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The Widening Gyre by Robert B. Parker
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The Widening Gyre by Robert B. Parker

Hired as security man for Alexander's election campaign, Spenser checks out blackmail concerning the politician's wife. Aided by sidekick Hawk, and surrogate son Paul Giacomin, he is sucked into political ambition, corruption, violence, and the truth about his relationship with Susan Silverman.
 
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Tags: violence, truth, corruption, ambition, political
Seven Ages of Britain - Age of Ambition
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Seven Ages of Britain - Age of AmbitionSeven Ages of Britain - Age of Ambition

The 20th century saw ordinary Britons upturning ancient power structures and class hierarchies. The catalyst was the First World War, which embroiled the whole nation and called traditional values into question. The result was an ever-growing democratisation of culture, with art coming off gallery walls, becoming an instrument of self-expression at the service of the individual. David Dimbleby looks at some of the great masterworks of modern British art, but also champions lesser appreciated art forms like broadcasting and domestic design.
 
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Tags: Dimbleby, David, looks, great, masterworks, Seven, Ambition, Britain, service, individual