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The complete series 1-5 of the thrilling mystery series. On sabbatical from the Franciscan order, Father Paolo Baldi is working as a philosophy lecturer in Dublin when his life takes an unexpected turn and he finds himself helping the police to solve crimes. Along with Tina, Paolo uncovers the truth behind the killings of several rockabilly band members and a high-profile case of a police officer’s murder as well as delving into the highly competitive world of celebrity chefs. 

In the hauntingly beautiful Welsh Elan Valley, a house once beloved of the poet Shelley stands in the way of Birmingham’s need for water. It is the Tregaron family’s ancestral home, and the flamboyant, strutting Griffith Tregaron is determined to profit from progress while his daughter Philippa is beside herself at its sacrifice. A young engineer is torn between ambition and conscience; a local girl’s innocence is tested by change.

Naxos AudioBooks is proud to be bringing Francis Brett Young (1884–1964) back into the literary limelight. A justly celebrated writer in his time, he drew on his military and medical experience as well as his acute environmental observations to create authentically detailed and poetically rich novels of profound emotional depth. The coal-mining and heavy industry of the Black Country in the West Midlands, observed by the author as a boy, imbue his ‘Mercian’ novels.

Owen Lucton, senior accountant and family man, feels trapped by his life. He buys a luxury motor car, which he loves; but an accident sends the vehicle headlong into the river and presents him with an opportunity for change. Wandering incognito across the Malvern Hills, he encounters eccentric locals, the warmth of country pubs, the camaraderie of cricket matches, and a sense of belonging–until he is presented with a dilemma: will he risk his anonymity and freedom to help his friends?

Ten years after the war has ended, a group of veterans are united by their shared experiences serving in East Africa and overcome both class boundaries and former enemy lines.

After her mother’s death and her father’s remarriage, Claerwen Lydiatt finds herself in the austere surroundings of Pen House with her grandfather and Aunt Cathie. Drawn to her glamorous neighbours, the Hingstons, and with solicitor Dudley Wilburn in the wings, Clare will not be contained; she wants to feel the wind in her hair and find out who she is.

Still Standing is a raw, honest podcast about surviving the things that were supposed to break you — and trying to build a life anyway. Hosted by Brett Francis, this show explores chronic pain, disability, trauma, parenting, financial stress, self-criticism, recovery, identity, and the exhausting process of fighting systems that are supposed to help but often make life harder. It is about the messy middle: the days where you are not fully healed, not fully okay, but still here. Through personal storytelling, reflection, and real conversations, Still Standing gives voice to the people who ...

Join us on an emotional journey as we delve into the life of Gabrielle Hewish, the only child of the charming yet flawed Sir Jocelyn Hewish, who resides at the idyllic Roscarna estate in the heart of the Irish countryside. Gabrielles life takes a dramatic turn when she falls deeply in love with a Navy man, only to have her world shattered by his untimely death. This heart-wrenching loss plunges her into a profound depression, leading her down an unexpected path that intertwines her fate with the enigmatic Mrs. Payne and her troubled son, Arthur. The Tragic Bride is not only a captivating ...

Do you feel broken or know someone who does? Do you fight against the stigma or challenges of mental health and disabilities? Having a mental health challenge or disability does not mean that you are broken. You can learn to love yourself and feel confident just by being you! You can find the right tools to transform those challenges into strengths!