A World War Two historical fiction The Baker’s Secret centres on the experiences of Zenta and Estere, two sisters living in Riga Old Town. As their lives are torn apart by Russian occupation and Nazi invasion, the sisters struggle to survive alongside the people of their city. As the war comes to its fateful climax, […]
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Goldster Conversations: Inside Story Live At Riverstone with Lucinda Hawksley and Humphrey Hawksley
A very special Inside Story brings together Goldster Conversations’ two founding hosts Lucinda and Humphrey Hawksley in both a Zoom and in-person audience event at Kingfisher Wharf, Riverstone, Fulham. Three years ago, at the height of the pandemic, with millions isolated and alone, Goldster founder Mike Reid had a vision: What if he could deliver […]
Read MoreThe Democracy Forum Live Webinar
The Democracy Forum and TDF President Lord Bruce invite you to a live webinar, ‘The United Nations: Retaining relevance in a conflict-ridden world’’ on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 2-3.30pm UK time (GMT). Moderator: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent Panellists: Prof. Richard Caplan, Professor of International Relations, Dept of Politics & International […]
Read MoreGoldster Conversations: Purpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey and Roger Leslie
“Quite early, I came to terms with the fact that I was gay,” explains Goldster Purpose, Passion and Grit guest, Roger Leslie. “But as a spiritual person, I assumed that my sexual orientation meant that I was fundamentally flawed and would have to live without love. That terrifying revelation directed me toward an unprecedented journey […]
Read MoreGoldster Conversations: Inside Story with Humphrey and Tim Bale
The Conservative Party can lay convincing claim to being the world’s most successful political party, not least because it is also one of the most adaptable, often appearing to do and say pretty much whatever it takes to win. Whether ruling or opposing, the Conservative Party has been part of all our lives for much […]
Read MoreGoldster Conversations: Purpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey and Doug Stewart
High-stakes casinos, black market gambling, Formula One racing, drug trade espionage, shipping piracy, sports fixing and a cast of intriguing characters created by Doug Stewart . One of the most compelling is Insp. Todd “Ratso” Holtom, whose latest adventure Deadly Hush is published at the end of February; a serial killer on the loose leaving […]
Read MoreGoldster Conversations: Inside Story with Humphrey and Juliet Campbell
Juliet Campbell was the first of Britain’s pioneering female ambassadors – ‘An inspiration for those with ambition to make a difference in the world’, says diplomat, Karen Pierce, Britain’s current ambassador to the United States. In Playing Britannia Juliet tells her story through letters and diaries she kept at the time. Besieged in a chateau […]
Read MoreGoldster Conversations: Purpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey and Jeff Cox
Community is a lifeline to health and wellbeing, a group of people with whom we can share good times and bad, grieve and laugh and find companionship and support. Humphrey Hawksley explores one specific community and asks what is the glue that holds it together and how has the idea of community been strengthened or […]
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