A Breed of Heroes
Alan Judd
An excellent portrayal of life in the Army in Northern Ireland during the troubles, laced with good and plausible humour.
Read Time: ~3.2 hr
High altitudes
by James Buchan (1996)
About this book
The plight of Jane Haddon. The managing director of a textile conglomerate in Britain, she is a beautiful divorcee. She could have any man she wants, yet she resigns herself to personal and professional loneliness. Why? The novel explains.
Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreHigh altitudes Lead Character
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