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The novel is in two sections. In the first, the narrator, Vaughn Tudor, describes the formation of the small amateur theatre group, in a sleepy village on the South Coast in the period leading up to the Second World War. But then in the second half, after the revelation of the identity of the victim and the calling in of Witting''s series detective Inspector Charlton to investigate, the reader finds out that there were rather a lot of people who had cause to visit that little theatre on the night of the murder...

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Detective Inspector Harry Charlton finds himself invited to a reunion at Mereworth School at which a particularly unpleasant, but very famous and accomplished old boy, Colonel Bernard Garstang -VC, DSO and MC... aka ''Rhino'' will be present. The Colonel is attending this event in order to persuade his daughter Diana and his ex-wife Muriel that Diana should accompany him to live in Port Douglas, Nigeria. He is both inebriated and armed... But also there is Gordon Hollander, who is much enamoured of Diana, and is far from keen on allowing her to be taken off anywhere. Gordon''s father, Sir James, also doesn''t want Rhino in the family given what he knows about him from school days... and Mark Longdon seems to have an excess of secrets that Rhino is willing to divulge. So, as the title suggests, it doesn''t look good for the Colonel. Witting has woven these relationships into a hilarious fabric that wraps around the reunion, the centrepiece of which is the cricket match between Mereworth 1st XI and the Old Merrovians XI. While it is quite apparent that many people wanted Rhino dead, it is not at all apparent whom it was that finished him off. The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It was a far cry from Communist China to the peaceful village on the South Downs, but to be a self-confessed murderer, keeping his agonized diary, it could buy no peace. But then who was the writer of the diary? ''I feel the net drawing in around me even closer and closer. Dufydd has appeared suddenly in Southmouth. He will never forgive. I remember his last words to me. ''Remember to come back, man, for if you do not, vengeance will follow.'' What did he mean by that? Who''s vengeance? The communists? Or had he guessed what I was going to do?'' This is one of the strongest narratives that the acclaimed writer, Clifford Witting, ever penned. Although it has the familiar Inspector Bradfield involved to investigate the murderous goings-on, the story that hangs between Communist China and the South Downs is entirely original - and completely compelling. Clifford Witting wrote 16 novels between 1937 and 1964. Galileo is proud to be reissuing them all.

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How, where and why did a man disappear from a group of carol singers on that cold December night in Paulsfield? It hardly seemed likely that he had absconded with the collecting box. But the more that Inspector Charlton found out about the missing person, the less certain he became that he would find him alive... Catt Out of the Bag appeared first in 1939, one of sixteen novels that the author wrote between 1937 and 1964. Catt has a delightful traditional Christmas setting, is full of humour and will be a must for all fans of classic detective fiction. Witting is now very collectible and is seen as one of the most talented writers of the ''Golden Age'' of crime novels.

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An accessible new translation of one of Shakespeare’s most interesting and challenging plays.  One of Shakespeare’s most difficult plays, Measure for Measure has long challenged performers and audiences alike. In reworking the play in her translation, Aditi Brennan Kapil honors the structure, rhythms, and themes of Shakespeare’s original. Kapil’s updated language makes this cautionary fable about frailty, power, and the perils of legislating morality accessible for today’s audiences.  This translation of Measure for Measure was written as part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Play On! project, which commissioned new translations of thirty-nine Shakespeare plays. These translations present the work of “The Bard” in language accessible to modern audiences while never losing the beauty of Shakespeare’s verse. Enlisting the talents of a diverse group of contemporary playwrights, screenwriters, and dramaturges from diverse backgrounds, this project reenvisions Shakespeare for the twenty-first century. These volumes make these works available for the first time in print—a new First Folio for a new era.

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''Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.''Can one life be measured against another? Can a woman''s body be measured against a man''s life? Can consensual sex be measured against rape? Measure for Measure explores these questions through a series of substitutions: Angelo deputises for the Duke, who disguises himself to spy on his subjects; corrupt Angelo demands that almost-nun Isabella gives her body in exchange for her brother''s life; and the Duke substitutes living bodies and decapitated heads to bring about a ''happy ending'' in this problematic comedy. Exploring corrupt power, state surveillance, and the silencing of women by powerful men, Measure for Measure continues to resonate today.The New Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative editions of Shakespeare''s works with introductory materials designed to encourage new interpretations of the plays and poems. Using the text from the landmark The New Oxford Shakespeare Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition, these volumes offer readers the latest thinking on the authentic texts (collated from all surviving original versions of Shakespeare''s work) alongside innovative introductions from leading scholars. The texts are accompanied by a comprehensive set of critical apparatus to give readers the best resources to help understand and enjoy Shakespeare''s work. ABOUT THE SERIES: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LP vinyl - Study in Brown je album Clifford Brown a Max Roach z roku 1955. Study in Brown je album Clifford Brown a Max Roach z roku 1955. Rok vydání : 1955 Rok reedice : 2011 Seznam stop LP CHEROKEE (Ray Noble) / JACQUI (Richie Powell) / SWINGIN' (Clifford Brown) / LANDS END (Harold Land) / GEORGE'S DILEMMA (Clifford Brown) / SANDU (Clifford Brown) / GERKIN FOR PERKIN (Clifford Brown) / IF I LOVE AGAIN (Jack Murray-Ben Oakland) / TAKE THE „A” TRAIN (Billy Strayhorn) / LANDS END (Harold Land) [alternate take]

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Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex.In the hope of saving her brother''s life, should a woman submit to rape? Should the law be respected when its administrator is corrupt? How powerful in the state should religion become? Although Measure for Measure ends like a comedy, with reconciliations, forgiveness and marriages, it has often been regarded as one of Shakespeare''s problem plays. The drama shows the difficulty of effecting an appropriate balance between judicial severity and mercy, between sexual repression and decadence, and between political vigilance and social manipulation. These problems remain topical, and, in Measure for Measure, they are given immediacy by vivid character-conflicts and memorably intense poetry. This is one of Shakespeare''s most probing and powerful works.

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Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Measure for Measure is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. Key features:1. Accessible notes and commentataries 2. Two-column format for easy reference checking and immediate explanations3. Wide margins to provide plenty of space for annotations and note taking 4. Additional information and reading lists (including websites)5. Illustrations dotted throughout, both contextual and explanatorySuitable for: - Students aged 11+- All exam boardsThe Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare''s plays, plus revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

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Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular A Level set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characterisation and role, genre, context, language, themes, structure, performance and critical views, whilst also providing a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text. Each book also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides detailed advice on assessment and a bank of exam-style questions and annotated sample student answers. This guide covers Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.

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A "Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare" version of the play "Measure for Measure", designed for A Level students. Aimed at bridging the gap between GCSE and A Level, the work includes notes to help students understand the text, space for students' own annotation and activities and assignments.

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Often described as one of Shakespeare’s ‘problem plays’, Measure for Measure explores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna. The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a friar to witness all that ensues.In the comprehensive introduction to this new, fully-illustrated Arden edition, with commentary and notes from A. R. Braunmuller, Robert N. Watson explores the recent increased attention to the play and the shifting judgements of key characters such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyses the social foundations of these changes, their validity as readings of the text, and their manifestations in performance. It also explores the play’s implications on topics including love, marriage, sexuality, consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and theatre itself.

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Uncover the dramatic events surrounding some of the world''s most controversial murder trials.Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector and Oscar Pistorius cases. From arrests to vital evidence, trials to final verdicts – no stone is left unturned in these chilling and complete accounts of the cases that shocked the world.The latest in a series of True Crime volumes that includes:MORE THAN 10 FAMOUS CASES: Trials include those of Lizzie Borden, O.J. Simpson, Phil Spector, Ruth Ellis, Oscar Pistorius and Derek ChauvinFULL-COLOUR IMAGES: 16 pages packed with photos that give additional context to each trialALL THE KEY EVIDENCE: Pore over the clues and facts as presented in court as you retread each case, step by stepThe stakes are never higher when the charge is murder… Each of the trials detailed in this book dominated the world''s news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty?Perfect for adult fans of true crime books, podcasts, TV documentaries and films, On Trial for Murder ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Master the basics of a lyrical and useful language Even though most people don’t use Latin anymore, it used to be spoken by millions of people from across the ancient world. It later morphed into new languages we still use today! In Latin For Dummies, you’ll take a tour through the language of ancient Rome. Beginning with Latin you may already know, like “carpe diem” and “quid pro quo,” the book walks you through essential Latin grammar and everyday Latin phrases. It also explores how Latin shaped and molded modern languages, including English. In this book, you’ll find: Lessons to learn Latin grammar and vocabularyPractices for reading, translating, and composing LatinTips to recognize commonly confused Latin words Latin For Dummies proves that learning Latin, while challenging, can be fun and exciting too! It’s perfect for first timers interested in the ancient language and anyone who wants to learn more about ancient Roman history and culture.

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This new edition of Shakespeare''s dark comedy of sexual desire and hypocrisy, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with one leading director and two actors (Trevor Nunn, Roger Allam, and Josette Simon), looks at specific productions in the play''s history, and a completely new introduction by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate.

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''Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers'' Daily MailA pawn-shop robberyIt''s no rest for the wicked as Kate Shackleton picks up her second professional sleuthing case. But exposing the culprit of a pawn-shop robbery turns sinister when her investigation takes her to Harrogate - and murder is only one step behind.A fatal stabbingA night at the theatre should have been just what the doctor ordered, until Kate stumbles across a body in the doorway. The knife sticking out of its chest definitely suggests a killer in the theatre''s midst. A ransom demandKate likes nothing better than solving mysteries. So when a ransom note demands £1,000 for the safe return of the play''s leading lady, the refined streets of Harrogate play host to Kate''s skills in piecing together clues - and luring criminals out of their lairs . . .***A Medal For Murder is the second Kate Shackleton novel, revamped with a brand-new look. More reissues in the series coming soon.***What readers are saying:''I enjoyed book two as much as book one and now reading book three. That says it all'' *****''Highly enjoyable and ideal for cosy mystery readers'' *****''Best book in the Kate Shackleton series ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Edexcel Award for Number and Measure Level 1 Workbook The Number and Measure Level 1 Workbook is designed to build proficiency in number and measure for students who want to: gain a qualification that can demonstrate their abilities and support progression to future training or employment, or move into GCSE Mathematics at Foundation tier. This low-priced write-in workbook offers extensive practice that’s free of problem solving for learners to gain confidence in number and measure skills at Level 1.

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The Number and Measure Level 2 Workbook is designed to build proficiency in number and measure for students who want to: progress beyond Number and Measure at Level 1, or improve their learning in GCSE Mathematics. This low-priced write-in workbook offers extensive practice that’s free of problem solving for learners to gain confidence in number and measure skills at Level 2.

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Salvaging the past dug up a killerPaisley Sutton hates to see an old barn falling down, so when she has a chance to take in a crew of friends to salvage timbers, she goes in with gusto. But when they find the bones from a decades-old murder, Paisley begins to wonder if maybe some things should just left to ruins. Maybe some secrets need to stay buried. If Paisley decides to salvage more than just wood and reveal the murderer, will she be the next body buried in a barn?Unravel Stitch X for Murder, the gripping new addition to the Stitches in Crime series—where Paisley's passion for preservation collides with deadly secrets from the past, proving that in this small town, what lies beneath the weathered wood might be far more dangerous than splinters. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Stitches in Crime series:? ? ? ? ? This book was full of mysteries and so much fun to read. ? ? ? ? ? An easy read, just long enough for an afternoon!? ? ? ? ? These books keep getting better with each one. ? ? ? ? ? Love everything about these books, not your usual cozy mystery. ? ? ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As a schoolgirl Maisie Ryan was often bullied by her peers, but a decade later she''s a TV star, the glamorously renamed Rianne May. When she''s invited to be guest of honour at Maryhill College''s annual reunion, she has a chance to dazzle her old tormentors the way she does her adoring television audience. But as she''s holding court at the reunion tea party, old grudges and new jealousies swirl around her - and suddenly one of her tablemates drops dead, poisoned. Was Rianne the intended victim? She evidently thinks so - only that day she''d received a death threat. Rianne flees the scene and cannot be found. Who is the murderer? And what has happened to Rianne May? Fortunately, the school''s principal is Mother Paul, who immediately calls for Detective Inspector Savage. She assisted him (or was it the other way around?) in solving a previous case (Faculty of Murder), and between them the unlikely pair will unravel this one too. But there will be more drama - and more deaths - before the murderer is uncovered. Moving between the brash new realm of Australian television in the early 1960s and the cloistered atmosphere of a girls'' convent school, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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He was a pillar of the community, serving on local committees, donating prizes to the rugby club, organising charity collections. His patients thought the world of him: he was attentive, kind, never too busy to chat. Yet Dr Harold Frederick Shipman was also the most prolific serial killer the world has ever known, with between 200 and 300 victims. Quietly, for many years, the small, bespectacled GP was making unexpected house calls - and walking out leaving a dead body behind.The murderous career of Dr Shipman only came to an end when police in Hyde, Greater Manchester, were called to investigate a forged will. Overnight, they found themselves embroiled in the biggest murder case in British history.Substantially revised and updated since Shipman''s suicide in prison, this is a compelling account of these monstrous crimes and of the man who committed them. The authors have had unparalleled access to friends, colleagues and patients. Their in-depth and authoritative investigation looks at how he killed, how he was able to get away with it for so long, and - most important of all - why.

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SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIESWELCOME TO DA VINALE'S, THE BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT ON THE ISLAND OF CAPRI, WHERE MURDER IS ON THE MENU... 'A cracking crime procedural' The Courier 'Capri makes an irresistible setting for crime fiction' THE TIMES'A brilliant read' FABULOUS A summer on the Italian island of Capri. The perfect opportunity for recently widowed DCI Joe Mottram to reconnect with his teenage daughter. What better place to bond than in his late wife’s childhood home where her parents still run renowned beachside restaurant, Da Vinale's. And then the body turns up. When a British tourist is found dead at the bottom of an iconic landmark, Joe’s hopes of a restorative holiday are shattered. Then local detective Lara Sarrancino arrives at Da Vinale's asking questions, and Joe realises the family restaurant might be hiding secrets amidst its delicious dishes. Joe will have to act fast - and find a way to work with stubborn Lara - in order to learn the truth. Because the next murder might be even closer to home...

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An exciting and funny new murder mystery from author Niyla Farook, author of Indie Book Award-shortlisted MURDER FOR TWO. After solving the murder of Mrs Kostas the previous summer, twins Ani and Riri have moved past tolerating each other to a budding friendship.

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The brand new novel featuring Private Investigator Kate Shackleton!1930, Yorkshire. Intrigued by a mysterious letter from a stranger offering important information, Private Investigator Kate Shackleton arrives in the mill village of Saltaire. At nearby Milner Field mansion, overshadowed by its reputation for misfortune and untimely deaths, she expects to meet the letter writer, Ronnie Creswell.Kate soon hears the shocking news that Ronnie has been killed. At first his death appears to be a tragic accident at the mill, but soon it becomes clear that Ronnie''s demise was no mishap. Kate is enlisted to help investigate the murder.Kate moves into the tower rooms at Milner Field, as she tries to uncover resentments, industrial espionage, and old secrets in the close-knit village. Although she doesn''t believe in curses, she wonders what sinister truth lies behind this latest in the litany of deaths connected to the infamous Milner Field.Then just when things couldn''t get any worse, a young girl in the village goes missing, and Kate must use all her strength and skill to unravel the mystery around the mansion once and for all . . .Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Kate Shackleton mysteries for the first time, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WELCOME TO DA VINALE'S, THE BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT ON THE ISLAND OF CAPRI, WHERE MURDER IS ON THE MENU...A summer on the Italian island of Capri. The perfect opportunity for recently widowed DCI Joe Mottram to reconnect with his teenage daughter. What better place to bond than in his late wife s childhood home where her parents still run renowned beachside restaurant, Da Vinale's.And then the body turns up. When a British tourist is found dead at the bottom of an iconic landmark, Joe s hopes of a restorative holiday are shattered. Then local detective Lara Sarrancino arrives at Da Vinale's asking questions, and Joe realises the family restaurant might be hiding secrets amidst its delicious dishes.Joe will have to act fast - and find a way to work with stubborn Lara - in order to learn the truth.Because the next murder might be even closer to home...

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER''This is that rare thing - a series that gets better with each book'' TelegraphThe eighth brilliant mystery from the bestselling and award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary. Plans for a weekend of celebrations are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives'' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl - and many of the Detective Society''s old allies are now their sworn enemies. Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they''re sure is linked to the Anniversary. As parents descend upon Deepdean, decades-old grudges, rivalries and secrets begin to surface, and soon Deepdean''s future is at stake. Can the girls solve the case - and save their home?''Riotously retro'' Financial Times

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''Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers'' DAILY MAILA charming historical mystery set in 1960s Yorkshire, starring prisoner governor and amateur sleuth Nell Lewis. This is the perfect page-turner if you love Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear.___________Yorkshire, 1969. Nell Lewis is four months into her new role as governor of HMP Brackerley when the prison takes on a catering contract for Brackerley village''s wedding of the year.Almost all the female inmates are delighted to be involved in the celebrations, though Linda is desperate to avoid the event in case she is spotted, photographed, and once more appears on the front pages of the gutter press.During the wedding reception, one of the inmates discovers the father of the bride, Mr Chapin, stabbed to death behind the marquee.The murder shocks the close-knit village and police enlist Nell''s help to solve the mystery. There are multiple suspects at the wedding, all with strong motives for wanting Mr Chapin dead, but the prison workforce was closest to the scene of the crime . . .What readers are saying about Frances Brody:''Witty, acerbic and very, very perceptive'' Ann Cleeves''A splendid heroine'' Ann Granger''Have just read the most fun book in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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She loved writing the perfect murder mystery, but she never wanted to be written into one . . . Just as amateur sleuth Jen gets to work on her next book, the owner of the town’s rival bookstore is found murdered. Suspicions quickly turn to Jen, and she is forced to get back to sleuthing to clear her own name.To make matters worse, customers for Ravenous Readers are slipping away as they hear of Jen''s alleged misdeeds. Time is ticking for Jen to prove her innocence and win back customers before the store closes forever.But what will strike Jen first? Inspiration…or the killer?Fans of Agatha Christie, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams will be hooked by this Christmas bookish cozy mystery, which will leave you guessing right up until the final page.Readers and authors love The Bookstore Mystery Series!‘Sue Minix has created a world any reader would love to escape to! When I reached the exciting ending I still wanted to hang out with what felt like my new friends!’ Jamie L. Adams,Author of The Ghost Town Mystery Series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A captivating cozy mystery with twists and turns in all the right places. Keeps you guessing right to the end!’ Christina Romeril, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Edgar Award-winning introduction to private investigator Kate Shugak, A Cold Day for Murder is the first in Dana Stabenow''s critically acclaimed Kate Shugak Mysteries.Kate Shugak is a native Aleut working as a private investigator in Alaska. She''s five foot, one inch tall, carries a scar that runs from ear to ear across her throat, and owns a half-wolf, half-husky dog named Mutt. Resourceful, strong-willed, defiant, Kate is tougher than your average heroine – and she needs to be to survive the worst the Alaskan wilds can throw at her.Somewhere in twenty million acres of forest and glaciers, a ranger has disappeared: Mark Miller. Missing six weeks. It''s assumed by the Alaskan Parks Department that Miller has been caught in a snowstorm and frozen to death: the typical fate of those who get lost in this vast and desolate terrain. But as a favour to his congressman father, the FBI send in an investigator: Ken Dahl. Last heard from two weeks and two days ago.Now it''s time to send in a professional. Kate Shugak: light brown eyes, black hair, five foot one with an angry scar from ear to ear. Last seen yesterday...Reviewers on Dana Stabenow''s Kate Shugak series:''An antidote ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The perfect thriller for the long, hot school holidays. It's a long, hot summer. And there seems to be a body in it, a body that then disappears... When the drought breaks, everything is swept downstream and the truth is revealed... Another thriller from the brilliant author of Murder at Midwinter.

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When he''s offered an exorbitant fee to photograph a murder scene, PI Dek Elstrom doesn''t ask too many questions. But his photos reveal something surprising: there''s a witness to the murder, a tagger who''s returned to the scene to paint what he saw. What is it the mysterious graffiti artist wants Elstrom to notice?

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The first novel in the Lindsay Gordon series – a gripping and thrilling page-turner, starring a self-proclaimed ‘cynical socialist lesbian feminist journalist'' – from the number one bestseller Val McDermid.Freelance journalist Lindsay Gordon is strapped for cash. Why else would she agree to cover a fund-raising gala at a girls’ public school? But when the star attraction is found garrotted with her own cello string minutes before she is due on stage, Lindsay finds herself investigating a vicious murder.Who would have wanted Lorna Smith Cooper dead? Who had the key to the locked room in which her body was found? And who could have slipped out of the hall at just the right time to commit this calculated and cold-blooded crime?‘The Queen of Crime reigns’ Independent‘McDermid remains unrivalled … Brilliant’ Observer

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`I wouldn't scream if I were you. Unless you want the whole world to learn about your husband and his mistress.' Agatha Christie, in London to visit her literary agent, boards a train, preoccupied and flustered in the knowledge that her husband Archie is having an affair. She feels a light touch on her back, causing her to lose her balance, then a sense of someone pulling her to safety from the rush of the incoming train. So begins a terrifying sequence of events. Her rescuer is no guardian angel; rather, he is a blackmailer of the most insidious, manipulative kind. Agatha must use every ounce of her cleverness and resourcefulness to thwart an adversary determined to exploit her genius for murder to kill on his behalf.

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The perfect interactive book for murder mystery fans! Turn the sumptuously illustrated pages to play detective and solve a series of absorbing, challenging puzzles.A body in the topiary garden, a death at a clairvoyants' convention, and the mysterious accident at the boating lake—prepare for a whirlwind adventure, laced with humor and a dash of the macabre!Murder Most Puzzling is a gorgeous and witty book that invites readers to solve 20 puzzling murder mysteries. Cast as the faithful sidekick to amateur sleuth Medea Thorne, you will meet a cast of colorful characters, from ghost hunter extraordinaire Augustin Artaud to Leonard Fanshawe, a competitor in the Annual Perfect Pickled Foods Festival. Using deductive tactics and eye-spy searching skills, you will sleuth your way to unveiling whodunit in this witty riff on the classic murder mystery book. A delight for fans of Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Edward Gorey.MURDER MYSTERY PUZZLE BOOK: Great fun for the armchair sleuth, this clever twist on standard mystery novels brings out everyone's inner detective. The combination of visual and story-based clues making this collection an excellent brain game exercise for adults. DELIGHTFULLY GOTHIC STYLE: This collection of darkly humorous puzzles features a clever die-cut cover and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Home is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder. The grimly fascinating new book from the UK''s leading criminologist David Wilson uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them - perfect for fans of The Dark Side of the Mind and The Mind of a Murderer. The home is the place where murder most commonly occurs. In England and Wales, each year on average 75 per cent of female murder victims and 39 per cent of murdered men are killed at home.This gripping new title from the author of My Life with Murderers and A Plot to Kill explores the tragic prevalence of domestic murder and how, for so many victims, their own home is the place they are most in danger.David Wilson is the UK''s leading criminologist and his knowledge of murder is unparalleled. By walking through each part of the house, he explains how each room''s purpose has changed over time, the weapons they contain, and ultimately, how these things combine in murder.Delving into infamous as well as lesser-known true crime cases, this examination of the tragic, ordinary nature of murder is both a chilling read and a startling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Home is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder. The grimly fascinating new book from the UK''s leading criminologist David Wilson uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them - perfect for fans of The Dark Side of the Mind and The Mind of a Murderer. The home is the place where murder most commonly occurs. In England and Wales, each year on average 75 per cent of female murder victims and 39 per cent of murdered men are killed at home.This gripping new title from the author of My Life with Murderers and A Plot to Kill explores the tragic prevalence of domestic murder and how, for so many victims, their own home is the place they are most in danger.David Wilson is the UK''s leading criminologist and his knowledge of murder is unparalleled. By walking through each part of the house, he explains how each room''s purpose has changed over time, the weapons they contain, and ultimately, how these things combine in murder.Delving into infamous as well as lesser-known true crime cases, this examination of the tragic, ordinary nature of murder is both a chilling read and a startling ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One suspicious death. Two amateur sleuths. And an utterly impossible crime…The NUMBER ONE ebook bestseller!''Amuses and intrigues in equal measure… a splendid start to what promises to be a long-running series’ Daily Mail''The perfect village mystery. A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder‘All the ingredients of a classic mystery… enormous fun.’ Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners''Brilliant characters that leap off the page.'' The SunThe Cotswolds, 1924. At the Old Forge in the quiet village of Maybury-in-the-Marsh a cry of anguish rings out: lady of the house Amy Phelps has been discovered dead. But with all the windows and doors to her room locked from inside, how – and by whom – was she killed?Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift finds himself in the unlikely position of detective. The celebrated author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-Hunting is staying at the Old Forge to investigate a suspected spectre, but now the more pressing matter of Amy’s murder falls to him too.With old friend Val, he soon uncovers a sorry tale of altered wills, secret love affairs and tragic losses – and plenty of motives for murder. When events take another ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Murder by Candlelight - Martin Faith

‘Tis the season for murder. . . Curl up with the perfect cosy Christmas crime novel for the festive season, a locked-room murder mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Robert Thorogood and Rev Richard Coles. ‘With echoes of the golden age of crime fiction … very entertainingly done’ The Times‘Brilliant …A perfect contemporary whodunnit.' Ian Moore, bestselling author of Death and CroissantsFour days before Christmas, twelve stranded strangers gather round a crackling fire, sheltering from the raging storm outside. . . But their relief is short-lived: as the snow deepens, the tree-lined avenue winding through the hotel’s parkland becomes impassable. Their isolation is complete. The next morning, a body is found in one of the luxurious four-poster beds. As twelve strangers become eleven suspects, who among them has checked in with murder in mind?And will any of them live to see another Christmas. . .?PRAISE FOR MURDER AT MISTLETOE MANOR:'Brilliantly festive and utterly gripping . . . A whodunnit that’s perfect for armchair detectives.' Yours Magazine'This yule-fuelled mystery is the perfect read with a glass of mulled wine in front of a roaring fire.' Candis Magazine'Agatha Christie for a new generation' The Herald'Murder in a snowed-in country hotel - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Murder at Mistletoe Manor - F. L. Everett

Discover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive mystery is perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express, Murder Under the Mistletoe and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot’s Christmas.''The feel-good factor is off the scale'' The Times‘Your new festive fave’ My Weekly‘A crime Christmas stocking must!’ Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can’t be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House''A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery'' Sun''A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile'' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of Winter‘Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour’ The Sunday Post‘A complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel’ Miranda ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Murder at Holly House - Denzil Meyrick

She’s written murder mysteries before, but can she solve this real life cold case? Just as Jen sits down to start writing her next murder mystery novel, she stumbles across a chilling real-life case: a man who claims he’s been wrongly convicted for murder. Time is running out for Jaylon as he needs a kidney transplant to save his life, something he’ll never receive while he’s in prison for murder. Jen’s amateur sleuthing skills are pushed to their very limit as time is ticking to solve Jaylon’s case and save his life.Can she save him before his sentence to murder becomes a sentence to death? This bookish cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ellery Adams, and will leave you guessing right up until the final page.

Objev podobné jako Sentenced to Murder - Sue Minix

‘Superb sleuthing! I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dedley End and can’t wait to go back!’ Heidi Swain, author of The Cherry Tree CaféOnce Upon a Crime...Nancy Hunter and her grandmother Jane Hunter run the Dedley Endings Bookshop, selling crime, thriller and mystery books, in a small, quiet Cotswold village where nothing ever happens…That is, until the wealthy and reclusive Roth family open up their mansion for the first time in thirty years, inviting the people of Dedley End to a lavish engagement party. While everyone is thrilled to finally look around the mansion on the hill, the festivities are quickly cut short when beautiful Lucy, recently married to young Harry Roth, is found dead after being pushed over the first-floor balustrade. But who among the guests could have been capable of her murder – and why? Nancy and Jane decide to investigate – after all, not only do they own a crime themed bookshop, they were also both named after famous literary detectives – but soon wonder if they’ve taken on more than they can handle. Especially when it seems the killer has worked out that they’re hot on their heels…Can they catch the murderer before the murderer catches ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Murder at the House on the Hill - Victoria Walters

Shortlisted in the Children''s Category in the National Book Awards 2018! It''s the sixth murder mystery for The Detective Society! This time, though, one of them is the suspect... ''Carries the Murder Most Unladylike mysteries into new heights . . . meticulously plotted and consistently delightful, and I can''t recommend it enough'' New Statesman''Superb'' Telegraph-----When Hazel Wong''s beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells is all too happy to accompany her friend (and Detective Society Vice-President) to Hazel''s family estate in beautiful, bustling Hong Kong. But when they arrive they discover something they didn''t expect: there''s a new member of the Wong family. Daisy and Hazel think baby Teddy is enough to deal with, but as always the girls are never far from a mystery.Tragedy strikes very close to home, and this time Hazel isn''t just the detective. She''s been framed for murder. The girls must work together like never before, confronting dangerous gangs, mysterious suspects and sinister private detectives to solve the murder and clear Hazel''s name - before it''s too late . . .

Objev podobné jako A Spoonful of Murder - Robin Stevensová

PRE-ORDER THE NEXT THRILLING MURDER MYSTERY FROM TOM HINDLE DEATH IN THE ARCTIC COMING JANUARY 2025____________________________________One house. Nine guests. Endless motives for murder...Guests assemble at Hamlet Hall for a New Year''s Eve party to remember.They are to take part in a murder mystery game with a 1920s twist, and everyone has their own part to play.But the evening has barely begun when one guest is found dead - killed by an injury to the head.Someone is playing by their own rules.And in a close-knit community, old rivalries run deep...___________________________________________________Readers are loving The Murder Game . . .''Absolutely loved it''''A must-read for Christie fans''''Full of tension''''Fast-paced and thrilling''''So clever and intricate''_____________________________________________________Praise for Tom Hindle:''Will delight Agatha Christie fans'' Ragnar Jónasson''Twist after gut-punching twist'' M. W. Craven''Dazzling'' Crime Monthly''My kind of book'' Belfast Telegraph''Suspenseful'' Country Life MagazineMurder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was a no.8 Sunday Times bestseller 04/02/2024

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‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesJodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back!When popular TV baking contest and national institution ‘The Best of British Baking Roadshow’ rolls into town and sets up camp in the grounds of Boskern House, a historic stately home near Penstowan, former police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker finds herself competing to represent Cornwall in the grand final.But with a fellow contestant who will stop at nothing to win and a drag queen host with secrets of their own, Jodie discovers that the roadshow doesn’t just have the ingredients for the perfect showstopper cake, but also for the perfect murder…And when a body is found in the grounds of the house, Jodie is drawn into another high-stakes case along with local DCI Nathan Withers.Can Jodie expose the culprit? Or will the murderer become the real showstopper?What readers are saying:‘Come for the sleuthing, stay for the fun! Can hardly wait for the next one!’‘Fiona Leitch is a delight’‘Another fantastic addition to my favorite series!’‘5 WELL DESERVED STARS! You will want to read this in one sitting because you are on the edge of your seat the entire time… ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Cornish Recipe for Murder - Fiona Leitch

A Most Quiet Murder examines the death of a five-year-old girl in late nineteenth-century France, unfolding the mystery through judicial investigations, psychiatric medical evaluations, and ultimately, a trial for murder. The investigators quickly learned that the child, Henriette, had been abducted by Marie-Françoise Fiquet, an employee at the city tobacco factory and known troublemaker. Fiquet had taken the child back to her home and kept her there all day. But what actually happened between the abduction at midday and the discovery of the child's body at five o'clock in the morning remained a mystery. Susannah Wilson uses archival records, press coverage, and psychiatric reports to reveal how the troubled history and reputation of Marie-Françoise Fiquet, marked by suspicions of sexual debauchery, infanticide, abortions, poisoning, theft, and extortion, was a case study in an emerging medical paradigm. Her signs of trauma, psychological disturbance, and medical morphine abuse provide insight into factitious disorders - or simulated illnesses - that would be more commonly observed in the following century. A Most Quiet Murder provides a new view of nineteenth-century France, where the law and public authorities intervened in the lives of the working classes and their children during moments of crisis to exercise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Most Quiet Murder - Susannah Wilson

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE KIND WORTH KILLINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE eDUNNIT AWARD ''A killer read with twist after twist!'' JANICE HALLETT‘A shape-shifting psychological thriller.’ THE TIMES ‘So many great twists and a truly chilling villain . . . Swanson’s best one yet.’ MARK EDWARDS''The talented Mr Swanson does it again.'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT After a whirlwind romance, quiet librarian Martha married Alan. But when she thinks she sees his mask slip, she starts to fear that his frequent travels might be a cover for something far more sinister.As she secretly starts to map his movements she unearths a string of dead women, but could these two things really be linked? Unsure of her own instincts, Martha turns to an old friend, Lily Kintner, who once helped her escape a toxic relationship in grad school. But what Martha doesn’t know is that Lily has a dark side of her own . . .''A clever, ingenious, edge-of-your-seat thriller.'' LIV CONSTANTINE''The stakes are high, the body count is higher, and yet I would still follow Lily anywhere.'' STACY WILLINGHAM''Menacing and exciting [...] It makes for a riveting entertainment.'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT‘Clever, scary, endearing and plotted like clockwork'' CRIME TIME

Objev podobné jako A Talent for Murder - Peter Swanson

WW2 is raging in the skies over England. But for Kember and Hayes there is murder underground.January 1941. The Luftwaffe continues its assault on Britain from the sky, but ATA pilot Lizzie Hayes is grounded after a crash. Itching to be of use, she hears that DI Kember is investigating the death of a coal miner in Kent and sees her chance to help. They discover the miner died from carbon monoxide poisoning but Kember instinctively suspects foul play. Was it an accident, or murder?Armed with her forensic psychology skills, Lizzie helps Kember interview the other miners, and it soon becomes apparent that nearly everyone had a motive for murder. Despite heavy snowfall threatening to cut off the mine, Kember and Hayes are certain the best clues will be found in the depths of the pit itself, and demand that the men—all suspects—lower them into the dark tunnels…When the power goes out and they find themselves trapped, they must confront not only their blossoming feelings for each other but also the prospect that they may never see daylight again. And, even if they do, will they be any closer to finding the killer?

Objev podobné jako A Perfect Time to Murder - N. R. Daws

''A book that had to be written and it''s really well written ... fascinating.'' Ray D''Arcy, RTÉ Radio 1''A great book ... really comprehensive'' Miriam O''Callaghan, RTÉ''Fascinating'' Pat Kenny, Newstalk''It is very rare for murder to involve the degree of calculation revealed in this case'' Irish TimesFor over a year everyone assumed missing Dublin woman Elaine O''Hara had ended her own life. But after her remains were found gardaí discovered that Elaine was in thrall to a man who had spent years grooming her to let him kill her. That man was Graham Dwyer, a married father of three and partner in a Dublin architecture practice.Almost the Perfect Murder details the exhaustive investigation - one of the most complex and chilling in Irish criminal justice history - that allowed gardaí to build a case against Dwyer. And it outlines the twists and turns - both in the courtroom and behind the scenes - during the dramatic trial that followed.Almost the Perfect Murder contains startling new material based on extensive research conducted especially for the book. This includes fresh insights into the garda investigation and background information on Graham Dwyer.This is the definitive account of the case that gripped the nation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Almost the Perfect Murder - Paul Williams

Prepare to be hooked by this compulsive cat-and-mouse thriller from bestselling thriller author, James Patterson, in which a brilliant cop must nail down an ingenious true crime writer for murder. ''One of the greatest storytellers of all time'' PATRICIA CORNWELL________________________________Wife. Writer. Murderer? When Denise Morrow is discovered standing over the body of her husband, a bloody knife between them, Detective Declan Shaw thinks it’s an open-and-shut case.But Denise is no ordinary murder suspect. She’s a famous true crime author, who knows how killers operate. And how they get away with it.Then, Declan discovers the subject of Denise’s next book – the violent murder of a girl called Maggie Marshall. A case that Declan worked on. A case that has haunted him for years.Denise knows much more about Declan than she’s letting on, and she might just be the slipperiest suspect he has ever encountered . . .________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON''It''s no mystery why James Patterson is the world''s most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.'' JEFFERY DEAVER''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD''Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Imperfect Murder - James Patterson

The royal family''s darkest secret and the establishment cover-up. Half a century before Dodi and Diana, another Prince of Wales would be involved in a deadly love triangle with a fabulously wealthy Egyptian "prince." Prince Edward was the future King of England, a destiny he would famously forsake over his love for Wallis Simpson. But two decades prior he was involved in another love affair that threatened to jeopardize the royal family. The story took place in maisons de rendezvous, luxurious chateaux in the French countryside providing hospitality for the British upper classes, the richest food, the finest wines and the most beautiful women, the violent and dangerous Paris demi-monde - where many of the women came from - and the Savoy hotel in London, where a murder was committed. This major royal scandal, superbly covered up by the Royal family, the government and the judiciary has remained secret ever since.This is the story of a passionate and deadly love affair set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great War. Edward was enthralled by the ''crazy physical attraction'' of Marguerite Alibert, queen of the Paris demi-monde. When he broke off their hidden relationship, Edward thought that he was free of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Prince, the Princess and the Perfect Murder - Andrew Rose