This author is known for their nine non-fiction books published on both sides of the Atlantic. Their writing focuses on engaging storytelling and exploring diverse themes, maintaining a distinctive style. The author believes in the power of narrative and strives to captivate readers with both content and form.
Set against a backdrop of fog and dimly lit streets, this gripping narrative explores the chilling cases that built the reputation of Scotland Yard. Blending macabre elements with intriguing details, it promises to captivate readers with its suspenseful storytelling and historical insights into crime-solving.
From Simon Read, author of stirring works of military history, the action- packed story of the Allies' brutal naval engagements and daring harbor raids to destroy the backbone of Hitler's surface fleet.
The Essential Guide to the Best Language Schools and Universities in Italy
Simon and Louise Read are both doctors. Escaping the NHS in a Mini for a sabbatical in Italy they learned Italian from scratch at the Universita per Stranieri in Perugia. They spent weekends and holidays hunting out the best language schools in Italy - to find that the quality of the brochure and Internet site bore no relation to the quality of the school. In all they drove 18,000 miles and had the best year of their lives. And here is the result - a comprehensive guide to all aspects of learning Italian in Italy. This impartial guide is packed with practical information on planning and organizing your own trip. It contains detailed information on budgeting, enrolling and the practicalities of life in Italy.