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Exclusive Extract: Nucleus by Rory Clements

14 February 2018 By Rory Clements

Rory Clements introduces an exclusive extract from his latest novel. In 1939, Jews in Nazi Germany were desperate to get out of the country, but that was not easy. Not only did they need an exit visa, they also needed a permit to stay in their destination country. Because of this, the understaffed British passport office […]

January Giveaway!

1 January 2018 By Editor

We have FIVE copies of Rory Clements’ latest novel Nucleus to give away. Five winners will each receive a hardback copy of this follow up to Rory’s hit historical thriller, Corpus. And look out for a special feature about the history behind the books, coming soon. Just follow the instructions below to enter.  You’ve got four chances to […]

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