A paperback Omnibus two books by Graham Masterton RICH (1979)

Masterton's first, and perhaps most compelling saga, in which he retells the story of several real life oil tycoons. Rich is an 800-page novel about Johann Cornelius, a man who created a life for himself from humble beginnings, without losing sight of his poverty stricken past. With strong characterisation, a believable plot and passionate writing, Rich is a must for all fans of historical fiction - and even those new to the genre.

SOLITAIRE (1982)

Solitaire is set in the cut-throat hell of the South African diamond rush in the late 1860s and emphasises the relationship between two brothers, Barney and Joel Blitz. Masterton takes his reader through a series of emotions - jealousy, anger, and sorrow - allowing the novel to centre on the strengths and weaknesses of human beings. The book is well plotted and the writing as economical as ever. The author even gives us a taste of the grass roots of his horror writing (in a scene capable of bringing tears to the eyes) by showing the length to which someone will go in order to hide a diamond. Pickup in Redwood but sorry we are not available on Sundays