In this installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series Chief of Police Bruno works to connect the tangled threads of past and present. He nonetheless finds time, naturellement, to enjoy the wine, food, and beauty of the Périgord region.When a woman’s body is found at the foot of a cliff near the idyllic French town of St. Denis, chief of police Bruno Courrèges suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands above: a long-ago Knights Te...

Bruno’s Secret involves Paris Control and the UK’s Solihull whose secret agents Kim and Miranda must discover whether Bruno is a double agent. Tracking Bruno leads the reader into the perils of lethal fanaticism among terrorists in France and Britain. Can the terrorists be caught or eliminated before they can destroy the lives of innocents and reduce to ruins ancient monuments in Europe?

'He's a total rock 'n' roller. There's a bit of Mario in all of us - well, maybe not Gary Neville - but the rest of us most definitely.' Noel GallagherHe may be football's latest superstar, but Mario Balotelli is just as famous off the pitch for his eccentricity and extraordinary antics. From the time he let off fireworks in his bathroom to the notorious bib incident, he's rarely out of the news.But in his secret diary*, as we follow Mario through one turbu...

Navigating the intricate labyrinth of early Mormon plural marriage can be fascinating, frustrating, and often confusing. The essays in this volume venture into the depths of historical inquiry, presenting a diverse array of perspectives on the subject. Authored by a consortium of esteemed scholars and researchers in the field of Mormon studies, it addresses the nuanced intricacies of Joseph Smith’s involvement in plural marriage.Delving into the core of this discourse, these expert...

Even the dead have a story to tell...Naples, 1566.During a sweltering summer, eighteen-year-old Giordano Bruno takes his final vows at San Domenico Maggiore and is admitted to the Dominican Order - despite doubts over his tendency to ask difficult questions. Assisting in the infirmary, Bruno witnesses an illicit autopsy performed on the body of a young woman. Her corpse reveals a dark secret, and Bruno suspects that hers may not have been an accidental death. His investigat...

Bruno, the beloved chief of police in the idyllic French town of St. Denis, is back! This time a mysterious death brings ancient secrets to light, and it's up to our hero-and favorite gourmand-to connect the tangled threads of past and present When a woman's body is found at the foot of a cliff near St. Denis, Bruno suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands on the cliff above: the Chateau de Commarque, a long-ago Knights Templar stronghold which, along with the labyrinth of prehi...

Achieving weight loss may seem straightforward in theory: eat less and exercise more. However, the reality is often more complex and challenging than it appears.For successful long-term weight loss, commitment is crucial. It's essential to have a well-thought-out weight loss plan that sets you up for success.Regardless of your weight or fitness level, shedding pounds can be difficult. While there are various methods to lose weight, not all of them are healthy. The ones that...

How great would it be to live in a home that can 100% reflect our true essence? One thing is certain. Home has always been the most beloved place to take refuge. Inside it, we spend time with our family and loved ones, consequently making it the ideal space in which to truly feel ourselves. The problem is that, more often than not, we happen to feel immersed in spaces that we do not feel are ours or that simply do not represent us. Reason why we look for quick and practical solutions that,...

Discover the inner thoughts and feelings from the legendary musicians. A hilarious gift for Oasis fans!In early 2025, a mysterious cache of papers was discovered in a skip in Manchester. Although not at first recognised, it was soon discovered to be a secret stash of private papers belonging to Oasis musicians Liam and Noel Gallagher, comprising lost diary entries from the course of the brothers’ lives, plus some laugh-out-loud correspondence and artefacts includin...

Dive into the riveting saga of the Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago that has long been shrouded in secrecy and strategic intrigue. CHAGOS ISLANDS: The Last Colony’s Secret and Why the UK Is Letting Go unveils the dramatic history of the world's most secretive military installation and the profound human rights battle that has captivated the globe.Why do these isolated islands hold such immense significance? What led the United Kingdom to cling to its last African colony despite...

What if you could command the hidden forces of nature—bend light, read secret messages, and produce marvels that look like miracles to everyone around you? Giovanni Battista della Porta spent thirty-five years gathering exactly that knowledge, testing it with his own hands, and distilling it into one of the most influential scientific books of the Renaissance. Now his encyclopedia of natural secrets is available in a modern English edition you can start reading tonight.This is not ...

Hector lives with his family at the Marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector’s dream is to become a deep-sea diver, just like his father. Then, one day, an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a much newer center next door, forcing them to close their business. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl in order to sell it and make money. Hector decides to find a way to thwart the plan and save what ...