published in 2002, "Helena o el mar del verano" is a highly regarded novel that has maintained its power and lyrical writing style over time.First introduced to readers in 1952, this Spanish post-war...

The X-Men face a new challenge as they respond to a distress call from deep space. It appears that the galaxy's Brood problem is far from solved, and rogue factions are wreaking havoc. With their...

Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein: Their Lives, Their Times, Their Rivalry This biography tells the story of two extraordinary women who revolutionized the beauty industry. Elizabeth Arden and...

The Savage Avengers Vol. 1 brings together an unlikely team of antiheroes from the Marvel Universe, including Venom, Wolverine, Punisher, and Conan the Barbarian. This formidable group faces off...

The Fall of X marks a turning point for one of its greatest heroes. Kitty Pryde's journey has been marked by many names and personas, but now she emerges from tragedy and torment as Shadowkat. As the...

Napoleon's Garden Island: A Botanical Exploration of St. Helena. St Helena, a tiny island in the South Atlantic Ocean, holds more than just historical significance as an exile site for Napoleon...

The X-Men face their greatest challenge yet as the Marvel Universe is rocked by seismic events. Judgment Day has arrived, and the newest team of X-Men must confront the truth about themselves and...

This candid and humorous collection of e-mails offers a unique glimpse into life on the remote island of St Helena. Written by Sue Fisher during her time on a British Government education contract,...

Tony Stark's world has been turned upside down. His company, his fortune, and even his sobriety are all gone. But with assassins closing in and a familiar foe seeking to destroy him, he's not alone -...

Tony Stark's world has been turned upside down. His company and fortune are gone, leaving him with nothing but the ghosts of his past. But as he faces a new threat, he is not alone - Ironheart stands...

Bacchae by EuripidesA tragedy that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of the divine, Bacchae is a thought-provoking work that challenges its audience to confront the darker...

Duggantown is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark world of crime and corruption. Margaret Duggan, known as the 'Matriarch', rules over a criminal empire with an iron fist, using extortion,...

The Land Where Lemons Grow: The Story of Italy and Its Citrus FruitHelena Attlee takes readers on a unique journey through Italy's cultural, moral, culinary, and political past, weaving together...

Deep Woods by Helena Newbury A woman on the run, a big, brooding hero, and a tiny cabin in the heart of the woods come together in a standalone romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of...

Frozen Heart by Helena Newbury is a Russian Mafia Romance that will take your breath away. When a stern billionaire Bratva boss walks into a struggling bookstore, the owner's life is forever changed...

Helena Kennedy examines the pressing new evidence that women are being discriminated against when it comes to the law. Every seven minutes a woman is raped, and two women a week are killed by a...

Eve Was Framed: Women and British Justice by Helena Kennedy explores the complex and often fraught relationship between women and the British justice system. This thought-provoking book examines the...

Helena Norberg-Hodge challenges the conventional narrative that technological progress and a globalized economy will lead to a better world. This collection of essays, compiled from 30 years of...

Tunnel 29: Love, Espionage and Betrayal is a gripping true story of an extraordinary escape beneath the Berlin Wall. In the summer of 1962, a young man embarked on a perilous journey, digging a...

The shocking conclusion of the Krakoan era has arrived. Mutantkind faces its greatest fall, from the heights of a nation to the depths of despair. Two formidable threats now target them...

The captain's little sister is off limits, but he can't resist her. For him, it's bad to dream about his teammate's sister, but he's good at getting into trouble. Now he's found the one, but her...

The Battle for Perfect by Helena Duggan is a quirky and creepy adventure that will appeal to fans of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton. A mysterious note sets off a chain of events in the town that used to...

Randy Ballistic and Lily LeBlanc are head-over-heels in love, but their relationship isn't without its challenges. As the off-season comes to a close, they embark on a weekend getaway to a Chicago...

As a professional athlete, relationships have always been a challenge. The scrutiny and speculation that come with being in the public eye can make it difficult to form genuine connections. But then...

Lily LeBlanc is ready to take a chance on casual sex after seven years of on-again, off-again relationships. She turns to her best friend's boyfriend's best friend, NHL player Randy Ballistic, for a...

Lance "Romance" Romero is a man with a reputation for parties and excess, both on and off the ice. As an NHL defenseman, he's notorious for his penalty minutes, fights, and hits. But beneath the...

The Tough Season series continues in Australia, with Greg Duggan at the centre of a high-stakes crime thriller. A charred body is found off Krakor Island, setting off a chain reaction of violence and...

Death of a Macho Man by M. C. Beaton is a mystery novel that follows the investigation into the murder of Randy Duggan, a man known for his boastful tales of adventure and bravery. In reality,...

The sun's light is being stolen, and it's up to three young heroes to stop it. Friends Grian, Jeffrey and Shelli are racing against time to find a solution. They know tech genius Howard Hansom is...

Madrid is a city of contrasts, where heartbreak can be as devastating as it is transformative. In this powerful novel, Mariela Michelena explores the complex emotions that follow a painful...

Helena's life is turned upside down when she's drawn into a strange and magical realm. A runaway from her own world has stolen her real life, leaving Helena to navigate this new reality in search of...

Salonnières, Furies, and Fairies: A Study of Seventeenth-Century Women Writers in France. This revised edition of Anne E. Duggan's groundbreaking work explores the role of women writers in shaping...

The Lost Princess: Recovering the Voices of Women Writers in Classic Fairy Tales By Anne E. Duggan Reaktion Books, 2023 Classic fairy tales often feature passive princesses, but what about the...

Leonidas of Sparta: A Boy of the Agoge Born into a family of twins, Leonidas was considered an afterthought from birth, a fact that would shape his early life. With his eldest brother destined for...

A sinister secret turns a couple's new romance into a nightmare. Mark Edwards' latest thriller follows Matthew and Helena as they rekindle their college romance on a holiday in Iceland. But when...

The Air Pilot's Manual is a comprehensive guide for those seeking to understand the principles of flight and aviation. Written by a team of experts, this 6th revised edition covers the essential...

Death of a Macho Man by M. C. Beaton is a mystery novel that follows Hamish Macbeth as he investigates the murder of Randy Duggan in his village. When Duggan is found shot to death, Macbeth is...

German bombs fall on neutral Ireland in January 1941, sending shockwaves through the country. As Ireland's neutrality hangs by a thread, Paul Duggan and his colleagues in G2 must navigate a complex...

A chilling psychological suspense about ambition and female rivalry. Helena's life is turned upside down after an incident with Ashley, but as their professional relationship develops, she begins to...

Helena Conway has fallen in love. Unwillingly. Unwittingly. But not unprovoked. She's drawn to Kit Isley, who is everything she's not - unstructured, untethered, and not even a little bit careful...

The Hellion's Heart by Claire Delacroix is a Regency romance novel that follows Helena Emerson as she navigates her desire for love and adventure. Despite being courted by the serious Viscount of...

Ciao Bella: In Search of My Italian Father At 12 years old, Helena Frith Powell received a letter that would change her life forever. Her mother revealed that she had a father from Italy, and he was...

Helena's home appears to be like any other, with a husband, two daughters, and a job she enjoys. However, no one knows the truth about her dark and twisted childhood.Born into captivity and raised in...

A smart thriller with literary chops, The Appraisal follows art appraiser Helena Marsh as she navigates post-WWII corruption in the art world. When wealthy octogenarian Geza Marton hires her to buy...

Echowave is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that combines style with suspense. Joe Joyce's ingenious plot crackles with dialogue, drawing the reader into a world of espionage and intrigue. June...

Dead Eyes Volume 1 by Gerry Duggan is a gritty and intense thriller that follows Martin Dobbs, a former mercenary with a penchant for violence. With his unique blend of humor and mayhem, Dobbs...

The Words in My Hand is a reimagined true story about Helena Jans, a Dutch maid in 17th century Amsterdam who works for an English bookseller. A mysterious lodger arrives, and to her surprise, he...

The Doctor takes Romana on a holiday to Paris, but their trip is disrupted when they find themselves in 1979. A time machine has been stolen and the Mona Lisa is missing, leading to a complex web of...

A Gothic supernatural mystery set in early 20th-century Paris, On the Nature of Magic follows Helena Walton-Cisneros as she investigates two uncanny cases that lead her to question the natural world...

St Helena, a small volcanic outcrop in the South Atlantic Ocean, is a British dependency under a Governor appointed by The Queen. This personal account by its former Governor recounts four eventful...

Hardcover, 128 pages, published 2020. Add a touch of the macabre to your baking with Helena Garcia's creative recipes. This book is perfect for anyone looking to give their cooking a spooky twist,...

A Concise History of Italy by Christopher Duggan provides an authoritative introduction to Italy's complex history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day. This revised edition explores...

Queering Conflict: Examining Lesbian and Gay Experiences of Homophobia in Northern Ireland By Marian Duggan This book offers a unique analysis of homophobia in Northern Ireland, exploring how...

The Golden Key by Marian Womack is a dark and atmospheric tale that weaves together elements of mystery, fantasy, and the supernatural. In this eerie world, capable women are drawn into a mysterious...

A chance encounter in a moonlit courtyard sparks an unforgettable kiss. Helena keeps her secret hidden from those around her, but the memory of that kiss lingers, refusing to be forgotten. Seven...

The Dark Room Volume 1 by Gerry Duggan is set to unleash chaos in New York City on a chilly autumn evening. When an undeveloped photo of true evil surfaces, curator Doune Mahoney's night takes a dark...

Surfing in Ireland was once considered an unconventional pursuit. However, recent discoveries have revealed the country's coastline as one of the world's most exciting surf spots. In "Cliffs of...

Helena wakes up to find herself in a world that is both familiar and strange. She is accompanied by two guides who help her navigate this new reality. As she revisits incidents from her past, Helena...

When spring arrives in New York City in 1924, Helena Lennox and her family are trying to rebuild their lives after what happened in Naples. A job offer from the British Museum gives them a chance to...

A house in North London serves as the backdrop for Helena's introspective struggle. She is working on a book about Joseph Cornell, an American artist, while her thoughts are with her sister Alice,...

A Comfortable Alliance: A Regency Novel by Catherine Kullmann When Earl of Rastleigh meets Helena Swift, he is drawn to her composure, kindness and intelligence. As their friendship blossoms, he...

Turn Your Life into Fiction in 10 Easy Steps with Helena Halme's Expert Guidance. Helena Halme shares her experience of using real events as inspiration for her own writing, and shows you how to turn...

Twins are often asked unusual questions by strangers and loved ones. For Helena de Bres, these queries are connected to some fundamental philosophical puzzles. She explores how twinhood can help us...

A Cruel Twist of Fate by H. F. Askwith is a gothic YA mystery-thriller that combines the suspense of And Then There Were None with the eerie atmosphere of The Woman in Black. When Helena is sent to...

Helena Cabot Barnes has built a life of respectability as the wife of an ambitious senator in Saratoga Springs. However, beneath her polished facade lies a desperate need for escape. After...

We Go Into Action Today at Noon... First-hand Accounts from Ireland's Revolutionary Years, 1913-22 by Eamonn Duggan is a unique insight into one of Ireland's most pivotal decades. Nearly 2,000 people...

The Ant and the Peacock: Altruism and Sexual Selection from Darwin to Today by Helena Cronin This book explores two long-standing puzzles in the theory of natural selection. How can it favour...

This book is for every girl who has ever looked in the mirror and felt less than perfect; for those who have compared themselves to others, and struggled with negative body image issues. Helena Grace...

Helena Pierce's life has been marked by loss from a young age. Raised by the town cemetery caretaker, she grew up surrounded by death and the cycle of life. A chance encounter with Raphael changed...

Helena Statham's life takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon a young woman's body while out for a walk. Her curiosity gets the better of her, and she begins to investigate the circumstances...

Victoria Hislop's latest novel explores the complex world of cultural treasures and the people who collect them. At its heart is the enigmatic Cycladic figurine, a Bronze Age statuette that has...

The Secret Magdalene Diary by Mark Rogers is a gripping tale of survival and resilience set in the harsh world of 19th-century Ireland. In 2018, a shocking discovery was made on the grounds of one of...

Maggie's life has become increasingly unstable, and her friends are worried about her. When Cissie takes Maggie to see Helena in New York, things take a turn for the worse: Maggie disappears into the...

Aerin Kelly's life was forever changed when her 17-year-old sister Helena vanished. Four years later, Helena's body is found, and Aerin is left to pick up the pieces. Consumed by grief and...

Helena Reynolds seeks refuge from her life in London, even if it means marrying a complete stranger. Justin Thornhill, an ex-army captain with a troubled past, is looking for someone to help him...

The Pilgrim is a gripping story of faith and determination set against the backdrop of ancient landscapes. Empress Helena, driven by her conviction to follow God's call, embarks on a perilous journey...

Lady Helena Montagu-Douglas-Parr's decision to leave behind the sheltered world of London marks the beginning of a transformative journey. In 1920s Paris, she seeks adventure, passion, and...

Helena Maria Viramontes brings 1960s Los Angeles to life with her prose in this story of young Latinx women fighting to survive and thrive in a tumultuous world.Award-winning author Helena María...

Helena Lennox has always dreamed of trading the streets of London for a life of adventure and discovery in far-flung lands. When her parents embark on an expedition to India to uncover the secrets...

Helena Rubinstein's story is one of glamour and power struggle in 1950s Manhattan. From humble beginnings as a Polish-Jewish immigrant, she built a cosmetics empire that became synonymous with beauty...

The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan is the epic conclusion to the Empire of the Wolf series. As the Empire teeters on the brink of collapse, Sir Konrad Vonvalt and Helena must seek out unlikely...

Helena has done it again. She's fallen in love. This time, she's gone to London for her nursing placement to move on from her ex - but fate seems determined to bring her back together with Carlo, an...

Helena Reynolds seeks refuge from her troubled past by marrying a stranger in exchange for a home. However, her new life at Greyfriar's Abbey is far from the sanctuary she expected. Justin Thornhill,...