Norwich remained the second largest city in England until the eighteenth century. Its history over the last 450 years is of exceptional interest. Norwich since 1550 is a full account of the post-medieval history of the city and covers all aspects of Norwich life, including its population, housing, churches and chapels, politics, work, education, arts, architecture and medical care. It brings out Norwich's individuality and shows how it became the city it is today. While it changed and developed in many ways over the centuries, its textiles could not compete with those of the northern boom towns of the Industrial Revolution. Instead it settled into its role as a regional and banking capital.

Peter Short is an MBA student at Northwestern. During the summer he met a cute University of Wisconsin cheerleader and their romance blooms. However, Peter is seduced by a wealthy, middle-aged woman on a recruiting trip to New York during Christmas break. Despite his affection for his girlfriend, Jodi, he succumbs to the sexual demands of an older married woman. Follow Peter’s adventures as he attempts to navigate a risky course between two women.

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The journey of Patrick Malone, an idealistic young college graduate, from a raw, barely qualifed recruit to a trained crimefighter who is recognized at both regional and national levels.