Annette Barnes Books

The conned: an Oxford don, a revered society physician, a chic French art dealer, and a charming English lord. They have one thing in common. Overnight, each novice investor lost his life's fortune to one man. The con: Harvey Metcalfe. A brilliant, self-made guru of deceit. A very dangerous individual. And now, a hunted man. With nothing left to lose four strangers are about to come together--each expert in their own field. Their plan: find Harvey, shadow him, trap him, and penny-for-penny, destroy him. From the luxurious casinos of Monte Carlo to the high-stakes windows at Ascot to the bustling streets of Wall Street to fashionable London galleries, their own ingenious game has begun. It's called revenge--and they were taught by a master. Jeffrey Archer is at his captivating best in "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less."

Exploring the complexities of deception, this study delves into the nature of self-deception, questioning whether it is intentional or non-intentional. Annette Barnes challenges traditional views on both self-deception and other-deception, examining concepts like false consciousness, bias, and the irrationality behind self-deceptive beliefs. Her analysis culminates in a comprehensive non-intentional account of self-deception that transcends simplistic interpretations, emphasizing its depth and nuances beyond mere wishful thinking.

She's beautiful, rich and clever, and has decided she's perfectly happy with the single life. What Emma does love, however, is interfering in other people's business (and she is always convinced she's right). When she ignores the advice of her friend Mr Knightley and insists on matchmaking for her friend Harriet, her carefully laid plans go disastrously wrong. Is Emma so wrapped up in other people's love lives that she fails to spot happiness when it's right under her nose? Perhaps, when it comes to affairs of the heart, she can't control everything after all . . .

Exploring the interplay between memory and existence, the collection of poems reflects on both the mundane and the profound. Everyday experiences unfold in various settings, from local venues to international locales like Istanbul and Paris. Encounters with diverse characters and animals reveal the complexities of life, while historical and social contexts subtly influence the narrative. Themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of larger societal events resonate throughout, creating a rich tapestry of human experience.