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Destroying Angel : Winner of the 2019 CWA Historical Dagger
WINNER OF THE 2019 CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER'A gripping tale of crime and sedition' Sunday Times on The Black Friar'The best historical crime novel of the year' Sunday Express on The SeekerCaptain Damian Seeker has gone north.Charged with preparing the way for the rule of the major-generals, he is now under the command of Colonel Robert Lilburne at York.But when Lilburne orders him to a small village on the North York moors with details of the stringent new anti-Royalist laws, Seeker finds that what should be a routine visit will reveal a plot to rival anything in scheming LondonAn invitation to dinner at the house of local businessman Matthew Pullan lifts the lid on the bubbling cauldron of grudges and resentment that is Faithly village.The local constable, drunk on the tiny bit of power he holds, using it to avenge old resentments.The hated lord of the manor, the last of a staunchly Royalist family who has managed to avoid suspicion of treachery - for now.The vicar on trial for his job and his home, accused of ungodly acts. And the Pullans themselves, proudly Puritan but disillusioned with Cromwell's government, respected and despised in Faithly in equal measure.The man for whom this unlikely gathering was organised - The Trier, the enforcer of Puritan morality for the local villages - hasn't shown up. And by the end of the night, on of those gathered around Matthew Pullan's table will be fatally poisoned. Seeker must find out the motive behind the death - mushroom misidentification, petty revenge, or part of a larger plot against Cromwell's government in the north?But who in Faithly, if anyone, can he trust? And when the most painful part of his past reappears after eleven years, will the Seeker meet his match?
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The Unwanted Dead : Winner of the HWA Gold Crown for Best Historical Fiction
'A gripping murder mystery and a vivid recreation of Paris under German Occupation.' ANDREW TAYLOR*WINNER OF THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION**SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD*'Terrific' SUNDAY TIMES, Best Books of the Month'A thoughtful, haunting thriller' MICK HERRON'Sharp and compelling' THE SUN* * * * *Paris, Friday 14th June 1940. The day the Nazis march into Paris, making headlines around the globe. Paris police detective Eddie Giral - a survivor of the last World War - watches helplessly on as his world changes forever. But there is something he still has control over. Finding whoever is responsible for the murder of four refugees.The unwanted dead, who no one wants to claim. To do so, he must tread carefully between the Occupation and the Resistance, between truth and lies, between the man he is and the man he was. All the while becoming whoever he must be to survive in this new and terrible order descending on his home... * * * * *'Lloyd's Second World War Paris is rougher than Alan Furst's, and Eddie Giral, his French detective, is way edgier than Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther ...Ranks alongside both for its convincingly cloying atmosphere of a city subjugated to a foreign power, a plot that reaches across war-torn Europe and into the rifts in the Nazi factions, and a hero who tries to be a good man in a bad world.Powerful stuff.'THE TIMES'A tense and gripping mystery which hums with menace and dark humour as well as immersing the reader in the life of occupied Paris' Judges, HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD 'Excellent ...In Eddie Giral, Lloyd has created a character reminiscent of Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther, oozing with attitude and a conflicted morality that powers a complex, polished plot.Historical crime at its finest.'VASEEM KHAN, author of Midnight at Malabar House'Monumentally impressive ...A truly wonderful book. If somebody'd given it to me and told me it was the latest Robert Harris, I wouldn't have been surprised.Eddie Giral is a wonderful creation.'ALIS HAWKINS'A terrific read - gripping and well-paced.The period atmosphere is excellent.'MARK ELLIS'The best kind of crime novel: gripping, thought-provoking and moving.In Detective Eddie Giral, Chris Lloyd has created a flawed hero not just for occupied Paris, but for our own times, too.'KATHERINE STANSFIELD
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Paris Requiem : From the Winner of the HWA Gold Crown for Best Historical Fiction
'In Detective Eddie Giral, Chris Lloyd has created a flawed hero not just for occupied Paris, but for our own times, too' KATHERINE STANSFIELDParis, 1940.As the city adjusts to life under Nazi occupation, Detective Eddie Giral struggles to reconcile his job as a policeman with his new role enforcing a regime he cannot believe in but must work under. He's sacrificed so much in order to survive in this new world, but the past is not so easily forgotten.When an old friend and an old flame reappear, begging for his help, Eddie must decide how far he will go to help those he loves. He can remain a good man and do nothing, or risk it all in a desperate act of resistance... Praise for Chris Lloyd and Detective Eddie Giral'Terrific' SUNDAY TIMES'Gripping... a vivid recreation of Paris under German Occupation' ANDREW TAYLOR'A thoughtful, haunting thriller' MICK HERRON'Sharp and compelling' THE SUN
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The Darkest Sin : Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger 2023
*Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger 2023*'Pretty much everything I want in an historical thriller - an absolutely terrific read' – Philip Gwynne Jones'A great insight into Renaissance Florence.What I love about these books is the seamless weaving of factual history with a great story' – Abir MukherjeeFlorence.Spring, 1537. When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city’s northern quarter, he enters a community divided by bitter rivalries and harbouring dark secrets. His case becomes far more complicated when a man’s body is found deep inside the convent, stabbed more than two dozen times.Unthinkable as it seems, all the evidence suggests one of the nuns must be the killer. Meanwhile, Constable Carlo Strocchi finds human remains pulled from the Arno that belong to an officer of the law missing since winter.The dead man had many enemies, but who would dare kill an official of the city’s most feared criminal court?As Aldo and Strocchi close in on the truth, identifying the killers will prove more treacherous than either of them could ever have imagined . . . The Darkest Sin is an atmospheric locked-room thriller by D.V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Florence and is the sequel to City of Vengeance.
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What is historical relevance?
Historical relevance refers to the significance and importance of a particular event, person, or idea in the context of history. It involves understanding how a particular subject has impacted or influenced the course of history and how it continues to be relevant in contemporary times. By studying historical relevance, we can gain insights into the past, learn from past mistakes, and make informed decisions for the future. It helps us to connect the dots between the past and the present, providing a deeper understanding of the world around us.
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Historical landmarks in Berlin
Berlin is home to many historical landmarks that reflect its rich and complex history. Some of the most notable landmarks include the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity and peace; the Berlin Wall, which divided the city for nearly 30 years and now stands as a powerful reminder of the Cold War era; and the Reichstag building, which has played a significant role in German politics and history. Other important landmarks include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and the East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall that has been turned into an outdoor art gallery. These landmarks offer visitors a chance to learn about and reflect on Berlin's past and its impact on the world.
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What is historical truth?
Historical truth refers to the accurate representation of past events based on evidence and facts. It involves the objective analysis and interpretation of historical sources to reconstruct what actually happened in the past. Historical truth is not fixed or static, as new evidence and perspectives can lead to revisions of our understanding of history. It is important for historians to strive for objectivity and rigor in their research to uncover the most accurate historical truths.
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Historical sights in Berlin
Berlin is a city rich in history, with many historical sights to explore. Some of the most famous historical sights in Berlin include the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity and peace; the Berlin Wall, a powerful reminder of the city's division during the Cold War; and the Reichstag building, which has played a significant role in German politics. Other notable historical sights in Berlin include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and the East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall covered in colorful murals.
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Banquet of Beggars : From the Winner of the HWA Gold Crown for Best Historical Fiction
THE BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE AWARD-WINNING OCCUPATION SERIES, FEATURING DETECTIVE EDDIE GIRALIn Paris 1940, survival means sacrifice.Like most in the city, Detective Eddie Giral has already lost so much under Occupation: the people he once loved, the job he once believed in. And his latest investigation into the murder of a black-marketeer has made it clearer than ever: Eddie is no longer just catching criminals.He's working for them. Because when a German trader is the next to die, the authorities decide it's innocent civilians who will pay the price - unless Eddie can find the killer in time. As hunger grows, tensions rise and a fierce rebellion brews, Eddie will tread a dark path between doing whatever it takes to live with the enemy... and also with himself. *****PRAISE FOR CHRIS LLOYD'S OCCUPATION SERIES:'Ranks alongside Alan Furst and Philip Kerr ...Powerful stuff' SUNDAY TIMES 'A thoughtful, haunting thriller' MICK HERRON 'Such a powerful and morally nuanced crime novel.Both a gripping murder mystery and a vivid recreation of Paris under German Occupation' ANDREW TAYLOR 'It's up there with luminaries such as Philip Kerr, Sebastian Faulks and Manda Scott - in fact, it's probably better than all of those' DAVID YOUNG 'A haunting and eye-opening portrayal of life under occupation' ADELE PARKS 'Lloyd does a masterly job of conjuring a hungry, defeated Paris.Eddie is a convincing protagonist; a flawed man trying his best to be a good one' THE TIMES
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A Ration Book Victory : The brand new heartwarming historical fiction romance
'An enthralling page-turner' DILLY COURT'A heart-warming WW2 love story' ROSIE GOODWIN'The queen of East End sagas' ELAINE EVEREST Jean Fullerton, the RNA-shortlisted queen of the East End, returns with the final nostalgic and heart-warming story of the Brogan family. _____In the final days of war, only love will pull her through . . . Queenie Brogan wasn't always an East End matriarch. Many years ago, before she married Fergus, she was Philomena Dooley, a daughter of Irish Travellers, planning to wed her childhood sweetheart, Patrick Mahone.But when tragedy struck and Patrick's narrow-minded sister, Nora, intervened, the lovers were torn apart. Fate can be cruel, and when Queenie arrives in London she finds that Patrick Mahone is her parish priest, and that the love she had tried to suppress flares again in her heart. But now in the final months of WW2, Queenie discovers Father Mahone is dying and must face losing him forever.Can she finally tell him the secret she has kept for over fifty years or will Nora once again come between them?And if Queenie does decide to finally tell Patrick, could the truth destroy the Brogan family?___Praise for Jean Fullerton: 'Charming and full of detail...You will ride emotional highs and lows... Beautifully written' The Lady on A Ration Book Daughter'A delightful, well researched story' bestselling author Lesley Pearse*What are readers saying about Jean Fullerton?'I loved it.Easy to read and loveable characters. If you love novels set during WW2 then this is a must read.''A must-read story that I'd strongly recommend for readers who enjoy historical family stories.''This author never fails to keep you enthralled with each page.Hopefully this isn't the last we see of the Brogans.'THE RATION BOOK SERIESA Ration Book DreamA Ration Book Christmas A Ration Book Childhood A Ration Book WeddingA Ration Book DaughterA Ration Book Christmas KissA Ration Book Christmas Broadcast A Ration Book Victory
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The Mothers of Victory Street : An absolutely heartbreaking historical family saga
From Amazon charts bestseller Pam Howes comes a heartbreaking and uplifting historical novel about a young woman trying to snatch her chance at happiness amongst the ruins of World War Two.1946, Liverpool. Bella Harrison cannot believe the devastating war that stole the lives of her father and sister is truly over at last. She wonders how they will ever rebuild Victory Street with the city in ruins, and half their neighbours gone. But for now, she and her childhood sweetheart Bobby are happy newlyweds, doting on Bella's little son, her child with black American pilot, Earl Franklin Junior.With the other members of Bella's wartime singing trio, The Bryant Sisters, busy starting families of their own, Bella focuses on recording and writing songs with her husband. Everything seems to be falling into place until they get a surprising letter: Earl is moving to England and wants to see them.Earl arrives and is delighted to see that his son is well and happy. He joins them as a singer and together, they start recording songs. But one night as Earl leaves the recording studio, a racist gang brutally attacks him and sets the place alight, leaving Bobby trapped inside. Meanwhile, Bella is at home, waiting to tell Bobby a devastating secret...With peace in Liverpool at last, Bella had hoped for a brighter future. But as she faces her life being ripped apart once again, can she rediscover the strength that carried her through the war?A totally unputdownable, heart-wrenching historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.What readers are saying about Pam Howes:'Gripped me from the first page... Tearful at times, but equally filled with joy at others... I really enjoyed this book and once started I found it difficult to put it down!... Would definitely recommend!!' Goodreads reviewer'I absolutely adored this book! I could not put it down, probably the fastest I have read a book... If you enjoy historical fiction, you will love this. The perfect book to curl up on the sofa with.' Raesbookshelf'Utterly impossible for me to put down. A heartbreaking story... I really haven't been able to put this one down and found I had devoured the entire book in just one sitting... I have loved this book so much, I wish I could give it five hundred stars.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 âââââ'I was hooked... I wiped tears away tears... If you love a really good wartime saga, then this is definitely the book for you!' Stardust Book Reviews âââââ'I absolutely loved this book... A heartbreaking story but one that gets you so engaged in it you cannot put it down... Will keep you reading and enjoying right to the very last page... and will desperately want more.' Vicki, I Love Reading UK âââââ
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Historical Geology
Offering comprehensive content for the historical geology course, HISTORICAL GEOLOGY provides students with an understanding of the principles of historical geology and how these principles are applied in unraveling Earth's history.Students will learn and understand the underlying causes of why things happened and the way they did, and how all of Earth's systems and subsystems are interrelated.Students will understand the relevancy of Earth's history as part of a dynamic and complex integrated system, not as a series of isolated and unrelated events
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Is the Exodus historical?
The historicity of the Exodus is a topic of debate among scholars and historians. While there is no direct archaeological evidence to confirm the events described in the biblical account of the Exodus, some scholars argue that there may be indirect evidence supporting the possibility of a historical Exodus. For example, some believe that the biblical narrative may contain elements of historical truth, such as the presence of Israelites in ancient Egypt and their eventual departure from the region. However, others argue that the lack of concrete evidence makes it difficult to definitively confirm the historicity of the Exodus. Ultimately, the question of whether the Exodus is historical remains a matter of interpretation and debate.
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What are historical events?
Historical events are significant occurrences that have taken place in the past and have had a lasting impact on society, culture, or the world at large. These events can range from wars and revolutions to scientific discoveries and cultural movements. They are often studied and analyzed by historians to better understand the context and consequences of these events on the course of history.
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What are historical dramas?
Historical dramas are a genre of television shows, films, or plays that are set in a specific time period in the past. These dramas often depict real historical events, figures, or settings, and aim to provide a fictionalized account of the past. Historical dramas typically blend elements of history with storytelling, and often explore themes such as politics, culture, and social issues of the time period they are set in. These dramas can be both entertaining and educational, offering viewers a glimpse into different eras and helping them better understand the complexities of history.
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What is historical argumentation?
Historical argumentation is the process of using historical evidence to support a particular interpretation or perspective on a historical event, period, or figure. It involves constructing a reasoned and persuasive argument based on the analysis and interpretation of historical sources such as documents, artifacts, and other forms of evidence. Historical argumentation requires critical thinking, careful evaluation of sources, and the ability to present a coherent and well-supported case for a particular historical interpretation. It is a fundamental skill in the study of history and is essential for developing a deeper understanding of the past.
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