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Churchill's band of brothers : WWII's most daring D-Day mission and the hunt to take down Hitler's fugitive war criminals / by Lewis, Damien,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."On the night of June 13th, 1944, a twelve-man SAS unit parachuted into occupied France. The SAS patrol was ultimately betrayed, captured, and tortured by the Gestapo before facing execution in a dark French woodland on Hitler's personal orders. Miraculously, two of the condemned men managed to escape, triggering one of the most secretive Nazi-hunting operations ever, as the SAS vowed to track down every one of the war criminals who had murdered their brothers in arms ... all with Churchill's covert backing--
Subjects: Great Britain. Army. Special Air Service; Commando troops; Fugitives from justice; Nazi hunters.; Special forces (Military science); Special operations (Military science); War criminals; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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A cool and lonely courage : the untold story of sister spies in Occupied France / by Ottaway, Susan.; Ottaway, Susan.Sisters, Secrets, and Sacrifice.English.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [303]-314) and index.Eileen Nearne and her sister Jacqueline were agents for the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War, working undercover in Nazi-occupied France to send crucial intelligence to the Allies. But the war dealt these sisters a cruel hand. While Jacqueline narrowly evaded capture, Eileen was arrested and tortured by the Gestapo before being incarcerated in Ravensbruck concentration camp. She was only 23. Now, for the first time, the truth about these fiercely patriotic women is told in full, their unwavering courage at great personal cost paid tribute to at last.
Subjects: Nearne, Eileen, 1921-2010.; Nearne, Jacqueline, 1916-1982.; Great Britain. Special Operations Executive.; Radio operators; Spies; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945;
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The chosen : a novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood / by Ward, J. R.,1969-author.;
"The Black Dagger Brotherhood has won a major victory over the Lessening Society, but the threat to their way of life is ever-present and life for the brotherhood is as chaotic as ever. Xcor, a tortured soul and a member of the brotherhood's rival group, is in custody waiting to be beaten and interrogated. They believe he is a major threat, but Layla knows the truth. Although she has just given birth to two infants, thoughts of Xcor consume her. He has fallen in love with Layla, but they both know it is impossible to be together unless the brotherhood gives Xcor a chance to prove himself. Their connection could end Xcor's lifetime of agonizing loneliness or tear apart everything Layla holds dear"--
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Romance fiction.; Vampires;
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DogMan. by Besson, Luc,film director.; Landry, Caleb,actor.; Denham, Christopher,actor.; Schick, Clemens,actor.; T., Jojo,actor.; Berenson, Marisa,actor.; Photon Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Caleb Landry Jones, Christopher Denham, Clemens Schick, Jojo T. Gibbs, Marisa BerensonOriginally produced by Photon Films in 2023.From acclaimed director Luc Besson comes an action thriller about Douglas Munrow (Caleb Landry Jones), a man with a tortured past and a deep love for dogs. After enduring a traumatic childhood, Douglas finds solace in his canine companions. Living on the fringes of society, he uses his dogs to assist in high-stakes heists, stealing jewelry and precious objects to survive. When Douglas is arrested while driving a truck full of dogs, psychiatrist Evelyn (Jojo T. Gibbs) is sent to interrogate him, and slowly Douglas begins to reveal his harrowing past and the events that led him to a life of crime. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Queer cinema.; Crime.; Action films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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DogMan. by Besson, Luc,film director.; Landry, Caleb,actor.; Denham, Christopher,actor.; Schick, Clemens,actor.; T., Jojo,actor.; Berenson, Marisa,actor.; Photon Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Caleb Landry Jones, Christopher Denham, Clemens Schick, Jojo T. Gibbs, Marisa BerensonOriginally produced by Photon Films in 2023.From acclaimed director Luc Besson comes an action thriller about Douglas Munrow (Caleb Landry Jones), a man with a tortured past and a deep love for dogs. After enduring a traumatic childhood, Douglas finds solace in his canine companions. Living on the fringes of society, he uses his dogs to assist in high-stakes heists, stealing jewelry and precious objects to survive. When Douglas is arrested while driving a truck full of dogs, psychiatrist Evelyn (Jojo T. Gibbs) is sent to interrogate him, and slowly Douglas begins to reveal his harrowing past and the events that led him to a life of crime. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Queer cinema.; Crime.; Action films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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The king : a novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood / by Ward, J. R.,1969-;
"After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father's mantle--with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sits heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything--and everyone--at risk. Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated with the last pure-blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she's unprepared for Wrath's response--or the distance it creates between them. The question is, will true love win out ... or will tortured legacy take over?"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Paranormal romance stories.; Vampires;
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Storm child : a novel / by Robotham, Michael,1960-author.;
The mystery of Evie Cormac's background has followed her into adulthood. As a child, she was discovered hiding in a secret room where a man had been tortured to death. Many of her captors and abusers escaped justice, unseen but not forgotten. Now, on a hot summer's day, the past drags Evie back as she watches the bodies of seventeen migrants wash up on a Lincolnshire beach. There is only one survivor, a teenage boy, who tells police their small boat was deliberately rammed and sunk. Psychologist Cyrus Haven is recruited by the police to investigate the murders--but recognizes immediately that Evie has some link to the tragedy. By solving this crime, he could finally unlock the secrets of her past. But what dark forces will he set loose? And who will pay the price?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Forensic psychologists; Murder; Psychologists; Secrecy; Witnesses;
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The duke heist / by Ridley, Erica.;
"Chloe Wynchester is completely forgettable--a curse that gives her the ability to blend into any crowd. When the only father she's ever known makes a dying wish for his adopted family of orphans to recover a missing painting, she's the first one her siblings turn to for stealing it back. No one expects that in doing so, she'll also abduct a handsome duke. Lawrence Gosling, the Duke of Faircliffe, is tortured by his father's mistakes. To repair his estate's ruined reputation, he must wed a highborn heiress. Yet when he finds himself in a carriage being driven hell-for-leather down the cobblestone streets of London by a beautiful woman who refuses to heed his commands, he fears his heart is hers. But how can he sacrifice his family's legacy to follow true love?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Kidnapping; Nobility;
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Daughter of no worlds / by Broadbent, Carissa,author.;
"A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates ... .fans of romantic fantasy will devour this tale from New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent. Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life. Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. To join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders. The Orders' intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future ... or the downfall of them both. Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders' deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart. Even if it means wielding death itself. This is the first book in the new War of Lost Hearts series"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Enslaved women; Friendship; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Loyalty; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Rescues; Slavery; Women heroes;
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Broken glass / by Andrews, V. C.(Virginia C.),author.;
"From the New York Times bestselling author of the Flowers in the Attic and My Sweet Audrina series, now Lifetime movies, comes book two of the haunting saga of identical twin sisters tortured by their perfectionist mother--until one of them snaps. Haylee and Kaylee Fitzgerald are twin sisters who have been forced to be identical in every way by their domineering mother. She insists they wear the same clothes, eat the same food, get the same grades, and have all the same friends. But both are growing weary of her obsession with their similarities, so when they finally attend high school, they find little ways to highlight their independence. The transition isn't as easy as expected, however, and soon both sisters are thrust into a world that their mother never prepared them for--a world with far more dangerous consequences than just upsetting Mother"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Gothic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Identity (Psychology); Twin sisters;
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