Cinebook Newsletter 222 - June 2026

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Dear Reader, The ongoing football world cup has shown the world, through the famous ‘Tartan Army’, that Scotland is a nation that counts, home to outstanding, generous people full of life and kindness. But it is also an ancient land rife with mysteries and enchantments, fairies and goblins and spirits and … extraterrestrials?! Well, this last part may be reserved for poor Kathy Austin, MI6’s specialist in out-of-this-world investigations, who even on holiday simply cannot catch a break. At least the weather will be cooler than in the Amazon! For our second title this month, we go back to the 19th century and the world of French finance, with the tale of the second generation of The Bank beginning to unfold in The Baron’s Accounts. From Baron Haussman’s titanic work to modernise the French capital to the tragic events of the Paris Commune, the triumphs, failures, and private tragedies of a family caught in the birth pangs of modern France. June with Cinebook – ye willnae put them down! Our latest catalogue is now available online for your perusal. Have a look through and see what takes your fancy among our 13 new titles, including a brand-new two-part story, a third Lucky Luke by Matthieu Bonhomme, more Thorgal and Blake & Mortimer … and even the return of Valerian & Laureline! Click here to view the catalogue The Bank 3 Pierre Boisserie, Philippe Guillaume, and Julien Maffre The Baron’s Accounts 1857. It has been five years since Baron Haussmann began his colossal endeavour: remodelling Paris into a modern capital. The city is at the centre of such a storm of real estate speculation that not every means employed to ensure the success of an investment stays within the confines of the law … Read more Scotland 1 Leo, Rodolphe, and Bertrand Marchal Episode 1 After her exhausting mission in Amazonia, Kathy Austin is off to Scotland on holiday. She intends to take possession of a house her great-aunt bequeathed her. Unfortunately, she finds the house ruined, burned down a few weeks earlier … Read more Harry Dickson 3 The Red-eyed Vampire The Bank 3 The Baron’s Accounts