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Two brothers meet at the remote border of their vast cattle properties under the unrelenting sun of the outback. In an isolated part of Australia, they are each other's nearest neighbour, their homes hours apart. They are at the stockman's grave, a landmark so old that no one can remember who is buried there. But today, the scant shadow it casts was the last hope for their middle brother, Cameron. The Bright family's quiet existence is thrown into grief and anguish. 

An unforgettable and deeply atmospheric small town mystery about a devastating unsolved disappearance from International No. 1 bestselling author Jane Harper. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Chris Whitaker and Elly Griffiths. 'Utterly brilliant . . . I could not put it down' – Marian Keyes...

The monsoon has started and as Bombay grapples with rain-induced chaos, a new case arrives at Malabar House. A man has been found frozen in the foothills of the Himalayas, near the town of Dehra Dun, his face crushed. The case is handed to the unflappable Inspector Persis Wadia and the man is christened 'The Ice Man' by the national media. Who is he? How long has he been there? Why was he killed?

Travel writer Amelia Balfour's dream of touring Egypt is halted when she receives news of a revolutionary new surgery for her grotesquely disfigured brother. This could change everything, and it does...in the worst possible way. Surgeon Graham Lambert has suspicions about the doctor he's gone into practice with, but he can't stop him from operating on Amelia's brother. Will he be too late to prevent the man's death? Or to reveal his true feelings for Amelia before she sails to Cairo?

Brought to you by Penguin. The bestselling continuation of global phenomenon THE DA VINCI CODE, featuring symbologist Robert Langdon. The Capitol Building, Washington DC: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon believes he is here to give a lecture. He is wrong. Within minutes of his arrival, a...

‘The Lost Man' is a story about the search for family across continents and generations. A Pakistani man tries to track down a missing branch of his family tree, from an ancestor who ‘accidentally’ came to Australia 120 years ago.

From the authors of the best-selling series CHERRINGHAM When a well-dressed man arrives in Mydworth, with a nasty head wound and no memory of who he is, or why he is there - Kat and Harry look after him. But it quickly becomes clear that this 'Lost Man' is, for some unknown reason, on the run - and his pursuers are desperate to find him. As Kat and Harry retrace the man's strange journey back to London's East End, they find themselves up against dangerous people who - with time running out - will do absolutely anything to stop the Lost Man from remembering.

Does the near-mythical Ark of the Covenant still exist today? Countless people have thought so, dedicating their lives to finding this holy relic, all to no avail. Now Robert Cornuke, a modern-day adventurer, using the Bible as his guide, thinks he may know the exact location of the Ark. Join Cornuke as he embarks on this exciting and breathtaking adventure.

Dean a disparu. Poussé par la turbulente Anabelle, Jude est contraint de sortir de son antre pour partir à la recherche de son meilleur ami. Épaulé d’une bouteille de Whisky, accompagné d’une repartie cinglante et d’une jeune fille amoureuse, Jude va tout tenter pour remonter les traces de Dean et, par la même occasion, éloigner Anabelle de lui. Problème numéro 1 : Dean ne s’est pas volatilisé volontairement. Problème numéro 2 : Des cadavres de femmes s’accumulent.

Lucius Watson is obsessed with learning the truth about his father. Who was E. J. Watson? Was he a devoted family man, an inspired farmer, a man of progress and vision? Or was he a cold-blooded murderer and amoral opportunist? Were his neighbors driven to kill him out of fear? Or was it envy? And if Watson was a killer, should the neighbors fear the obsessed Lucius when he returns to live among them and ask questions?

Each Christmas, adults and children alike delight at the story of the kings from the East who followed the star to Bethlehem to offer gifts to the newborn Christ. While this familiar tale is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, another little-known version later emerged that claimed to be the eyewitness account of the wise men. This ancient manuscript has lain hidden for centuries in the vaults of the Vatican Library, but through the determined persistence of a young scholar, Brent Landau, this astonishing discovery has been translated into English for the very first time as the Revelation of the Magi.

In Lost Man's Lane, Gryce reaches out to Butterworth to help solve the secret behind several persons who have disappeared in a small country village, whose inhabitants happen to be the offspring of her childhood friend.

Gold was hidden. Men disappeared. Stories were buried. Man Cave Archives digs into the most fascinating treasure legends ever told—from Victorio Peak to the cursed trails of the Superstition Mountains. These aren’t just stories… they’re mysteries still waiting to be solved.

One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years. Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope and ambition of his work. First published in 1930, Last and First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution, terraforming, genetic engineering and many other subjects.

Discover the charm and wit of H. De Vere Stacpoole’s The Man Who Lost Himself, a delightful tale that follows a hapless American navigating yet another failed business venture in London. When he encounters a wealthy gentleman who is his exact double, life takes a whimsical turn. Known for his literary classic The Blue Lagoon, Stacpoole first published The Intended in 1894 but found greater success with this light-hearted story. Join us as we explore the humorous twists of identity and fortune in this engaging narrative, beautifully narrated by Roger Melin.

When a series of inexplicable disappearances occur along a remote country road, renowned New York detective Mr Gryce recruits the sharp-witted Miss Amelia Butterworth to crack the case. Penned by Anna Katharine Green, the pioneer of American female detective novelists, Lost Man’s Lane is a riveting journey into mystery and suspense. (summary by Mary Bard)

What is heroism? What are its moral components - altruism, love, self-sacrifice? Why was it once celebrated, and now often dismissed as anachronistic? In this dramatic and readable account of last stands in history - famous or otherwise - Walsh explores the stakes that led men at very different times and places to face overwhelming odds and certain death for the sake of family, home and country.

Welcome to The Lost Man Podcast. Where we embrace the challenges and triumphs of being a modern man in our middle years. Join us as we explore the rugged path of growing older, wiser and bolder in a world that is constantly changing. Hosted by two very good friends John and Matt. Together we will navigate this uncharted territory with grit, humour and a whole lot of heart. Are you a lost man living in the modern world? Do you feel like your never sure where the goal posts are? We Do! We will discuss mental health, fitness, money, relationships, careers, sport and everything in-between.

A riveting work of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of an American backpacker in India--one of at least two dozen tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied Parvati Valley. For centuries, India has enthralled Westerners looking for an exotic...

Jack Audley has been a highwayman. A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long-lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree...