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A significant trial looms. The two lawyers and the judge all have major reasons to worry: Jeri Richards, a newbie judge, is presiding over her first trial concerned she is too inexperienced to handle it. Mike Reigert, the plaintiff’s attorney, must try his biggest case because his client refuses the department store’s huge settlement offers - just to make sure that what they did to her won’t ever happen to anyone else.

Part love story, part murder mystery, set on the cusp of the Second World War, Russell Banks' sharp-witted and deeply engaging new novel raises dangerous questions about class, politics, art, love, and madness-and explores what happens when two powerful personalities begin to break the rules...

Privatdetektiv Philip Maloney ermittelt mit Charme, Schalk und unverkennbarer Raubeinigkeit. Seine Fälle werden ihm von seinen Klienten zugetragen und beginnen harmlos, doch stößt Maloney im Laufe der Ermittlungen meistens auf eine Leiche. Widerwillig muss er mit der Polizei zusammenarbeiten. Der zuständige Beamte ist nicht der Hellste und löst lieber Kreuzworträtsel als Kriminalfälle. Am Ende klärt immer Maloney den Fall.

I'm hanging by a thread, with the fate of my sisters in my hands. As a late-blooming Omega in a poor neighbourhood drowning in crime, I'm desperate to hide my designation secret. I do the only thing I can and approach the three craziest alphas I can find, the only ones I would entrust my body, my family, and my life to. I take the biggest leap of faith. It's all or nothing.

Julie hurried through the crowded streets of London, her heart pounding with excitement. She was a member of the prestigious club known as the Cult of the White Robes, a secret society that held extraordinary power in the city. As she reached the towering iron gates of the club's hidden mansion, a shiver ran down her spine. The rumors surrounding the club were endless, tales of secret rituals and hidden treasures whispered among the people of London. But Julie knew the truth; the club was much more than just a legend.

Un matin, Ludovic tombe bêtement en panne d'essence à la sortie de son village. Rien de grave à priori, pourtant ses ennuis ne font que commencer et sa vie en sera bouleversée à tout jamais. Car la pénurie de pétrole qui paralyse le pays interdit toute faiblesse ou indolence. Jour après jour, Ludovic raconte ses mésaventures, ses petites victoires et ses grandes médiocrités. Son monde s'écroule et il n'a rien vu venir. Personne n'a rien vu venir.

Agreeing to look after his friend's goddaughter for three days and under the impression she's a young girl, Thomas Aston, 38, arranges her stay with precision. Babysitters are booked to take care of her during the day and his niece and nephew have agreed to entertain her in the evening. Pleased with himself for palming the girl off nicely, Thomas has to rethink his plans when he finally meets her at JFK airport. She is in fact an attractive, petite English woman of 32.

Olivia was the best thing that ever happened to me. But she's a good girl, and I have a side that is far too dark for a minister's daughter. When she started talking about plans after graduation, the only thing I could do was run back to Italy-to protect her from me. But she's back in my life, and I need a wife before I can take full ownership of our failing vineyard and hotel. Only problem is, I want her again. No way can I put my hands on her. One kiss, one taste, could unleash the side of me that would only scare her.

Under Reserve is a show about law and law enforcement. Vancouver lawyer Dan Coles sits down with the individuals who shape and enforce the law domestically and abroad. From judges and lawyers, to police officers, politicians and soldiers - Under Reserve explores the stories behind extraordinary people who took an oath of service and who uphold the rule of law. Learn more at www.underreserve.ca or Instragram @underreservepodcast