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The swoon-worthy sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller, The Davenports. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.Newly engaged Ruby Tremaine is eagerly planning her wedding to the love of her life when a nasty rumour threatens her reputation and her marriage.Charming socialite, Olivia Davenport secretly hopes for a reunion with the dashing lawyer from her past - until her parents decide she's to marry someone else.Amy-Rose Shepherd is making her lifelong wishes come true, but when an incident forces her to return to Freeport, she's back in the path of John Davenport, who still holds her heart.Determined to get over her own heartbreak, Helen Davenport's sole focus is working on her father's company, even if it means teaming up with a thrill-seeking race car driver who just loves to get under her skin.PRAISE FOR THE DAVENPORTS:'A dazzling debut.' - Kirkus (starred review)'The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.' - NBC's TODAY'If this whole series existed right now, I'd tear through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life.' - Teen Librarian Toolbox

Can an ace detective outwit a thief with many faces?They call him 'Gold Mask': a fiendishly clever master of disguise whose crime spree has shocked Tokyo. The dogged detective Akechi Kogoro is on the trail, and soon the two become locked in a frenzied battle of wits as his seemingly superhuman nemesis leads a chase across Japan, gleefully tricking the police at every turn. Will this ingenious villain's true identity be revealed - and will he, eventually, make a mistake?

Quite simply, this book is a work of genius - Matthew Parris, The SpectatorAn essential study of post-war gay London life... one of the best anthologies I have ever read - John Self, The ObserverWith it's wide-ranging selection, generous biographical notes and provocative bibliography, Some Men in London is a serious and important contribution to our understanding of Britain up to today - Fiona Sampson, The TabletAn absolutely extraordinary book ... about actually what life was like for homosexual men in London in the 1940s and the 1950s... It's amazing - Dominic Sandbrook The first part of a major new anthology which uncovers the rich reality of life for queer men in LondonIn the 1940s, it was believed that homosexuality had been becoming more widespread in the aftermath of war. A moral panic ensued, centred around London as the place to which gay men gravitated.In a major new anthology, Peter Parker explores what it was actually like for queer men in London in this period, whether they were well-known figures such as John Gielgud, 'Chips' Channon and E.M. Forster, or living lives of quiet - or occasionally rowdy - anonymity in pubs, clubs, more public places of assignation, or at home. It is rich with letters, diaries, psychological textbooks, novels, films, plays and police records, covering a wide range of viewpoints, from those who deplored homosexuality to those who campaigned for its decriminalisation.This first volume, from 1945 to 1959, details a community forced to live at constant risk of blackmail or prison. Yet it also shows a thriving and joyous subculture, one that enriched a mainstream culture often ignorant of its debt to gay creators. Some Men In London is a testament to queer life, which was always much more complex than newspapers, governments and the Metropolitan Police Force imagined.

Die Publikation widmet sich dem Wandel von Männlichkeit(en), den Bildende Künstler:innen seit den 1970er Jahren und aktuell mehr denn je verhandeln. Die vielfältigen künstlerischen Prozesse, in denen die Vorstellung von Männlichkeit als scheinbar universale, unumstößliche Konstante sukzessiv durch die Annahme einer Pluralität von Männlichkeiten abgelöst wird, beleuchten die kunst- und kulturwissenschaftlichen Beiträge des Bandes in vier Sektionen: Postphallische Männlichkeit, Queering Masculinities, Optimierte Männlichkeit(en) und Verletzlichkeit. Ausgehend von der Prämisse, dass Männerkörper keinen intrinsischen Wesenskern besitzen, sondern sozial konstruiert und somit transformierbar sind, werden Visionen zukünftiger Männlichkeit(en) diskutiert und greifbar gemacht.

Edición Ilustrada de la novela Comandante Valentina Smirnova. Llega a las librerías la esperada nueva obra del consagrado autor Francisco Angulo, que con certera pluma nos transporta a la convulsa España de los años 30 con su apasionante historia de la joven piloto de caza Valentina Smirnova.Hija de madre argentina y padre ruso, Valentina creció en las gélidas estepas siberianas, donde forjó un espíritu indómito y una sed de libertad. Tras la muerte de su madre, es acogida por su abuelo Stanislav, con quien comparte las duras tareas del campo y largas travesías de esquí que avivan su amor por la naturaleza.Sin embargo, la irrupción de su padre alcohólico destroza sus sueños de realización personal al llevársela por la fuerza a Moscú. Allí es comprometida con el siniestro Konstantinovich Popovmakarov, hombre de poder dentro del partido comunista y mucho mayor que ella. Valentina queda bajo la férula de su malvada suegra, la temible "cuervo" Liudmila.Desesperada, intenta suicidarse en Barcelona arrojándose al mar, pero es rescatada por el apuesto teniente Mauro Silvano, con quien surge una conexión instantánea. Tras múltiples vicisitudes, Valentina logra zafarse del matrimonio pactado y cumplir su anhelo de convertirse en aviadora de caza del Ejército Rojo, volando intrépidamente su Polikarpov en la Guerra Civil española. En un arriesgado viaje, también se reencuentra con su amado abuelo en Siberia.En paralelo, Mauro asciende en la milicia al mando de una unidad secreta en los Pirineos. El reencuentro de estos predestinados amantes parece inevitable, mientras la vorágine bélica se expande por Europa.Otro gran logro es la capacidad del autor para recrear una turbulenta época histórica con asombroso realismo y detalle. La Guerra Civil cobra vida en estas páginas, atrapando al lector desde la primera hasta la última página.En definitiva, "Comandante Valentina Smirnova" se erige como una nueva obra maestra de Angulo que ya ocupa un lugar destacado en la narrativa histórica contemporánea. Con esta electrizante historia de amor, intriga y guerra, Francisco Angulo demuestra estar en la cima de sus facultades creativas. Lectura obligatoria para sus seguidores y para todos los amantes de la gran literatura. Marie Curie aislando el radio y el polonio en su pequeño laboratorio de la calle Lhomond. Con probetas de material radiactivo en sus bolsillos. Enfrentándose a los clichés sociales de su tiempo. Se comenta que intentaron denegarle su segundo premio Nobel, por no llevar una vida sentimental adecuada, correcta a ojos de sus contemporáneos. Un siglo después es muy difícil si no imposible ponerse en las circunstancias de la época. Por eso lejos de cualquier etiqueta política, es de admirar el valor de mujeres que se enfrentaban al establishment. Adoctrinadas desde niñas en una cultura y sociedad machista donde lo más a lo que podían aspirar era a convertirse en la señora de un acaudalado comerciante o la consorte de un aristócrata. No soy ni siquiera capaz de imaginar dónde prende la llama interior que convierte a una niña instruida costurera, bordadora y demás labores domésticas en dirigente revolucionario o en aviador, combatiendo sobre los cielos de España en un caza Polikarpov I-16.

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Chinese Cinderella Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this very special 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella.Born into the world with her story already written and woven with bad luck, Adeline turns her attention to school, where she discovers that she is a talented writer, much to Father's disapproval.'Writer! You are going to starve!' But with a pen in her hand, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to be a writer - no, an author! It won't be easy, but Adeline must have the courage to rewrite her story...Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte's Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms' Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

The definitive history of the Eastern Front in the First World War, from the acclaimed military historian and author of Passchendaele and The Western Front In the second volume of his landmark First World War trilogy, Professor Nick Lloyd tells the story for the first time of what Winston Churchill once called the 'unknown war': the vast conflict in Eastern Europe and the Balkans that brought about the collapse of three empires. Much has been written about the fighting in France and Belgium, yet the Eastern Front was no less bloody. Between 1914 and 1917, huge numbers of people - perhaps as many as 16 million soldiers and two million civilians - were killed, wounded or maimed in enormous battles that sometimes ranged across a front of 100 km in length. Through intimate eyewitness reports, diary entries and memoirs - many of which have never been translated into English before - Lloyd reconstructs the full story of a war that began in the Balkans as a local struggle between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, and which sucked in Russia, Germany and Italy, right through to the final collapse of the Habsburg Empire in 1918. The Eastern Front paints a vivid and authoritative picture of a conflict that shook the world, and that remains central to understanding the tragic, blood-soaked trajectory of the entire twentieth century, including the current war in Ukraine.

Vi er i London. Året er 1929 ¿ i starten af Poirots karriere som privatdetektiv. Under en frokost bliver Poirot forstyrret af en ung dame, som fortæller, at hun vil blive myrdet. Hun er bange, men beder ham alligevel indtrængende om ikke at afsløre morderen, eftersom hun har fortjent sin død, og drabet er retfærdigt. Den dødsensangste unge kvindes forsvinden sætter alligevel Poirot i gang med jagten på en seriemorder, som efterlader en guldmanchetknap med initialerne PIJ i munden på sine ofre.-

"On a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena Dñabrowska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first bombs fall on Warsaw, decimating their beloved city and shattering the world of their youth. When Antonina's beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest of Warsaw's Jewish population, Antonina turns her worry into action and becomes a key figure in a daring network of women risking their lives to shelter Jewish children. Helena finds herself drawn into the ranks of Poland's secret army, joining the fight to free her homeland from occupation. But the secrets both are forced to keep threaten to tear the sisters apart--and the cost of resistance proves greater than either ever imagined. Shining a light on the oft-forgotten history of Poland during WWII and inspired by true stories of ordinary individuals who fought to preserve freedom and humanity in the darkest of times, The Warsaw Sisters is a richly rendered portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of our deepest ties"--

'How Not to Choose Peace' is a what-if fiction, based in Nazi Germany during the course of WWII. The writing is set in a utopian Nazi-led Europe, which primarily explores an alternate reality on how Hitler rose to power, and how his subsequent downfall moulded a flourishing democracy. The narrative is a blend of reality and added fiction. Have fun flying through a Nazi-led paradise! 'How Not to Choose Peace' is a what-if fiction, based in Nazi Germany during the course of WWII. The writing is set in a utopian Nazi-led Europe, which primarily explores an alternate reality on how Hitler rose to power, and how his subsequent downfall moulded a flourishing democracy. The narrative is a blend of reality and added fiction. Have fun flying through a Nazi-led paradise!

The Paris Photo compassionately conveys the story of American soldier Ben Gordon and his relationship with a young mother and her son just after the Liberation of Paris in August 1944.

Perfect for fans of Marie Benedict and Renée Rosen, Daughter Dalloway is both an homage to the Virginia Woolf classic and a brilliant spin-off--the empowering, rebellious coming-of-age story of Mrs. Dalloway's only child, Elizabeth.London, 1952: Forty-six-year-old Elizabeth Dalloway feels she has failed at most everything in life, especially living up to her mother, the elegant Mrs. Dalloway, an ideal socialite and model of perfection until she disappeared in the summer of 1923--and hasn't been heard from since.When Elizabeth is handed a medal with a mysterious inscription from her mother to a soldier named Septimus Warren Smith, she's certain it contains a clue from the past. As she sets out, determined to deliver the medal to its rightful owner, Elizabeth begins to piece together memories of that fateful summer.London, 1923: At seventeen, Elizabeth carouses with the Prince of Wales and sons of American iron barons and decides to join the Bright Young People--a group of bohemians whose antics often land in the tabloids. She is a girl who rebels against the staid social rules of the time, a girl determined to do it all differently than her mother. A girl who doesn't yet feel like a failure.That summer, Octavia Smith braves the journey from the countryside to London, determined to track down her older brother Septimus who returned from the war but never came home. She falls in with a group of clever city boys who have learned to survive on the streets. When one starts to steal her heart, she must discover whether he is a friend or foe--and whether she can make it in the city on her own.Elizabeth and Octavia are destined to cross paths, and when they do, the truths they unearth will shatter their understanding of the people they love most.

In the context of post-World War II Italy, amid great upheavals and epochal changes, two young protagonists move along parallel paths, brushing against each other for a long time before finally meeting.Anna and Paolino will experience an intense and authentic love, characterized by small gestures, painful sacrifices, and great redemptions, demonstrating limitless determination in overcoming adversities and achieving the happiness they desire.

Morals of Economic Internationalism, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Dive into the fascinating world of art history with a jigsaw puzzle that's a true masterpiece itself! Embark on an artistic journey spanning centuries. Each piece of this puzzle is a work of art in itself, depicting iconic moments and legendary artists that have shaped the course of art history. From early cave paintings and ancient Egyptian art, through the Renaissance, Realism and Impressionism, to the Modern era of Expressionism, Cubism and Pop Art, witness the evolution of creativity unfold piece by piece. - Piece together some of history's most iconic pieces of art, including Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Edvard Munch's The Scream, Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, and Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa. - Challenge your mind: This 1000-piece puzzle is a brain-teasing adventure that will test your attention to detail, and puzzle-solving skills. - A perfect gift: It's not just a puzzle; it's a captivating art history lesson waiting to be assembled. Share the joy of discovery with friends and family, young and old. - Illustrated by Martin "Mander" Ander, known for his humor and incredible attention to detail and reverence for art. Mander has beautifully captured the essence of each historical masterpiece, and his unique style and passion for storytelling through art shine through every piece, making this puzzle an immersive experience. - Premium quality: The Pieces of Art puzzle features high-quality, sturdy pieces that fit together seamlessly. The image reproduction is sharp and vibrant, ensuring that your completed puzzle will be a true work of art to display and cherish. - Frame-worthy masterpiece: Frame your completed masterpiece and proudly display it in your home, turning your love for art history into a stunning piece of wall decor. - Experience the joy of art: As you piece together each element of Pieces of Art you'll not only gain a deeper appreciation for the world of art but also experience the satisfaction of bringing these famous works to life, one piece at a time. - Includes 1,000 jigsaw pieces. 50 x 70 cm (19,7 x 27,5 inches) when completed. 25 x 25 x 5,2 cm (9,8 x 9,8 x 2 inches) box, and full color print of the puzzle motif. - Sturdy, attractive box. Not too large. Perfect for gifting and storage. - Full color poster of Martin Ander's artwork with key information on all the art and artists referenced. - Also available in Dokument Press' puzzle series: Warhol's World, Fearless Females, Sneaker Puzzle and Hip Hop Puzzle.

En tiempos de paz jugaron a ser otros. En tiempos de guerra descubrieron quiénes eran en realidad.Baviera, Alemania. El castillo de Fallstein es uno de los más fastuosos de la zona, pero, lejos de ser un remanso de paz alejado del frente, Hilda Sagnier ha comprobado cómo la guerra y sus consecuencias han entrado con fuerza en sus salones, pues su marido, el prestigioso conde bávaro de Fallstein, ha sido completamente seducido por Hitler. Decidida a luchar por lo que cree, la condesa no dudará en arriesgar su vida, sobrepasar sus límites y fingir ser quien no es para ayudar a los perseguidos del régimen.Mientras tanto, en Barcelona, los nazis empiezan a agasajar a José Manuel, pero el empresario sabe exactamente cuál es su objetivo. Él, que fue espía durante la Guerra Civil española, no tardará en involucrarse en la misión más secreta y de una relevancia capital, una misión que lo llevará a alternar con la élite alemana y a relacionarse con la alta sociedad de Potsdam. Allí, donde todos se relajan y hablan más de la cuenta, el espía deberá encontrar y destruir el arma en la que los alemanes confían su victoria.Hilda y José Manuel, dos españoles en el corazón del Tercer Reich, descubrirán que, en tiempos de guerra, nadie es quien dice ser y que a veces la urgencia y el peligro son los mejores aliados para que el amor y los verdaderos sentimientos afloren.Rafael Tarradas Bultó se consagra con su tercera novela ambientada en la Segunda Guerra Mundial tras El heredero y El valle de los arcángeles.@rafatarradasbultoLa crítica y los lectores dicen: «La voz de los valientes es un homenaje a las mujeres que ayudaron a ganar la Segunda Guerra Mundial; sigue los pasos de una ilustre hija de la burguesía de Barcelona, Hilda Sagnier, convertida en condesa alemana por matrimonio y en heroína por los acontecimientos desencadenados por el nazismo», Borja Martínez, El Mundo.«La voz de los valientes es una novela apasionante y entretenida, que ampliará nuestra visión de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y del papel que tuvieron multitud de personas anónimas que decidieron jugarse la ida por combatir a los nazis», Ahora Qué Leo, La Sexta.«En La voz de los valientes, que se desarrolla a lo largo de toda la Segunda Guerra Mundial y en numerosos escenarios europeos, el escritor firma un homenaje a quienes se opusieron al nazismo desde sus sombras internas», David Barreira, El Cultural.«Nunca segundas partes fueron mejores. No sé si mejor pero igual de brutal que El heredero. Final asfixiante. No dejéis de leerla», Mapi.«Me ha gustado mucho esta novela. Jamás seremos capaces de asimilar e imaginar todo lo que las personas vivieron en esas épocas tan oscuras. Sin embargo, anima saber que hay gente que se atrevió, que fue valiente y ayudó. Es el primer libro que leo del autor y no creo que sea el último. Me ha faltado saber alguna cosa y el final ha sido demasiado redondo para la mayoría de los personajes, pero ¡qué diantres! Lo prefiero... Ya la historia de por sí está llena de horror y sufrimiento y aunque entiendo lo que quieren decir con el tema de la venganza y la violencia me ha llenado de satisfacción», María«Disfruté muchísimo en su día con El heredero de este autor que nos traía las andanzas de los hermanos Bultó en la Guerra Civil; me gustó también, aunque algo menos, El valle de los arcángeles, y definitivamente me ha encantado La voz de los valientes», Albóndiga Lee.«Nadie es lo que parece en tiempos de conflicto y eso es lo que les sucede a Hilda Sagnier y José María Bultó en la novela de Tarradas Bultó que ocurre durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, fiel al género histórico en el que tan cómodo se siente también leyendo», María Albilla, Diario de Ávila.«El escritor Rafael Tarradas Bultó ha retrocedido hasta el Tercer Reich para contar una historia de valientes y disidentes en la que el amor se convierte en un aliado en tiempos de guerra en su tercera novela La voz de los valientes», Laura Galdeano, Libertad Digital.«La novela de Rafael Tarradas Bultó tiene un ritmo trepidante que invita al lector a ser cómplice», Javier Lahoz, El Periódico de Aragón.«La voz de los valientes es entretenida, vertiginosa, absorbente, trepidante, plagada de tramas e intrigas, tan llena de espías como de traidores. Y todo ocurre en un marco histórico incomparable, la Segunda Guerra Mundial, que pondrá a todos al borde del abismo, al filo de la tragedia, a un paso del horror», Diario Sanitario.«La voz de los valientes es una gran trama sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial en la que domina la acción, la construcción de espacios y personajes y en la que tampoco falta el amor. No hay que olvidar que el lector seguidor de la ficción histórica no dejará de asombrarse con la novela, ya que el autor suma detalles con los que amplificar lo que muchos ya conocen de esta guerra y su contexto», actualidadliteratura.com.«Rafael Tarradas advierte en su tercera novela, La voz de los valientes, sobre nuestra amnesia, necesaria porque es capaz de olvidar rápidamente cosas horribles», Andrés Mellado, La Razón.«Rafael Tarradas Bultó escribe con elegancia natural, sin brizna de teatralidad. En La voz de los valientes, su tercera novela, vuelve a escribir ficción histórica con los mimbres de la realidad», Ana Abelenda, La Voz de Galicia.

The full history of the two Belgian fighter squadrons of the RAF (Nos 349 and 350) detailled in this book illustrated with 90 photographs and 14 colour profiles.

Henriette Chardak recounts her search for Ela, rare survivor of the 15,000 children who passed through the Terezin camp and were used as propaganda tools by Hitler, and her anecdotes from the filming, as well as her own family history.

Chronicles the growth of the independent, workshop-based, Rambusch Decorating Company in New York, now being run by a fourth generation.

The mystery started in the spring of 1946 with a letter. Someone "drops a dime" and someone is murdered. Soon after, Jack disappears. Mickey and Frank must jump headlong into their most dangerous case yet.

Vaughns Rifles was originally raised in 1849 as the 5th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. Lord Kitchener's Indian Army reforms of 1903 meant the regiment's designation was changed to 58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force). During the First World War, the regiment was sent with Force A to France to serve with the 21st Infantry Brigade part of the 7th Meerut Division. At the end of 1915, the regiment was sent to Egypt where it initially served with the 31st Indian Brigade and then in 1916, it was transferred to the 20th Indian Brigade. It then served with the Egyptian Expeditionary force for the remainder of the war.

Wing Commander Eric Benjamin was no stranger to danger or excitement. In an action-packed career as part of the RAF Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR), he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice for his bravery under fire. He flew Fairey Battles with No. 150 Squadron during the Battle of France, Main Force Avro Lancasters with No. 61 Squadron during the Battle of Berlin, and De Havilland Mosquitoes as an elite Pathfinder Master Bomber in the latter stages of the war. He survived being shot down on his first operation, when his air gunner was severely wounded, and was among the last RAF aircrew to be evacuated from France in the summer of 1940. He was pulled clear of the mangled wreckage of a Vickers Wellington that crashed in flames during a spell as an instructor, narrowly escaping with his life for a second time, and 'starred' as a Flight Commander interviewed for Pathé News after a successful raid on Berlin in 1943. Towards the end of 1944, he achieved his ambition of flying Mosquitoes, and was selected and trained as a Master Bomber, operating as part of No. 54 Base in No. 5 Group and helping to mop up what was left of German industry and military might. It was from one of these sorties that his aircraft failed to return.Authored by Sean Feast and Eric's daughter Jeannie, the book includes numerous previously unpublished photographs of Eric, his colleagues, and the aircraft he flew. An inveterate letter writer, Eric once said of flying that there was 'no greater sport'. He died as he had lived, doing what he loved best.

For Iris, each visit to her mother in St Mabon's Cove, Cornwall has been the same - a serene escape from the city.

The first comprehensive history of Italian revolutionary group Giustizia e Libertà

'When Glass Breaks' is the heart-rending story of Ben Lindenheim, who became separated from his older brother during the Kindertransport, and who lived a life of heroism, trauma, adventure, love, denial, illness, family, failure and lies, but always in the hope of one day being reunited with his brother.Only at the end, does the reader discover the novel is narrated by Helen Painter, as she seeks to piece together fragments of her father's past, most of which he tried to conceal from his family. She knew only that he had a war pension due to a shrapnel injury - he had a scar; that he fought with the Royal Norfolk regiment - or so he said; that he was an army boxing champion - impossible to check out; that he spent a couple of years in South Africa - which may have been true as there were two African-language books on the bookshelves at home; that he was educated at Winchester - but he knew no Latin or Greek; that his family were killed in the Blitz, with one brother dying in North Africa, and which may have included a baby son - something his post-stroke lability let slip; and that he was Jewish - which she knew from her own DNA test, taken long after he died. Nothing much checked out and the family history searches revealed no mention of the surname before his marriage certificate. So, she filled in the blanks, and gave him a past, one which would honour the father with whom she had shared a difficult relationship, largely, she came to acknowledge, due to the psychological scars he bore.¿Anyone who has read 'En Passant' will have become acquainted with Saul Lindenheim, a minor character who has lived for many years with the guilt of being separated from his brother Ben during the Kindertransport and the hope of one day being reunited. 'When Glass Breaks' is the story of Ben's life.