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Courage and betrayal in Occupied France, involving British Intelligence, the Gestapo and the French Resistance

Before her death in 2002, Mary Wesley told her biographer Patrick Marnham: 'after I met Eric I never looked at anyone else again. Eric Siepmann was her second husband and their correspondence charted their life together (and apart) with unusual candour and spirit.

Who was the enigmatic Jean Moulin, a man as skilled in deception as he was in acts of heroism? The memory of this French Resistance hero, who was betrayed to the Gestapo and tortured by Klaus Barbie, the infamous ‘Butcher of Lyon’, is revered alongside that of other national icons. But Moulin’s story is full of unanswered questions and the truth of his life is far more complicated than the legend. Patrick Marnham, winner of the Marsh Prize for biography, thrillingly tells the epic story of France’s greatest war hero, bringing to light the shadowy and often deceitful world of the French Resistance, and offers a shocking conclusion to one of the great unsolved mysteries of World War II.

Warburg, condemned to obscurity and confined to a mental hospital, regained his sanity by studying the rituals of the Native Americans of the Southwest who, for thousands of years, practiced the ritual of the 'snake dance' in an attempt to harness the power of lightening.

Mary Wesley published her first novel at seventy and went on to write a further nine bestsellers, including the legendary The Camomile Lawn, in a style best described as arsenic without the old lace.

Extraordinary account of the legendary hippie trail: a cult classic In the 1960s and '70s, the overland route from Europe to Asia became popular with disillusioned Westerners seeking what they saw as the paradise of the East. Their journeys are now the stuff of travel legend.

Exploring the world's most renowned pilgrimage destination, this book delves into its rich history, cultural significance, and the diverse experiences of those who journey there. It highlights the spiritual and transformative aspects of the pilgrimage, showcasing personal stories and the profound impact on visitors. Through vivid descriptions and insights, readers gain an understanding of the site’s allure and the deep connections formed during these sacred journeys. The narrative intertwines faith, history, and the universal quest for meaning.