James Cosmo
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The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis has become one of the most globally beloved franchises in history. And yet, there are mysteries about the author and these seven stories that have fascinated scholars and fans for nearly half a century. Enter Michael Ward who takes us inside the pages of Lewis's masterpieces and discovers a "secret imaginative key" - THE NARNIA CODE. Like a detective embroiled in an elusive chase, Ward takes us on an illuminating...
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Following his death, Constable John Gray's loyal terrier Bobby is entrusted to Ewan, a shy young man whom Gray had taken under his wing. Despite their friendship, Bobby refuses to leave his master's side, sleeping on his grave in Greyfriar's churchyard night after night. However, when a new dog licensing law put's Bobby's life in danger, Ewan must overcome his shyness and embark on a fight to save him, one that will lead Ewan all the way to the Lord...
6) Half Light
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English
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Real terror and the supernatural conspire to haunt grieving novelist Rachel Carlson (Demi Moore) when she moves to a remote Scottish village after the death of her son.
7) Citadel
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Tommy Cowley is a young father afflicted with chronic agoraphobia since his wife was brutally attacked by a gang of twisted feral children. Trapped in the dilapidated suburb of Edenstown, he finds himself terrorized by the same gang, who now seems intent on taking his baby daughter. Torn between the help of an understanding nurse and a vigilante priest, Tommy sets out to learn the nightmarish truth surrounding these hooded children.
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SS-GB volume 5
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English
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Archer meets with Kellermann who gleefully informs him that the army will be licking their wounds following the Highgate bomb. When Archer asks for his help in releasing Harry, Kellermann tells him it will not be easy.
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SS-GB volume 2
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English
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A meeting with Himmler and Huth's boss, Professor Springer, underlines to Archer why the SS desperately needs to track down the elusive Dr. John Spode.
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SS-GB volume 1
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English
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It is 1941 and the Germans have won the Battle of Britain. Detective Douglas Archer finds himself working under the brutal SS in occupied London. Scotland Yard sends Archer to investigate the murder of a black marketeer. When the glamorous US journalist Barbara Barga is spotted at the scene of the crime, Archer's gut feeling is confimred - that this crime is far bigger than it would appear.
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SS-GB volume 6
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English
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Barbara faces the ruthless Kellermann in his cells, desperate to know not only what is going on between Huth and Archer but also what was on the burnt film found at her house. Despite knowing the horrendous repercussions of staying silent, Barbara refuses to give Kellemann any information.
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SS-GB volume 4
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English
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Archer trails Hesse to a brothel in Central London and a secret meeting between the German Army and the British Resistance. There, Colonel Mayhew is trying to do a deal to help spring the King in return for helping stop the SS having control over research at Bringle Sands.
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SS-GB volume 3
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English
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Breaking the curfew, Archer stays the night and Barbara convinces him not to turn the Resistance down - he knows too much, they could kill him. Archer's call for a police car home is intercepted by Huth and he is driven through early morning London to a huge aerodrome. There he finds a guarded hanger and Huth together with his superior, Professor Maximilian Springer.
14) Estranged
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January is forced to return home after six years traveling abroad. A near-fatal accident has left her temporarily wheelchair bound and depleted of her long-term memory. Desperate to discover why she left all those years ago, she sets out to find the truth. She soon discover the family are not as loving as they seem to be. Was there a dark reason why she left them in the first place?
15) In Darkness
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Blind pianist Sofia overhears the death of her upstairs neighbor Veronique. Soon she is drawn into a dangerous world of corruption, hitmen and the Russian mafia — connecting Sofia's own hidden past and secret path of revenge.
16) Trainspotting
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The story of four friends as they try to make it in the world on their own terms... And who end up planning the ultimate scam! A wild mix of rebellious action and wicked humor.