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Primavera de 1994, Washington D.C. – Enquanto a administração Clinton debate vigorosamente sobre suas políticas internas, um plano sinistro está sendo orquestrado a seis mil milhas de distância em Bagdá. Utilizando US$ 100 milhões como isca e tecendo uma teia mortal de corrupção, falsificação e terror, Saddam Hussein pretende embaraçar os EUA com a vingança derradeira: roubar um documento histórico precioso e destruí-lo diante da mídia mundial – no dia 4 de julho de 1994.

Parecia ser algo inofensivo. Um coronel britânico desonrado legou uma misteriosa carta ao seu único filho. Mas no momento em que Adam Scott abre o envelope amarelado, ele ativa uma cadeia mortal de acontecimentos que ameaça abalar os próprios alicerces do mundo. Em poucos dias, a amante de Adam é brutalmente assassinada e ele foge para se salvar através das grandes cidades da Europa, perseguido não só pelo KGB, mas também pela CIA e pelos seus próprios compatriotas. A intenção comum de todos eles é matá-lo antes que a verdade venha à tona.

DIA 5: SEGUNDA-FEIRA, 23 DE JULHO DE 2001, 5h53 "O sol está brilhando através das grades da minha janela, no que deve ser um glorioso dia de verão. Estou encarcerado numa cela de cinco passos por três durante doze horas e meia e só poderei sair de novo ao meio-dia. Dezoito horas e meia de confinamento solitário. Na cela abaixo de mim há um garoto de dezessete anos acusado de roubar uma loja: é seu primeiro delito, ainda nem foi condenado. Ele fica trancado por dezoito horas e meia sem poder falar com ninguém.

Em 9 de agosto de 2001, 22 dias após Jeffrey - agora conhecido como Prisioneiro FF8282 - ter sido condenado a quatro anos de prisão por perjúrio, ele foi transferido de uma prisão de segurança máxima em Londres para HMP Wayland, uma prisão de segurança média em Norfolk. Durante os 67 dias seguintes, enquanto esperava ser reclassificado para uma prisão "aberta" de segurança mínima, ele presenciou não apenas as degradações diárias de um sistema prisional perigosamente sobrecarregado, mas também o espírito e a coragem de seus companheiros de prisão.

A billion-dollar deal is about to go badly wrong. A lavish night out is about to end in murder. And the British government is about to be plunged into crisis. Lord Hartley, the latest in a line of peers going back over two hundred years, lies dying. But his will triggers an inheritance with explosive consequences. So why are they both at the centre of a master criminal's plot for revenge? And can Scotland Yard's William Warwick uncover the truth before it's too late…

Années 1970. Une lettre de suicide, celle du député Alex Fisher, menace d'ébranler les mondes parallèles des familles Clifton et Barrington. Car si la lettre pourrait se révéler salvatrice pour Emma, elle pourrait tout aussi bien être le coup de grâce pour son frère Giles... Sans compter que ce dernier doit choisir entre sa carrière politique ou le sauvetage audacieux de Karin, captive derrière le rideau de fer ! Pendant ce temps, Sebastian fait face à un dilemme similaire. Directeur général fraîchement nommé chez Farthings Bank, il tombe amoureux d'une mystérieuse Priya, une indienne destinée à un mariage arrangé.

Tegen de achtergrond van wereldoorlogen, politieke schandalen en maatschappelijke onrust proberen opeenvolgende generaties uit de familie Clifton hun weg te vinden. In een verhaal dat decennia en continenten omspant, laat Jeffrey Archer je meeleven met hun lotgevallen en brengt hij op grandioze wijze een voorbij tijdperk tot leven. In 1957 krijgt Sebastian Clifton een beurs voor Cambridge, en daarmee zet een nieuwe generatie Cliftons de familiesaga voort.

Octobre 1964. Alors que l’inauguration du Buckingham, navire de la compagnie maritime Barrington, est marquée par un attentat de l’IRA, Emma se trouve en première ligne pour affronter les conséquences de cette attaque sur la société qu’elle dirige désormais… Dans le même temps, Harry, maintenant président d’une organisation d’écrivains engagés, risque tout pour sauver Anatoly Babakov, un écrivain russe emprisonné en Sibérie. Sa quête audacieuse l’amène à traverser des territoires dangereux et met sa vie en jeu... Réussira-t-il cette mission périlleuse pendant que le sort de la compagnie familiale reste incertain ?

Endlich auch als Hörbuch verfügbar: der große Debütroman von Jeffrey Archer. Harvey Metcalfe ist hochintelligent, reich – und ein Betrüger. Sein jüngster Coup: Mit leeren Versprechungen und vorgetäuschten Geschäften hat er vier wohlhabende Männer über Nacht um ihr Vermögen gebracht. Doch diesmal hat er sich die Falschen ausgesucht. Seine Opfer haben sich verbündet, um Metcalfe mit seinen eigenen Waffen zu schlagen. Gemeinsam wollen sie ihn exakt um den Betrag erleichtern, den sie zuvor verloren haben: eine Millionen US-Dollar. Ein gewagtes Spiel beginnt.

Dive into a world of magic, mystery, and square-shaped trees, and join brave boy Will, his talking teddy bear Randolph, and their quirky Upside-Down Bird friend! Transported by an ancient medallion to Whispering Woods - where blobs talk and trees are cube-like - our heroes find themselves caught in a sticky situation.

Dive into a world of tiny, magical kingdoms full of surprises! King Smidgen and Queen Minutiae are busy preparing for the fashionable Queen Couture's visit when they embark on an adventure to the Wardrobe Kingdom.

Dive into this electrifying tail-wagging tale filled with magic, mystery, and the timeless bond between man's best friend... and mankind! When an ordinary dog named Faraday vanishes from a science experiment, he reappears in the unlikeliest of places - right next to Harry and his friends Sofia, Jack, Alex, and Vivi. But this is no ordinary dog. With sparks flying off his fur and the power to float into mid-air, Faraday leads the kids on a journey beyond their wildest imaginations.

Get ready for another riveting tail-wagging tale and join Harry, Sofia, Alex, Jack, and their magical dog Faraday on an epic journey back in time! When Faraday and the gang visit a museum, they suddenly find themselves transported to the fierce and exciting world of Vikings.

Fasten your seat belts and get ready for the ride of a lifetime! In the Mantlepiece Kingdom, King Smidgen sets up an exciting toy car race to settle who's the fastest. There's Edison - the electric whizz, Rusty - the vintage champ, Cuthbert – clown-filled amusement vehicle, Dwayne The Monster - big and bold, and Boxy – well… he’s a bit square! Will speed rule on race day or will friendship save the day? Little Kingdoms Hidden within an old house in a misty valley is a multitude of little kingdoms, each brimming with tiny folk proud of their unique traditions.

Join brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird and get ready to leap into a world of magic and mystery! When a simple board game turns into a real-life adventure, the trio find themselves whisked away to Gravelburg town. Beware - there's more than meets the eye in this enchanting place. The dragon isn't what you'd expect, and the brave knight might not be so heroic after all! From encounters with friendly dragons who love books more than treasure-hoarding to knights being turned into chickens, this tale is packed with laughs and surprises at every turn.

Get ready for another thrilling rollercoaster ride with brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird! Transforming into real superheroes, the trio has to navigate through a city turned upside down by chaos. After teaming up with Badger Man, they must outwit the cunning Dr Odd whose evil contraption has tipped their world into disorder. From breath-taking battles to uncovering secrets, every page turn is packed with action and surprises.

Buckle up for another unforgettable adventure with brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird! When Captain Halibut's pirate ship gets the heroes tangled in sticky situations - from candy convoy raids to thrilling food escapades with Tasty Morsel the cook - will they manage to escape? And prepare for bigger splashes when the monstrous 'Choc Mess Monster' awakens! It's going to take all their wit, courage, and maybe some chocolate slime to overcome this toothy titan.

Tegen de achtergrond van wereldoorlogen, politieke schandalen en maatschappelijke onrust proberen opeenvolgende generaties uit de familie Clifton hun weg te vinden. In een verhaal dat decennia en continenten omspant, laat Jeffrey Archer je meeleven met hun lotgevallen en brengt hij op grandioze wijze een voorbij tijdperk tot leven. De zestiger jaren zijn voor de families Clifton en Barrington een roerige tijd.

Het zesde deel van de decennia en continenten omspannende Clifton-serie. Wie er eenmaal aan begint raakt verslaafd en wil zo snel mogelijk verder lezen! Tegen de achtergrond van wereldoorlogen, politieke schandalen en maatschappelijke onrust proberen opeenvolgende generaties van de familie Clifton hun weg te vinden. In een verhaal dat decennia en continenten omspant, laat Jeffrey Archer je meeleven met hun lotgevallen en brengt hij op grandioze wijze een voorbij tijdperk tot leven.

Eindelijk! Het langverwachte laatste deel van de Clifton-serie. Tegen de achtergrond van wereldoorlogen, politieke schandalen en maatschappelijke onrust proberen opeenvolgende generaties van de familie Clifton hun weg te vinden. In een verhaal dat decennia en continenten omspant, laat Jeffrey Archer je meeleven met hun lotgevallen en brengt hij op grandioze wijze een voorbij tijdperk tot leven.