Stormy Petrel

Author : Mary Stewart
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781444715088

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Stormy Petrel by Mary Stewart Pdf

font size="+1"A gripping, nail-biting adventure set in Scotland, from the original queen of romantic suspense/font size font size="+1"Total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors' Harriet Evans/font size When Rose Fenemore takes a desperately needed holiday to an isolated cottage on the Scottish island of Moila she doesn't expect much in the way of adventure - just a few quiet weeks of writing, walking and bird-watching. And then, late one night during a wild storm, two young men appear in her doorway, seeking shelter from the wind and rain. Neither man is quite who he claims, and the question of who to trust will put Rose in grave peril . . . Praise for Mary Stewart: 'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times 'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent 'She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing' Elizabeth Buchan 'Mary Stewart's writing is illuminated by her evident affection for the Western Scottish landscape . . . a rattling good yarn' Sunday Telegraph Reader reviews of Stormy Petrel: 'Mary Stewart! What an author! . . . The plot has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, and the writing is a joy' 'She truly is one of the best romantic suspense writers, if not the best' 'Like consuming really rich chocolate you don't want it to end . . . She has the gift and has been sharing it with her readers generously. She still has magic' 'Mary Stewart specialises in novels which have you alternately holding your breath as to what might happen, or chuckling to yourself'

Author : Roger G. Miller
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786252463

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Billy Mitchell: Stormy Petrel Of The Air [Illustrated Edition] by Roger G. Miller Pdf

Includes 25 illustrations A short but detailed biography of the prophet of American military Airpower – Billy Mitchell. On July 21, 1921, Brig. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell circled high above the rough surface of the Chesapeake Bay, exultant witness to an event he had orchestrated and produced. Shortly after noon, the mortally wounded, former-German battleship Ostfriesland began to roll, turning completely over while air escaping from the huge hull gave sounds that some present interpreted as the sighs of a great beast dying. By one o’clock it was over, and Ostfriesland had slipped below the surface. It was not the sinking that was unique, however. Modern battleships had sunk before. They had been lost in storms and split their hulls on reefs and rocks. They had been hit by torpedoes, crushed by shell fire, and even sunk by mines and scuttling charges. But no battleship had ever gone to the bottom as the direct result of aerial bombs dropped from the fragile airplane, a new invention then barely eighteen years old. Disbelieving observers aboard the nearby U.S.S. Henderson were shocked, appalled, and dismayed as the Ostfriesland disappeared. Among the naval officers were some with tears in their eyes. But for the outspoken, flamboyant Billy Mitchell it was fulfillment and vindication. He had prophesied that aircraft could sink battleships; had fought for the trials that had just taken place; and had selected, organized, and trained the airmen who had accomplished their mission. Sinking the Ostfriesland was in many ways the summit of his military career, and Billy was not about to let anyone ignore his victory. Command pennant streaming from his aircraft, Mitchell paraded past the Henderson waving his wings, rubbing salt into a deep Navy wound.

Author : P. Kevin MacKeown
Publisher : City University of HK Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9789629373771

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A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy by P. Kevin MacKeown Pdf

Many words have been used to describe John Pope Hennessy, the former governor of Hong Kong. “Controversial” is perhaps the briefest way to outline his character. Yet we may be guilty of ascribing modern ideas to our understanding of characters of the past. An Irish Catholic raised during the age of empire and rising nationalism, a devout Tory and Disraeli follower, a believer in both the benefits of empire and a patron of local talent in his postings, it is easy to view Pope Hennessy as a man of contradictions. This volume traces Pope Hennessy’s history from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London. It goes on to cover his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and, of course, Hong Kong, as well as his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers fo form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong’s most enigmatic governors. “As to Sir J. P. Hennessy, the less said the better. His acts speak powerfully enough. The centre of his world was he himself. But with all the crowd of dark and bright powers that were wrestling within him, he could not help doing some good…” - Dr Ernst Johann Eitel, Missionary, sinologist, and John Pope Hennessy’s private secretary

Author : Patrick HARPUR
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1906069166

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The Stormy Petrel by Patrick HARPUR Pdf

Author : Lonny Harrison
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781498597999

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Language and Metaphors of the Russian Revolution by Lonny Harrison Pdf

Language and Metaphors of the Russian Revolution: Sow the Wind, Reap the Storm is a panoramic history of the Russian intelligentsia and an analysis of the language and ideals of the Russian Revolution, from its inception over the long nineteenth century through fruition in early Soviet society. This volume examines metaphors for revolution in the storm, flood, and harvest imagery ubiquitous in Russian literary works. At the same time, it considers the struggle to own the narrative of modernity, including Bolshevik weaponization of language and cultural policy that supported the use of terror and social purging. This uniquely cross-disciplinary study conducts a close reading of texts that use storm, flood, and agricultural metaphors in diverse ways to represent revolution, whether in anticipation and celebration of its ideals or in resistance to the same. A spotlight is given to the lives and works of authors who responded to Soviet authoritarianism by reclaiming the narrative of revolution in the name of personal freedom and restoration of humanist values. Hinging on the clashes of culture wars and class wars and residing at the intersection of ideas at the very core of the fight for modernity, this book provides a critical reading of authoritarian discourse and investigates rare examples of the counter narratives that thrived in spite of their suppression.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1648 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Merchant marine
ISBN : IND:30000099548152

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Merchant Vessels of the United States by Anonim Pdf

Author : George Montagu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590691411

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Repr. A dictionary of British birds, incorporating the additional species described by Selby [and others]. Compiled by E. Newman by George Montagu Pdf

Author : Frederick Enoch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HNMY1W

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Songs of land and sea by Frederick Enoch Pdf

Author : George MONTAGU (F.L.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026349405

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A Dictionary of British Birds by George MONTAGU (F.L.S.) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Missions
ISBN : NYPL:33433070786011

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The Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Charles Dixon
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547606598

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British Sea Birds by Charles Dixon Pdf

"British Sea Birds" by Charles Dixon is an enthralling and educational guide to the rich avian life inhabiting the picturesque British coastline. Dixon's meticulous observations and vivid descriptions vividly portray the beauty and behaviors of these coastal birds. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher, a dedicated nature enthusiast, or simply curious about British wildlife, this book offers a delightful and immersive journey through the captivating world of seabirds along the British shorelines.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10076051

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The Magazine of natural history and journal of zoology, botany, mineralogy, geology and meteorology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1830
Category : Natural history
ISBN : PRNC:32101075692812

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Magazine of Natural History and Journal of Zoology, Botany, Mineralogy, Geology and Meteorology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600064049

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Debenham's vow by Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards Pdf

Author : Mary Stewart
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781444715064

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Thornyhold by Mary Stewart Pdf

'A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors.' Harriet Evans The rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale. Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future. With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over. The old house, with it tufts of rosy houseleek and the spreading gilt of the lichens, was beautiful. Even the prisoning hedges were beautiful, protective with their rusty thorns, their bastions of holly and juniper, and at the corners, like towers, their thick columns of yews. 'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times 'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent