Dear Fiona
Title | Dear Fiona PDF eBook |
Author | Fiona Fullerton |
Publisher | Waterside Press |
Pages | 323 |
Release | 2012-09 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1908162163 |
He was a suspected Cold War spy. She became the glamorous KGB double agent in a Bond movie. When a prisoner writes to a movie star, the best he can hope for is a signed photo. But when Alex wrote to Fiona she was beguiled by the artistry of his letters and poems. In this heartfelt memoir, the author recalls-for the first time-her 12 year correspondence with Prisoner 789959 Alexander Alexandrowicz-including his wise counsel about her marriage, divorce and career at the forefront of cinema, TV and theatre. Based on their original letters, the narrative is one of contrasts-about a man in the darkest days of prolonged incarceration and a woman surrounded by the brightest lights imaginable. Shocked by his long sentence, Alex protested his innocence and railed against the system, often from solitary confinement-whilst Fiona Fullerton roamed the world, a celebrity nomad. Dear Fiona is the true story of how two people from social extremes forged a 30 year bond of friendship. It also tells of how they came to rely on each other and the author's search for him after he disappeared. 'Have you ever heard of Nadejda Philaretovna von Meck? She and Tchaikovsky were corresponding for years, they never met-and yet he produced his finest work for her. My finest work shall be for you... It is you alone who has given me strength while I have been in prison, the strength to restore lost and dying hope into burning resolution'. 'Yes, the bond between us will get stronger, Alex. It will never die now. I'll always be here when you need me. I need you too...' Reviews 'Wonderful, fascinating, fantastic' Aled Jones, Good Morning Sunday, BBC Radio 2. 'Poignant, tender and informative, Dear Fiona: Letters from a suspected Soviet Spy is a wonderful collection of letters between two people who, through the power of words, set out to make life that little bit more bearable when darkness called. A powerful and engaging narrative helps showcase the immeasurable talent Alex Alexandrowicz is' www.MiloRambles.com 'Compelling, gripping, moving, insightful' Erwin James, Guardian correspondent. 'Makes for compulsive reading' Edward Fitzgerald CBE QC 'A very moving book' John Hostettler
A Slice of Life
Title | A Slice of Life PDF eBook |
Author | Shaun Mehta |
Publisher | Author House |
Pages | 226 |
Release | 2005-08-17 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1463457324 |
A faithless priest stumbles into the home of an authoritarian Soviet General in the frozen city of Poznan A cantankerous old man takes an autorickshaw ride in New Delhi that will restore his hope in humanity A young mother establishes an everlasting bond of love for her unborn child during a difficult labor Incapacitated, an embittered cancer-strewn man is forced to confront his failed legacy Two young brothers innocence and support for one another mask the tumultuous, broken household they live in reminds us that in spite of our geographical, racial, and cultural diversities, it is our emotions that collectively bind us. We all feel fear, apathy, and despair as well as courage, passion, and love. We all search for a meaningful purpose in our quest for fulfillment. From hardship to triumph, we all ride this roller coaster called life.
Miss Fiona's Fancy
Title | Miss Fiona's Fancy PDF eBook |
Author | M. C. Beaton |
Publisher | Rosetta Books |
Pages | 159 |
Release | 2011-09-12 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0795321082 |
An impulsive spitfire gambles on love in a witty Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Traveling Matchmaker series. The Misses Penelope Yarwood, Euphemia Perkins, and Letitia Helmsdale waste no time in smugly informing Fiona that the Marquess of Cleveden is the most eligible—and the most elusive—catch in the London marriage mart. And since society’s most dazzling beauties have failed to win him over, a newcomer like Fiona doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance of having him look at her twice. That is all that fiery-tempered Fiona needs to hear, and she bets—far more wealth than she possesses—that she will snare the maddeningly elusive marquess before the season’s end. Now Fiona faces the risk of losing a wager she cannot repay—and more, the even greater danger of losing her heart. “[Beaton] is a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure . . . [Sustaining] her devoted audience to the last gasp.” —Booklist
If I Die Before I Wake
Title | If I Die Before I Wake PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Little |
Publisher | Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada |
Pages | 243 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Diary fiction |
ISBN | 9780439988377 |
"I can hardly bear to look at Fanny. She is grey and her breath rasps and gurgles and wheezes. She has lost pounds. Her face is all hollow and a dark colour. A bluish grey. That is one of the symptoms of this Flu, Aunt told us. Nobody is saying the word, but we all know. So many have died, but not my Fan. I will not leave her no matter what anyone says." Fee uses her diary to record all of her fears when the Spanish Flu rages through Toronto. It comforts her when she almost loses her twin sister -- and when it actually takes their older sister Jemma.
Buck Naked
Title | Buck Naked PDF eBook |
Author | Evangeline Anderson |
Publisher | Swerve |
Pages | 261 |
Release | 2017-04-04 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1250142040 |
Sadie Becker is not herself. A 40-year-old, divorced mother of two, Sadie wakes up one morning and realizes that she looks and feels like she did in her twenties. Suddenly she’s unable to walk around in her new town of Cougarville without men falling at her feet. Confused and alone, Sadie isn’t sure who to turn to...except answers to her problems might reside with her broodingly handsome reclusive neighbor, Mathis. An alpha shifter, Mathis lost the love of his life, and he knows he’ll never find another mate. But his innocent new neighbor clearly doesn’t know the danger she’s in, and he's the only one who can save her. But when the attraction pulls too strong, will Mathis’ animal nature be unleashed and claim Sadie for his own? Evangeline Anderson's Buck Naked is a sexy, emotional thrill-ride that will hook readers on this fantastic new series.
Blue Moon
Title | Blue Moon PDF eBook |
Author | Colleen Cross |
Publisher | Slice Publishing Mystery and Thriller Books |
Pages | 58 |
Release | 2024-07-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0987883593 |
Kat and boyfriend Jace’s plans for a fancy dinner go awry when she discovers that her elderly neighbor Fiona has taken an ex-con into her home as a boarder. Fiona’s volunteer gardening program at the local prison has changed lives, but extending her generosity further just might put her own life in jeopardy. Kat’s suspicion deepens when she learns of a recent life insurance policy. And accidental death pays double!
Not For Just an Hour
Title | Not For Just an Hour PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Anderton |
Publisher | Lulu.com |
Pages | 165 |
Release | 2012-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1471709876 |
Fiona Bishop is living her dream when she marries tall, dark, handsome Oliver Haig, the rich and titled owner of Somerfield Hall. Her happiness is short-lived when World War II breaks out and Oliver volunteers for the RAF. Within months he is reported missing in action, presumed dead in a plane crash. Fiona and her mother-in-law are left to run the estate and, when she meets an American Officer, Major Lennie Reagan, their friendship soon blossoms into a love affair. When her husband is found alive and returns to England, Fiona has to face life without her true love, Lennie, whilst she watches Oliver struggling to recover from his injuries. Years later, Oliver Haig suffers a stroke and his son inherits his father's title. Fiona and Lennie can finally be together.