It is a time of heavy persecution in China. Christiana Tsai becomes a follower of Christ. An autobiography, Queen of the Dark Chamber exposes Christiana’s severe suffering because of her conversion. Through her, however, the light and life of the gospel and the glory of Christ is revealed. Step into her life and taste the bitterness of sin around her and the brilliant sweetness of Christ’s light in the midst of trial.

Helen Suzman was the voice of South Africa's conscience during the darkest days of apartheid. She stood alone in parliament, confronted by a legion of highly chauvinist male politicians. Armed with the relentless determination and biting wit for which she became renowned, Suzman battled the racist regime and earned her reputation as a legendary anti-apartheid campaigner. Despite constant antagonism and the threat of violence, she forced into the global spotlight the injustices of the country's minority rule. Access to Suzman's papers, including her unpublished correspondence with Nelson Mandela, was granted by her family to the author, former British ambassador to South Africa Robin Renwick, who has penned a book rich with examples of her humour and political brilliance. This first full biography goes beyond her famous struggle against apartheid into her criticisms of the post-apartheid government. It is a fascinating insight into the life of a truly great South African and her role in one of the most important struggles in modern history.

Rabindranath Tagore's 'The King of the Dark Chamber' is a play that delves into themes of love, power, and self-realization. Tagore's lyrical and poetic writing style, characteristic of his other works, adds a timeless quality to the play. Set in a mythical kingdom, the play follows the story of a princess who falls in love with a mysterious man hidden away in a dark chamber. As their love unfolds, the audience is taken on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. Tagore's use of symbolism and metaphor enriches the literary context of the play, making it a profound and thought-provoking read. As a Nobel laureate in Literature, Rabindranath Tagore's deep understanding of human emotions and relationships shines through in 'The King of the Dark Chamber'. His own experiences with love and spiritual awakening likely influenced the creation of this timeless piece. Tagore's unique perspective as a philosopher and poet adds depth to the characters and themes explored in the play. I highly recommend 'The King of the Dark Chamber' to readers who appreciate poetic and philosophical works that explore the complexities of love and self-discovery. Tagore's masterpiece offers a captivating narrative that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final act.

It is the dawn of World War I, and Sherlock Holmes has been dead for 20 years. Professor James Moriarty is a lost man, but he's called back into the fray when MI5 blackmails him into finding Holmes' long-lost brother, Mycroft. What at first appears to be a routine case leads to a web of intrigue that involves a psychic box and its creator, a woman from Moriarty's past, and a new villain that threatens to be greater than Moriarty ever was! This deluxe, hardcover edition collects Moriarty #1-9, the first and second story arcs of the acclaimed series ("The Dark Chamber" and "The Lazarus Tree").

The Last Gasp takes us to the dark side of human history in the first full chronicle of the gas chamber in the United States. In page-turning detail, award-winning writer Scott Christianson tells a dreadful story that is full of surprising and provocative new findings. First constructed in Nevada in 1924, the gas chamber, a method of killing sealed off and removed from the sight and hearing of witnesses, was originally touted as a "humane" method of execution. Delving into science, war, industry, medicine, law, and politics, Christianson overturns this mythology for good. He exposes the sinister links between corporations looking for profit, the military, and the first uses of the gas chamber after World War I. He explores little-known connections between the gas chamber and the eugenics movement. Perhaps most controversially, he has unearthed new evidence about American and German collaboration in the production and lethal use of hydrogen cyanide and about Hitler’s adoption of gas chamber technology developed in the United States. More than a book about the death penalty, this compelling history ultimately reveals much about America’s values and power structures in the twentieth century.