Some Kind of Hero

Some Kind of Hero
Author: Matthew Field
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 756
Release: 2015-10-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0750966505

For over 50 years, Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile British film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now legendary James Bond series. Latterly, this family run business has been crowned with box office gold and recognised by motion picture academies around the world. However, it has not always been plain sailing. Changing financial regimes forced 007 to relocate to France and Mexico; changing fashions and politics led to box office disappointments; and changing studio regimes and business disputes all but killed the franchise. And the rise of competing action heroes has constantly questioned Bond's place in popular culture. But against all odds the filmmakers continue to wring new life from the series, and 2012's Skyfall saw both huge critical and commercial success, crowning 007 as the undisputed king of the action genre. Some Kind of Hero recounts this remarkable story, from its origins in the early '60s right through to the present day, and draws on hundreds of unpublished interviews with the cast and crew of this iconic series.

Once Upon a Spy

Once Upon a Spy
Author: Sheridan Jeane
Publisher: Flowers and Fullerton
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2015-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1633030008

He’s trying to avert a war, she’s trying to reclaim her future. Tonight they find themselves adversaries, but something tells them that’s not their destiny. How can they ever trust again when treachery lurks at every turn? London, 1854 – Lord Wentworth can’t refuse his brother’s request — not when war with Russia is at stake! Robert, Earl of Wentworth, isn’t a spy, and he never wants to be one, but when his brother is injured and needs his help stealing an important book from the Russian embassy, he can’t refuse. He’ll do it, just this once. Antonia’s future depends on the contents of that book… Antonia and her sisters have lost everything. They can’t even call their names their own. If she wants a chance at a future, she needs to steal that book. The problem is, Lord Wentworth just stole it from the Russian Ambassador.
…And they both need it Family duty is in direct conflict with loyalty to the queen. The reluctant spy and the daring thief find themselves at cross-purposes. Is there a way to satisfy one ideal without sacrificing the other? Who will win in this dangerous game of nations— especially when their hearts are at stake as well?
Once Upon a Spy is Book 3 in Sheridan Jeane's Secrets and Seduction Series The Secrets and Seduction Series Book 0.5 – Lady Cecilia is Cordially Disinvited for Christmas Book 1 – It Takes a Spy... Book 2 – Lady Catherine's Secret Book 3 - Once Upon a Spy Book 4 - My Lady, My Spy Book 5 - Along Came a Spy Winner of the I ❤️Indie award for Best Historical Romance

Once Upon a Tim

Once Upon a Tim
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2024-12-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1665963158

Now with a reimagined look! Join a peasant boy who wants to be a knight in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated first book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim chapter book series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs. Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants more out of life than to grow up to be a woodsman like his father. Unfortunately, the only route to success in the kingdom of Wyld is to be born a prince. Still, Tim is determined. He is brave and clever and always tries to do the right thing—even though he rarely gets the credit for it. Then news spreads that Princess Grace of the neighboring kingdom has been abducted by the evil Stinx and Prince Ruprecht needs a legion of knights to join him on his quest to rescue her. Tim finally has the lucky break he’s been waiting for, the opportunity to change his station in life. And even though he doesn’t know how to ride a horse or wield anything more deadly than a water bucket, he’s going to do whatever it takes to make sure his dream becomes a reality.

Once Upon a Spy

Once Upon a Spy
Author: Donna J
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595470033

I lived the life, all the story is true, names have been changed to protect the privacy of others. My life for 20 years of fear and threats, having a 57 mg. pressed to my temple and hearing the hammer click, time after time. Watching my back for signs of this man wanting to kill me with every breath he took. Hiding my boys and myself, while running to hide from this man, knowing there is nowhere to hide. Scars and shattered nerves take their toll. We have to hide, but where? Some one will tell him where we are, I can only hope they take pity on us.

Once Upon a Spy

Once Upon a Spy
Author: Jimmy Sangster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1980
Genre: Television scripts
ISBN:

Once a Spy

Once a Spy
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1420148109

Love and survival in the shadow of Waterloo . . . Wearied by his years as a British intelligence officer, Simon Duval resigns his commission after Napoleon’s abdication. Hoping to find new meaning in his life, he returns to England, where he discovers his cousin’s widow, Suzanne Duval, the Comtesse de Chambron. Working as a seamstress, living in reduced circumstances, Suzanne has had a life as complicated as Simon’s. While both believe they are beyond love, their sympathetic bond leads him to propose a marriage of companionship, and Suzanne accepts. She didn't want or expect a true marriage, but as Suzanne joins Simon in a search for his long missing foster brother, warmth and caring begin to heal both their scars—and a powerful passion sparks between them. Then news from France threatens to disrupt their happiness. Napoleon has escaped from Elba and Wellington personally asks Simon to help prevent another devastating war. Only this time, Simon does not go into danger alone. He and Suzanne will face deadly peril together, and pray that love will carry them through . . . Praise for the Rogues Redeemed series “Deftly balances fascinating historical detail, adventure, and menace with a passionate romance.” —Library Journal “Though suspense and adventure drive this story forward, the love at its center sets it apart.” —Kirkus Reviews “Impeccably written.” —Booklist

Once Upon a Tim

Once Upon a Tim
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2022-03
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 1534499253

"With no knightly experience but plenty of pluck and an impressive vocabulary, a twelve-year-old peasant, hoping to improve his station in life, volunteers to help a cowardly prince and his not very powerful wizard rescue a princess from an evil, foul-smelling monster."--

One Night With a Spy

One Night With a Spy
Author: Celeste Bradley
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2007-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429901888

For years, Lady Julia Barrowby has acted the part of an old man's ornamental bride, never revealing that she has secretly helped the ailing Lord Barrowby in his work with the Royal Four. Now that her husband has died, Julia believes his place in the Four is hers by right. But convincing the remaining members will not be easy, especially with Marcus Ramsay, Lord Dryden, distracting her at every turn. Somehow, the mysterious Marcus seems to see into her very soul, effortlessly satisfying all her secret, forbidden longings... Marcus stood next in line to be chosen for the Four, and he is not willing to be displaced by a woman, no matter how intriguing or beautiful she may be. Under orders to investigate Julia, Marcus discovers her diary, overflowing with years of loneliness and yearning. Fulfilling Julia's fantasies is the perfect way to get closer to her, but seducing this fascinating creature is fast becoming more than a means to an end—it is his soul's deepest desire...

Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy
Author: Louise Fitzhugh
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593482328

Soon to be an Apple TV+ animated series starring Golden Globe nominee Beanie Feldstein and Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, it's no secret that Harriet the Spy is a timeless classic that kids will love! Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends. Then Harriet loses track of her notebook, and it ends up in the wrong hands. Before she can stop them, her friends have read the always truthful, sometimes awful things she’s written about each of them. Will Harriet find a way to put her life and her friendships back together? "What the novel showed me as a child is that words have the power to hurt, but they can also heal, and that it’s much better in the long run to use this power for good than for evil."—New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot

Lady Catherine's Secret

Lady Catherine's Secret
Author: Sheridan Jeane
Publisher: Flowers and Fullerton
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1633030059

London, 1853 – Lady Catherine and Alexander Gray share a passion… because Catherine IS Alexander Gray! Catherine is a lady now, and that means she needs to give up her secret life of fencing. She can’t keep pretending to be a boy and fraternizing with men, but before she does, she’s determined to win the upcoming fencing tournament and have her nom de guerre engraved on the traveling trophy. Her mother plans to marry her off by the end of the season, so this will be her last chance to enjoy her freedom. When she risks everything to save the life of the dashing marquess, her secret identity fails her. Can the Mad Marquess find a bride? Daniel, Marquess of Huntley, wants to be embraced by London society, but to do that, he needs to quash the rumors of his father’s madness. He plans to marry the most proper and well-connected woman he can find so they can raise stable, respectable children with stainless pedigrees. He certainly isn’t interested in some hoyden with a penchant for masquerading as a boy and flaunting society’s rules. In fact, he’d prefer to keep her at a distance. It comes down to a question of honor… When a penniless earl uncovers Catherine’s secret and blackmails her, the only path out of social ruin is marriage, but to whom? She soon learns that matrimony provides little protection when a vengeful suitor is plotting the ultimate revenge. LADY CATHERINE'S SECRET is Book 2 in Sheridan Jeane's SECRETS AND SEDUCTION Series THE SECRETS AND SEDUCTION SERIES Book 0.5 – Lady Cecilia is Cordially Disinvited for Christmas Book 1 – It Takes a Spy... Book 2 – Lady Catherine's Secret Book 3 - Once Upon a Spy Book 4 - My Lady, My Spy Book 5 - Along Came a Spy