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King Ferdinand's plan to ban ladies from his court to focus on his studies seems like a great one—until the Princess of France and her friends arrive and he falls in love! Can Ferdinand and his friends break their own law?

Prince Hamlet's father is dead. Hamlet believes he was murdered, and that he knows the culprit. The only problem is it's his uncle, the new king—and Hamlet has no proof.

General Othello is the best soldier in Venice. But when he marries the beautiful Desdemona, one of the senator's daughters, he begins to discover that he is surrounded by enemies.

A young man named Antonio borrows money from a merchant of Venice named Shylock, so that he can court a fine lady he wishes to marry. When Antonio is late to repay his debt, Shylock has him arrested and demands that a terrible price must be paid...

Sir Clinton Driffield, Chief Constable of the county, is called upon by an old friend, to get to the bottom of a fraudulent will in this short story from Glasgow-born author J.J. Connington.

A short story from the British Library Crime Classic collection The Edinburgh Mystery. Born in Inverness, Elizabeth MacKintosh enjoyed literary success under two pseudonyms, and it was Josephine Tey that she is most widely recognised as for her detective fiction under. Madame Ville d’Aubier is a curious little story describing a couple’s encounter with a mysterious French woman.

‘The White Line’ appeared in a 1929 anthology, The World’s 100 Best Detective Stories, and features John Ferguson’s Scottish series detective, criminologist Francis McNab. Returning to England from Washington, McNab becomes embroiled in a mystery aboard the ship and must get to the bottom of who stole eligible socialite Sally Silver’s diamond necklace before they reach the port.

1813. Haunted by her father's death and tired of watching her mother struggle, Meg Marsh will do anything to keep a roof over her family's head. Even if that means getting involved in a dangerous smuggling operation. When Meg catches the eye of a dashing gentleman above her station, things start to look up, and she can't help but start dreaming of a life away from the shingle and boats of Castle Bay. Blinded by flattery and coin, Meg can't see the danger on the horizon - and the cost just might be her life.

From the dramatic Highlands to bustling cities, the unique landscapes and locales of Scotland have enthralled and shaped generations of mystery writers. This new collection presents 17 classic stories, spanning a period from the 1880s to the 1970s, by a host of Scottish authors alongside writers from south of the border inspired by the history and majesty of the storied country.

As children, Gareth and Helen went ignored and utterly unsupervised in their isolated English farmhouse while their mother obsessively tended to her beloved, exquisite garden. When they were little, Gareth would occupy himself by trapping insects under glass and Helen would find ways to entertain herself - but the older they grew, the more sinister their lives became, with no attentive parent to shield them from the predators of the world. Decades later, Helen is in the same crumbling house, unhappily married and looking after their bedridden mother, and Gareth finally returns home.

All of us negotiate every day in different ways—whether that's in a work setting, using professional partners, or even at home. But for many people it's a nerve-wracking experience that leaves them feeling awkward, tongue-tied and at a disadvantage. This audiobook will explain the dynamics of a successful negotiation, allowing you to understand the full process and apply the guidance to your own situations.

If you are a B2B high-ticket service provider seeking to grow, you need cost-effective outreach to your ideal clients. Sweet Leads is the perfect guide to identifying, approaching and nurturing prospects who need your solutions or you are looking to partner with. Using the proven six-step ZZ Framework, this concise handbook gives you the tools and know-how to plan, execute and optimise your outreach campaign.

As everyone adjusts to hybrid and remote ways of working with others around the world, and we develop more ways of communicating, how you can use words to engage, inform, persuade or sell to others is increasingly important. And writing clear, error-free content that is appropriate for its intended purpose is something that anyone can learn to do. Writing Skills for Business is packed full of quick tips and nuggets of advice on how to communicate better in your writing.

The job market has never been more competitive and marketing yourself can be tricky. And nothing raises a red flag for an employer than a poorly written or badly presented CV or resume. This handy guide offers practical step-by-step advice on preparing, writing and presenting an impressive document—either on paper or online—that will help you to 'get your foot in the door' with prospective employers.

In the crippling heat of August in Rome, a flat goes up in flames, the doors sealed from the outside. Five illegal immigrants are trapped and burnt alive—their charred bodies barely distinguishable amidst the debris. When Detective Inspectors Rossi and Carrara begin to investigate, a terror organisation shakes the city to its foundations. Then a priest is found murdered and mutilated post-mortem—his injuries almost satanic in their ferocity.

Several years ago, Julia Jones was searching through long-forgotten items stored at her house and discovered some suitcases of old written material, which turned out to be accounts by her father of his experiences in the RNVSR (Royal Naval Volunteer Supplementary Reserve). She realised that as a child she’d met some of the people mentioned, and although she was too young to truly know them, these youthful impressions spurred her on to rediscovery and understanding. In this absorbing book, Julia tells the compelling stories of the yachtsmen.

March, 1859. After the “Great Stink” of the previous summer when Parliament was overwhelmed by the stench of sewage from the River Thames, and with cholera running rife throughout the city, Charles Dickens has a new enthusiasm. Having formed a firm friendship with Joseph Bazalgette, he is assisting the ambitious young engineer in his efforts to find a solution to London's pollution problem.

August, 1856. Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens are spending the summer at Knebworth House, the magnificent Hertfordshire home of fellow writer Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton, where they are putting on a charity performance of one of Lord Edward's most successful plays, The Lady of Lyons. But the dress rehearsal is disrupted by the discovery of a body lying in the center of the stage, shot to death.

Essential listening for anyone who has been asked to make a presentation, including advice on speech, using visuals, audience engagement and how to deal with presenting online. Speaking in front of other people can be daunting if you've never had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard to get everything together in time, look confident, speak clearly, and get your message across well. And that's before you consider things like presenting online or hosting a Zoom conference.

The ultimate guide to preparing for the interview process, maintaining focus, handling difficult questions and maximizing your chances of landing that dream job. Whether you're a school leaver, a recent graduate, an established professional on the move or someone looking to return to the job market, any research and preparation will be critical in improving your performance in an interview setting - from being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses, through to knowing the questions to ask that will ensure you are remembered after the interview is over.