War and Remembrance. Poster of the 1988 TV series and cover of the 1978 book
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War and Remembrance
Herman Wouk, 1978
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Herman Wouk, 1988-1989

The story continues to follow the Henry family and other central characters introduced in ‘The Winds of War,’ including Victor ‘Pug’ Henry, his wife Rhoda, and their children. America is attacked by Japan and enters World War II. For Victor Henry, an upwardly mobile naval career sets him in command of a cruiser with sights on selection for the Admiralty.


Die Hard. Poster of the 1988 movie and cover of the 1979 book, Nothing Lasts Forever
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Nothing Lasts Forever
Roderick Thorp, 1979
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John McTiernan, 1988

On Christmas Eve 1988, NYPD Detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles intending to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly. He is driven to Nakatomi Plaza by his driver, Argyle, to attend a Christmas party held by Holly’s employer, the Nakatomi Corporation; Argyle waits for McClane in the garage.


East of Eden. Poster of the 1981 TV series and cover of the 1952 book
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East of Eden
John Steinbeck, 1952
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Harvey Hart, 1981

Following the Civil War, Union veteran Cyrus Trask has two sons: Adam, a gentle, idealistic soul; and Charles, a hellraiser. Cyrus favors Adam and Charles is very aware of it, creating friction between the brothers. Cyrus, by now an influential diplomat who has amassed a fortune by embezzling from the government, pulls strings to get Adam into West Point. Adam rebels, however, and goes off to lead the life of a vagabond.


And the Sea Will Tell. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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And the Sea Will Tell
Vincent Bugliosi, 1991
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Tommy Lee Wallace, 1991

The victims of a fatal attack aboard their yacht near a secluded South American island called Palmyra are a wealthy couple. The individuals suspected of being involved are a couple with a hippy lifestyle, whom the wealthy couple had previously befriended. The evidence points to the involvement of the hippies in the crime. The mystery remains: was the man the sole perpetrator while the woman was a helpless observer, or did she willingly participate in the act?


The Innocent. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1990 book
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The Innocent
Ian McEwan, 1990
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John Schlesinger, 1993

A young engineer is sent to post World War II Berlin to help the Americans, in spying on the Russians. In a time and place where discretion is still a man’s best friend, he falls in love with a mysterious woman, who will take him on the dark side of evil. The film centres around the joint CIA/MI6 real-life Operation Gold: building a tunnel under the Russian sector of Berlin.