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The story of a few days in the life of a young Russian boy during the siege of Leningrad in World War II.

After Claudia seduces Jenny's sweetheart, Frank, she gives birth to a baby girl. When the child is disowned Jenny cares for her and loves her as her own.

After the war between the states, many small skirmishes still exist.

The author, a well-known Australian art critic, recounts his boyhood experiences growing up in an Irish Catholic family in Australia.

Lady Brandon dies peacefully in her bed, much loved and respected by all but, as Maurice Evans discovers, Mary's corpse is shrouded in mystery.

Superstar mystery novelist Grace McCabe needs to unwind after a grueling book tour. Visiting her sister whom she hasn't seen in months, seems the perfect solution.

Harry Morant, Australian poet, horseman, mercenary and accused murderer, was court-martialled and shot by the British Army during the Boer War for supposed atrocities. Was he a scapegoat?

All Bombay is buzzing with news of the murder of Anil Ajmani. It is certainly a baffling case, for the millionaire was found stabbed to death in his tightly secure mansion.

About family relationships and about the use and abuse of power as champion jockey Kit Fielding seeks to defend his sister and her husband (a race horse trainer) from a spiteful newspaper campaign.

A wealthy man is rescued from muggers by a group of teenagers.

Kenny Fletcher, a lonely only child with an irrepressible spirit, used to bang a tennis ball against the board in his back garden, day and night.

Former army interrogator Jay Ryan is enjoying the quiet life after leaving the military far behind - or so he thinks.

During World War I a friendship between two young Englishmen, Axel and Edward, is forged on the battlefields of France.

The Murray River holds a special place in the hearts of Australians.