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Venice and the Mongols
A global history of commercial and cultural exchange between two great powers of the medieval ageIn the mid-thirteenth century, Europe was shaken by the Mongol invasions. Realizing the immense potential for accessing remote markets in the East, Venetian merchants, diplomats, and seafarers established far-flung commercial networks with the Mongol Empire. Venice and the Mongols tells the story of this dynamic new era in world history, one that saw one of the most advanced maritime powers of the age bridge East and West in a new global marketplace created by the Mongol conquests. In a panoramic narrative spanning nearly two centuries, Nicola Di Cosmo and Lorenzo Pubblici describe how Mongolian support of European merchants allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas across their vast empire, and how cooperation with the khans enabled the Venetian city-state to trade safely, grow its influence, and expand its territory eastward while opening Europe to new markets. Di Cosmo and Pubblici shed light on trade practices, legal structures, and cultural relations, and share new perspectives on Marco Polo’s travels in Mongol-controlled territories. They examine Venetian strategies in the face of Mongol and Genoese rivalry and show how the city-state adapted to the challenges posed by the decline of Mongol authority and the ascendance of the Ottomans in the latter half of the fourteenth century. Blending vivid storytelling with rich archival research, Venice and the Mongols challenges conventional perspectives on the Mongols as mere agents of destruction and shows how Venice ushered in a new era of commerce and diplomacy in an interconnected medieval world.
World War II Military Aircraft
Organized by type, World War II Military Aircraft includes more than 50 of the best- known aircraft to fly for all nations from 1939 to 1945, from classic fighters such as the Messerschmitt 109, Supermarine Spitfire and North American P-51 Mustang, through the great bombers of the era, including the Avro Lancaster, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Heinkel He 111H, to the aircraft that fought across the vastness of the Pacific Theatre, such as the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, Grumman F4F Wildcat and Douglas SBD Dauntless torpedo bomber. World War II Military Aircraft also features 12 large-scale gatefolds of key types, including the multirole German Junkers Ju-88 fighter-bomber, the British rocket-armed Hawker Typhoon, which proved essential in winning the battle for Normandy, and the Soviet Yak fighter, the first in one of the longest-running aircraft production programs in history. Each entry includes a dozen annotations detailing aspects of the type’s technology, from powerplant and armament to crew compartment and aerodynamic elements. Featuring the greatest aircraft of World War II, this book is the perfect gift for military aviation enthusiasts and modellers.
Basic Equality
An innovative argument that vindicates our normative commitment to basic equality, synthesising philosophy, history, and psychologyWhat makes human beings one another’s equals? That we are "basic equals" has become a bedrock assumption in Western moral and political philosophy. And yet establishing why we ought to believe this claim has proved fiendishly difficult, floundering in the face of the many inequalities that characterise the human condition. In this provocative work, Paul Sagar offers a novel approach to explaining and justifying basic equality. Rather than attempting to find an independent foundation for basic equality, he argues, we should instead come to see our commitment to this idea as the result of the practice of treating others as equals. Moreover, he continues, it is not enough to grapple with the problem through philosophy alone—by just thinking very hard, in our armchairs; we must draw insights from history and psychology as well. Sagar writes that, as things stand, there appear to be no good arguments for believing in the truth of basic equality. Indeed, for much of Western intellectual history and social practice, basic inequality has been the default position. How is it then, Sagar asks, that in Western societies, in a period of less than a century, basic equality emerged as the dominant view? Sagar approaches this not as a mere philosophical puzzle, but as a dramatic historical development. In so doing, he shows us what is at stake when human beings treat one another as equals just because they are human beings.
Opioids and Organs
A heartwrenching memoir of a daughter losing her father and a scathing indictment of the medical industry. Arizona grieves at the hospital bed of her father, a man she hardly knew, brain dead after a fentanyl overdose. Doctors encourage her to act quickly to recast him as a hero by way of organ donations. Distraught, Arizona makes a decision that will haunt her for the rest of her life. As she struggles to come to terms with her father s death and her role as next of kin in making his life s last decision, she uncovers inconvenient truths about the organ industry s own codependence on the opioid crisis. Her parents were bohemian wild kids of 90s Montreal. He was a talented skateboarder, charming guitarist, and visual artist. She was an aspiring writer and outcast. They lived with other teenagers in the Plateau in a messy apartment filled with drugs, alcohol, and black-market animals. The city s macabre history McGill Medical School, the Mount Royal Cemetery, ancient cadavers at the Maude Abbott Medical Museum takes center stage as Arizona sorts out fact from fiction. Opioids and Organs is a damning critique of an industry that takes advantage of society s outcasts. It is also the graphic novel debut of O Neil herself, who weaves together a dramatic personal history with that of how humanity made its scientific advances. A muted yet striking pastel palette and a doll-like fantastical elegance belie both the gruesomeness of the book s topic and the rage of its author.
Middle East
The wellspring of key religious faiths, such as Islam, Christianity and Judaism, the Middle East is famed for its warm hospitality and ancient culture. For centuries, it was the heart of the known world and home to some of the great civilizations, including the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, the Abbasid Caliphate and the Ottoman Empire. Its towns and deserts have served as crossroads of trade and as a crucible of ideas, science and art that still endure today. For the modern visitor, there is much to choose from. Watch the sun set over the honeycombed magic of Petra and explore tree-lined boulevards and exquisite blue-tiled mosques in Esfahan, Iran. From the deep-rooted communities of Oman to the cosmopolitan energy of Beirut and Dubai, from the quiet spirituality of a Turkish mosque to the bustling markets of Cairo, the Middle East is home to a rich, vibrant mosaic of traditions, languages and food. With more than 200 vivid photographs, this book offers a pictorial exploration of the culture, history, flora and fauna of this hugely diverse region.
This Is Me
'Hayden Panettiere holds nothing back: From child stardom to crushing loss, this is her truth' US Weekly'There's no easy way to share your story with the world, but I'm an optimist to the core and refuse to be defined by my tragedies. Life can shake you up and tear you down, but even when you're at your worst, there's hope, and you have an opportunity to rebuild.'Heroes and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere reclaims her story in a remarkably candid memoir. Hayden Panettiere's career in entertainment began before she was old enough to walk. From early commercials to film and television roles in hits like Remember the Titans, her career unfolded in the public eye resulting in tremendous success by her early teens. She had become a fixture of early-2000s pop culture, earning acclaim for performances in Heroes, Nashville (which earned her two Golden Globe nominations) and beyond-while quietly carrying the weight of expectations that came with being Hollywood's "It girl."Behind the image was a far more complicated reality. As Hayden entered adulthood, the industry that once felt playful grew unforgiving. The pressure placed on young performers, the hefty price that often comes with fame, and how quickly someone else can take control of your story. She recounts being scrutinized by tabloids, watching her body and private pain become public property, and performing storylines on-screen that echoed trauma she was living through off camera. In this memoir, Hayden shares a rare and intimate glimpse into her life behind closed doors opening up about postpartum depression, addiction and recovery, trauma, domestic abuse, and loss. She holds nothing back as she reflects on the moments she calls "lifequakes"- experiences that fractured her sense of self and forced her to rebuild it from the inside out. In This Is Me: A Reckoning Hayden showcases her most vulnerable role yet . . . this is her story on her terms.
Ironwood
PRE-ORDER THE NEW THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MICHAEL CONNELLY ****Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated-by twenty-two miles of ocean-from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. Acting on a tip from a confidential informant, Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night at the Airport in the Sky, a remote airstrip in the mountains. A duffel bag of drugs is dropped and the deputies move in, but things quickly go sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pickup man into the mountainside brush, shots are fired on the runway and the plane flies off. An internal inquiry follows, putting Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility for the disastrous operation. But he is determined to find out who brought deadly violence to his island, and begins his own secret investigation into the drug deal gone wrong. While under orders to remain in the sheriff's substation, he finds in the lost and found a valuable backpack that was never claimed. He traces it to a woman who disappeared while hiking on the island four years ago. But then why was the pack only turned in two months back? Now thoroughly intrigued, he follows the mystery all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Renée Ballard. Stilwell and Ballard work the case from both sides of the channel, and soon realize they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities. Meanwhile, frustrated at being shut out of an investigation on his own island, Stilwell risks his already shaky standing in the department to pursue a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagine. CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation'IAN RANKIN'The best mystery writer in the world'GQ'A superb natural storyteller'LEE CHILD'A master'STEPHEN KING'America's greatest living crime writer'DAILY EXPRESS'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction'SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
The Last Plantation
A revealing look at the covert and institutionalized racism lurking in the congressional workplaceRacism continues to infuse Congress’s daily practice of lawmaking and shape who obtains congressional employment. In this timely and provocative book, James Jones reveals how and why many who work in Congress call it the “Last Plantation.” He shows that even as the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s and antidiscrimination laws were implemented across the nation, Congress remained exempt from federal workplace protections for decades. These exemptions institutionalized inequality in the congressional workplace well into the twenty-first century. Combining groundbreaking research and compelling firsthand accounts from scores of congressional staffers, Jones uncovers the hidden dynamics of power, privilege, and resistance in Congress. He reveals how failures of racial representation among congressional staffers reverberate throughout the American political system and demonstrates how the absence of diverse perspectives hampers the creation of just legislation. Centering the experiences of Black workers within this complex landscape, he provides valuable insights into the problems they face, the barriers that hinder their progress, and the ways they contest entrenched inequality. A must-read for anyone concerned about social justice and the future of our democracy, The Last Plantation exposes the mechanisms that perpetuate racial inequality in the halls of Congress and challenges us to confront and transform this unequal workplace that shapes our politics and society.
Lost in Peach Blossom Paradise
Alice in Wonderland meets Spirited Away: Xiong Liang's propulsive, Chinese mythology-inspired adventure story for kids ages 9-12. Embark on a forbidden journey through Peach Blossom Paradise—a world of mushroom elves and dragon slayers, with brilliantly crafted ink wash illustrations by a renowned Chinese artist. City-girl Little Yu just spent a glorious summer in the countryside with her grandparents. On the last day of her vacation, wishing she could stay forever, Little Yu notices peach blossom petals marching along the surface of the river. They sink and bob to the surface again, a pink rivulet flowing into the distance. Little Yu follows the blossoms to an enormous, mossy stone tablet carved with the histories of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the words: “Prohibited to cross!” Laughing in the face of this restriction, she hikes up a leg, crosses the stone fence, and sinks her feet into the muck and lichen of an ancient forest. The moment Little Yu enters the forest, the world shifts. The peach blossom petals flow backwards, stop, and then begin to spin. Like Lewis Carroll’s Alice going down the rabbit hole or Hayao Miyazaki’s Chihiro entering the spirit world, Little Yu enters a forbidden world and must learn to trust her instincts at every turn. She meets and befriends the realm’s earthly guardians – puckish spirits of mountains, clouds, water, and wind. The first in the seven-book series, Little Yu and the Treelings, Lost in Peach Blossom Paradise is a new fantasy classic. The celebrated artist and writer Xiong Liang masterfully blends ancient Chinese mythology, traditions, and tales, in a story that shares many features with the best graphic novels. Xiong Liang's ink-wash drawings are vivid and meticulous, filling the page with cave dwellings, intricate creature-made tools, towering cypress forests, and a large, graceful hound dog.
Justice League: Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Watchtower
Villains unite as a misfit team plans the heist of the century robbing the Justice League s outer-space headquarters in a new series from the Wonder Woman and Black Magick team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott! Get ready for twists and turns galore as frequent collaborators, Eisner Award-winners, and bona fide comic book superstars Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott re-team for a slick, stylish, and villain-forward heist adventure set firmly in DC s top-selling All In era, starring fan-favorite DC villains! Cheetah and Cheshire have an ambitious target: robbing the Justice League s Watchtower headquarters, with a particularly lucrative and powerful item in mind. All that stands between them and pulling off the most daring heist in history are a few tiny complications, like the most sophisticated orbital platform ever constructed, its AI-driven security system, and one other thing the smartest and most powerful heroes in the DC Universe. Of course, they ll need to assemble the right crew to pull this off Can this team of misfits and oddballs not only do the impossible but get away with it? This volume collects Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1 6 and includes the entire series (the story is complete in one volume).
Narrow Rooms
A romantic thriller exploring the dark corners of human desire and isolation with quiet eeriness. Is a fresh start truly possible? Or will society s strictures and your own impulses keep re-creating the same messed-up relationships in every narrow room you enter? Choi Seongmin s Narrow Rooms follows a young woman who leaves her rural hometown to study in Seoul and seek self-improvement. But once there, she quickly becomes the target of unwanted attention from her teacher, and the whispers of other students only deepen her alienation. Living in a cramped, poorly soundproofed room, the suffocating atmosphere begins to further distort her boundaries and perceptions. Longing for escape, she fixates on a handsome new neighbor, her fascination spiraling into obsession: She secretly rummages through his mailbox, collects his discarded cigarette butts and teabags, and hoards his trash. But when she discovers something unsavory about the object of her desire, will she be forced to confront the morals of her own behavior? With clean, uniform lines and milky colors reminiscent of glass paintings, Choi s cartooning heightens the story s sense of claustrophobia and unreality. Expertly translated from the Korean by Janet Hong and originally serialized as a Webtoon, Narrow Rooms has been praised for its raw, unsparing depiction of how human desires leak out when confined behind thin walls, emerging in unsettling, antisocial ways that no amount of self-control can fully contain.
Revive Me: Part Two: The Affair
From TikTok sensation J.L. Seegars comes the third book in the New Haven series—the continuation to this masterfully crafted, steamy second chance romance full of fiery passion and Black heroines who get their happily ever afters. This is part two of a trilogy within the series. ***MalloryThe day Christopher Johnson decided to kill me, I already knew what it was like to die. I had already experienced it once. Having the life leeched from my body, blood stolen from my veins, oxygen pulled from my lungs. When he decided to walk back into my life, I was in the middle of my third resurrection, healing from the loss of my brother when I was still raw from losing him. It wasn't going well. I guess the human heart can only stop so many times, can only take so much damage before it questions whether it's worth it to be revived. My heart is on its last leg, but even that can't stop me from seizing the chance to have him again. Even if it's just for a little while. ChristopherWalking away from Mallory Kent is one of the hardest things I've ever done. The devastation that marred her features that night still haunts me. Refusing to let me forget that the knife I plunged into her heart to protect her had pierced mine as well. Dogging my steps as I walked through my miserable life without her. Coming back had always been a part of the plan. Even as I gave in to the forces hellbent on tearing us apart, I knew we weren't done. I just didn't know we'd come back together like this: under a cloud of unexpected grief with the pain of our stolen future lingering just beneath the surface. This time together was never supposed to happen. I hadn't accounted for it when I started working to clear a path back to her, but I'm thankful for it. For the opportunity to comfort her in a way no one else can. For the chance to hold her until the demons in my life force me to walk away again. Revive Me: Part Two is an enemies to lovers romance about a second chance at love after loss, and the second book of a trilogy within the New Haven series—a breakout BookTok hit featuring an interconnected sequence of stand-alone stories. TropesSecond Chance RomanceEnemies to LoversLove After LossSpicy RomanceHigh Heat
The Defender - A védő
Be kell tartania a szabályokat... de érte mindet megszegné.
A Blackcastle Football Club csapatkapitányaként és a sportág egyik legjobban fizetett játékosaként Vincent DuBois-nak a világ tetején kellene állnia. Ám amikor hírneve váratlan veszélybe sodorja, a legrosszabb rémálmával találja szemben magát - titokban egy lakásban kell élnie az edzője lányával, miközben pontosan tudja, hogy a lány túlságosan nagy kísértést jelent számára ahhoz, hogy ellenálljon. Amikor az újonnan kialakult lakhatási körülmények egy fogadáshoz vezetnek, ami még közelebb sodorja őket egymáshoz, a fiú rájön, hogy nagyobb bajban van, mint gondolta. Vincent mindig a győzelemre hajtott - de Brooklynért talán mindent kockára tesz.
Sporttáplálkozási szakértőként és egy legendás edző lányaként Brooklyn Armstrong hozzászokott a nagyképű sportolókhoz. Mégis, senki sem tud úgy az idegeire menni, mint Vincent, a legjobb barátnője idegesítően öntelt (és elképesztően vonzó) bátyja. Brooklyn azért hagyta el Kaliforniát, hogy új életet kezdjen, és Vincent pontosan az a fajta figyelemelterelés, amire nincs szüksége. Most azonban a szomszéd szobában alszik, miközben a lány karrierje bizonytalan, és a védekezése egyre hatástalanabbá válik lakótársával szemben. De bármennyire is izzik közöttük a levegő, egy kapcsolat a csapatkapitány és az edző lánya között sosem működhet...vagy mégis?
Popes Illustrated
For 2,000 years the pope has been the acknowledged head of the Roman Catholic Church. As the direct successor of St Peter, he holds a unique position, ruling over millions of Catholics worldwide. Arranged in chronological order, the book covers all the major popes, from the first, St Peter, to Pope Clement VII, whose reign was marked by a rapid succession of political, military, and religious struggles – and Pope Leo XIV, the first head of the Catholic Church from the United States. Journey through time from the glories of Byzantium to the crusades, from the Avignon split papacy to the modern church, discover more about the most powerful men in Catholicism. Beautifully produced in traditional handmade binding and with 150 illustrations and artworks of popes from throughout Christian history, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the history of the Catholic church from the first millennium to the present day.
Pokušení šerifa
Nevěřte všemu, co se vypráví o Robinu Hoodovi, zbojníkovi ze Sherwoodského lesa. Takový muž nikdy neexistoval. Ale je tu jedna žena…
Tou jsem já, Robynne – liščí měňavka, mistryně v lukostřelbě a psankyně s palčivou touhou vyhýbat se problémům. Ovšem když můj impulzivní bratr s bandou svérázných výtržníků přepadne projíždějící kočár, spustí tím řetězec událostí, který navždy změní můj osud. Zastavit je už nestihnu, takže se spokojím s druhou nejlepší možností – brát bohatým a dávat chudým.
Šlo by to dobře, kdyby mi nezačal šlapat na paty nový šerif z Nottinghamu, celý žhavý mě dostat. Když je řeč o Danielovi, žhavý je rozhodně to správné slovo, jelikož je to na rozdíl od svého předchůdce svalnatý rytíř a měňavec s dračí krví, který se právě vrátil z křížových výprav. Probouzí touhy, jaké jsem ještě nepoznala…
Coby psankyně a šerif jsme zapřisáhlí nepřátelé, ačkoli chceme totéž – spravedlnost pro utlačované, návrat právoplatného krále Richarda… a šanci popustit uzdu těm nejdivočejším a nejvášnivějším představám.
Ale pro nás, milence narozené pod nešťastnou hvězdou, to není tak jednoduché. Píše se rok 1193 – éra intrikánských princů, chamtivých vojevůdců a nelítostných měňavců. Pokud chceme šťastný konec, musíme se s Danielem spolehnout na lstivost, krutý boj a lásku, která hoří žhavěji než dračí oheň.
Nikdy jsem se nenechala zastavit pravidly, očekáváním ani nemožnými překážkami… ale musím přiznat, že tohle bude zatraceně těžká výzva. A pokud slyšíte vrčení, to vydává moje liška. Výzva přijata.
Lucifer omnibus, svazek první (základní verze)
Vzdal se pekelného trůnu. Nyní je připraven přepsat realitu! Padlý anděl, jenž vystoupil ze stránek komiksu Sandman Neila Gaimana, se vydává na svou vlastní epickou cestu v cenami ověnčené sérii scenáristy Mikea Careyho. Od té doby, co se vzdal trůnu a opustil peklo, tráví Lucifer Morningstar své dny dohledem nad značně zredukovaným personálem v Luxu, nejelitnějším piano baru v Los Angeles. Nicméně pracovní nabídka, jaká se naskytne jednou za věčnost, brzy ukončí jeho poklidný důchod. Předloží mu ji přímo samotný Stvořitel, a pokud Lucifer úspěšně splní svůj úkol, bude si moct stanovit vlastní cenu. Vyjednávání na tomto tenkém ledě mezi příležitostí a katastrofou však bude vyžadovat veškerou jeho legendární rafinovanost a vůli – a nemalou dávku obětavosti. Ovšem nikoliv nutně jeho vlastní. První svazek omnibusového vydání série LUCIFER obsahuje sešity The Sandman Presents: Lucifer č. 1–3 a Lucifer č. 1–28. (V českých vydáních šlo o následující svazky: Lucifer: Světlonošova cesta, Lucifer 1: Ďábel vchází do dveří, Lucifer 2: Děti a monstra, Lucifer 3: Flirtování se zatracenými a Lucifer 4: Božská komedie.
Fák
Mit tanítanak nekünk a fák?
Kóda Aja már gyerekkorában felismerte, hogy egy fa több puszta szépségnél. Amikor édesapjától facsemetét kapott ajándékba, megtanulta: éppannyira rá vagyunk utalva a fákra, mint ők miránk. Jelzik az idő múlását, megtisztítják a levegőt, megújítják a földet – a jövőjükért viszont nekünk kell felelősséget vállalnunk. Kóda Japánt járva földcsuszamlásokat lát, favágókkal és hamuba hulló erdőkkel, friss csemetékkel és ősi, megzabolázhatatlan gyökerekkel találkozik. Útja során felismeri, hogy minden fa – legyen bár cseresznye-, hinoki, ezo luc, juhar vagy ciprus – saját, külön történetet hordoz. Ebben az időtlen, modern klasszikusban Kóda emlékeztet bennünket arra, hogy a fák tükröt tartanak nekünk: megmutatják, kik vagyunk, és mit hagyunk magunk után.
„Vízben úszott az egész erdő – kivéve ezt, az öreg fatest közepét, amit szárazon, melegen tartottak a fiatal fa gyökerei. Nem is olyan egyszerű, ébredtem rá, hogy az öreg fa halott, a fiatal pedig él. Nem érdemes fennakadnunk az élet és a halál kapcsolatán vagy körforgásuk kegyetlenségén. Mindkettő csupán egy pillanat az időben – és micsoda szerencse, hogy ezt a pillanatot, ezt a melegséget nem mulasztottam el!”
A magyar tenger kalózai
Alvilág és felvilág a Balaton partján
Bemutatja az egymással rivalizáló legendás siófoki szórakozóhelyeket, a diszkók világát, ahol a kidobóemberek osztották a törvényt és a hírhedt veszprémi alvilágot, ami a főváros legveszedelmesebb gengsztereit szolgálta ki. Az eldobott kézigránátok, védelmi pénzek, a megtorlást hozó árulások földjét. Piti bűnözők és nagypályás maffiózók, kalandorok és szélhámosok, akik a tóparton próbáltak birodalmat építeni - néha szó szerint a semmiből.
Addig kóstolgatták egymást a kishalak, amíg a nagyhal befalt mindent...
A Balaton nekünk a lángos, a romantikus naplemente, a zajos családi nyaralás.
De mi történik, miután lemegy a nap?
2025 őszén a rendőrség elfogta egy huszonnyolc évvel korábbi robbantásos merénylet gyanúsítottjait. Az 1997 nyarán meggyilkolt férfi a balatoni éjszakai élet ismert figurája volt. Terepjárója éppen Balatonalmádi felé tartott, amikor felrobbant a férfi alatt. A detonáció nemcsak egy embert ölt meg - egy korszak kapuját is berúgta.
Innen indul Dezső András új kötete.
A Maffiózók mackónadrágban, a Magyar kóla, a Fedősztori és a Nagyfőnök című bestsellerek szerzője most a Balaton sötét oldalát tárja fel. Bemutatja az egymással rivalizáló legendás siófoki szórakozóhelyeket, a diszkók világát, ahol a kidobóemberek osztották a törvényt és a hírhedt veszprémi alvilágot, ami a főváros legveszedelmesebb gengsztereit szolgálta ki. Az eldobott kézigránátok, védelmi pénzek, a megtorlást hozó árulások földjét. Piti bűnözők és nagypályás maffiózók, kalandorok és szélhámosok, akik a tóparton próbáltak birodalmat építeni - néha szó szerint a semmiből.
Hiszen a Balaton nem csak a pihenni vágyók és az ügyeskedők paradicsoma volt. A vadkelet éveiben erős és befolyásos figurák keresztezték egymás útját, miközben ugyanaz a cél vezette őket: meghódítani a tavat. És mire a szivarfüst eloszlott, a diszkófények kihunytak, a régi maffiózók mackónadrágot húztak, a helyükre egy új elit lépett, akik visszautasíthatatlan ajánlatokkal, házilag írt törvényekkel terjeszkednek, a tét pedig már milliárdokban mérhető.
Ez a könyv a magyar tengerért vívott hol zajos, hol csendes harc igaz története.
The Agency for Scandal - A botrányügynökség (A botrányügynökség 1.)
Báltermek, pletykák, titkos küldetések.
Egy csak nőket alkalmazó nyomozóügynökség a gyengék védelmére kel a 19. század végén; beszivárognak a felső tízezer Bridgertont idéző, botrányokkal terhelt világába, ahol éles eszüket és bátorságukat bevetve lelepleznek egy gonosztevőt.
A tizennyolc éves Isobel Stanhope jó pár titkot őriz.
Egyrészt fülig szerelmes egy hercegbe, aki a létezéséről sem tud; másrészt teljesen elszegényedett a családja, és ezt senki sem sejti az úri körökben; harmadrészt a Madárház, egy női vezetés alatt álló ügynökség alkalmazottja, akik nagy hatalmú férfiak botrányait és gaztetteit leplezik le.
Izzy legújabb ügyében lelki kínzástól és zsarolástól sem visszariadó bűnözőkkel néznek szembe, értékes ékszerek és a szívét elraboló herceg sorsa a tét. Képes lesz barátaival a titkokból és hazugságokból szőtt háló mélyére jutni, felfedezni az igazságot, és megvédeni az ártatlan áldozatokat?
És mi történik, ha egy ilyen veszedelmes küldetés során az eddig rejtegetett vonzalma látszólag viszonzásra talál?
