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Tis the season of goodwill, and Dickens extends the hand of friendship to a stranded stranger and his nephews for Christmas, with deadly consequences . . .Wilkie Collins is looking forward to spending Christmas at Gads Hill, Charles Dickens'' Kentish country home, but the festivities are cut short when a body is found on the snowy marshland. Timmy O''Connor was invited to the gathering with his four nephews after a chance encounter with Dickens, but is now dead.Dickens is convinced the murderer is one of the convicts from a nearby prison ship, but Collins is not so sure. Who was this mysterious and unpleasant stranger from Cork who turned Christmas cheer to fear? With the convicts, guests and even Timmy''s nephews under suspicion, there is no shortage of suspects for such a violent act, but which one of them is a cold-blooded killer?

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Murder in the Maze" is a classic mystery novel that immerses readers in a labyrinthine tale of intrigue, murder, and meticulous investigation. set against the backdrop of a complex and puzzling crime, the narrative unfolds with suspenseful twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the truth is revealed. Central to the storyline is the murder itself, a heinous act that sets the stage for the unfolding drama. The novel opens with the discovery of a body, sparking a chain of events that thrusts the characters into a web of suspicion, secrets, and hidden motives. The murder serves as the catalyst for the plot, driving the protagonist—a detective or amateur sleuth—to embark on a relentless quest for justice and truth. The investigation itself is a meticulous journey of discovery, as the protagonist navigates through the maze of clues and red herrings. From forensic evidence to witness testimonies, each piece of information contributes to the unfolding narrative, leading closer to uncovering the identity of the perpetrator and the motive behind the crime. The process of investigation is portrayed with realism and attention to detail, capturing the challenges and breakthroughs that characterize solving a complex murder case. In ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS - A DAZZLING CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLEMeet Misty Divine - your new favourite amateur sleuth!Drag isn't just dramatic. It's deadly... By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--CRITICS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:'A gloriously fun murder mystery...with red herrings and twists that will keep you guessing until the end. Misty Divine is the star of the show!' C.L. MILLER'Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway...detective fiction has never been ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS: A DAZZLING NEW CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLE''What Miss Marple did with tweeds and knitting, Misty Divine does with rhinestones and stilettos.'' - Jenny Bayliss--Meet Misty Divine - your favourite new amateur sleuth!Drag isn''t just dramatic. It''s deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules.By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects.Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--AUTHORS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:''Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam!'' AJ WEST ''Misty Divine’s first show is a brilliantly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The first book in the brand-new Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book series.Welcome to the Puzzle Murder Mystery Club: a puzzle book like no other. Dust off your deerstalker and get your pens at the ready as you join the team of amateur sleuths to solve over 70 cryptic puzzles and catch the culprit.Put your logic and reasoning to the test and master the art of deduction as you examine the clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to catch the killer in their tracks.Do you have what it takes to make an accusation, and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW? Perfect for fans of Murdle and The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman.Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect PlotThe Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: A Front Page Crime

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LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS: A DAZZLING NEW CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF JANICE HALLETT AND TOM HINDLE''What Miss Marple did with tweeds and knitting, Misty Divine does with rhinestones and stilettos.'' - Jenny Bayliss--Meet Misty Divine - your favourite new amateur sleuth!Drag isn''t just dramatic. It''s deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules.By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects.Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do?This is a case for Misty Divine…--AUTHORS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM:''Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam!'' AJ WEST ''Misty Divine’s first show is a brilliantly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Murder in the Gulag is brilliant journalistic writing: punchy, eloquent, page-turning and factual. It''s a powerful reminder of what an extraordinary man Navalny was'' - Roland Oliphant, TelegraphThe gripping sequel to the bestselling Killer in the Kremlin2:19pm, Moscow time, 16 February 2024. The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District announces that Alexei Navalny is dead. The news sends shockwaves around the world.In Murder in the Gulag, award-winning journalist John Sweeney goes behind the headlines to reveal what really happened to the Russian opposition leader in the freezing Polar Wolf penal colony in a remote part of Siberia. The book is less a whodunnit - Russian President Vladimir Putin''s machinery of repression killed Navalny - than a howdunnit.The narrative relates Navalny''s extraordinary life story in technicolour detail, from his childhood summers spent with his grandparents in the shadow of the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine to his untimely death at the age of 47, cut down in his prime.This is a warts-and-all portrayal of a highly charismatic but controversial figure who flirted with far-right Russian nationalists before course-correcting, told by an intrepid journalist, based in London and Kyiv, who knew Navalny personally.Murder in the Gulag contains a warning. Navalny ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Use your powers of logic and deduction to solve this classic honkaku puzzler—the Japanese tradition of detective fiction—in this delicious twisty murder mystery!In Osaka, dark secrets haunt a wealthy merchant family throughout the first half of the 20th century . . .In 1906, the young heir to the Omari family business climbs to the top of a Panorama and vanishes.In 1914, a fight between two mysterious figures on a bridge tragically ends with one falling to their death.In 1943, as war rages on, the once illustrious family has fallen. Both potential heirs have been drafted into war, and a string of strange and violent happenings has beset the house of Omari.Combining the classic honkaku mystery and Golden Age crime writing with the trappings of historical fiction, it’s easy to see why Murder in the House of Omari is an award-winning sensation in Japan! Set in Semba (modern-day Osaka), this gripping murder mystery twists and turns with dark secrets, red herrings, and the turbulent history of Japan in the early 20th century.

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Masked balls, duels and murder: musician, sleuth and free man of color Benjamin January is caught up in a shocking crime in this gripping nineteenth-century mystery set in New Orleans.February, 1841. It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. Free man of color Benjamin January – a surgeon turned piano player, with a talent for attracting trouble – is playing at an opulent masked ball when, little to his surprise, a quarrel breaks out between two guests, and his services are requested at a duel. Young planter Bastien Damoreau has accused a recent arrival to town of passing himself off as white – an insult not to be borne.The duel results in the stranger’s death. But when January examines the body, he’s disturbed to realise that young Damoreau couldn’t possibly be the killer, as the dead man was shot from behind . . . January knows it’s murder, but this is white people’s business, and calling attention to himself is not a risk he can afford to take. So when Detective Abishag Shaw asks if he’ll investigate, he declines – a decision he will later come to regret. Murder in the Trembling Lands by NYT-bestselling author Barbara Hambly is the latest instalment ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!ONE BODY. SIX EXPERTS. CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE BEFORE THEY DO?Mega-bestselling British crime novelist Cara Hunter makes her big American debut with a wholly immersive thriller like none you''ve seen before: written as the teleplay of a true-crime documentary, it has the reader puzzling away, reviewing photos, maps, coroner''s reports and other evidence as they read. Can you tell who''s lying?"An excellent, wholly original whodunnit! You won’t have read a mystery like this, and you’ll be kept in the dark right to the end." --Gilly MacMillan, bestselling author of The Long WeekendIt was a case that gripped the nation. In December 2003, Luke Ryder, the stepfather of acclaimed filmmaker Guy Howard (then aged 10), was found dead in the garden of their suburban family home.Luke Ryder’s murder has never been solved. Guy Howard’s mother and two sisters were in the house at the time of the murder—but all swear they saw nothing. Despite a high-profile police investigation and endless media attention, no suspect was ever charged.But some murder cases are simply too big to forget…Now comes the sensational new streaming series Infamous, dedicated to investigating—and perhaps cracking—this famous cold case. Years later a group ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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**Don''t miss MAKING A KILLING, the new DI Adam Fawley thriller, OUT NOW**-THE *INSTANT* NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*THE FIRST EVER STAND-ALONE FROM AUTHOR OF THE DI ADAM FAWLEY MILLION-COPIES-SOLD SERIES***A Financial Times Best Book of 2023****A Guardian Best Crime and Thriller book of 2023**‘This devilishly clever, ground-breaking novel will keep you guessing’ IAN RANKIN‘This book had me riveted to the page. It is original, inventive and totally 21st Century… Just brilliant!’ JANICE HALLETT–––-IT WAS A CASE THAT GRIPPED THE NATION LUKE RYDER’S MURDER HAS NEVER BEEN SOLVED In October 2003, Luke Ryder was found dead in the garden of the family home in London, leaving behind a wealthy older widow and three stepchildren. Nobody saw anything.Now, secrets will be revealed – live on camera. Years later a group of experts re-examine the evidence on Infamous, a true-crime show – with shocking results. Does the team know more than they’ve been letting on?Or does the truth lie closer to home?Can you solve the case before they do? The truth will blow your mind. Over a million copies sold of Cara Hunter books across all formats (paperback, ebook and audio) as of 1st July 2023MURDER IN THE FAMILY was a #7 Sunday ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Murder, stolen plans, a mysterious death and a menage a trois - four intriguing novellas featuring Hercule Poirot...How did a woman holding a pistol in her right hand manage to shoot herself in the left temple? What was the link between a ghost sighting and the disappearance of top secert military plans? How did the bullet that killed Sir Gervase shatter a mirror in another part of the room? And who destroyed the 'eternal triangle' of love involving renowned beauty, Valentine Chantry? Hercule Poirot is faced with four mystifying cases - Murder in the Mews, The Incredible Theft, Dead Man's Mirror and Triangle at Rhodes - each a miniature classic of characterisation, incident and suspense.

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''Murder in the Gulag is brilliant journalistic writing: punchy, eloquent, page-turning and factual. It''s a powerful reminder of what an extraordinary man Navalny was'' - Roland Oliphant, TelegraphIn this revised and updated paperback edition, award-winning journalist John Sweeney goes behind the headlines to investigate what really happened to Alexei Navalny in the freezing Polar Wolf penal colony in a remote part of Siberia in February 2024. This is a warts-and-all portrayal of the highly charismatic but controversial Russian opposition leader who at one time flirted with the far right. Murder in the Gulag lifts the lid on the reality of life in Russia today and asks what Navalny''s death means for the future of Putin, Russia and the West.

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‘An Extraordinary story of innocence and persecution, determination and grit … it had me rattling through the pages’ SOPHIE DRAPERA gripping true crime investigation into the longest miscarriage of justice in British legal history.In September 1973, Stephen Downing was convicted and indefinitely sentenced for the murder of Wendy Sewell, a young legal secretary in the town of Bakewell in the Peak District. Wendy was attacked in broad daylight in Bakewell Cemetery. Stephen Downing, the 17-year-old groundskeeper with learning difficulties and a reading age of 11, was the primary suspect. He was immediately arrested, questioned for nine hours, without a solicitor present, and pressured into signing a confession full of words he did not understand.21 years later, local newspaper editor Don Hale was thrust into the case. Determined to take it to appeal, as he investigated the details, he found himself inextricably linked to the narrative. He faced obstacles at every turn, and suffered several attempts on his life. All of this merely strengthened his resolve: why should anyone threaten him if Downing had committed the crime?In 2002, Stephen Downing was finally acquitted, having served 27 years in prison.Immerse yourself in this masterful account of Hale’s long, dedicated and often dangerous ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Introducing spirited female sleuth Elizabeth Fairchild in the first of the brilliant new Oak Park village mystery series, set in 1920s Illinois. June, 1925. Having been widowed in the Great War, Elizabeth Fairchild lives a quiet life at the home of her wealthy parents in genteel Oak Park village, Illinois. Although she does her best to avoid emotional entanglements, determined never to be hurt again, Elizabeth forms a close friendship with gentle Mr Anthony, who owns the local antiques store.But tragedy strikes when Mr Anthony is found stabbed to death in the alley behind his shop. Why would anyone murder a mild-mannered antiques dealer who simply loved beautiful things? A robbery gone wrong? A gangland execution? Or could it have something to do with the mysterious customer who bought a gold pocket watch from Mr Anthony on the day he died? When one of her father''s oldest friends is accused of the crime, Elizabeth determines to expose the real killer. But her investigations soon attract unwelcome attention. With gangsters moving into the neighbourhood from nearby Chicago, Oak Park is no longer the safe haven it once was. Could Elizabeth be seriously out of her depth?

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A former cop turned minister is forced to bring back his old skills when his church is rocked by a murder within its hallowed walls. Asa Carter was once one of Chicago’s best homicide detectives. But he left that world behind to go into the ministry. When he’s offered a pastorate position in his wife’s hometown of Glen Pines—a small, quaint, and quiet town that is a far cry from Chicago—he accepts, hoping the slower pace will bring him much-needed rest. Asa’s first day as Pastor of Grace Gospel Church is shattered, however, when the body of a young woman is found floating face down in the church baptistry. The small police force is inexperienced and unequipped to handle the investigation. The Chief wants Asa’s help, but the mayor doesn’t. It’s clear there are secrets in this town—perhaps secrets worth killing for. It’s up to Asa to bring back the skills he thought long forgotten and find the person who would kill on holy ground.

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ONE OF THE TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ''Perfect for a quick fix of golden-age crime.. well worth reading by candlelight before turning in on Christmas Eve...'' - JANICE HALLETT, THE SUNDAY TIMESIt''s only the afternoon, but dusk is already falling and a log fire burning in the grate. Outside, frost coats the tree branches and snow sparkles on the ground. And somewhere in the darkness, a murderer is making plans ...Here are ten classic crime stories for the winter months, from the greatest minds of the mystery genre. So bundle up, grab a glass of mulled wine, and get ready to be puzzled, astonished and entertained by these festive stories of murder and mayhem.

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These are short stories from an unparalleled icon of modern Japanese literature. Sublimely crafted and shotthrough with a fantastical sensibility, they offer dazzling glimpses into moments of madness, murder and obsession.A talented and spiteful painter is givenover to depravity in pursuit of artistic brilliance.In the depths of hell, arobber spies a single spider's threadbeing lowered towards him. When abody is found in an isolated bamboogrove, a kaleidoscopic account ofviolence and desire begins to unfold.Vividly translated by BryanKaretnyk, this mesmerising collection brings together a seriesof essential works from themaster of the Japaneseshort story.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.

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By the author of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias GraceThese short fictions and prose poems are beautifully bizarre: bread can no longer be thought of as wholesome comforting loaves; the pretensions of the male chef are subjected to a loght roasting; a poisonous brew is concocted by cynical five year olds; and knowing when to stop is of deadly importance in a game of Murder in the Dark.* 'Direct, unpretentious, humorous' SUNDAY TIMES.

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The fifth book in the best-selling DI Hillary Greene series, Murder in the Family sees DI Hillary Greene Putting the pursuit of justice over internal politics - and passed over for a promotion as a result.

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A would-be politician is found battered to death in the kitchen of his Oxfordshire home. His wife’s alibi is full of holes and there’sanother woman in the picture. His seemingly mild-mannered political rival can’t seem to place himself at the time of death either. DI Hillary Greene is called in to get to the bottom of this perplexing murder.

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Café-owner and divorcee Cara Shelley gets caught up in a deadly ghost hunt in this warm and engaging cozy mystery set in a quirky British stately home.Forty-something single mother Cara Shelley is very content running the Happy Huffkin café in the grounds of a quirky stately home. But her daily routine is shaken up by the arrival of a guest at Tanton Towers: the flamboyant Lady Izzy, who has plans for an extremely peculiar celebration . . . and wants Cara to cater for it.Ten years ago, Lady Izzy’s nephew, the former chair of the local ghost society, died after a ghost hunt in the Towers’ spooky subterranean grotto. Now, she plans to commemorate his life – and death – with a fresh hunt in the very same place.But the morning after the event, Cara makes a horrifying discovery in the network of caves. Unless spirits can kill, there’s a murderer in their midst! Soon, the Towers is full of police, including the handsome but annoying DCI Andrew Mitchem. Can the irrepressible Cara keep her feelings in check and catch a cunning killer before she becomes the grotto’s next ghost?A contemporary Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie – with a splash ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Deftly entertaining … satisfyingly pushes all the requisite Agatha Christie-style buttons’Barry Forshaw, The IndependentDEATH IN PARADISE is one of BBC One’s most popular series which averages 9 million viewers.DI Richard Poole is hot, bothered and fed up. He’s stuck on the tropical island of Saint-Marie, forced to live in a rickety old shack on a beach, and there isn’t a decent cup of tea to be found anywhere.When a boat explodes in the harbour, Richard and his team soon realise there’s a new murderer on the loose. But who is it? And why did the killer leave behind a ruby at the scene of the crime?As the police dig deeper, they uncover secrets that go back decades, and a crime from the past that can never be forgiven.Worse still, they soon realise this is only the beginning. They’ve got to catch the killer before there''s another death in paradise…An original story from the creator and writer of the hit BBC One TV series, Death in Paradise, featuring on-screen favourite detective, DI Richard Poole.READERS LOVE ROBERT THOROGOOD‘Fabulous, compulsive reading’ 5* Amazon Review‘Another wonderful read’ 5* Amazon Review‘Another excellentDeath in Paradise novel’ 5* Amazon Review‘Highly recommended’ 5* Amazon Review‘Good fun’ 5* Amazon ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Smart-mouthed Jesse O’Hara and her friends find themselves in the midst of a Greek crisis involving a radical nationalist group, mysterious spies and lots of Greek food! The latest international thriller in the Jesse O’Hara series is a fun and fast-paced ride with a bold female protagonist.When Jesse O’Hara and her friends are invited to present at the International Conference on Law Enforcement and Investigation, she jumps at the chance. Sure, the dreaded small talk isn’t her favorite, but the conference is in Greece, and she’s more than willing to endure it for the chance to explore ancient ruins and mouthwatering cuisine.But her plans take an unexpected turn when she’s approached with a high-stakes job offer from the Greek government. They want her help to dismantle a radical nationalist group that’s rapidly gaining public support. The offer? A considerable fee, and a mission that’s as intriguing as it is dangerous.Jesse knows the risks, but nothing can prepare her for the challenges ahead – or the toll it will take on her friends. As she digs deeper into the operation, it becomes clear there’s a hidden player in the mix, one with a singular goal: eliminate Jesse O’Hara and her team ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A fiendish LOCKED ROOM MYSTERY from the Japanese master of the genre.Never before available in English.By the author of the acclaimed Tokyo Zodiac Murders.The Crooked House sits on a snowbound cliff overlooking icy seas at the remote northern tip of Japan. A curious place for the millionaire Kozaburo Hamamoto to build a house, but even more curious is the house itself - a disorienting maze of sloping floors and strangely situated staircases, full of bloodcurdling masks and uncanny, lifesize dolls. When a man is found dead in one of the mansion''s rooms, murdered in seemingly impossible circumstances, the police are called. But they are unable to solve the puzzle, and powerless to protect the party of house guests as more bizarre deaths follow.Enter Kiyoshi Mitarai, the renowned sleuth, famous for unmasking the culprit behind the notorious Umezawa family massacre. Surely if anyone can crack these cryptic murders he will. But you have all the clues too - can you solve the mystery of the murders in The Crooked House first?

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Christine de Pizan is in danger when she is sent to the Priory of Poissy to catch the killer of a young nun in this vividly imagined historical mystery set in fourteenth-century France.Paris, 1399. Scribe Christine de Pizan is sent to the Priory of Poissy by the palace to copy a manuscript for the prioress. But the prioress already has many copyists, and Christine senses that something is amiss.Her suspicions are confirmed when the prioress reveals that one of the sisters has been found murdered in the cloister. Fearing for the welfare of the king''s young daughter who resides at the abbey, she is eager for Christine to find out who killed the young nun - and why.As Christine investigates, she uncovers dark mischief and closely guarded secrets, but can she unmask a killer?

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Christine de Pizan is in danger when she is sent to the Priory of Poissy to catch the killer of a young nun in this vividly imagined historical mystery set in fourteenth-century France.Paris, 1399. Scribe Christine de Pizan is sent to the Priory of Poissy by the palace to copy a manuscript for the prioress. But the prioress already has many copyists, and Christine senses that something is amiss.Her suspicions are confirmed when the prioress reveals that one of the sisters has been found murdered in the cloister. Fearing for the welfare of the king''s young daughter who resides at the abbey, she is eager for Christine to find out who killed the young nun - and why.As Christine investigates, she uncovers dark mischief and closely guarded secrets, but can she unmask a killer?

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Death Comes to Los AngelesThere''s a serial killer loose in Los Angeles and super-sleuth L is on the case. Along with Naomi Misora, a former FBI agent, he helps the LA police solve the grisly crimes.There''s a Serial Killer Loose in Los Angeles and the local authorities need help fast. For some reason the killer has been leaving a string of maddeningly arcane clues at each crime scene. Each of these clues, it seems, is an indecipherable roadmap to the next murder.Onto the scene comes L, the mysterious super-sleuth. Despite his peculiar working habits--he''s never shown his face in public, for example--he''s the most decorated detective in the world and has never tackled a cased he hasn''t been able to crack.But this time he needs help.Enlisting the services of an FBI agent named Naomi Misora, L starts snooping around the City of Angels. It soon becomes apparent that the killing spree is a psychotic riddle designed specifically to engage L in a battle of wits. Stuck in the middle between killer and investigator, it''s up to Misora to navigate both the dead bodies and the egos to solve the Los Angeles BB Murder Cases.

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Dian Fossey''s classic account of four gorilla families - one of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural worldFor thirteen years Dian Fossey lived and worked with Uncle Bert, Flossie, Beethoven, Pantsy and Digit in the remote rain forests of the volcanic Virunga Mountains in Africa, establishing an unprecedented relationship with these shy and affectionate beasts.In her base camp, 10,000 feet above sea-level, she struggled daily with rain, loneliness and the ever-constant threat of poachers who slaughtered her beloved gorillas with horrifying ferocity. African adventure, personal quest and scientific study, GORILLAS IN THE MIST is a unique and intimate glimpse into a vanishing world and a vanishing species.

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This festive classic crime novel is the perfect Christmas treat for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh.‘A delight… An amateur sleuth to rival Miss Marple’ GuardianMrs Bradley, sharp-eyed detective and celebrated psychiatrist, has decided to spend Christmas with her nephew at his beautiful house in the Cotswolds.It isn’t long before a mystery unfolds. There are strange events occurring in the nearby wood and local villagers are receiving anonymous threatening letters. Then the snow begins to fall – and a body is discovered.Mrs Bradley is on the case, but she’ll have to hatch an ingenious plan to reveal the truth and find the culprit…First published in 1950 as Groaning Spinney.

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Emily Windsnap, the mermaid next door, is back in this third book in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series, now in a new edition with a gorgeous cover look. The magic ring that Emily Windsnap - half mermaid, half ordinary girl - finds buried in the sand belongs to Neptune, and he wants it back. But the ring, once on, won't come off, and an angry Neptune sends Emily's boat spinning away across the sea. When it comes to rest, she and her best friend, Shona, can see a mysterious castle shimmering in the mist on the horizon... Another magical adventure full of fun and friendship!

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A brutal murder hints at a terrifying mystery, and this time it’s personal.A body is found on a quiet lane in Exmoor, victim of a hit and run. He has no ID, no wallet, no phone, and – after being dragged along the road – no recognisable face.Meanwhile, fresh from his last case, DCI Craig Gillard is unexpectedly called away to Devon on family business.Gillard is soon embroiled when the car in question is traced to his aunt. As he delves deeper, a dark mystery reveals itself, haunted by family secrets, with repercussions Gillard could never have imagined. The past has never been deadlier.From master storyteller Nick Louth comes the third instalment in the DCI Craig Gillard series. Compelling, fast-paced and endlessly enjoyable, The Body in the Mist is a triumph, perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Angela Marsons and Faith MartinWhat readers are saying about Nick Louth‘An unputdownable, heart-thudder of a read’ Carol Wyer, author of Little Girl Lost‘This was up there with the best thrillers I have ever read.’‘Had me hooked from the start! I would definitely recommend this book.’‘It grips you from the first page to the last. Excellent.’

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A true classic - and the ''single most beautiful...and unjustifiably forgotten novel of the twentieth century'' Neil GaimanLud-in-the-Mist is a prosperous country town situated where two rivers meet: the Dawl and the Dapple. The Dapple springs from the land of Faerie, and is a great trial to Lud, which rejects anything ''other'', preferring to believe only in what is known, what is solid. Nathaniel Chanticleer, a dreamy, melancholy man, is deliberately ignoring a vital part of his own past; a secret he refuses even to acknowledge. But with the disappearance of his daughter, and a long-overdue desire to protect his son, he realises Lud is changing - and something must be done.

Objev podobné jako Lud-In-The-Mist - Mirrlees Hope

In these timeless and witty essays George Orwell explores the English love of reading about a good murder in the papers (and laments the passing of the heyday of the ''perfect'' murder involving class, sex and poisoning), as well as unfolding his trenchant views on everything from boys'' weeklies to naughty seaside postcards.

Objev podobné jako Decline of the English Murder - George Orwell

A charming tale of hope and love, set amid the dreaming spires of Elizabethan Oxford.When Faithful Crocker, an impoverished young man with a love of learning, travels to Oxford in the hope of becoming a scholar, he is offered a home with Canon Leigh and his eccentric family.As Faithful begins to fulfil his academic dream, the Leigh family navigate the tricky waters of first love, uncover shocking secrets and experience devastating loss.A charming tale of hope and love, set amid the dreaming spires of Elizabethan Oxford.What readers are saying about TOWERS IN THE MIST''A delight'' - 5 STARS''One of the best'' - 5 STARS''Brimming with life and charm; - 5 STARS''Absolutely magical'' - 5 STARS''A novel which deserves to be read more than once'' - 5 STARS

Objev podobné jako Towers in the Mist - Elizabeth Goudge

The one and only Cat in the Hat gets a brand new look as he once more steps into the lives of Sally and her brother, in this mayhem-filled sequel to the original classic adventure.When the Cat in the Hat comes back, Sally and her brother know it’s going to mean trouble. And guess what? They’re right!The Cat in the Hat is one of the most popular characters in children’s fiction, and this classic title is one that every child should have the joy of reading.The perfect book for early readers, the new look and style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.

Objev podobné jako The Cat in the Hat Comes Back - Dr. Seuss

''Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers'' Daily MailDead one minuteYoung Harriet and her brother Austin have always been scared of the quarry where their stone mason father works. So when they find him dead on the cold ground, they scarper quick smart and look for some help.Alive the next?When help arrives, however, the quarry is deserted and there is no sign of the body. Were the children mistaken? Is their father not dead? Did he simply get up and run away?A sinister disappearing act...It seems like another unusual case requiring the expertise of Kate Shackleton. But for Kate this is one case where surprising family ties makes it her most dangerous - and delicate - yet...Praise for the Kate Shackleton series:''Brody''s writing is like her central character Kate Shackleton: witty, acerbic and very, very perceptive'' Ann Cleeves''The series is right up there with Miss Marple'' Sunday Sport''Kate Shackleton is a splendid heroine'' Ann Granger''Delightful'' People''s Friend''Frances Brody matches a heroine of free and independent spirit with a vivid evocation of time and place . . . a novel to cherish'' Daily Mail

Objev podobné jako Murder In The Afternoon - Frances Brody

Chi is a panda who loves to listen.Being silent brings sounds to her ears: the swish of bamboo, the chitter of birds, and then one day, a new sound, gentle and sweet. The sound leads Chi to a boy, who blows breath through a piece of bamboo. Chi is enchanted and longs to make friends, but she is shy and hides instead.As the boy searches for Chi and mist gathers in the forest, she must find the courage to help him-even if it means being seen . . .

Objev podobné jako A Song in the Mist - Corrinne Averiss

Detective Aimee Leduc fears that a group reminiscent of the 1940s Red Terror gang is on the loose - and her long-lost mother may just be one of them... The LA Times writes, ''With its sights, sounds and colourful past, it''s a particularly eventful and involving Paris visit''. Marcia Muller says ''I immensely enjoyed this exotic journey through Paris'' Sentier district. An intricately plotted thriller''.

Objev podobné jako Murder In The Sentier - Cara Black

The #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the thrilling conclusion to the epic Broken Code story arc. When fear reigns supreme, only hope can save the Clans.The impostor’s reign of terror has brought the Clans to the brink of destruction, and now, every warrior—living and dead—must unite to defeat him before he delivers his final blow. To ensure their future and protect their past, StarClan, the Dark Forest, and all five Clans must band together to turn back the tide of darkness—before the impostor’s fury destroys them all.Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series unfolds after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

Objev podobné jako Warriors: The Broken Code #6: A Light in the Mist - Erin Hunterová

**THE COSIEST OF CRIMES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON**A harmless game of Murder in the Dark? Or an invitation to die for? The brand new, festive murder mystery for 2023 from ''modern rival to Agatha Christie'' Ada MoncrieffIt''s Christmas 1936 and an eclectic list of guests and staff have gathered for the grand reopening of Maybridge castle, a newly renovated yet still crumbling hotel deep in the Cumbrian countryside.Amongst them are a doctor and his new wife, tarot readers, a journalist, an elderly amateur sleuth and her cat. By the time the first sherries have been drunk a person will be dead. An innocent game of murder-in-the-dark turns into a real game of life and death. Someone has changed the rules...but who?____________________________________Readers love Ada Moncrieff:''An absolute delight of a book''''Compelling and engaging Christmas historical crime''''Her prose remind me of the brilliant PG Wodehouse''''A cosy mystery with the added charm of a Christmas setting. What more could a reader want''''Beautifully written, funny and gripping. Can''t wait to see what Moncrieff comes up with next.''''The ending reminded me of Poirot getting all his suspects together in one room and finally revealing themurderer. Loved it !''''I absolutely loved this! A fantastic, fun Christmas read ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Meet Black British expat Greg Abimbola - a seemingly mild-mannered Russian language teacher with terrifying secrets - in this stunning mystery set in Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges: Agatha Christie meets John le Carré.Greg Abimbola is many things. He''s Black, British and fluent in Russian. He''s a snappy dresser, a reasonable teacher, and an unenthusiastic sports fan. But most of all, he''s exceptional at keeping secrets. Like, who he really is, and the things he''s done.Determined to keep his head down after helping solve a murder in the school basement, Greg fears a trap when Sergeant Rachel Lev of the Pittsburgh police corners him in his apartment. Because his refusal to take credit isn''t modesty, it''s a survival tactic.But Rachel is here on another matter entirely. She needs his help. She''s lead detective on the homicide of an unidentified man fished from the Allegheny River. With clues scant, and surrounded by colleagues who''d love to see her side-lined, Greg is her final roll of the dice.Greg has no choice. He knows more than he''s saying about Rachel''s mysterious corpse. To add to his troubles, a school trustee plunges to his demise after a heated board meeting. Both deaths come with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Two Times Murder - Adam Oyebanji

Meet Black British expat Greg Abimbola – a seemingly mild-mannered Russian language teacher with terrifying secrets – in this stunning mystery set in Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges: Agatha Christie meets John le Carré.Greg Abimbola is many things. He’s Black, British and fluent in Russian. He’s a snappy dresser, a reasonable teacher, and an unenthusiastic sports fan. But most of all, he’s exceptional at keeping secrets. Like, who he really is, and the things he’s done.Determined to keep his head down after helping solve a murder in the school basement, Greg fears a trap when Sergeant Rachel Lev of the Pittsburgh police corners him in his apartment. Because his refusal to take credit isn’t modesty, it’s a survival tactic.But Rachel is here on another matter entirely. She needs his help. She’s lead detective on the homicide of an unidentified man fished from the Allegheny River. With clues scant, and surrounded by colleagues who’d love to see her side-lined, Greg is her final roll of the dice.Greg has no choice. He knows more than he’s saying about Rachel’s mysterious corpse. To add to his troubles, a school trustee plunges to his demise after a heated board meeting. Both deaths come with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Two Times Murder - Adam Oyebanji

Startovací balíček pro sběratelskou karetní hru Disney Lorcana ze sady Into the Inklands. Obsahuje předpřipravený balíček 60 karet ve dvou inkoustových barvách, herní žetony, podložku a pravidla. Součástí jsou 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack s 12 náhodnými kartami.

• Předpřipravený balíček 60 karet pro okamžitý start hry
• Obsahuje 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack
• Vhodné pro děti od 8 let s jasnými pravidly
• Kombinace dvou herních stylů (Ruby a Sapphir inkousty)

Objev podobné jako Disney Lorcana TCG: Into the Inklands - Starter Deck Ruby & Sapphir

Booster balíček pro sběratelskou karetní hru Disney Lorcana TCG: Into the Inklands. Obsahuje 12 náhodně vybraných karet včetně prémiové fóliové karty a karet různých úrovní vzácnosti. Vhodný pro hráče od 8 let.

• Každý balíček obsahuje 12 náhodně vybraných karet
• Obsahuje 1 prémiovou fóliovou kartu s náhodnou úrovní vzácnosti
• Vhodné pro děti od 8 let
• Tři různé provedení booster balíčků k dispozici

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Featuring 30 cute, bold and easy-to-colour illustrations that celebrate sweethearts everywhere, this cosy and romantic colouring book is full of loveable charm. From bunnies cuddling to puppies sharing biscuits, each page is designed to make you smile and relax.Publishing in time for Valentine’s Day 2026, this book is the perfect gift – or treat for yourself – filled with tender scenes and adorable characters. With its bold outlines and clear designs, it's ideal for colourists of all skill levels – from young children to adults looking for a calming creative break.Printed on high-quality 120 gsm paper, each illustration is presented on a single-sided page to prevent bleed-through. Whether you're using pencils, pens, or markers, you’ll love how easy and satisfying these scenes are to colour.The fourth book in the Cute & Cosy series.Also available:9781837251124 Cute & Cosy: Cuddly Days9781837251131 Cute & Cosy: Christmas9781837251223 Cute & Cosy: Girl Friends9781837251322 Sticker Rooms: Happy Home9781837251339 Sticker Rooms: Comfy Shops9781837251575 Sticker Rooms: Holiday Cuties9781837251582 Sticker Rooms: Magic Corners9781837251384 Colour and Solve: The Cat and the Clue9781837251391 Colour and Solve: Quest of the Dragon Rider9781837251407 Colour and Solve: The Secret Admirer9781837251520 How to Draw Cuddly Things

Objev podobné jako Cute & Cosy: Sweethearts - Harry Alexander

The International Bestseller ''A love story to the mountains in the mist, the pulsating northern lights and the red deer at dawn. And to independence'' – The Washington Post''A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful'' – Kirkus Reviews''Ken Smith’s advice for staying alive in inclement conditions could equally be applied to achieving hard-won dreams'' – Geographical''Ken Smith comes across as a thoughtful, resourceful and above all humane man . . . inspiring'' – BBC Countryfile Magazine*****Could you leave behind the bustle of modern society and spend your days immersed in nature? In The Way of the Hermit, seventy-four-year-old Ken Smith recounts a life he has chosen to spend alone with the wilderness.Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as ''the lonely loch'', where he lives off the land: he fishes for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple. He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit.For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class origins ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Way of the Hermit - Ken Smith

A story about stories within stories as four interconnected mysteries take the reader through the ages, from Shakespeare’s day to a 19th century Gothic former Priory, to 1920s Venice, and finally to 1940s California, from the internationally bestselling author of The Turnglass. We begin with the last testament of William Shakespeare as he investigates the real-life murder mystery of his friend, playwright Christopher Marlowe.The second story is a 19th Century Gothic tale about the discovery of Shakespeare’s manuscript, set in an isolated former priory, turned into a clinic for those who cannot sleep.The third is a lighter Golden Age detective tale set in Venice, where private investigator Honora Feldman looks into a baffling case of theft and murder in the British expat community, with the Gothic story at its heart.And finally, a 1940s American Noir as Ken Kourian finds a serial killer is recreating all the murders in The Waterfall, the companion book to his friend Oliver Tooke’s The Turnglass.The Waterfall is a beguiling and intricate mystery that cements Gareth Rubin’s position as one of the most original authors writing today. Praise for The Turnglass, the Sunday Times top ten bestseller:‘This is a story about stories and their perspectives, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From two experts in the field comes an accessible, how-to guide that will help researchers think more productively about the relation between theory and data at every stage of their work. In Data Analysis in Qualitative Research, Iddo Tavory and Stefan Timmermans provide a how-to guide filled with tricks of the trade for researchers who hope to take excellent qualitative data and transform it into powerful scholarship. In their previous book, Abductive Analysis: Theorizing Qualitative Research, Timmermans and Tavory offered a toolkit for innovative theorizing in the social sciences. In this companion, they go one step further to show how to uncover the surprising revelations that lie waiting in qualitative data—in sociology and beyond.  In this book, they lay out a series of tools designed to help both novice and expert scholars see and understand their data in surprising ways. Timmermans and Tavory show researchers how to “stack the deck” of qualitative research in favor of locating surprising findings that may lead to theoretical breakthroughs, whether by engaging with theory, discussing research strategies, or walking the reader through the process of coding data. From beginning to end of a research project, Data Analysis in Qualitative Research helps social scientists ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Data Analysis in Qualitative Research - Iddo Tavory, Stefan Timmermans

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

• Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
• Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
• Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
• Poutavý příběh s psychologickými prvky

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