Jan Harvey is an artist and author whose work is often characterized by a deep insight into the human psyche and the complexities of relationships. Her prose is fluid and engaging, drawing readers into stories that are not only gripping but also emotionally resonant. Her experience as a creative writing tutor is evident in her masterful craft and ability to create believable characters and compelling plotlines. Harvey writes with a keen eye for detail and atmosphere, crafting narratives that leave a lasting impression.
An illustrated survey of the vivid and romantic textile tradition of Central Asia. The colour plates display the opulent silks and velvets, the exquisite embroideries, felts and woollen fabrics produced throughout the area in the workshops of the Silk Route.
Introducing ANGEL CITY, a hard-boiled 1930s noir starring Dolores Dare, previous Hollywood hopeful and current enforcer for the Volante mob. When her best friend turns up dead in a dumpster behind the Chinese Theater, Dolores starts her own investigation of the "April Fool's Killer." As she gets closer to the truth, Dolores will go up against the studios, the corrupt homicide division, and even her own gangland contacts—and uncover a scandal that shakes the very foundations of Tinseltown.
When Martha Nelson retires from a life in the media she is lost and feels she has no purpose until, through the local history group, she hears about the mysteries of Lapston Manor.