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England 1819: Thomas Shield, a new master at a school just outside London, is tutor to a young American boy and the boy's sensitive best friend, Charles Frant. Drawn to Frant's beautiful, unhappy mother, Thomas becomes caught up in her family's twisted intrigues.

It is 1970. David Byfield, a widowed parish priest with a dark past, brings home a new wife to Roth. Soon the murders and blasphemies begin. But does the responsibility lie in the present or the past? And can Byfield, a prisoner of his own passion, break through to the truth before the final tragedy destroys what he most cherishes?

Living in the British city of Rosington of the 1950s, Wendy finds herself penniless, jobless, and on the verge of divorce. She goes to stay with her friend, who seems to have everything Wendy lacks. But a decades-old mystery lingers, and the shadow of death seeps through from turn-of-the-century Rosington, portending tragedy.

It’s a difficult time for William Dougal. He’s given up smoking and, to make matters worse, a touch of blackmail persuades him into doing a job for his old adversary James Hanbury. Nothing complicated - all he has to do is keep an eye on Dr Vertag, the leader of a lunatic fringe survival group. But he has hardly started when the barman who tried to warn him off is murdered. Suddenly Zelda appears from Dougal’s murky past. Zelda is big, black and very beautiful. And just as suddenly she is kidnapped from his flat.

This companion title to Trombone Shorty - Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, and Odyssey Honor winner - is a well-tuned, beautiful exploration of a beloved community as Shorty visits the streets of New Orleans to find answers on how to be a leader in his band.

Mind over Moneylines is a sports betting podcast hosted by Charlie Taylor Jr. Tune in as I dive into the world of sports betting with a mix of fun, analysis, and mindful insights. I aim to help you enjoy betting on sports while learning the strategies and smart practices needed to do it responsibly. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just getting started, I've got you covered with tips, tricks, and plenty of laughs along the way. Mind over Moneylines is a SportsE Media production. And featured on the QuietLoud Studios podcast network.

The zombie virus has taken over the City hospital and a Cargo Ship, while the bank robbers are on the run. But as they lay low on a ship bound for South America, one of them is dying and comes back as an Undead creature, spreading the virus even further. Meanwhile, the police officers of Clifton Falls are called to the City hospital when a student suddenly falls ill. But this is no ordinary illness, and soon the student wakes up as one of the advanced zombies - harder to kill and more dangerous.

Our goal is to empower the young person to be the driver of their own life, with positive and healthy support from the family system.

Looking back we can often see the funny side of things. These stories are about people like us who get themselves into situations that are bizarre, ridiculous or just plain funny. Have a listen, they are all 4 - 5 minutes long - and if you like them, please share and/or follow!