Christopher Ravenscroft
1) The Aeneid
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles' mighty foe in the Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and lure him into the world of the dead itself--all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods. Ultimately, he reaches the promised land of Italy where, after bloody battles and with high hopes, he founds what...
4) Road rage
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Wellspring Media
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
A massive gathering of angry protesters has taken up residence in Framhurst Great Wood just outside of Kingsmarkham. At stake is the life of the woodland itself. A highway planned to cut through its center will destroy its pristine beauty forever. It is clear that the countryside is doomed to disappear. But so, it seems, are some of the citizens of Kingsmarkham.
5) Simisola
Publisher
Lance Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
When Melanie Akande, daughter of Inspector Wexford's Nigerian-born physician, goes missing, the family brace themselves for a case of abduction-- maybe murder. Melanie had an appointment to see Annette Bystock the day she disappeared, and Annette is found strangled to death in her apartment. During the hunt for Annette's killers, the body of a young black girl is found buried in the Sussex countryside. Wexford must battle through the prejudices of...
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Going wrong: As wild teenagers, Guy Curran and Leonora Chisholm believed that they were soulmates. When they meet again eight years later, Guy aims to reclaim her, no matter who stands in his way.
Harm done: Detective Chief Inspector Wexford faces growing public unrest over the release of a pedophile, an odd series of abductions, and the disappearance of a wealthy couple's daughter from her bedroom.
The fallen curtain: Abducted briefly as a boy,...
8) The Thames Shakespeare collection double feature: Twelfth night, or, What you will ; Romeo & Juliet
Publisher
A&E
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Twelfth night: A popular and enduring comedy revolving around unrequited love and mistaken identity; Romeo & Juliet: A moving interpretation of Shakespeare's ageless tale of family feuds, star-crossed lovers, and tragedy.