The narrative follows NBC journalist Mike Leonard's cross-country journey with his quirky parents and grown children, blending humor with poignant moments. Over the course of a month, the trip transforms into a broader exploration of hope, persistence, and the invaluable lessons learned from family bonds. Celebrating the connections between parents and children, it highlights the diverse community encountered across America, ultimately showcasing a unique family's journey toward self-discovery and appreciation for life's simple joys.
Luke Darius, newly recruited doctor for the cruise ship Venus Prince, quickly finds himself immersed in a world so murky it easily trumps his own secret reason for being there. A seedy underworld spanning several continents fuelled by jealousy, bribery and persuasion - and, when it arrives, revenge of a surprisingly appropriate nature. The far-reaching plot includes a carefully hushed up murder on ship, a close encounter with a disenfranchised Colombian drug lord, and a hijack threatening over 900 lives and the Panama Canal infrastructure itself. For good measure there is also the chance breaking of a truly abhorrent international paedophile network and the intimidation of key witness, Tara Scott, in the upcoming US military Aberdeen hearings - a woman Luke just happens to have fallen headlong in love with. Add to that Tara's single-minded determination to fight back, political shenanigans back home in England involving Luke's narcissistic brother, Martin, and downtrodden reporter, Sarah Wright's continuing quest for that elusive story. A Certain Persuasion is a tale of love and betrayal and endless adventure on the high seas, with a disparate and intriguing cast of characters. Humour is subtly infused throughout - at times with a distinctly darker edge
Der Reporter Mike Leonard lädt seine über achtzigjährigen Eltern zu einer letzten Rundreise durch ihre Heimat und ihre Vergangenheit ein. Auf der Suche nach nichts Besonderem finden sie gemeinsam etwas Unbezahlbares - Zusammengehörigkeit, Liebe, Lebensglü
