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Air Force Blue : the RAF in World War Two : spearhead of victory / by Bishop, Patrick(Patrick Joseph); Gilkes, John.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Great Britain. Royal Air Force; Aeronautics, Military; Air warfare; World War, 1939-1945;
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Garrow's law. [videorecording] / by Armstrong, Alun.; Barlow, Dominic.; Graves, Rupert,1963-; Lydon, Peter.; Marchant, Tony,1959-; Marshal, Lyndsey.; Russell, Stephen.; Wayling, Damian.; Acorn Media (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.;
Andrew Buchan, Alun Armstrong, Lyndsey Marshal, Rupert Graves.The true tale of William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the 'innocent until proven guilty' theory to London's Old Bailey.PG.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo sound.
Subjects: Garrow, William, Sir, 1760-1840; Criminals; Historical television programs.; Lawyers; Legal television programs.; Television programs.;
© c2010., Acorn Media,
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The queen's secret : a novel of England's World War II queen / by Harper, Karen(Karen S.),author.;
In this novel of royal secrets and intrigue set during World War II, Karen Harper lifts the veil on one of the worlds most fascinating families, and how its secret weapon of a matriarch maneuvered her way through one of the most dangerous chapters of the century.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002; Monarchy; World War, 1939-1945;
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The long shadow / by Harrod-Eagles, Cynthia.;
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Subjects: Historical fiction.; Morland family (Fictitious characters);
© 1993, c1983., Warner Books,
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The queen : her life / by Morton, Andrew,1953-author.;
"Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth was a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022.; Queens;
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The white princess / by Gregory, Philippa.;
Includes bibliographical references.Passionately in love with Richard III in spite of her arranged marriage to pretender to the throne Henry Tudor, Princess Elizabeth of York is forced to marry the man who murdered her lover and create a royal family under the controlling gaze of his mother, Margaret Beaufort.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of Henry VII, King of England, 1465-1503; Queens;
© 2013., Simon & Schuster,
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Losing the plot / by Owusu, Derek,author.;
Driven by a deep-seated desire to understand his mother's life before he was born, Derek Owusu offers a powerful imagining of her journey. As she moves from Ghana to the UK and navigates parenthood in a strange and often lonely environment, the effects of her displacement are felt across generations. 'Losing the Plot' pieces together the immigrant experience and explores how the stories we share and tell ourselves are just as vital as the ones we don't. From the author of 'That Reminds Me' (a Dewey Diva pick). A Dewey Diva Pick.#diversity.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Black people; Ghanaians; Mother and child; Mothers and sons; Emigration and immigration;
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Darkness descending / by Jones, Ken,author.;
Subjects: Jones, Ken.; Mountaineering accidents; Mountaineers; Wilderness survival;
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London rules / by Herron, Mick,author.;
"London Rules might not be written down, but everyone knows rule one: Cover your arse. At MI5 headquarters Regent's Park, First Desk Claude Whelan is learning this the hard way. Tasked with protecting a beleaguered prime minister, he's facing attack from all directions himself: from the showboating MP who orchestrated the Brexit vote, and now has his sights set on Number Ten; from the showboat's wife, a tabloid columnist, who's crucifying Whelan in print; from the PM's favorite Muslim, who's about to be elected mayor of the West Midlands, despite the dark secret he's hiding; and especially from his own deputy, Lady Di Taverner, who's alert for Claude's every stumble. Meanwhile, the country's being rocked by an apparently random string of terror attacks. Over at Slough House, the MI5 satellite office for outcast and demoted spies, the agents are struggling with personal problems: repressed grief, various addictions, retail paralysis, and the nagging suspicion that their newest colleague is a psychopath. Plus someone is trying to kill Roddy Ho. But collectively, they're about to rediscover their greatest strength - that of making a bad situation much, much worse"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Great Britain. MI5; Intelligence service; Terrorism; Political campaigns;
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Alfred Hitchcock / by Ackroyd, Peter,1949-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this quick-witted portrait, Ackroyd reveals Hitchcock to be: a lugubriously jolly man fond of practical jokes, who smashes a once-used tea cup every morning to remind himself of the frailty of life. Iconic film stars make cameo appearances, just as Hitch did in his own films.
Subjects: Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899-1980.; Motion picture producers and directors;
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