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In 1898 a young German boy goes missing in Jerusalem while out with his father. On the same day his mother gives birth to another son, destined to be neglected by his devastated parents, and to live in the shadow of Johannes, a brother he hasn't met. Stefan, a Jewish friend of the family and an artist, holds himself responsible for the boy's disappearance. All that is left of Johannes is a portrait, painted by Stefan just a few days before the boy vanished. Despite rumours of sightings, no one can know whether Johannes is alive or dead. The political landscapes of colonialism, German Templers and Jewish Zionism, two world wars, Weimar Germany, and finally Nazism, are brought vividly to life in the physical landscapes of Jerusalem, Cairo, Venice and Dresden. It is not until the closing pages with its dramatic depiction of the Dresden bombing, that the fate of Johannes finally becomes clear.

A young woman's life is turned upside down as she prepares to confront her deepest fears. A group of friends is called together to hear a clergyman's shocking revelation. A little girl tries to make amends, in the only way she knows how. A down-and-out variety performer remembers his dearest companion. A tumultuous love affair is given an unusual new perspective. A mother tries to mend a damaged relationship with her son, but he's changed beyond recognition. Regular London walks evoke past times and events for a veteran and his friend. In these short stories by Carolyn Pertwee - tales of love, betrayal, death, family turmoil, sexual misdemeanours, friendship, sadness, pathos and even murder - a twist and a turn are never far away. Often compared to Roald Dahl's stories this collection of tales is sometimes moving, frequently humorous, always entertaining and guaranteed to keep you intrigued.

Set in the mythical village of Watersmeet, in post-Medieval Britain, two dramatic stories unfold. Allhan travels through a vast forest, and returns to the civilised world he once knew. Changed and disorientated by his experiences, he struggles to regain his memory. He meets Elgiva, a young woman desperate to escape her life as a farmer's daughter. Can they forge a new life together? Interwoven is the story of twin brothers Alaric and Alsoph Cooper, growing up in the village of Watersmeet. As young men, their polarised natures come to exert an extraordinary influence on the local community. As events come to a passionate and violent climax, consequences of past actions suddenly take root in the present and there are devastating choices to be made. Connected yet separate, the characters in Where Waters Meet journey through time and landscape, to create a mystery that will enchant and haunt.A novel that blends reality with myth,folk tale with history introducing the reader to a new "re-enchantment " genre.

Sixteen superstars the world thinks are dead. One killer, determined to finish the job...Somewhere in the Indonesian archipelago is a tropical island paradise with some very unusual residents...Elvis, Marilyn, Jimi and others have been living for decades in peace and anonymity on Dead Star Island. But someone is murdering them, one by one, in bizarre reconstructions of their previous deaths. Mario Gunzabo was once Greece's top detective. Now a one-armed tennis coach living in southeast England, he receives an unexpected call from his old school friend, Christian Adhis, Director of Dead Star Island. Gunzabo is secretly transported to the island, with two simple instructions: First - catch the Deja Vu Killer before he strikes again. Second - don't get too drunk in the process.

BASED ON TRUE EVENTS this is a tale of International espionage, illegal arms, love, deceit and murder.It's 1993 and the Russian state of Chechnya is threatening independence. Russia's oilfields are in Chechnya and the Russians are desperate to keep hold of them.Self- proclaimed Chechen President Dudayev sends Mikhail Kaynskov and his brother to London as Ambassadors, to seek recognition for an independent Chechnya. They are also commissioned to buy arms from a corrupt MOD official to defend Chechnya against Russia. Kaynskov has unlimited funds, a passion for high living - and prostitutes.The KGB blackmail two Armenian petty criminals, Gregor and Rostya to go to London and carry out a mission for Russia, to put a stop to Chechnya's plans.KGB Agent Vee kills Kaynskov's London contact, takes his place andestablishes Gregor and Rostya as the Ambassadors' assistants. MI5, under the watchful eye of Andrew Harrigan and The Foreign Office are aware that British involvement could end in another cold war so follow developments, merely monitoring the situation. The Armenians fail to abort the arms deal.Agent Vee receives instructions from the KGB and orders the Armenians to eliminate the Ambassador brothersUnwillingly, Gregor and Rostan carry out the murders.Through a mixture of incompetence and greed the bodies are discovered in a cardboard packing case by the delivery driver and the Armenians are arrested.Whilst on remand Gregor becomes suicidal and tries to persuade his lawyer, Leon Chainey, to arrange a deal with MI5 in exchange for information about the KGB. He knows that if the KGB find out they will kill him so Chainey arranges for him to be moved to Belmarsh high security prison for safety.In Chechnya the situation worsens, Dudayev - desperate for arms, sends more 'diplomats' to London and a hit man called Vasler to avenge the deaths of his Ambassadors, the Kaynskov brothers. But Vasler does not stop at the killers.These bizarre trail of events are subsequently unveiled through the London courts of justice and the news media. Meanwhile in Chechnya a war with Russia develops, which continues to this day.

It's 1492 and Spain issues an edict forcing all non Christians to convert to Catholicism or face expulsion. Sephardi Jew Jacob ben David, his wife and young sons leave Toledo for Lisbon. Five years later the Inquisition spreads to Portugal so Jacob and family must emigrate . They cross the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas to Naples then take another boat to Messina Sicily. Changing their name to Campofiori and religion to Catholic they purchase land and for over one hundred and seventy years settle as olive growers and wine producers.In 1669 Mount Etna erupts destroying everything so descendant Ravaelo Campofiori, wife Bianca and family are forced to flee.They are persuaded to travel north to Bavaria where there might be employment.. This journey is treacherous and they struggle against cold and hunger, often begging or stealing food to survive. After almost three years they arrive in Protestant Bavaria and encounter discrimination as Catholics. Meanwhile Ravaelo is attracted to Judaism the faith of his ancestors but since his wife is a staunch Catholic must keep this a secret.After retiring from everyday work he embarks on a final journey where his discoveries have dramatic repercussions for the whole family.Though rooted in history where different identities language and customs must be adopted to survive, this 200 year family saga of love loyalty and faith strongly resonates with refugee issues in today's modern world.

Stories by AnthonyTobias Mendelle written about people and events in his life.Spanning decades and locations from 1920s London East End,Walton on Thames,Little Venice,North Italy,The Old Bailey to a nursing home in Richmond Surrey.Covering themes of family scandal,loss,deadly wartime encounters,missed opportunities,murder and the price of lust.

In her poignant memoir, Carolyn describes the heartbreak of losing a child, and how she and her family dealt with unimaginable loss and learned to live again.Married with two daughters, Ellie aged 14 and Rosie 11, Carolyn was teaching at Redroofs School for the Performing Arts when Rosie suddenly developed vasculitis, a rare auto immune disease. Rosie spent many months in hospital undergoing tests, scans and operations whilst her family were worried sick and traumatised by the lack of support for parents in their situation.Rosie's tragic death six months later compelled Carolyn to set-up Rosie's Rainbow Fund in her memory and to honour Rosie's wish to help other sick children. The charity has achieved major success bringing music therapy to thousands of sick children in hospital, care for parents with hospitalised children and ongoing support for bereaved parents. As a believer in spirituality, Carolyn felt that Rosie was sending messages and helping her through her grief. Predictions given to Carolyn previously that her destiny was to have another child, and with Rosie's blessing, Carolyn and her husband embarked upon a five-year programme of fertility treatment. Carolyn describes in intimate detail all the processes,procedures and disappointments she experienced. Finally, at 54 years of age and through IVF and a donor egg Carolyn gave birth to their son Dominic and a brother for Ellie. After a painful divorce Carolyn discovered a breast lump in 2016 and following a diagnosis of cancer had to undergo a mastectomy. She chronicles the gruelling regime of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the caring medical staff and inspiring patients that helped her through this frightening chapter. However,the rollercoaster of life and death hadn't finished with her yet..

1765 a four-year-oldorphan boy is bundled into a carriage with a woman he doesn't know and taken tothe Royal Palace at Richmond to be a playmate for the three-year old PrinceGeorge, son of King George III and Queen Charlotte. But what is the child'ssecret connection to the King?Prince George & Master Frederick follows the lives of Prince George, futureRegent and King, and Frederick Blomberg, the boy who was brought up like aprince within the royal household.Although Prince Georgeand Master Frederick pursued different paths in life - Prince George gained areputation as a spendthrift and womaniser and Master Frederick became aneccentric parish priest - the two remained closely bonded, especially duringthe tumultuous years of the King's madness and Prince George's role as regent In bringing to life thestory of an intriguing, and little-known member of the Georgian Royal Familywho has been hiding in plain sight all these years, Prince George & Master Frederick cleverly blends fact andfiction to create a compelling and moving story of royal friends and secretbrothers.