Cet auteur explore avec maestrie les complexités des relations humaines et des conflits, plaçant souvent ses récits dans des contextes historiques dramatiques. Son écriture se caractérise par une perspicacité aiguë de la psychologie des personnages et une capacité à révéler les tensions et les drames de la vie ordinaire. Avec un sens du détail et de l'authenticité, il entraîne les lecteurs au cœur de l'histoire, présentant des personnages qui résonnent longtemps après la dernière page. Ses œuvres se distinguent par une puissante dynamique narrative et un style inoubliable, satisfaisant les lecteurs exigeants en quête de récits profonds et captivants.
This is a candid, harrowing and often hilarious memoir. Crissy has been through some of the most shocking experiences imaginable, she has shown herself to have resilience beyond belief. What really shines through from every page, though, is Crissy's indomitable, wicked sense of humour. By turns harrowing and laugh-out-loud funny.
The trussed up body of a priest is discovered in a fashionable apartment block in Manhattan. It looks like a sex act gone wrong and of course the Catholic Church is only too keen to cover up the details. What they don't know is that it's the work of a female serial killer who is convinced that the voices urging her on are from a different era. The killer targets the clergymen, acting out the exact methods of torture used on the accused women from centuries gone by. She wants to terrorise the Catholic Church the way it terrorised Europe for over three hundred years. Cardinal Barberini is the right hand man to the Pope and he knows only too well that the Papa's life is in danger. But he does not need a retired policeman and a third rate journalist to tell him that, nor does he need them to interfere. He has a very capable death squad on the trail of the killer and they are getting closer. Now he may need to deploy a second team to deal with the odd couple who know far too much about the church past and present...
The narrative follows Ken Scott's diverse life journey from the Orkney Islands in Scotland to various locations including Costa Rica, Delaware, Peru, and Belfast. Through his experiences as a student, missionary, and Bible teacher, he shares insights into his roles as a husband, father, and grandfather, illustrating the impact of his travels and the lessons learned along the way.
Rather than focusing on the tragic events of her upbringing, Crissy uses this evocative, characterful book to paint a vivid picture of what it was to grow up working-class Liverpool in the sixties and seventies. From the docks to the Cavern Club, this is a fond glimpse into the heartbeat of the North West, in a time where community, hard work and family mattered most.
This book is the story of a forbidden love affair, a bastard child and an interfering church that removes the child from its parents and separates them by force. It's 1908 in Spain and it is the way things are done.Before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, Juan Francisco enters the priesthood and finds himself part of Franco's mobile blessing squad, giving Mass to the troops and the last rites to the Republican prisoners about to be shot.This is the story of the war within Spain and the conflict of the morals and beliefs of a priest and his duty to General Franco.
Drawing from personal experiences as a retired missionary and Bible college lecturer, the author shares insights and reflections on faith and spirituality. The narrative provides a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of a life dedicated to Christian service, offering readers both inspiration and practical wisdom rooted in real-life encounters.
Focusing on the design, construction, and upkeep of steel and aluminum boats, this updated edition provides comprehensive guidance for both power and sail vessels. It offers practical insights and expert tips, making it an essential resource for boat builders and enthusiasts interested in these materials.
The narrative follows Ken Scott's life journey from his upbringing as a farmer's son in Orkney to his diverse roles as a student, missionary, lecturer, husband, father, and grandfather. It explores the various experiences and transformations he undergoes throughout his life, reflecting on the lessons learned and the rich tapestry of relationships he builds along the way, culminating in his retirement.