Rika Vliek Books

In the autumn of 1988 Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. But if the rules were simple, nothing else was. Palin's Passepartout was not a loyal French manservant but a 5-person film crew, there to record his every move. Fogg brought back a Princess, Palin a lot of dirty laundry and a television series that stands as an unparalleled tribute to man's ability to make life difficult for himself. This book is the story of, and the story behind, the making of the series - a no-holds barred account of a journey that turned into a Great Twentieth Century Adventure. With over 100 weeks in the Sunday Times ' Bestseller list Around the World in 80 Days has become one of the essential travel books of our time.

Set against the backdrop of a New Year's celebration, a grumpy Inspector Morse faces a perplexing murder at the Haworth Hotel. The victim, dressed in a Rastafarian costume from the previous night's party, raises questions as his companion and other guests have mysteriously disappeared. As Morse delves into the investigation, he must unravel the strange secrets surrounding this chilling crime of passion, showcasing his relentless determination and sharp intuition.

Een Amerikaanse dominee raakt na de dood van zijn vrouw het spoor bijster, tot hij in een sneeuwstorm een jonge vrouw redt.

De vervolging in Rusland begin 20e eeuw van zijn volk, de protestantse Molokanen, dwingt een man tot vluchten.