Books with author Barbara Vine

Lizzie hasn't seen her old friend, Bell, for some fourteen years, but when she spots her from a taxi in a London street she jumps out and pursues her despite 'all the terrible things' that passed between them. As Lizzie reveals those events, little by little, the women rekindle their friendship, with terrifying results...'This is the third psychological thriller by Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine and when I say it surpasses the first two that's really saying something ...Vine has not only produced a quietly smouldering suspense novel but also presents an accurately atmospheric portrayal of London in the heady 60's. Literally unputdownable' - "Time Out".

The House of Stairs - an unputdownable crime classic from bestselling author Barbara VineLizzie hasn't seen her old friend, Bell, for some fourteen years, but when she spots her from a taxi in a London street she jumps out and pursues her despite 'all the terrible things' that passed between them. As Lizzie reveals those events, little by little, the women rekindle their friendship, with terrifying results ...'This is the third psychological thriller by Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine and when I say it surpasses the first two that's really saying something ... Vine has not only produced a quietly smouldering suspense novel but also presents an accurately atmospheric portrayal of London in the heady 60's. Literally unputdownable' Time OutThe House of Stairs is a modern masterpiece of the crime genre and will leave you gripped from the first page to the last. If you enjoy the novels of P.D. James, Ian Rankin and Scott Turow, you will love this book.'The Rendell/ Vine partnership has for years been producing consistently better work than most Booker winners put together' Ian Rankin'A superb and original writer' Amanda Craig, ExpressBarbara Vine is the pen-name of Ruth Rendell. She has written fifteen novels using this pseudonym, including A Fatal Inversion and King Solomon's Carpet which both won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award. Her other books include: A Dark Adapted Eye; The House of Stairs; Gallowglass; Asta's Book; No Night Is Too Long; In the Time of His Prosperity; The Brimstone Wedding; The Chimney Sweeper's Boy; Grasshopper; The Blood Doctor; The Minotaur; The Birthday Present and The Child's Child.

The Birthday Present by Barbara Vine - a gripping, psychological thriller packed with menaceIntensely imagined, fearful and satisfying' Sunday TimesTory MP Ivor Tesham has unconventional tastes. And in bored housewife Hebe Furnal he finds someone to share and enact his sexual fantasies. However, one day it all goes terribly wrong. Ivor plans a special liaison for Hebe's birthday - a daring sexual adventure. But dangerous games have unforeseen costs and consequences. And when there is an accidental death, scandal and ruin cannot be far behind . . . How long can a secret stay a secret? How long will friends protect a reputation? And how long before guilt catches up with you?'The pre-eminent genius of the psychological thriller' Herald'Gripping, compelling' Mail on Sunday'Vintage Vine' Literary ReviewIf you like P.D. James, Ian Rankin and Scott Turow, you will love The Bithday Present by Barbara Vine.Barbara Vine is the pen-name of Ruth Rendell. She has written fifteen novels using this pseudonym, including A Fatal Inversion and King Solomon's Carpet which both won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award. Her other books include: A Dark Adapted Eye; The House of Stairs; Gallowglass; Asta's Book; No Night Is Too Long; In the Time of His Prosperity; The Brimstone Wedding; The Chimney Sweeper's Boy; Grasshopper; The Blood Doctor; The Minotaur; The Birthday Present and The Child's Child.

Love is in the air as Barbara Levine and Paige Ramey take on humankind's oldest pastime: kissing. In racy candids, humorous vintage postcards, and snapshots taken on the sly, couples from the Victorian era through the Swinging Sixties smooch, canoodle, neck, and spoon. The collected photographs are sweet, sincere, and saucy, occasionally awkward, and always intriguing: Who took these photos? And what lay in store for these amorous couples after the shutter clicked—true love or just a passing fancy? People Kissing is the perfect gift to share with a sweetheart any day you feel like making a public display of affection.

This writing notebook has been designed to train the user to write words, letters, sentences and much more. Characteristics of this primary composition notebook : 120 pages. Double-sided wide sheets. A soft, perfect and sturdy cover. 8.5" x 11" (A4 ) size; perfect size for your purse, office, backpack, school, home or work. Can be used as a notebook, notepad, journal, diary or composition book for school and work. Perfect for taking notes, writing, organizing, making lists. These primary composition notebooks are the ideal gift for adults and children alike.

Characteristics of this primary composition notebook : 200 pages. Double-sided wide sheets. A soft, perfect and sturdy cover. 8.5" x 11" (A4 ) size; perfect size for your purse, office, backpack, school, home or work. Can be used as a notebook, notepad, journal, diary or composition book for school and work. Perfect for taking notes, writing, organizing, making lists. the primary Composition notebook are the perfect gift for adults and children for any occasion.

A fun and scary colouring book for children and teenagers, full of Halloween themes of many types. Drawings of different varieties ranging from the simplest to the most complex and taking into account the people involved. Halloween colouring book for children, teenagers, boys and girls. Drawings carefully chosen to give you many hours of fun, relaxation and creativity. Relax as you colour in these dazzling illustrations. Features of this Halloween colouring book : Each page is professionally composed Beautiful and unique designs, without repetition High resolution printing 40 pages. A soft, perfect and sturdy cover. Dimensions of 8.5" x 11" (A4 format). A variety of styles that will appeal to all levels of colorists. Great gift idea or buy one for yourself!