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Mrs McGinty's Dead (Paperback): Agatha Christie Mrs McGinty's Dead (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An old widow is brutally killed in the parlour of her cottage... Mrs McGinty died from a brutal blow to the back of her head. Suspicion fell immediately on her shifty lodger, James Bentley, whose clothes revealed traces of the victim's blood and hair. Yet something was amiss: Bentley just didn't look like a murderer. Poirot believed he could save the man from the gallows - what he didn't realise was that his own life was now in great danger...

The Body in the Library (Paperback): Agatha Christie The Body in the Library (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A young woman found murdered A scandal in the making When Mrs Bantry wakes to find a body in her library, there's only one woman to call: her good friend Jane Marple. But she hasn't called her old friend for comfort. The body in her library has been murdered and Miss Marple is so very good at solving murders. Her investigations uncover a scandal far darker than either of them could have imagined, and this time she may be out of her depth. Never underestimate Miss Marple 'Christie always defied expectations, not only in her legendary twists and reveals, but also in the underestimated detectives she created as her heroes. The villains never see these sleuths coming - and that's half the fun.' Leigh Bardugo 'One of the most ingeniously contrived of all her murder stories.' Birmingham Post

Lord Edgware Dies (Paperback): Agatha Christie Lord Edgware Dies (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agatha Christie's famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Poirot had been present when Jane bragged of her plan to 'get rid of' her estranged husband. Now the monstrous man was dead. And yet the great Belgian detective couldn't help feeling that he was being taken for a ride. After all, how could Jane have stabbed Lord Edgware to death in his library at exactly the same time she was seen dining with friends? And what could be her motive now that the aristocrat had finally granted her a divorce?

The Hound of Death (Paperback): Agatha Christie The Hound of Death (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A collection of macabre mysteries, including the superlative story Witness for the Prosecution... Twelve unexplained phenomena with no apparent earthly explanation... A dog-shaped gunpowder mark; an omen from 'the other side'; a haunted house; a chilling seance; a case of split personalities; a recurring nightmare; an eerie wireless message; an elderly lady's hold over a young man; a disembodied cry of 'murder'; a young man's sudden amnesia; a levitation experience; a mysterious SOS. To discover the answers, delve into the supernatural storytelling of Agatha Christie.

And Then There Were None (Paperback): Agatha Christie And Then There Were None (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agatha Christie's world-famous mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Ten strangers, apparently with little in common, are lured to an island mansion off the coast of Devon by the mysterious U.N.Owen. Over dinner, a record begins to play, and the voice of an unseen host accuses each person of hiding a guilty secret. That evening, former reckless driver Tony Marston is found murdered by a deadly dose of cyanide. The tension escalates as the survivors realise the killer is not only among them but is preparing to strike again... and again...

The Great Gatsby - A-Level Set Text Student Edition (Paperback): F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby - A-Level Set Text Student Edition (Paperback)
F. Scott Fitzgerald
R110 R88 Discovery Miles 880 Save R22 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Exam board: AQA A, AQA B, OCR Level & Subject: AS and A Level Literature First teaching: September 2015 First examination: June 2017 This edition of The Great Gatsby provides depth and context for A Level students, with the complete novel in an easy to read format, and a detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by an experienced A Level teacher with academic expertise in the area. * Affordable high quality complete text of The Great Gatsby, ideal for AS and A Level Literature * Perfectly pitched introductions provide the depth and demand required by AS and A Level * Explore the contemporary context, F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing, the novel's critical reception and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of the text * Expand your further reading with a list of key articles and critical and theoretical texts * Improve your understanding of the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms defined in the glossary

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Paperback): Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Paperback)
Arthur Conan Doyle
R219 R165 Discovery Miles 1 650 Save R54 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'A slow and heavy step, which had been heard upon the stairs and in the passage, paused immediately outside the door. Then there was a loud and authoritative tap.' Set against the foggy backdrop of London and the English countryside, each story in this quintessential collection unravels an exciting new mystery, from mistaken identity and portentous omens to counterfeit currency and jewellery theft. They follow the famous detective and his partner Watson on the trail of some of their most enjoyable cases, including 'A Scandal in Bohemia', 'The Five Orange Pips' and 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'. Appearing in the Strand magazine between 1891 and 1892, these are the first stories ever published to feature the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, whose adventures hold an unparalleled and enduring appeal to this day.

The Great Gatsby - The Only Authorized Edition (Paperback): F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby - The Only Authorized Edition (Paperback)
F. Scott Fitzgerald
R230 R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Save R57 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Two-Way Murder (Paperback): E.C.R. Lorac Two-Way Murder (Paperback)
E.C.R. Lorac; Introduction by Martin Edwards
R277 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R51 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A lost novel from the golden age of crime, published for the very first time. It happened on a dark and misty night; the night of the ball at The Prince's Hall, Fordings. Abuzz with rumours surrounding the disappearance of Rosemary Reeve on the eve of last year's ball, the date proves ill-fated again when two homebound partygoers, Nick and Dilys, come to a swerving halt before a corpse on the road. Arriving at the scene to the news that Nick has been attacked after telephoning for the police, Inspector Turner suspects there may be more to the case than deadly accident. It's not long before Waring of the local C.I.D. is drawn into the investigation, faced with the task of unravelling an increasingly tangled knot of misleading alibis and deep-rooted local grievances. Written in the last years of the author's life, this previously unpublished novel is a tribute to Lorac's enduring skill for constructing an ingenious puzzle, replete with memorable characters and gripping detective work. This edition also includes an introduction by the CWA Diamond Dagger Award-winning author Martin Edwards.

A Tale of Two Cities (Paperback): Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities (Paperback)
Charles Dickens
R95 R76 Discovery Miles 760 Save R19 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times '

Set before and during the French Revolution in the cities of Paris and London, A Tale of Two Cities tells the story of Dr Manette's release from imprisonment in the Bastille and his reunion with daughter, Lucie. A French aristocrat Darnay and English lawyer Carton compete in their love for Lucie and the ensuing tale plays out against the menacing backdrop of the French Revolution and the shadow of the guillotine."

Emma (Paperback): Jane Austen Emma (Paperback)
Jane Austen
R110 R88 Discovery Miles 880 Save R22 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The real evils, indeed, of Emma's situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself...' Beautiful, rich, self-assured and witty, Emma Woodhouse delights in matchmaking those around her, with no apparent care for her own romantic life. Taking young Harriet Smith under her wing, Emma sets her sights on finding a suitable match for her friend. Chided for her mistakes by old friend Mr Knightley, it is only when Harriet starts to pursue her own love interests that Emma realises the true hidden depths of her own heart. Delightful, engaging and entertaining, and with a dazzling gallery of characters, Emma is arguably Austen's most well-loved social comedy.

A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany (Paperback): Vivian Conroy A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany (Paperback)
Vivian Conroy
R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agatha Christie meets Julie Caplin in this exciting new cosy crime series that captures the glamour of the 1930s with the gorgeous escapist destinations! An escape to Tuscany An unexpected invitation A murder at midnight... When novice detective Atalanta Ashford is whisked away to Italy by her friend, race car driver Raoul Lemont, she anticipates a happy holiday under the Tuscan sun. But a chance meeting on the Orient Express with Italian heiress Catharina Lanetti leads to a party invitation...and front row seats for a mysterious murder! With their new friend under suspicion Atalanta and Raoul set to work trying to discover who really murdered Catharina's father. But with more than half a dozen suspects - all with compelling motive - Atalanta may just be facing her toughest case yet! Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent... Book 1: Mystery in Provence Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini Book 3: Mystery in Tuscany Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (Paperback): Lewis Carroll Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (Paperback)
Lewis Carroll; Illustrated by Julia Sarda
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An elegant edition of one of the best-loved stories in children's literature, complete and unabridged with over thirty full colour illustrations from Júlia Sardà – illustrator of Beetle Boy and The Clockwork Sparrow.

Júlia's hauntingly magical pictures breathe new life into the famous tale of a bored little girl who finds herself falling into a world of bizarre creatures and whimsical riddles. This short-haired brunette in her white dress is true to the appearance of the real-life Alice who inspired the book.

A gorgeous piece of art to treasure with shining embossed gold details on the cover, Júlia Sardà's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will make the perfect present for devoted Alice fans, as well as a wonderful introduction to anyone not already familiar with the story. It also makes a splendid follow-up to One Day in Wonderland, a non-fiction exploration of Lewis Carroll's life and wordplay written by Kathleen Krull and illustrated by Júlia Sardà.

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Hardcover): Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray (Hardcover)
Oscar Wilde
R278 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Wilde's only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life, and consequence. From its provocative Preface, challenging the reader to believe in 'art for art's sake', to its sensational conclusion, the story self-consciously experiments with the notion of sin as an element of design. Yet Wilde himself underestimated the consequences of his experiment, and its capacity to outrage the Victorian establishment. Its words returned to haunt him in his court appearances in 1895, and he later recalled the 'note of doom' which runs like 'a purple thread' through its carefully crafted prose.

Final Acts - Theatrical Mysteries (Paperback): Martin Edwards Final Acts - Theatrical Mysteries (Paperback)
Martin Edwards
R345 R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Save R61 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. . . This expertly curated thespian anthology features fourteen stories from giants of the classic crime genre such as Dorothy L. Sayers, Julian Symons and Ngaio Marsh, as well as firm favourites from the British Library Crime Classics series: Anthony Wynne, Christianna Brand, Bernard J. Farmer and many more. Mysteries abound when a player's fate hangs on a single performance, and opening night may very well be their last.

The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe (Hardcover, New edition): Edgar Allan Poe The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe (Hardcover, New edition)
Edgar Allan Poe
R271 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A new collectable edition of Poe's poetry which demonstrates his skilful and imaginative command of the English language. Often regarded as the founder of the modern short story Poe also laid the foundations for the symbolist poets and futurists of the 20th Century, his razor-sharp dissections of the world offering dark romantic notions to the reader. Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The original text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

Hornblower and the Hotspur (Paperback): C.S. Forester Hornblower and the Hotspur (Paperback)
C.S. Forester
R549 R463 Discovery Miles 4 630 Save R86 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

April 1803. The Peace of Amiens is breaking down. Napoleon is building ships and amassing an army just across the Channel. Horatio Hornblower-who, at age twenty-seven, has already distinguished himself as one of the most daring and resourceful officers in the Royal Navy-commands the three-masted Hotspur on a dangerous reconnaissance mission that evolves, as war breaks out, into a series of spectacular confrontations. All the while, the introspective young commander struggles to understand his new bride and mother-in-law, his officers and crew, and his own "accursed unhappy temperament"-matters that trouble him more, perhaps, than any of Bonaparte's cannonballs.

Moby Dick (Hardcover): Herman Melville Moby Dick (Hardcover)
Herman Melville
R302 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R49 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Moby Dick is the story of Captain Ahab's quest to avenge the whale that 'reaped' his leg. The quest is an obsession and the novel is a diabolical study of how a man becomes a fanatic. But it is also a hymn to democracy. Bent as the crew is on Ahab's appalling crusade, it is equally the image of a co-operative community at work: all hands dependent on all hands, each individual responsible for the security of each. Among the crew is Ishmael, the novel's narrator, ordinary sailor, and extraordinary reader. Digressive, allusive, vulgar, transcendent, the story Ishmael tells is above all an education: in the practice of whaling, in the art of writing. Expanding to equal his 'mighty theme' - not only the whale but all things sublime - Melville breathes in the world's great literature. Moby Dick is the greatest novel ever written by an American.

Frankenstein (Hardcover): Mary Shelley Frankenstein (Hardcover)
Mary Shelley
R278 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would 'curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart.' The tale is a superb blend of science fiction, mystery and thriller. Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy. The reader is very quickly swept along by the force of the elegant prose, the grotesque, surreal imagery, and the multi-layered themes in the novel. Although first published in 1818, Shelley's masterpiece still maintains a strong grip on the imagination and has been the inspiration for numerous horror movies, television and stage adaptations.

Red-Headed Woman (Paperback, New edition): Katharine Brush Red-Headed Woman (Paperback, New edition)
Katharine Brush
R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Mysterious Mr Quin (Paperback): Agatha Christie The Mysterious Mr Quin (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A mysterious stranger appears at a New Year's Eve party, becoming the enigmatic sleuthing sidekick to the snobbish Mr Satterthwaite... So far, it had been a typical New Year's Eve house party. But Mr Satterthwaite - a keen observer of human nature - sensed that the real drama of the evening was yet to unfold. So it proved when a mysterious stranger arrived after midnight. Who was this Mr Quin? And why did his presence have such a pronounced effect on Eleanor Portal, the woman with the dyed-black hair?

Elephants Can Remember (Paperback): Agatha Christie Elephants Can Remember (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Hercule Poirot is determined to solve an old husband and wife double murder that is still an open verdict... Hercule Poirot stood on the cliff-top. Here, many years earlier, there had been a tragic accident. This was followed by the grisly discovery of two more bodies - a husband and wife - shot dead. But who had killed whom? Was it a suicide pact? A crime of passion? Or cold-blooded murder? Poirot delves back into the past and discovers that 'old sin leave long shadows'.

They Came to Baghdad (Paperback): Agatha Christie They Came to Baghdad (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R337 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R85 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agatha Christie's international mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Baghdad is the chosen location for a secret summit of superpowers, concerned but not convinced, about the development of an, as yet, unidentified and undescribed secret weapon. Only one man has the proof that can confirm the nature of this fantastic secret weapon - a British agent named Carmichael. Unfortunately the criminal organisation responsible for the weapon's development will stop at nothing to prevent him entering Baghdad and presenting his proof to the assembled delegates. Can Carmichael enter the city against such odds? Into this explosive situations appears Victoria Jones, a girl with a yearning for adventure who gets more than she bargains for when a wounded Carmichael dies in her arms in her hotel room. Now, if only she could make sense of his last words '...Lucifer...Basrah...Lefarge...'

A Pocket Full of Rye (Paperback): Agatha Christie A Pocket Full of Rye (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A wealthy family A fatal cup of tea Rex Fortescue was enjoying his morning cup of tea when he met his untimely end. Suspicions naturally turn to his wife. He was filthy rich, after all. Then she too is found dead. Strange clues have Scotland Yard's finest minds scratching their heads. Poisoned marmalade. Dead blackbirds. A victim found with a pocketful of rye. It's up to Jane Marple to put the pieces of this strange puzzle together... Never underestimate Miss Marple 'Captivating and addictive, Agatha Christie's work never fails to delight.' Jean Kwok 'This is the best of the novels starring Christie's Miss Marple.' New York Times

Three Act Tragedy (Paperback): Agatha Christie Three Act Tragedy (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

At an apparently respectable dinner party, a vicar is the first to die... Thirteen guests arrived at dinner at the actor's house. It was to be a particularly unlucky evening for the mild-mannered Reverend Stephen Babbington, who choked on his cocktail, went into convulsions and died. But when his martini glass was sent for chemical analysis, there was no trace of poison - just as Poirot had predicted. Even more troubling for the great detective, there was absolutely no motive...

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