Books by Lawrence Bell

Crafted by a Russian, made for a Russian...and now the Russians want it back.From their humble beginnings in 19th century Russia, through the turbulent years of the Revolution and beyond, an enduring and epic tale that follows the turmoil, the heartbreak and a mystery that lies within one family.There is a talent, a son, who becomes a craftsman jeweller and who possesses the most phenomenal skills. Working for the highly respected 'House of Faberge', he creates some their finest and most valued jewellery. Whilst there, he becomes involved and then implicated with the Russian Royal Family, the ill fated Romanov's. It is a prelude to intrigue, romance and murder. It is a disaster in the making.In later years in England, a lost piece of jewellery has been found. It is a work of genius, a masterpiece.It was crafted by a Russian, and made for a Russian...and now the Russians want it back.This is a story that crosses Europe and crosses the generations, and with it is all the greed and the envy and the deceit, and mans never ending ambition for power and wealth.

Being able to tell a good tale has always been part of a hairdresser's repertoire, as well as listening to the customers' stories. This collection brings together the memorable people and events collected over a lifetime of cutting hair. Diversity is a fact of life, which is reflected in the array of stories within these pages. In every chapter there is a story within a story, and each story has a twist in the tale.