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The ongoing football world cup has shown the world, through the famous ‘Tartan Army’, that Scotland is a nation that counts, home to outstanding, generous people full of life and kindness. But it is also an ancient land rife with mysteries and enchantments, fairies and goblins and spirits and … extraterrestrials?!
Well, this last part may be reserved for poor Kathy Austin, MI6’s specialist in out-of-this-world investigations, who even on holiday simply cannot catch a break. At least the weather will be cooler than in the Amazon!
For our second title this month, we go back to the 19th century and the world of French finance, with the tale of the second generation of The Bank beginning to unfold in The Baron’s Accounts. From Baron Haussman’s titanic work to modernise the French capital to the tragic events of the Paris Commune, the triumphs, failures, and private tragedies of a family caught in the birth pangs of modern France.
June with Cinebook – ye willnae put them down!
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