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We three queens / by Bowen, Rhys,author.;
"New mother Lady Georgiana Rannoch finds herself trying to separate fact from fiction when a murder occurs during the filming of a splashy historical drama on the grounds of her estate ... My darling little James Albert has finally arrived, and I am enjoying every moment of being a new mother. Well, there are certainly many dirty nappies to be changed, and I may be somewhat sleep deprived, but I am utterly content, especially now that my husband, Darcy, won't be traveling quite so much for his very secret government work. Everything is going swimmingly until Darcy is summoned to a private meeting with my cousin, who happens to be King Edward VIII. The king is in turmoil and wants desperately to marry the scandalously divorced and even more scandalously American Wallis Simpson. Darcy tries to convince Edward that his duty to his people must come first, but my besotted cousin is having none of it. Much to my shock and horror, he asks Darcy and I to hide Mrs. Simpson here at Eynsleigh while he figures out what to do. I will admit freely that I don't love the idea of the judgmental, aloof Mrs. Simpson coming to stay with us, but we can hardly refuse the king. Surely she won't stay very long, and then things can get back to normal. But I soon discover that Sir Hubert, the owner of Eynsleigh, has just given a film crew permission to shoot a motion picture about Henry the Eighth and Anne Boleyn on the grounds. Trying to keep Mrs. Simpson hidden while entertaining these Hollywood transplants is much more than I bargained for. And when the young star of the show goes missing and another is found dead, my once quiet home is in complete disarray. Of course, no crisis would be complete without my never pleasant sister-in-law, Fig, who decides now would be a perfect time to visit with Binky and their two children. I know I will need to keep my wits about me to rescue my household from the brink of madness, all while searching for a missing person, solving a murder, and stopping a scandal of royal proportions ... "--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Aristocracy (Social class); Families; Man-woman relationships; Missing persons; Mothers; Motion picture actors and actresses; Murder; Rannoch, Georgie (Fictitious character); Scandals; Women spies;
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Countdown / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; DuBois, Brendan,author.;
"Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows--until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans. Among them: her husband and daughter. She has to go dark. The Division wants to erase her. And they know every detail about her identity, her history, and her family. Agent Cornwall's countdown has begun"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Novels.; Intelligence officers; Terrorism; Undercover operations; Women intelligence officers;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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A history of violence [videorecording]. by Hurt, William; Bello, Maria; Mortensen, Viggo; Harris, Ed;
William Hurt, Maria Bello, Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris.Director, David Cronenberg.DVD.CHVRS rating: 18A.An average family's lives are forever changed when the father thwarts an attempted robbery and is lauded as a hero by the media, attracting the attention of some mobsters who believe he is someone else.
Subjects: Suspense.; Drama.; Suspense / Thriller.;
© 2006., New Line Home Video,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Song of a blackbird [graphic novel] / by Van Lieshout, Maria,author,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references."Fictionalized but based on true events, Song of a Blackbird has two intertwined timelines: one is a modern-day family drama, the other a thrilling tale of a WWII-era bank heist carried out by Dutch resistance fighters. In the present day, teenage Annick is desperate to find a bone marrow donor that could save the life of her grandmother, Johanna. She turns to her family history and discovers a photograph taken by Emma Bergsma. Decades earlier, Emma is a young art student about to be drawn into what will become the biggest bank heist in European history: swapping 50 Million Guilders' worth of forged bank notes for real ones--right under the noses of the Nazis! Emma's life--and the lives of thousands, including a young woman named Johanna--hangs in the balance. In this stranger-than-fiction graphic novel, Maria van Lieshout weaves a tale about family, courage, and the power of art. Deeply personal yet universal, Song of a Blackbird sheds light on an untold WWII story and sends a powerful message about compassion and resistance"--Publisher.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Historical comics.; Families; Grandparent and child; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Breathe : a life in flow / by Gracie, Rickson,1958-author.; Maguire, Peter(Peter H.),author.;
"From legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA master Rickson Gracie comes a riveting, insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie's stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty and the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, showing how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Gracie, Rickson, 1958-; Martial artists; Jiu-jitsu.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Countdown [text (large print)] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; DuBois, Brendan,author.;
"Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows--until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans. Among them: her husband and daughter. She has to go dark. The Division wants to erase her. And they know every detail about her identity, her history, and her family. Agent Cornwall's countdown has begun"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Intelligence officers; Terrorism; Undercover operations; Women intelligence officers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Countdown [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Archer, Ellen(Narrator),narrator.; DuBois, Brendan,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Ellen Archer."Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows--until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans. Among them: her husband and daughter. She has to go dark. The Division wants to erase her. And they know every detail about her identity, her history, and her family. Agent Cornwall's countdown has begun"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Spy fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Intelligence officers; Terrorism; Undercover operations; Women intelligence officers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Gales of November : The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. by Bacon, John U.;
For three decades following WWII, the Great Lakes were the epicentre of global economic strength. And the Edmund Fitzgerald was the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes. But on November 10, 1975, the "storm of the century" sunk the ship, along with the 29 men on board. Publishing on the 50th anniversary of the ship's sinking, 'The Gales of November' is the definite account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy; HISTORY / United States / 20th Century; HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI);
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The rebel Romanov : Julie of Saxe-Coburg, the empress Russia never had / by Rappaport, Helen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes the story of a courageous young Imperial Grand Duchess who scandalized Europe in search of freedom. In 1795, Catherine the Great of Russia was in search of a bride for her grandson Constantine, who stood third in line to her throne. In an eerie echo of her own story, Catherine selected an innocent young German princess, Julie of Saxe-Coburg, aunt of the future Queen Victoria. Though Julie had everything a young bride could wish for, she was alone in a court dominated by an aging empress and riven with rivalries, plotting, and gossip--not to mention her brute of a husband, who was tender one moment and violent the next. She longed to leave Russia and her disastrous marriage, but her family in Germany refused to allow her to do so. Desperate for love, Julie allegedly sought consolation in the arms of others. Finally, Tsar Alexander granted her permission to leave in 1801, even though her husband was now heir to the throne. Rootless in Europe, Julie gave birth to two--possibly three--illegitimate children, all of whom she was forced to give up for adoption. Despite entreaties from Constantine to return and provide an heir, she refused, eventually finding love with her own married physician. At a time when many royal brides meekly submitted to disastrous marriages, Julie proved to be a woman ahead of her time, sacrificing her reputation and a life of luxury in exchange for the freedom to live as she wished. The Rebel Romanov is the inspiring tale of a bold woman who, until now, has been ignored by history"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Anna Feodorovna, Grand Duchess of Russia, 1781-1860.; Anna Feodorovna, Grand Duchess of Russia, 1781-1860; Anna Feodorovna, Grand Duchess of Russia, 1781-1860; Konstantin Pavlovich, Grand Duke of Russia, 1779-1831.; Romanov, House of.; Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, House of.; Nobility; Nobility; Princesses; Royal houses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Zelensky : the unlikely Ukrainian hero who defied Putin and united the world / by Urban, Andrew L.,1945-author.; Koffler, Rebekah,writer of foreword.; McLeod, Chris(Journalist),author.;
Ukraine's most popular comedic actor was an unlikely president of his country. And now, even more improbably, Volodymyr Zelensky has become the world's most celebrated statesman. Who is he? How did he become the international hero of our time? Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World is a compelling account of this fascinating, enigmatic leader. Covering Zelensky's childhood, family history, and astonishing transformation from TV celebrity to first Jewish president of Ukraine, this book tells you what you need to know about the newest star of the world stage. No one has been more surprised by Zelensky's power to inspire and mobilize his countrymen and the world than Vladimir Putin, who expected Russia's conquest of its beleaguered neighbor to be the work of an afternoon. Outfoxed and isolated, Putin is not the first person to have underestimated the former comedian with a spine of steel.
Subjects: Biographies.; Zelensky, Volodymyr, 1978-; Presidents;
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