Scottish history master Mr Petrie has the gift of eternal life. Working for a group of mystical superior beings, his time-travelling missions land him in all sorts of death-defying scrapes and encounters, sometimes with famous and ruthless people. To help him in his dangerous work, he’s told to find a young apprentice. Duncan Dewar could be a candidate but has his own secrets too, and without realising it, their lives are indelibly linked.
"Yvonne's plight hit the international headlines and her intrepid reporting style roused controversy and concern for her wellbeing. Here she divulges the details of her alarming experiences in the hands of the most reviled and elusive regime in the world. She offers a unique insight into life as an undercover journalist, the Taliban's way of operating, their beliefs, and describes her fellow hostages, war in Afghanistan and her own inner conflict between her family and her job."--BOOK JACKET.
The book critically examines the ethics and effectiveness of torture in the context of the Global War on Terror, questioning whether it yields vital intelligence. Yvonne Ridley analyzes historical instances of torture from conflicts such as World War II and Vietnam, utilizing documents, memoirs, and interviews with both perpetrators and victims. She scrutinizes the "ticking bomb" theory and presents a balanced view of the arguments for and against torture, ultimately revealing its implications for civilization and freedom.