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In the waning days of World War II, Hitler gave his diary to a young aide, Baron Max von Berger, for safekeeping.

Virtual reality has become the predominant form of entertainment for the masses: with a helmet and glove and appropriate software programmes, they can spend their leisure time in fantasy worlds.

Stories behind our most intriguing words and phrases - their meanings, origins and variations throughout history.

It's 1963 and Sally Mitchell, the well-bred daughter of a wealthy New Zealand sheep farmer, is on her way to England with her friend Pru.

Stories of childhood, and growing up in North Qld in the early 1900s

A day-by-day account of the infamous Battle of Britain includes information on British and German command, airplanes and warfare machinery, and the experiences of pilots, soldiers, and British peop

The second that Columbia law student Jack Mullen steps down from the train at East Hampton, he knows that something is very wrong.

Heres a tip: if your ex-husbands mistress-cum-missus asks for your help in proving that he cheated on her while he was married to you, just say no. And, whatever you do, dont invite her in . . .

From her lookout on the first floor, Ginny watches and waits for her adored younger sister to return to the crumbling mansion that was once their idyllic childhood home.

The gripping tale of a brilliant war orphan forced to use his genius to repay a debt to a mysterious benefactor .

Why did the late Ed Gelbart leave his ranch to Larry in his will? And just what were the dirty dealings in the Hart City Council?

Alexandra Gaither is a state prosecutor who has the authority to reopen an unsolved homicide case. Twenty-five years ago Alex's mother was murdered and no one was ever tried for the crime.

Now a wealthy young widow, former peasant girl Siana Forbes has overcome her humble beginnings to become mistress of Cheverton Manor, the handsome estate which her infant son, Ashley, will one day

Janet Shaw was adopted as a baby. At thirteen months, she was diagnosed with a malignant cancer called retinoblastoma and had one eye removed.

A selection of stories written by Du Maurier, including "The Birds", a suspenseful story of horror popularised by Alfred Hitchcock's movie of the same name.