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"This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with suggestions about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops."--
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Hannah and Eric Rosenthal are devout Jews living in North London with their three children and Eric's father Yosef, a Holocaust survivor. Both intellectually gifted and deeply unconventional, the Rosenthals believe in the literal truth of the Old Testament and in the presence of God (and evil) in daily life. As Hannah prepares to publish a sensationalist account of Yosef's years in war-torn Europe--unearthing a terrible secret from his time in the...
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Daniel Hawthorne novels volume 5
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"Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case--a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound."
Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong, and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate. It is the perfect idyll,...
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Uncover London and everything the British capital has to offer with this fantastic insider's guide that will have you walking around like a local in no time. Whether you're a Londoner looking to find your city's best-kept secrets or a first-time traveler seeking an authentic experience from a local's perspective, this stylish guide makes sure you discover the real side of this incredible city.Home to world-class art galleries, stately parks, and an...
5) Nil by mouth
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Against the dreary backdrop of Southeast London's concrete housing estates, the lives of three underclass Brits come crashing down. Gary Oldman's conversational, improvisatory script follows his characters' wretched lives in crowded council flats, tawdry Piccadilly strip joints, with truly outstanding acting and honesty.
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"Miss Eliza Scarlet has taken over the business of Nash & Sons (not that he has any sons) and while things are not going entirely smoothly, help comes from some familiar sources. Outside of work, her relationship with William Wellington, aka 'The Duke,' builds towards a looming decision that will shape both their lives"--Container.
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"A tormented genius, drive by justice. Buckle your seatbelt for the turbulent career of London's DCI John Luther, starring Idris Elba, winner of Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for his powerful performance in this gripping, smart and entertaining psychological thriller. As brilliant as he is impulsive, Luther wrestles with the darker side of humanity and with his own grim ghosts. Will his arch enemy--a beautiful and equally brilliant mass...
8) Rubí
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Sixteen-year-old Gwyneth discovers that she, rather than her well-prepared cousin, carries a time-travel gene, and soon she is journeying with Gideon, who shares the gift, through historical London trying to discover whom they can trust.
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