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The charismatic Fulvia amassed a degree of military and political power that was unprecedented for a woman in Ancient Rome. Married three times to men who moved in powerful circles, including Marc Antony, Fulvia was not content to play the usual background role that was expected of a wife—instead she challenged the Roman patriarchy and sought to increase her influence in the face of determined opposition.

Set in Amsterdam, the novel introduces Lotte Meerman, a Cold Case detective still recovering from the emotional devastation of her previous investigation. A tip-off leads Lotte to an unresolved 10-year-old murder case in which her father was the lead detective. When she discovers irregularities surrounding the original investigation that make him a suspect, she decides to cover for him. She doesn't tell her boss about the family connection and jeopardises her career by hiding evidence.

Detective Lotte Meerman is convinced the death of Frank Stapel, a painter and decorator, isn't an accident after she and his widow, Tessa, find a skeleton in a sports bag in his left luggage locker at Amsterdam Central train station. The remains date from the Second World War, and Lotte's colleagues consider it of minor importance...until forensic tests show that amongst the bones is the arm bone of a crime boss who recently went missing.

Tantrums and Tiaras: Molly thinks cat-sitting will be a doddle. All she has to do is feed Mimi twice a day and play with her. But Molly is in for a big surprise - not only is the cat in question a very fussy eater, but she can talk! Paws, Claws and Frilly Drawers: It’s Bring Your Pet to School Day on Thursday, and Molly doesn’t have a pet. What is she going to do? Of course, she could always ask to borrow Mimi - but taking a talking cat to school is sure to spell only one thing - T.R.O.U.B.L.E.

Too Proud to Lead provides essential advice on how to avoid hubristic behavior that can endanger businesses, as well as cope with arrogant overconfidence in others in the workplace.