Margaret M Ford: 10 books

Southern Italy, 1943: The German army is quickly losing ground to the Allied assault and retreating towards Rome. The quiet town of Vietri has been spared from the ravages of war until the arrival of an SS officer amidst the confusion of the retreat, armed with a single deadly purpose. Aylesbury,...

Suddenly, she started speaking, making him jump, but he wasn’t entirely sure her words were directed at him: “I’m a whore, I am. I’m a murderer. They’re coming for me, you know. They’re going to hang me.” It was all said in a fearful rush between rasping gasps and made not a jot of sense...

WARNINGThis novel is a black comedy and for adults only. It contains strong language, scenes of violence, and irreverent references, which may offend those of a delicate sensibility.SYNOPSISThe atmosphere charged and began to crackle with static electricity as her eyes quickened with white-hot rage....

A diverse collection of five short stories to please readers of most genres.OBSESSION:What happens when your passion is unobtainable? A cautionary modern-day tale of unrequited love.THE HOUSEKEEPER:Ellie's recently deceased employer was wildly eccentric. Even so, the conditions of his will still come...

The Abductor had wrapped all five bodies in bandages. They looked like Egyptian mummies. The bandages around the head of one had been partially unwrapped. But the patch of dark brown hair and a narrow strip of greying, fossilised-like skin peeping through quickly dispelled the notion that it was a hoax.He...

Suranne Roberts, recently retired civil servant, suddenly dies in mysterious circumstances or so her niece, Sue Anderson, believes when she looks into the circumstances. With no children of her own, Suranne leaves her entire estate to Sue. But Sue inherits far more than her aunt’s assets: she inherits...

For the wealthy residents of Westcliffe the 1930s depression is just a blip on their cosy horizon. For those unaffected and uncaring life is nothing but a continuous round of pleasure. The most dominant families are the Westerners and the Mayfields. And some members of the Mayfield line are more than...

An oil slick appears on the surface of the lake. At first, the lake dwellers mistake it for a rainbow cloud because of all the delightful colours reflected by the sun. Very soon, though, some of the fish begin to get sick, and they realise they must get rid of it quickly. They need to protect their...

Curiosity and inspiration are powerful catalysts for learning. In this 2nd edition of a book that has provided inspiration to countless teachers, Carol Ann Tomlinson offers three new chapters, extended examples and information in every chapter, and field-tested strategies that teachers can use in...

That lay women and men increasingly serve as leaders of institutional ministries in the Church is nothing new. Yet, until now, these lay leaders have longed for theological resources and formational training to help them in their vocation and ministry. Called and Chosen: Toward a Spirituality for...