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War rages across Europe. France is under the Nazi thumb. Britain has its back to the wall. In London, Scotland Yard detective Merlin investigates a series of disturbing events - a young girl killed in a botched abortion, a French emigre shot in a seedy Notting Hill flat, a mysterious letter written by a British officer gunned down in Crete. With action spanning Buenos Aires, New York, Cairo and occupied France, Merlin and his team are plunged into a dark world of espionage, murder, love and betrayal.

On a bright Sunday morning in Hawaii, Japanese planes swoop down and attack the US naval base at Pearl Harbour. America enters the war and Britain no longer stands alone against Hitler. The country can dare to hope again, although a long hard struggle still clearly lies ahead. Conditions on the home front remain bleak, and for Scotland Yard detective Frank Merlin, life is as arduous as ever. 

December 1938. Moscow. Josef Stalin has lost some gold. He is not a happy man. He asks his henchman, Beria, to track it down. September 1940. London. Above the city the Battle of Britain rages, and the bombs rain down. On the streets below, DCI Frank Merlin and his officers investigate the sudden disappearance of Polish RAF pilot Ziggy Kilinski while also battling an epidemic of looting unleashed by the chaos and destruction of the Blitz..

When a brilliant emigré scientist is killed by a hit-and-run driver and a young woman's body is washed up in the Thames, Merlin and his team must investigate. The woman is an employee of the American embassy, whose ambassador at this time is Joseph Kennedy. DCI Merlin's investigation of diplomats at the embassy ruffles feathers at the foreign office - the American ambassador is a well-known supporter of appeasement, and many powerful and influential Britons favour the pursuit of a negotiated peace settlement with Hitler.

The Second World War rages on, but Britain now faces the Nazi threat with America at its side. In a bombed-out London swarming with gangsters and spies, DCI Frank Merlin continues his battle against rampant wartime crime. A mangled body is found in the Thames just as some items of priceless art go mysteriously missing. What sinister connection links the two? Merlin and his team follow a twisting trail of secrets and lies as they investigate a baffling and deadly puzzle.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of big band jazz with Doncaster Jazz Alumni (DJA), a podcast that delves into the illustrious history and enduring legacy of Doncaster's vibrant youth music scene. Led by the legendary John Ellis MBE, DJA celebrates 50 years of big band swing in Doncaster with a special album, honouring the influence of its founder and the remarkable success of its alumni. Discover the remarkable journey of musicians who honed their craft in the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association, now shining on global stages alongside icons like Herbie Hancock, Sting, and Quincy Jones. ...

Three diecast diehards share the love of diecast collecting, customizing, and culture. Tips, tricks, and special guest interviews provide a new perspective on the big world of tiny vehicles. New episodes every other week!

TWO LIFELONG FRIENDS WITH A LOVE OF BASEBALL, MUSIC, MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION – NOSTALGIA, CULTURE AND TRANSFORMATION AND FUN!! AND WE WANT YOU TO TAKE THE JOURNEY WITH US!!

Rob and Mark discuss the latest Apple news, rumours and half-truths.

The specter of the Third Reich casts a terrifying new shadow when the Brotherhood of the Black Sun resurrects a fanatical dream of world conquest. Ruled by a madman with delusions of godhood, the Brotherhood's ruthless doctrine of mass human sacrifice by nuclear fire counts down to zero hour - but the self-styled Aryan demigod must first recover an ancient artifact that controls the destiny of mankind...and that artifact is in the hands of The Falcon.

Bonaparte 'Bone' Mizell, formerly of the DEA, has a problem on his hands; Dale Bristline, his 400 lb. client with a beautiful ex-stripper wife needs help dealing with a blackmailer - Brandy's first husband has returned from the dead and is making outrageous demands... and she mustn't be told about it. When drug dealer turned sex club owner Bristline needs some help dealing with the blackmailer, cash-strapped Bone accepts the case…

Mark Ellis is likable and confident on stage, he has a decent amount of men-and-women-are-different material, and he’s quick on his feet when he interacts with the crowd. He even tosses in an occasional groaner that he can't help but laugh at when the reaction it gets is less-than-overwhelming (and deservedly so). But Ellis shines the most when he strays from the standard comedian’s fare and delves into his own unique territory.

The Leicester Riders Basketball podcast

Listen to Mark Ellis interview fellow solopreneurs, content creators, and those who have forged their own path by doing (most of it) themselves! This is a podcast for anyone who wants to make the leap into solopreneurship either as a full-time gig or side hustle.