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Helen Smith

    Helen Smith is een auteur die de literaire wereld verrijkt met haar onderscheidende stijl en diepe inzichten in de menselijke psyche. Haar werken kenmerken zich door originele humor en scherpe observaties van de wereld om ons heen, wat haar erkenning heeft opgeleverd bij zowel critici als lezers. Smith combineert meesterlijk spanning met introspectie, waardoor onvergetelijke leeservaringen ontstaan. Haar vermogen om de complexiteit van menselijke relaties en dilemma's te vangen, plaatst haar onder de uitzonderlijke stemmen van de hedendaagse literatuur.

    Invitation to Die
    There's a Place For Us
    Grave-robbers, Cut-throats and Poisoners of London
    Masculinity, Class and Same-Sex Desire in Industrial England, 1895-1957
    "Not So Quiet". Stepdaughters of War
    The Ultimate History of Porsche
    • This book provides a quick history of the Porsche men, how Porsche evolved, the 356, and 911. The 912 and 914 are also discussed along with the front-engined coupes. Porsche cars such as the 959, GT1, GT2 and the tubros are also discussed.

      The Ultimate History of Porsche
    • "Not So Quiet." is a 1930 novel that provides a humorous and feminist perspective on war, focusing on British women ambulance drivers on the Western Front during World War I. It depicts their challenges and sacrifices as they navigate the harsh conditions and strict supervision while aiding the wounded.

      "Not So Quiet". Stepdaughters of War
    • Focusing on the experiences of men desiring other men outside of London, this book provides a fresh perspective on the history of sexuality in industrial England from 1895 to 1957. It delves into the intersections of masculinity, working-class culture, and regional identity, revealing how these factors influenced same-sex desire and relationships during this era. The work highlights the complexities of male identity and the socio-economic contexts that shaped personal experiences and societal norms.

      Masculinity, Class and Same-Sex Desire in Industrial England, 1895-1957
    • There's a Place For Us

      The Musical Theatre Works of Leonard Bernstein

      • 318bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen
      3,3(4)Tarief

      The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Leonard Bernstein's eight musical theatre works, exploring their musical and social contexts. It delves into Bernstein's distinctive use of motifs and examines his broader orchestral, choral, and chamber compositions. Helen Smith presents an essential overview of Bernstein's eclectic style, revealing the elements that define his unique sound in musical theatre.

      There's a Place For Us
    • Invitation to Die

      • 196bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      3,0(8)Tarief

      "Twenty-six-year-old Londoner Emily Castles is without a job...again. She agrees to help out at a romance writers' conference organized by famous author Morgana Blakely. Just as eagerly, American blogger Winnie Kraster accepts an invitation from Morgana to attend the conference as a guest, not realizing she has, in effect, accepted an invitation to die."--cover.

      Invitation to Die
    • The London Stories

      • 230bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,4(34)Tarief

      The story follows twenty-six-year-old amateur sleuth Emily Castles as she navigates a series of intriguing mysteries. Her adventures begin at a bonfire night party with a troupe of performers, leading her to her first murder investigation. She later tackles blackmail and murder at a London stage school and faces a time-sensitive challenge to save Christmas for a child in a department store. This cozy series, praised for its charm, showcases Emily's resourcefulness and determination in solving each captivating case.

      The London Stories
    • Alison Wonderland

      • 190bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      2,7(40)Tarief

      After divorcing her philandering husband, Alison Temple works at the agency she hired to catch him under the name Alison Wonderland, tackles a case involving the shady dealings of a pharmaceutical company, and helps her best friend with her depressed mother.

      Alison Wonderland
    • Cladh Hallan

      Roundhouses and the dead in the Hebridean Bronze Age and Iron Age, Part I: stratigraphy, spatial organisation and chronology

      • 568bladzijden
      • 20 uur lezen

      The first of two volumes presenting the evidence from excavations at the site of Cladh Hallan on South Uist in the Western Isles of Scotland.

      Cladh Hallan