On the road to Mandalay, From Barlow to Burma -and Back!
Author: Albert Davidson receiving his MBE
I've found my book, now coffee time
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A fascinating, collectible,Shaken and Stirred Paperback – 1 Feb. 2004 by Sue McKay (Author)
Redhead. Wild woman. Undercover CIA op. London Llewellyn is all that and more. One wrong move and she shoots to kill-beginning with the mysterious undercover agent she just bumped into in a swanky Vienna hotel room. He must know something about the dead body on the bed. London wants answers and she wants them now. Then, in the blink of an eye, the man in black with the sexy Aussie accent vanishes. Which way did he go? And whose side is he on? That all depends on who's paying him-and how much. Until London Llewellyn got in his way, agent Adam De Wulfwas moonlighting as a thief. His mission: steal the priceless black orchid known as the Lady of the Night. He had nothing to do with the inconvenient corpse in the hotel room, no matter what London thinks. But the dazzling red-head is tracking every move he makes-and Adam is only one step ahead of her...
Nothing Ever Happens Here Paperback – 1 Dec. 2020 by Graham Vickers
“Nothing Ever Happens Here” by Graham Vickers is a gripping account of the 2010 manhunt for armed fugitive Raoul Moat. The book provides a unique perspective from the author, who was a former Rothbury neighborhood Sergeant. It provides a very full and frank account about how a community pulls together in a difficult situation and coping with the world media
"Rare novel delving into family dynamics."
"Eating Grapes Downwards" by Jill Roe is a novel that explores the complexities of female friendship and mother-daughter relationships. The story centres around Alma and Coral, who grew up together in a world of adult mystery. As they age, they see each other as obstacles, and this pattern repeats with their daughters. However, when Alma remarries, the balance of power subtly shifts. If you want to explore these intricate relationships, you will enjoy reading this book!
The Complete Guide to Four-Wheel Drive in Southern Africa 1998/99 Hardcover
Collectible!, Good condition, very rare, and much sought after by explorers of South Africa using four-wheel drive