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Cecil Beaton was one of Britain''s greatest cultural icons - not just as a photographer capturing some of the most celebrated portraits of the 20th century but also as designer of the iconic sets and costumes for the films My Fair Lady and Gigi. In 1980, Beaton personally chose Hugo Vickers to be his biographer, entrusting him with his diaries and the entire body of letters he had written - both personally and professionally - over the course of his life. Drawing on five years of intensive research and interviews with the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Truman Capote, Princess Grace of Monaco and Sir John Gielgud, Vickers'' biography was an instant bestseller upon its publication in 1985. Exploring Beaton''s metamorphosis from being the child of a staid middle-class family to an international figure mingling with the glittering stars of his age, the biography also details his great love for Greta Garbo and reveals his private sense of failure that the success he always wanted - as a playwright - eluded him. Republished in a new paperback edition in time for Bright Young Things, a major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in 2020, Cecil Beaton is the definitive and authorised ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A The Week Book of the Week''Hugo Vickers brings tremendous authority to this life of one of the most significant and intriguing political wives of the last century. The integrity of his scholarship and his deep personal knowledge of his subject make this a compelling and definitive work.'' - Professor Simon Heffer''A vivid portrayal of a remarkable and unusual woman, her world, and her times. Hugely enjoyable.'' - Jung Chang''An engrossing and intimate biography of a remarkable and fascinating woman. Hugo Vickers deftly captures Clarissa''s enigmatic personality and the glamorous world in which she moved.'' - Robert Harris''Affectionate, crisp and gossipy . . . What a lost world this book captures'' - Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Times''A lissom, festive and very endearing biography'' - Richard Davenport-Hines, Literary Review''She made Hugo Vickers her literary executor in 1985, meaning that he had complete access to her diaries and letters'' - Lynn Barber, The Daily Telegraph''It is hard to think of another living author with such a wide knowledge of Clarissa''s world, and Vickers''s diligent, skilful biography is unfailingly readable - John Jolliffe, The Spectator-----Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon, wife of Prime Minister Anthony Eden, once famously said: ''For the past few weeks ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The remarkable, moving story of Prince Philip''s mother by eminent biographer Hugo Vickers, updated in this new edition - for fans of Kingmaker and The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse''Gripping. Hugo Vickers has pulled off an extraordinary feat in describing the life - in many ways tragic - of Princess Andrew of Greece. It is not an exaggeration to say that this is a masterpiece.'' - A. N. Wilson''Vickers tells this story with a sure touch and an expertise that only he can command'' SUNDAY TIMES''A sympathetic, piquant and well-defined portrait of a spirited woman'' LITERARY REVIEW''Sympathetic yet free of pathos, Vickers''s life celebrates an unusual and fascinating woman'' KIRKUS-------- Princess Alice, mother of Prince Phillip, was something of a mystery figure even within her own family. Profoundly deaf, she was born at Windsor Castle in the presence of her great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and brought up in England, Darmstadt, and Malta. In 1903 she married Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, and from then on her life was overshadowed by wars, revolutions, enforced periods of exile. Further crisis hit when, at the age of forty-five, she was removed from her family and placed in a sanatorium in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cecil Beaton: The Royal PortraitsOrganized chronologically, from the 1930s to the 1970s, each of the book’s four chapters comprises an introductory essay, plates with extended captions, and one or two in-depth analyses of a particular sitting. Throughout, a variety of contextual material—contact sheets, test shots, outtakes, sketches, letters, journals, tear sheets—helps build a detailed picture of Beaton’s methods, the relationships he developed with his sitters, and how the portraits were received.Drawing on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s unparalleled collection of Beaton’s photographs, this volume will appeal not only to those interested in the photographer and his work, but also to anyone for whom the distinction between the private world and the public face of the royal family remains a source of fascination.

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''A delightful insight into an eclectic life''The Daily Telegraph''Very funny and astute . . . a loathly feast for royal-watchers'' Hilary Mantel, New Statesman Books of the Year 2018''A complete delight, conjuring up, with a few sharp strokes of the pen, a mad, exotic species from a world gone by''Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday''Gloriously indiscreet . . . the best royal book ever''Harry Mount, Financial Times* * *When James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary''s official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets and indiscretions contained in his notes were to be kept private for 50 years. Now published in full for the first time and edited by the highly admired royal biographer Hugo Vickers, this is a riveting, often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age. Giving much greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version, and including sharply observed encounters with, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth, The Quest for Queen Mary is set to be a classic of royal publishing.

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''A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service'' -- The Daily Telegraph''The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening'' -- The Oldie''A remarkable memoir penned by the Duke of Kent, whose entire life has been dedicated to Queen and country... an insider''s account of what it is like to be a working royal.'' -- Daily MailHRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI''s coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions.A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke''s upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service'' -- The Daily Telegraph''The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening'' -- The OldieHRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI''s coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions.A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke''s upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI.Other members of the Royal Family contribute ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service'' -- The Daily Telegraph''The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening'' -- The OldieHRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI''s coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions.A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke''s upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI.Other members of the Royal Family contribute ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Termofor Hugo Frosch Eco Classic Comfort je moderní ohřívací láhev s softshellovým obalem, vhodná pro sport a výlety. Je vyrobena z recyklovatelných materiálů, neobsahuje škodlivé látky a má bezpečný uzávěr. Používá se k prohřátí těla, proti bolesti nebo jako přenosný zdroj tepla.

• Vyroben z 80 % recyklovatelných materiálů, bez PVC a ftalátů.
• Měkký softshellový obal z flísu, polyesteru a bambusu, pratelný a s izolačním zipem.
• Odolný termoplastový termofor vhodný pro horkou vodu, bez zápachu po gumě.
• Speciální těsnící uzávěr zabraňuje úniku vody.

Objev podobné jako Hugo Frosch Termofor Eco Classic Comfort se softshellovým obalem

Hugo je jemně perlivý nápoj, který nabízí osvěžující chuť a je vhodný pro všechny věkové kategorie. Je ideální pro letní dny nebo jako nápoj na každodenní pití.

• Jemný, osvěžující chuť
• Ideální pro letní dny
• Vhodný pro všechny věkové kategorie

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Figurka husy je vyrobena z bezpečného PVC materiálu bez ftalátů. Je vhodná pro děti od 3 let a slouží k hrám, výuce i sběratelským účelům. Pomáhá rozvíjet dětskou představivost a seznamuje děti se světem zvířat.

• Vyrobena z bezpečného PVC bez ftalátů
• Vhodná pro děti již od 3 let
• Podporuje rozvoj představivosti a učení o přírodě
• Univerzální využití pro hru, výuku i sběratelství

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Rohový sprchový kout Hugo Black s rozměry 90x80 cm nabízí jednoduchý elegantní design a vysokou funkčnost. Je vybaven křídlovými dveřmi, pevnou boční stěnou a povrchovou úpravou Easy Clean. Lze jej namontovat na vaničku nebo přímo na podlahu.

• Elegantní a jednoduchý design
• Povrchová úprava Easy Clean pro snadné čištění
• Univerzální montáž na vaničku nebo přímo na podlahu
• Křídlové dveře pro pohodlný přístup

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Parfémovaná voda BOSS The Scent Magnetic for Her je ambrově-pižmová interpretace původní vůně, určená speciálně pro ženy. Vůně kombinuje květ vonokvětky, bílé pižmo a semena ibiškovce pižmového. Flakon má tmavě fialový lakovaný design s ikonickým logem BOSS.

• Neodolatelně přitažlivá a svůdná vůně
• Kvalitní skleněný flakon s ikonickým designem
• Dokonale ladí s pánskou verzí pro vytvoření párového duetu
• Dlouhotrvající ambrově-pižmová kompozice

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Parfémovaná voda Hugo Boss BOSS The Collection Daring Saffiano je unisex vůně představená v roce 2021. Vůně kombinuje bylinkové ovocné tóny, květinové prvky a městský kožený akord s pačulí. Je součástí luxusní řady inspirované koženou bundou jako symbolem odvahy.

• Unisex vůně vhodná pro muže i ženy
• Długotrvající svěží a intenzivní aroma
• Luxusní design flakónu s čistými liniemi
• Charakteristická 'saffiano' struktura vůně

Objev podobné jako Hugo Boss BOSS The Collection Daring Saffiano parfémovaná voda unisex 100 ml

Termofor Hugo Frosch Classic s objemem 1,8 litru má obal z umělé kožešiny v šedé barvě. Je vhodný pro zahřívání postýlky, úlevu od bolesti svalů nebo břicha a rychlé zahřátí rukou a nohou. Vyroben je z odolného termoplastu bez ftalátů a má bezpečný uzávěr proti vylití.

• Elegantní design s jemným obalem z umělé kožešiny v decentní šedé barvě
• Všestranné použití: zahřívání postýlky, úleva od bolesti svalů, kloubů nebo břicha
• Bezpečný a odolný: vyroben z kvalitního termoplastu bez ftalátů, odolný proti prasknutí
• Praktický uzávěr zajišťující, že teplá voda zůstává uvnitř bez rizika vylití

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The new novel from Salley Vickers, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Librarian and Grandmothers Artist, Hassie Days, and her sister, Margot, buy a run down Jacobean house in Hope Wenlock on the Welsh Marches. While Margot continues her London life in high finance, Hassie is left alone to work the large, long-neglected garden. She is befriended by eccentric, sharp-tongued, Miss Foot, who recommends, Murat, an Albanian migrant, made to feel out of place among the locals, to help Hassie in the garden.As she works the garden in Murat''s peaceful company, Hassie ruminates on her past life: the sibling rivalry that tainted her childhood and the love affair that left her with painful, unanswered questions.But as she begins to explore the history of the house and the mysterious nearby wood, old hurts begin to fade as she experiences the healing power of nature and discovers other worlds.In her haunting new novel, Salley Vickers, the bestselling author of The Librarian and The Cleaner of Chartres, writes with the profound psychological insight and sense of the numinous power of place that is the hallmark of all her novels.''Salley Vickers sees with a clear eye and writes with a light hand. She''s a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy'' ASHLEY JENSEN''No wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' MAIL ON SUNDAY ''A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed'' DAILY MAIL ''The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status'' THE TIMES ''Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy'' ANNE ROBINSONAgatha Raisin returns for her 30th adventure . . . _____________When private detective Agatha Raisin comes across a severed leg in a roadside hedge, it looks like she is about to become involved in a particularly gruesome murder. Looks, however, can be deceiving, as Agatha discovers when she is employed to investigate a case of industrial espionage at a factory where nothing is quite what it seems.The factory mystery soon turns to murder and a bad-tempered donkey turns Agatha into a national celebrity, before bringing her ridicule and shame. To add to her woes, Agatha finds herself grappling with growing feelings for her friend and occasional lover, Sir Charles Fraith. Then, as a possible solution to the factory murder unfolds, her own life is thrown into deadly peril. Will Agatha get her man at last? Or will the killer get her first? _____________Praise for M. C. Beaton''s Agatha Raisin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy'' ASHLEY JENSEN''No wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' MAIL ON SUNDAYAgatha and her assistant, Toni, are driving to their friend Bill Wong''s wedding, thinking of nothing more than what the beautiful bride will be wearing when a terrified young man comes running down the country lane towards them wearing. . . nothing at all.The encounter leads them to become embroiled with a naturist group, a disappearing corpse, fantasy games, witchcraft, an ice cream empire, intrigue and murder. In the meantime, Agatha''s hectic life swirls along at dizzying pace, her private detective agency as busy as ever and her private affairs in turmoil - old loves to contend with and a new suitor on the scene. Then she finds herself in deadly danger when she begins to close in on a suspected murderer and the sinister nature of the ice cream business leads her to a chilling conclusion. ''This mystery''s got everything - a naturist group, witchcraft, murder and an ice cream empire'' USA Today''Author M.C. Beaton has once again changed up Agatha and made her bolder, more daring and the talk of the naturist colony'' Just Reviews ''I feel ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All Sergeant Hamish Macbeth ever wants is a quiet life in the tranquil surroundings of Lochdubh, his home village in the Scottish Highlands. Although the area he polices is vast, he''s happiest when he''s working alone, yet the police authorities insist he has an assistant. In the past, they have supplied a variety of problematic misfits, but they surpass themselves with their latest effort - an American named James Bland.Having met Bland previously, when he was left in no doubt that the American led a life coloured by secrets and skulduggery, Hamish isn''t surprised when he discovers the real motive behind Bland''s police secondment involves him in helping track down a spy ring, some members of which have met grisly ends.That investigation tears Hamish away from Lochdubh at a time when the village is suffering a disturbing spate of increasingly violent burglaries. The identity of the burglar, however, is a perplexing mystery. All of that blows Hamish''s quiet life out the window and puts a serious strain on his relationship with female paramedic, Claire. Can Hamish cope with the murky world of espionage, seek out the spies before anyone else is murdered, capture the Lochdubh burglar before his nocturnal rampage ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy'' ASHLEY JENSEN''No wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed'' DAILY MAIL''The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status'' THE TIMESNothing could be more relaxing or sedate than a quiet game of bowls on a pristine bowling green bathed in the sunshine of an English summer''s afternoon in the Cotswolds - unless there''s a dead body lying on the grass.Agatha Raisin becomes embroiled in a turmoil of jealousy and lies when the tranquility of her local bowls club explodes into a storm of accusation and intrigue - and murder. Her private life is no less turbulent when a past suitor reappears just as her ex-husband seems intent on rekindling their romance, and her close friend, Bill Wong, is in danger of losing the woman he loves.Events take an even darker turn when Agatha realises that, in pursuing the bowling green killer, she is putting her own life in danger...Praise for M. C. Beaton''s Agatha Raisin mysteries:''Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy'' Anne Robinson''Full of perfectly pitched interest, intrigue, and charm'' Lee Child''Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy'' ASHLEY JENSEN''No wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' MAIL ON SUNDAYAgatha and her assistant, Toni, are driving to their friend Bill Wong''s wedding, thinking of nothing more than what the beautiful bride will be wearing when a terrified young man comes running down the country lane towards them wearing. . . nothing at all.The encounter leads them to become embroiled with a naturist group, a disappearing corpse, fantasy games, witchcraft, an ice cream empire, intrigue and murder. In the meantime, Agatha''s hectic life swirls along at dizzying pace, her private detective agency as busy as ever and her private affairs in turmoil - old loves to contend with and a new suitor on the scene. Then she finds herself in deadly danger when she begins to close in on a suspected murderer and the sinister nature of the ice cream business leads her to a chilling conclusion. ''A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed'' DAILY MAIL''The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status'' THE TIMESPraise for M. C. Beaton''s Agatha Raisin mysteries:''Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy'' Anne Robinson''Full of perfectly pitched interest, intrigue, and charm'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Now a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller! How do you REALLY get accepted to Harvard, Yale, and the Ivy League? Told from the fresh and personal perspective of 26-year-old Crimson Education CEO and Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford graduate Jamie Beaton, Accepted! is an honest and practical guide on beating the odds and getting into Ivy League and other elite schools – the smart way. Beaton takes you behind the doors of the world's top college admissions offices, revealing the highly strategic selection processes applied by institutions whose reputations depend on the number of students they admit, or more pointedly, the tens of thousands that they don't. In Accepted!, Beaton delivers the ultimate insider "how to" and disrupts cliched admissions advice with savvy strategies like: Moneyballing the university rankings and increasing your chances of admissionClass spamming your way to academic supremacy and acceptancePlaying the early application dating game and understanding how institutions are using it to their reputational advantage Packed with real-life examples from the thousands of students Beaton has helped land a spot at Harvard, Stanford, and other esteemed universities, Accepted! is a never-before assembled culmination of secrets, insights, and application strategies guaranteed to maximize your chances of "getting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dr Tony Ryan Award finalist, 2019''A wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainer''s later years'' Racing Post''[Cecil''s] is a remarkable story and it has now been told with compassion, love, honesty and wonderful insight by Tony Rushmer'' David Walsh, Sunday TimesWith a foreword by John GosdenWhen Henry Cecil sent out just 12 winners in 2005 it seemed as if the 10-time champion racehorse trainer''s career was in terminal decline. The masterly touch that he''d shown through the glory-days of the two previous decades appeared to have deserted him after a series of painful professional and personal blows, including the death of his twin brother David. When Cecil was diagnosed with cancer in June 2006, it would have been enough to break many a man. But behind the scenes, the master of Warren Place in Newmarket was determined not to be labelled - in his words - a ''has-been''. Showing an iron resolve to fight for his professional reputation as well as his life, Cecil staged one of the great sporting comebacks. It was a story that captured the imagination of the racing public and beyond, peaking with his supreme handling of the unbeaten champion Frankel. Cecil''s astonishing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*A Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller*''Vickers sees with a clear eye and writes with a light hand; she''s a presence worth cherishing in the ranks of modern novelists.'' Philip PullmanIn 1958, Sylvia Blackwell, fresh from one of the new post-war Library Schools, takes up a job as children''s librarian in a run down library in the market town of East Mole. Her mission is to fire the enthusiasm of the children of East Mole for reading. But her love affair with the local married GP, and her befriending of his precious daughter, her neighbour''s son and her landlady''s neglected grandchild, ignite the prejudices of the town, threatening her job and the very existence of the library with dramatic consequences for them all.The Librarian is a moving testament to the joy of reading and the power of books to change and inspire us all. ''Underneath the delightful patina of nostalgia for post-War England, there are stern and spiky questions about why we are allowing our children to be robbed of their heritage of story.'' Frank Cottrell Boyce''Vickers has a formidable knack for laying open the human heart'' Sunday Times

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The new novel from Salley Vickers, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Librarian''Heart-warming... Grandmothers is a beautifully written and moving celebration of this love, too often unsung, that reaches out across the generations'' The TimesGrandmothers is the story of three very different women and their relationship with the younger generation: fiercely independent Nan, who leads a secret life as an award-winning poet when she is not teaching her grandson Billy how to lie; glamorous Blanche, deprived of the company of her beloved granddaughter Kitty by her hostile daughter-in-law, who finds solace in rebelliously taking to drink and shop lifting; and shy, bookish Minna who in the safety of shepherd''s hut shares with her surrogate granddaughter Rose her passion for reading. The outlook of all three women subtly alters when through their encounters with each other they discover that the past is always with us and that we go on learning and changing until the very end.Grandmothers is a beautifully observed, sometimes subversive, often tender and elegiac novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Librarian.''A fond portrait of what it is to love a child, both yours and not... a tonic for the overlooked modern grandmother'' Sunday Times''Vickers sees ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'An exceptionally beautiful book' Carmen Maria Machado, author of In the Dream HouseBefore there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of Hark A Vagrant, there was Katie Beaton of the Cape Breton Beatons, a tight-knit seaside community. After university, Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta's oil rush, part of the long tradition of East Coast Canadians who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can't find it in the homeland they love so much. With the singular goal of paying off her student loans, what the journey will actually cost Katie will be far more than she anticipates.Arriving in Fort McMurray, Katie finds work in the lucrative camps owned and operated by the world's largest oil companies. As one of the few women among thousands of men, the culture shock is palpable. It does not hit home until she moves to a spartan, isolated worksite for higher pay.Katie encounters the harsh reality of life in the oil sands where trauma is an everyday occurrence yet never discussed. For young Katie, her wounds may never heal. Beaton's natural cartooning prowess is on full display as she draws colossal machinery and mammoth vehicles set against a sublime Albertan ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All Sergeant Hamish Macbeth ever wants is a quiet life in the tranquil surroundings of Lochdubh, his home village in the Scottish Highlands. Although the area he polices is vast, he''s happiest when he''s working alone, yet the police authorities insist he has an assistant. In the past, they have supplied a variety of problematic misfits, but they surpass themselves with their latest effort - an American named James Bland. Having met Bland previously, when he was left in no doubt that the American led a life coloured by secrets and skulduggery, Hamish isn''t surprised when he discovers the real motive behind Bland''s police secondment involves him in helping track down a spy ring, some members of which have met grisly ends. That investigation tears Hamish away from Lochdubh at a time when the village is suffering a disturbing spate of increasingly violent burglaries. The identity of the burglar, however, is a perplexing mystery. All of that blows Hamish''s quiet life out the window and puts a serious strain on his relationship with female paramedic, Claire. Can Hamish cope with the murky world of espionage, seek out the spies before anyone else is murdered, capture the Lochdubh burglar before his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Death of a Spy - George Dawes Green, M.C. Beaton

Winter Parva, a traditional Cotswolds village next door to Carsely, has decided to throw a celebratory hog roast to mark the beginning of the winter holiday festivities and Agatha Raisin has arrived with friend and rival in the sleuthing business, Toni, to enjoy the merriment. But, as the spit pig is carried towards the bed of fiery charcoal, Agatha - and the rest of the village - realise that things aren''t as they seem...Very quickly it transpires that the spit pig is in fact Gary Beech, a policeman not much loved in Winter Parva. And although Agatha has every intention of leaving the affair to the police, she rapidly changes her mind when she finds out Gary''s ex-wife has hired Toni to investigate. Cantankerous and competitive as Agatha is, she has to now join the fray and try and solve the case herself! Praise for M C Beaton''s Agatha Raisin series:''I know I once vowed to read only Agatha Christie for a year but I cheated. My No. 1 mistress, M.C. Beaton and her Agatha Raisin whodunits. Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack a day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin: As The Pig Turns - M.C. Beaton

A missing person report is not usually something that Hamish Macbeth sees as cause for undue distress.Should a child or a vulnerable person vanish, it''s an urgent matter that needs to be treated seriously, but in Macbeth''s experience, most other people who go missing tend to turn up again before long. So when Kate Hibbert disappears after having last been seen struggling along the road with a heavy suitcase, he is convinced she has gone travelling and reluctantly goes through the motions of investigating.Interviewing those who were closest to her, Macbeth is perplexed by their apparent lack of concern but sees no reason to suspect foul play. When Hibbert does eventually resurface, however, a storm of lies, intrigue and scandal threatens Macbeth''s tranquil village of Lochdubh.Torn between loyalty to his local community and his responsibilities as a police officer, he begins threading his way through a maze of deceit, quickly finding himself on the trail of a ruthless, treacherous murderer. If he catches the killer, peace can return to the village. If he fails, he will lose everything - his job, his home and the life he so loves in Lochdubh.Praise of Death of a Green-Eyed Monster:''This Hamish Macbeth novel ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Death of a Traitor - M.C. Beaton

Sea, sand - and the slammer for Agatha!Agatha Raisin thinks she''s in for a treat when her ex-husband James Lacey invites her on holiday but - horrors! - his idea of an idyllic break is the small, run-down resort of Burryhill-on-Sea. And from there on things go from bad to worse, so when a fellow guest in their hotel is found murdered, Agatha herself is chief suspect - and has to solve this case from a locked police cell!Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining . . . M. C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson ''''M. C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''An enchanting series . . . M. C. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery'' New York Times Book Review

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor - M.C. Beaton

Cold-blooded murder heats up Agatha''s summer holiday! Agatha travels to Cyprus, only to contend with her estranged fiance, an egregious group of truly terrible tourists, and a string of murders. . .In this sixth entertaining outing Agatha leaves the sleepy Cotswold village of Carsely to pursue love - and finds a murderer. Spurned at the altar, she follows her fleeing fiancé James Lacey to Cyprus, where, instead of enjoying the honeymoon they''d planned, they witness the killing of an obnoxious tourist in a disco. Intrigue and a string of murders surround the unlikely couple, in a plot as scorching as the Cypriot sun! Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''M. C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem.'' Publishers Weekly''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.'' The Times"Anyone interested in a few hours" worth of intelligent, amusing reading will want to make the acquaintance of Mrs. Agatha Raisin." The Cleveland Pain Dealer"M C Beaton has created a new national treasure... the stories zing along and are irresistible, unputdownable, a joy... Agatha Raisin is The Strongest Link." Anne Robinson''Being a cranky, middle-aged female myself, I found Agatha charming!'' Amazon customer review''I dream ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist - M.C. Beaton

Yuletide overindulgence on the poison front . . .During the dark, grey days of early December Agatha is obsessed by two things - the looming festivities, and her ex, James Lacey. In order to drive the latter from her thoughts, Agatha concentrates on planning the perfect Christmas for her friends.Even the murder of a Mrs Tamworthy, poisoned with hemlock, does little to distract her and yet it should, as Mrs Tamworthy had written to Agatha, telling her that one of her family wanted to see her dead before the year was out. So slightly guiltily (and belatedly), Agatha sets out to solve the case before the 25th rolls around . . .Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The detective novels of M.C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status'' The Times''Agatha Raisin is sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non PC. M.C. Beaton has created a new national treasure'' Anne Robinson

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and Kissing Christmas Goodbye - M.C. Beaton

The local ladies all deem Mr John a wizard, so when Agatha finds a few grey hairs on her head - and the rinse she tries at home turns her hair purple - she makes a beeline for the handsome Evesham hairdresser. And as well as sorting out her hair it soon becomes clear the charming man also has designs on her heart - but their future together is cut short when Mr John is fatally poisoned in his salon.Once again Agatha finds herself embroiled in a murder case. Was it one of Mr John''s many customers, all of whom divulged to him their darkest secrets? Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''M. C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem.'' Publishers Weekly''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.'' The Times''Being a cranky, middle-aged female myself, I found Agatha charming!'' Amazon customer review''Agatha Raisin is sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non PC. M C Beaton has created a new national treasure... the stories zing along and are irresistible, unputdownable, a joy. If you buy one book a year, let it be this. Agatha Raisin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham - M.C. Beaton

Sergeant Hamish Macbeth - Scotland's most quick-witted but unambitious policeman - returns for the latest mystery in M.C. Beaton's New York Times bestselling series. Nobody loves an honest man, or that was what police sergeant Hamish Macbeth tried to tell newcomer Paul English. Paul attended church in Lochdubh. He told the minister, Mr. Wellington, that his sermons were boring. He told tweedy Mrs. Wellington that she was too fat. Angela Brody was told her detective stories were pap for the masses and it was time she wrote literature instead. He accused Hamish of having dyed his fiery red hair. He told Jessie Currie - who repeated all the last words of her twin sister - that she needed psychiatric help. 'I speak as I find,' he bragged. Voices saying, 'I could kill that man,' could be heard from Lochdubh to Cnothan. And someone did. Now Hamish is faced with a bewildering array of suspects. And he's lost the services of his clumsy policeman, Charlie, who has resigned from the force after throwing Chief Inspector Blair into the loch. Can Hamish find the killer on his own?Praise for M. C. Beaton'The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series . . . a beguiling blend ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Death of an Honest Man - M.C. Beaton

No one in Lochdubh expects Dorothy to stay for long...She is, after all, entirely unsuitable. She''s an uptown girl, used to a fancy lifestyle in the big city of Glasgow. She''ll never fit in. And how is that work-shy rogue Hamish Macbeth supposed to get anything done when his new assistant is such a distraction? The village needs a police sergeant who can get on with his job, not one who''s constantly swooning over his pretty young constable.Yet PC Dorothy McIver quickly shows how determined she is to win over the locals, and she certainly seems to bring out the best in Macbeth. Then comes a brutal murder and the pair find themselves plunged into a tangled web of conspiracy that acquires a sinister strand when the chilling shadow of Glasgow''s underworld creeps to the Highlands and the peaceful village of Lochdubh.Through it all, the bond between Hamish and Dorothy grows ever stronger. Has Hamish Macbeth finally found the love of his life - and can he track down the murderer before any hope he has for a blissful future is destroyed?''This Hamish Macbeth novel maintains Beaton''s distinctive voice and includes the usual village eccentrics, loads of Scottish lore, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Death of a Green-Eyed Monster - M.C. Beaton

Agatha''s former husband James is engaged to be married to a beautiful, young woman and Agatha has been kindly invited to the wedding. To take her mind off this, Agatha decides she has fallen for Sylvan, a Frenchman she met at James'' engagement party. To distract her still further she decides upon a holiday and flies to Istanbul, where unfortunately she bumps into James and his fiancée not once but twice - convincing him she is stalking them.So when the bride is murdered on her wedding day, naturally Agatha is Suspect Number One - but then matters are turned on their head when the dead bride''s mother engages Agatha to take on the case of her murdered daughter! And very soon Agatha''s own life is in danger while she tries to solve the mystery of the corpse bride while fighting off (halfheartedly) the advances of a very attractive and determined Frenchman!Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''M. C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status'' The Times''Agatha Raisin is sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non PC. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin: There Goes The Bride - M.C. Beaton

Agatha Raisin''s neighbouring village of Ancombe is usually the epitome of quiet rural charm, but the arrival of a new mineral-water company - which intends to tap into the village spring - sends tempers flaring and divides the parish council into two stubborn camps.When Agatha, who just happens to be handling the PR for the water company, finds the council chairman murdered at the basin of the spring, tongues start wagging. Could one of the council members have polished off the chairman before he could cast the deciding vote? Poor Agatha, still nursing a bruised heart from one of her unsuccessful romantic encounters, must get cracking, investigate the councillors and solve the crime.Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''M. C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem.'' Publishers Weekly''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.'' The Times''Being a cranky, middle-aged female myself, I found Agatha charming!'' Amazon customer review''Agatha Raisin is sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non PC. M C Beaton has created a new national treasure... the stories zing along and are irresistible, unputdownable, a joy. If you buy one book a year, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death - M.C. Beaton

No one in Lochdubh expects Dorothy to stay for long...She is, after all, entirely unsuitable. She''s an uptown girl, used to a fancy lifestyle in the big city of Glasgow. She''ll never fit in. And how is that work-shy rogue Hamish Macbeth supposed to get anything done when his new assistant is such a distraction? The village needs a police sergeant who can get on with his job, not one who''s constantly swooning over his pretty young constable.Yet PC Dorothy McIver quickly shows how determined she is to win over the locals, and she certainly seems to bring out the best in Macbeth. Then comes a brutal murder and the pair find themselves plunged into a tangled web of conspiracy that acquires a sinister strand when the chilling shadow of Glasgow''s underworld creeps to the Highlands and the peaceful village of Lochdubh.Through it all, the bond between Hamish and Dorothy grows ever stronger. Has Hamish Macbeth finally found the love of his life - and can he track down the murderer before any hope he has for a blissful future is destroyed?''This Hamish Macbeth novel maintains Beaton''s distinctive voice and includes the usual village eccentrics, loads of Scottish lore, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Death of a Green-Eyed Monster - M.C. Beaton

After being reincarnated as the villainess of her favorite dating sim, Cecilia Sylvie realizes she’s slated for an untimely demise no matter how the game’s story unfolds. Convinced she can cheat death by assuming a new identity, she becomes Cecil Admina, the dashing son of a baron. Unfortunately, Cecilia adapts to the role a little too well—and ends up replacing her brother as one of the knights who protects the heroine! To top it all off, the prince betrothed to Cecilia is now catching feelings for her alter ego…?! This villainess will do whatever it takes to achieve a carefree life, but if her guise ever slips, it’s Game Over!

Objev podobné jako Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie, Vol. 1 (light novel) - Dangmill, Hiroro Akizakura

''Spins tales like Aisling Bea, has the hair and strength of Pippi Longstocking, and the punk edge of Debbie Harry. Do I want a Cally Beaton rebrand? Hell yeah.'' - Sally Phillips''This is the best writing by Mrs Beaton since that cookbook'' - Sandi Toksvig''A charming, witty guidebook for anyone who''s ever felt like an invisible imposter'' - Deborah Frances-WhitePart memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a funny, empowering, practical book that takes an irreverent look at the author''s own story of radical midlife reinvention - taking her from meetings in the boardroom to becoming a stand-up comedian - thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers encouraging her to make change happen.Sharing stories and experiences from her career, alongside lessons learned from the many celebrities and experts that have guested on her hit podcast of the same name, Cally challenges at every turn the age-old narrative that women become invisible when they cease to be fertile. It''s also a book about defying the bullsh*t expectation that midlife women at best maintain (looks, career, relationships), at worst decline. With ambitious thinking and personal development takeouts from her time as a coach, Cally debunks many of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Namaste Motherf*ckers - Cally Beaton

A vengeful ghost comes back to haunt the living?Reports of a haunted house soon have Agatha snooping around, but it turns out the victim of the haunting is a universally disliked old biddy on whom someone is playing a practical joke. And then the old lady is murdered - but for Agatha, solving a crime is much more fun than hunting a ghost! Very soon she''s up to her usual tricks, involving the villagers, local police, and, of course, her handsome new neighbour . . .Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''Fast-paced, witty and well-plotted.'' MyShelf.com ''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshing, sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thoroughly likeable heroine.'' Booklist

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House - M.C. Beaton

Done, dusted . . . and dead!Armed with a bucket and mop, Mrs Gillespie brings misery into the quiet life of Hamish Macbeth when he wins her cleaning services in a church raffle; she is likely to do more snooping than hoovering. Yet Hamish has more upsetting issues to ponder - his former girlfriend, reporter Elspeth Grant, is back in Lochdubh for a holiday with her new boyfriend. Hamish feels an ill wind coming and sure enough, Mrs Gillespie is soon found dead under suspicious circumstances. And as he investigates the case, Elspeth''s presence torments the red-haired bobby, making him resort to foolish antics instead of concentrating on the murder in hand. And what should really occupy Macbeth are the town''s hidden secrets - ones that will force a killer to lash out in deadly, irrevocable acts . . .Praise for M.C. Beaton ''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status'' Anne Robinson, The Times''The books are a delight: clever, intricate, sardonic and amazingly true to the real Highlands'' Kerry Greenwood''It''s always a special treat to return to Lochdubh'' New York Times

Objev podobné jako Death of a Maid - M.C. Beaton

Not bored to death but murder most foul . . . Celebrated author John Heppel is known in Lochdubh as a self-important bore, prone to belittling the scribblings of the locals in his creative writing class. So when he''s found dead, his mouth oozing ink, it seems a fitting fate.But for PC Hamish Macbeth the murder is more than a disruption to idyllic village life - especially when the media arrive, trailing in their wake DCI Heather Meikle, a maneater with a taste for bachelor police constables. Hamish must rekindle an old flame to escape her clutches and pull out all the stops to find the killer . . .Praise for M.C. Beaton ''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status'' Anne Robinson, The Times''The books are a delight: clever, intricate, sardonic and amazingly true to the real Highlands'' Kerry Greenwood''It''s always a special treat to return to Lochdubh'' New York Times

Objev podobné jako Death of a Bore - M.C. Beaton

She couldn''t paint to save her life - so someone''s given her a lesson by taking it!Most newcomers don''t stay long in remote Lochdubh - usually boredom, dampness and nosy locals drive them out. But it looks as if artist Effie Garrard has come to stay. When Hamish Macbeth calls on her he''s amazed to find the woman in residence after a particularly harsh winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself that fellow local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her and that they are engaged. But after a lover''s scrap with Jock, Effie is found dead, poisoned by hemlock. Suicide or murder? It''s up to Hamish to find out whether the dreamer''s death is the result of something much more serious than a broken heart . . .Praise for M.C. Beaton ''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status'' Anne Robinson, The Times''The books are a delight: clever, intricate, sardonic and amazingly true to the real Highlands'' Kerry Greenwood''It''s always a special treat to return to Lochdubh'' New York Times

Objev podobné jako Death of a Dreamer - M.C. Beaton

No wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' Mail on SundayHe was a vicar to die for - and he did!Agatha is going through a man-hating phase and so is unmoved by news of the captivating new curate. But when she meets the golden-haired, blue-eyed Tristan Delon, she is swept off her feet . . . along with every other female in the village. She is positively ecstatic when he invites her to dine with him but the next day Agatha is left with a hangover from hell - and his cold corpse suggests that, once again, she''s in the frame for murder!Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshing, sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thoroughly likeable heroine'' Booklist

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Curious Curate - M.C. Beaton

Love, like hell, is a four-letter word for Agatha . . . No happily ever after for her! Recently married to neighbour James Lacey, Agatha quickly finds that love is not all it''s cracked up to be - soon the newly-weds are living in separate cottages and accusing each other of infidelity. Then, after a fight down the local pub, James vanishes - a bloodstain the only clue to his fate. Naturally, Agatha is Suspect Number One. Determined to clear her name - and find her husband - Agatha begins her investigation and promptly discovers a murdered mistress . . .Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshing, sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thoroughly likeable heroine'' Booklist

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell - M.C. Beaton

There may be trouble ahead . . . so will Agatha face the music?Can the feisty Agatha cut it as a private investigator? She soon learns that running her own detective agency in the Cotswolds is not quite like starring in a Raymond Chandler movie. But then walks in wealthy divorcee Catherine Laggat-Brown, and Agatha is given her first real case. Death threats, blackmail and physical attack soon follow, and once again Agatha is off scouring the countryside for clues and showing friends and enemies alike what Raisin Investigations can do!Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''A potent cocktail of satire, mystery and adventure that will leave you wanting more'' Myshelf.com ''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshing, sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thoroughly likeable heroine.'' Booklist

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance - M.C. Beaton

Agatha''s away with the fairies . . .And the little folk are causing big trouble for her! Angry at being jilted by new husband James, Agatha follows a fortune-teller''s advice and rents a cottage in pretty Fryfam. There, she hopes, true love will come chasing after her. But her romantic notions are dispelled by a series of odd goings-on in the village: strange lights start appearing in her back garden; there are thefts of paintings and pottery; her beloved cats vanish. And then the local squire is found dead. Agatha''s nose for trouble ensnares her in a maelstrom of jealousy, blackmail and dangerous liaisons, especially with a murderer who plans to keep irrepressible Agatha permanently in Fryfam - as a resident corpse!Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshing, sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thoroughly likeable heroine.'' Booklist

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam - M.C. Beaton

An unexpected hike to the Other Side . . . After time away, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely - and to her handsome neighbour, James Lacey. True, James seems less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, found in a field, is young hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging landowners by insisting on her right to roam. Hope springs eternal in Agatha''s breast as she lures the reluctant James into her investigation. There are so many leads to follow, for Jessica''s fellow walkers - not to mention the landowners - all seem able to commit murder. Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''M. C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem.'' Publishers Weekly''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.'' The Times''Being a cranky, middle-aged female myself, I found Agatha charming!'' Amazon customer review''I dream of being able to speak out like Aggie . . . she''s a heroine!'' A. Lucas, Essex, reader review

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley - M.C. Beaton

No wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' Mail on SundayAgatha Raisin has never been one for enforced holiday cheer, but her friendly little village of Carsely has always prided itself on its traditional Christmas festivities. But this year the bells will not be ringing out Silent Night as Mr John Sunday, an officer with the Cotswold Health and Safety Board, has chosen Christmas as the time to crack down on what he sees as gross misconduct by every man, woman and child in the vicinity. The village shop is told it can no longer have wooden shelves which have been there since the time of Queen Victoria ''in case someone is inflicted with a splinter.'' The village school is ordered to leave lights on at night ''to prevent unauthorised intruders from tripping in the dark.'' And children are warned to not play with ''counterfeit banknotes'' after passing around toy money in the playground. But finally Mr Sunday goes too far when he rules that there cannot be a Christmas tree atop the church tower this year. Soon after the decree, and just before Christmas, Agatha is sipping a cup of tea and trying to stay awake as minute ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Agatha Raisin and the Busy Body - M.C. Beaton