Between 1939 and 1945, Nazi forces inside occupied countries confiscated an untold amount of treasure, including a flawless, 47.05 caret blue diamond known as the Blue Regina. Later, it was mistakenly sent to the United States, and arrived just prior to the start of World War II. Throughout the duration of the war and after, its whereabouts remained unknown.In 1951, a well-funded U.S. bound expedition is formed by a noted Berlin gemologist. Unfortunately, news of his expedition motivates others to search for the diamond, while applying their own set of rules. That doesn't bode well for any of the participants, especially when the prize is valued at more than three million dollars.The Blue Regina evokes romance, obsession, deceit, desperation and hollow hope, in a deadly competition to possess a world class diamond.
Foreign agents operate in countries of interest in times of peace, belligerence, and war. Their purpose is to seek pertinent information and pass it on to the country of their allegiance, and be open to opportunistic means of causing havoc and unrest among the local populace. In 1941, Germany's vision of world domination sparks several baffling murders in the city of Los Angeles, The striking figure of Erika Willets, whose biography is as imposing as her physical appearance, adds another dimension to a puzzle whose pieces do not seem to fit. Although the modus operandi, locations, and background of victims differ, it appears there may be linkage. A newspaper reporter and a detective are unwittingly thrust together to find answers to the recent killings. American Fräulein evokes an interest in Erika, whose persona parallels the beauty and the beast, and reveals a spy mystery with heightened emotions and an out of box storyline.
This book has been developed over numerous iterations within the Brigham and Women’s Hospital to provide the most critical information for trainees and physicians, and thus it represents a truly practical guidebook for anyone who needs the key information on the diagnosis, management and prevention of venous thromboembolism. Specific areas of focus include understanding the risk factors for VTE and the role of the right ventricle in PE pathophysiology. Efficient algorithms for diagnosis and exclusion of DVT and PE are emphasized. An state-of-the-art review of current techniques for the management of high risk VTE, including submassive and massive PE, is presented. The novel oral anticoagulants are revolutionizing the way VTE is treated and are covered in detail.
The Pope is dead!... ...felled by simple old age or so they said...but unbeknownst to the wider world was the true reason...murder by nefarious hands! And so the gargantuan machine that is the Catholic Church grinds into action to elect the successor...but the choice and method causes shock and consternation throughout the world. Elsewhere four chosen ones travel from far-flung corners of Italy to converge on the great walls of the Vatican City. Their destiny is to thwart a new threat but will they succeed against a surprising foe and at what cost to themselves and others'...
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