Elizabeth Speller Books

Beyond the breathtaking beauty of the Parthenon, Athens is still one of Europe’s lesser-known cities. A New Guide fully explores all the treasures of this ancient city?the bazaars and food markets of Monastiraki; tiny tucked-away Byzantine churches and rare gems of antiquity; the converted warehouses of the increasingly fashionable Psirri and Thiso; and perhaps the most beautiful metro station in the world at Syntagma, a fantasy of shimmering reflections and a showcase for recent archaeology. From its amber shops and patisseries, to one of the most outstanding museums in Europe, Athens is a true source of riches. Written for both the first-time visitor as well as the seasoned Hellenophile, this discerning guide also includes an up-to-date selection of cafés, restaurants, and hotels. Elizabeth Speller read Archeology and Classics at Cambridge, where she is currently a Visiting Scholar.

The book is characterized by its leisurely pace and engaging narrative, inviting readers to immerse themselves fully in the experience. It is described as a series that encourages savoring each moment, suggesting a rich and thoughtful exploration of its themes. The Guardian highlights its absorbing qualities, indicating that it offers a rewarding and enjoyable reading journey.

The biography of the second-century Roman Emperor, Hadrian, one of the best-known figures of the Classical era

London, just after WW1, but the men and women caught up in the battle have not yet found peace * 'Covering death, poetry, a bitter regimental feud and a hidden love affair, it's set to be the new BIRDSONG - only better' INDEPENDENT

London, 1920. In the aftermath of the Great War and a devastating family tragedy, Laurence Bartram has turned his back on the world. But with a well-timed letter, an old flame manages to draw him back in. Mary Emmett’s brother John—like Laurence, an officer during the war—has apparently killed himself while in the care of a remote veterans’ hospital, and Mary needs to know why. Aided by his friend Charles—a dauntless gentleman with detective skills cadged from mystery novels—Laurence begins asking difficult questions. What connects a group of war poets, a bitter feud within Emmett’s regiment, and a hidden love affair? Was Emmett’s death really a suicide, or the missing piece in a puzzling series of murders? As veterans tied to Emmett continue to turn up dead, and Laurence is forced to face the darkest corners of his own war experiences, his own survival may depend on uncovering the truth. At once a compelling mystery and an elegant literary debut, The Return of Captain John Emmett blends the psychological depth of Pat Barker’s Regeneration trilogy with lively storytelling from the golden age of British crime fiction.

Da John Emmet kom tilbake fra Frankrike etter krigens slutt, hadde både moren og søsteren vært bekymret for hans mentale tilstand. Han lider av granatsjokk, noe som gjør ham aggressiv og voldsom. Han blir plassert på et pleiehjem, men stikker etter en stund av og blir funnet død i et skogholt i nærheten. Laurence Bertram påtar seg motstrebende rollen som detektiv og undersøker omstendighetene rundt sin venns død. Ifølge forlaget kan boken leses som en historisk kriminalroman, men den er også en interessant studie av krigens virkninger på den enkelte og deres familier. Omtalen er utarbeidet av BS.