An unexpectedly optimistic portrayal of love and the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit. Lola is sixteen years old and has her whole life ahead of her - until she's diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. She's promised herself two things before she dies:1. All The Sex and 2. She'll definitively discover the Meaning of Life.
Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition, the story follows Conrad de Llorente, a conflicted Inquisitor grappling with his faith and the moral dilemmas of his role. As he navigates a world filled with betrayal, heresy, and the search for redemption, Conrad faces haunting memories and the weight of his actions. The narrative explores themes of guilt, the struggle between duty and conscience, and the quest for salvation in a time of darkness, ultimately portraying a man battling his own eternal damnation.
Conrad Lorenz embarks on a haunting journey through time and place, grappling with his past as an inquisitor and seeking redemption after a profound realization of his misdeeds. Spanning from the vibrant streets of 1920s New York to the tumultuous aftermath of World War II and the bustling nightlife of 1990s Bangkok, his stories reveal the complexities of justice and the possibility of forgiveness. Each narrative highlights his ongoing quest to help the wrongly accused, suggesting that hope for justice may lie within his own redemption.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative centers on the critical defense of the Volga River by the Russian Army against the German invasion. As American forces provide crucial support with B-17 bombers and P-47 fighters, intense air battles unfold, shifting the balance of power in the skies. Amidst the chaos, the collaboration between Russian and American troops evolves from initial tension to a strong camaraderie, highlighting themes of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.
Six young people are caught in the aftermath of a terrorist attack in the heart of London. By turns terrifying, inspiring, brutal, heartbreaking and hilarious, Stuart Slade's play, comprising six interlinking monologues, is verbatim theatre from the very near future.
Set in the summer of 1947, the narrative unfolds in a war-torn Europe under Nazi occupation, with American and Russian troops allied against a common enemy. The U.S. Navy dominates the Atlantic, deploying aircraft carriers and fighter-bombers to strike at German targets. As the conflict escalates, the story builds towards a pivotal moment where America prepares to unleash its final weapon—a fleet of unprecedentedly large bombers equipped with a groundbreaking new armament, promising to change the course of the war.
The narrative explores the tumultuous aftermath of Alexander the Great's death, highlighting the fierce power struggle among his generals as they vie for control of his vast empire. With Alexander's ambiguous final words, "to the strongest," the stage is set for a catastrophic series of civil wars, showcasing themes of ambition, betrayal, and the fragility of power. The book delves into the dynamics of leadership and the consequences of a legacy left without a clear successor.
The narrative explores the tension between humanity's ambitious space endeavors and the urgent crises on Earth. As the crew of the Manned Orbiting Laboratories and the Manned Orbital Weapons Station strives to secure humanity's future in space, they face the collapse of one empire and the struggles of another to mend international relations. A looming threat from a new weapon adds urgency to their mission. Amidst these escalating dangers, a perplexing mystery unfolds, raising the stakes in the race to conquer The High Frontier before time runs out.
Haunted by a past of condemning the innocent, Conrad Lorenz is cursed to roam the Earth, seeking redemption for his misdeeds. Once believing he was doing God's work, a shocking miscarriage of justice forces him to confront the truth of his actions. Now, he must save those wrongfully accused to atone for his guilt before he can find peace and die. For the desperate, his intervention offers the last glimmer of hope in their quest for justice.
Set during the Second World War, the narrative explores a pivotal moment when Britain is forced to surrender, leaving the British Commonwealth to independently confront Germany. Stripped of its central military, economic, and political support, the Commonwealth must navigate a landscape filled with unexpected allies and enemies. The story delves into themes of resilience and survival as the nations unite in a desperate struggle against overwhelming odds.