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DCI Paniatowski's team suspect a murder is the result of ritual
killing, carried out by a secret society. But DCI Dixon treats it
as a mere domestic murder. So Meadows, Crane and Beresford risk
their careers to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Monika knows killer
and that he is stalking her daughter. Yet she is in a coma, so what
can she do about it?
'Fiendishly well-plotted, hugely entertaining - one feels Agatha
Christie would have been delighted' - LUCY FOLEY, bestselling
author of The Hunting Party I'm Mrs Christie. I think you are
expecting me... Baghdad, 1928. Agatha leaves England for the
far-flung destination, determined to investigate an unresolved
mystery: two year ago, the explorer and the writer Gertrude Bell
died there from a drugs overdose. At the time, the authorities
believed that Bell had taken her own life, but a letter now
unearthed reveals she was afraid someone wants to kill her... In
her letter, Bell suggests that if she were to die the best place to
look for her murderer would be Ur, the archaeological site in
ancient Mesopotamia famous for its Great Death Pit. But as Agatha
stealthily begins to look into the death of Gertrude Bell, she soon
discovers the mission is not without its risks. And she has to use
all her skills to try and outwit a killer who is determined to stay
hidden among the desert sands... 'A heart of darkness beats within
this sparkling series. Fizzy with charm yet edge with menace,
Andrew Wilson's Christie novels do Dame Agatha proud' A. J. FINN,
bestselling author of The Woman in the Window 'Beautifully written.
Both lyrical and compelling. I felt as though I was walking by
Agatha Christie's side' JANE CORRY 'An affectionate homage to
Agatha Christie's desert dramas with a cheeky nod to Paul Bowles'
The Sheltering Sky. A superior blend of fact and fiction, it's a
hugely entertaining riot of red herrings, poisonous plots and
boiling passions under the white hot desert sun. A must for
connoisseurs of Golden Age crime fiction' SEAN O'CONNOR 'There is
no reason why this excellent series shouldn't run till the sun
don't shine' EVENING STANDARD 'While Wilson tempts providence by
inviting comparison with the real Agatha Christie, on the evidence
of this book he succeeds admirably' DAILY MAIL 'He shares with the
great Dame the gift of sheer readability' S MAGAZINE 'Five stars .
. . Brilliantly plotted, stylishly written. A treat!' AMANDA CRAIG
The Reverend Mother's investigative skills are called into action
when a local tobacco factory burns down and fingers are pointed at
one of her ex pupils... 1920s. Cork, Ireland. Early one morning the
Reverend Mother receives news of a deadly fire at the local
cigarette factory, a place where she'd been so proud that some of
her pupils had been given a steady job. In a city full of poverty,
unemployment and political unrest, these ex pupils of hers had
surely been blessed with such prospects. Now, though, she is
worried . . . What happened at the cigarette factory and why are
there rumours circulating that one of her 'girls' was responsible?
Inspector Patrick Cashman is under pressure to quickly find the
cause of the fire - and identify a suspect - to placate the
visiting Lord Mayor and Commissioner and secure his hopes of
promotion. Patrick turns to his friend, the journalist and law
student Eileen MacSweeney, for help, along with the ever insightful
and calm Reverend Mother. From the fog-ridden streets of the slums
to the green pastures and prosperity of nearby Youghal, together
they begin to unravel a seedy history of greed, ambition and a
desire for power.
March, 1919. DI Hardcastle must find Lily, the missing daughter of
Austen Musgrave MP. Hardcastle, aided by DS Marriott, discovers
that Lily provides risque entertainment for ex-officers. When she
returns home of her own accord, Hardcastle assumes the case is
closed. But Lily goes missing again and this time, finding her
might not be so easy.
The second in the delightfully witty and diverting new crime series
set in Tsarist Russia from the award-winning Michael Pearce. A
dreamy province of Tsarist Russia. An ambitious young lawyer of
Scottish-Russian descent anxious to make his way. And the
One-Legged Lady goes missing. A nasty case of kidnapping? Not
quite, for the One-Legged Lady is just the popular name of one of
the most important ikons in the district. Exactly how important,
the sceptical Dmitri, whose task it is to track her down, comes to
see. Who has taken her and for what reason? Is it someone
interested in adding to his art collection? Is it, as some darkly
suggest, just the monastery cashing in on its assets? Or has it
something to do with a wave of popular feeling at a time of famine?
The sinister Volkov, from the Tsar's Corps of Gendarmes, suspects
the latter -- which means trouble for some innocent people unless
Dmitri gets there first Dmitri finds, to his surprise, that the
ikon, which he had taken merely as an irrelevant relic from the
past, raises some awkward issues about the present and that the
One-Legged Lady is very much alive and kicking. Dmitri and the
One-Legged Lady is the second novel in the
The arrival of a high-ranking spy for the Emperor Severus spells
trouble for Libertus in this gripping historical mystery set in 2nd
century Britain. On a misty day in February, CE 194, Libertus,
pavement maker by trade and now reluctant councillor, is summoned
to meet his patron at the local public baths. Marcus Septimus is
concerned because a distant cousin from Rome has announced his
impending arrival and Marcus is convinced he is a spy for the
Emperor Severus, despatched to Glevum to investigate reports of an
'act of treason.' Meanwhile, Libertus has concerns of his own. The
local money-lender has been seeking his counsel, but before they
can meet, a violent and untimely death occurs . and before long
Libertus finds himself a prisoner of his new-found rank, fighting
for the truth amidst accusations of treason and murder
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Henry Christie foils the kidnap attempt on his fiancee's daughter
and realises his family are the targets of a killer. But who and
why? Henry also witnesses a murder and unwittingly steps into the
conspiracy. Pursued by assassins, Henry must defend himself against
a killer who will stop at nothing to take back what he believes is
rightfully his.
In 1945 secrets hidden at an Italian estate could prove just as
vital to humanity's fate as the war efforts on the frontlines . . .
if nurse Diana Bolsena can get to them first. Tuscany, 1945. As the
war in Europe ends, American Red Cross nurse Diana Bolsena finds
herself separated from her unit. Unable to reconnect with the
American army, she's left to survive with nothing but her spirit,
her talents as a nurse, and her nightmares of the horror of war.
Determined to return to active duty in the Pacific, to earn her way
back Diana begins caring for a child with disabilities on the
estate of the enigmatic Signora Bugari. Amidst the ravages of war,
it is a peaceful existence until a visiting German officer, Herr
Adler, arrives demanding Bugari return what is rightfully his. When
a shocking murder attracts more people to the isolated estate,
Diana suspects Adler's hidden secrets could affect the course of
history. But who will uncover them first? And what will happen to
humanity if they fall into the wrong hands?
'A real page-turner, one that kept me guessing, and pulling the rug
out from under me' Novel Notions 'A glorious reconfiguration of
classic fantasy' David Wragg, author of The Blackhawks From the
author of the critically-acclaimed Blackwing trilogy comes Ed
McDonald's Daughter of Redwinter, the first of a brilliant fantasy
series about how one choice can change a universe. Raine can see -
and speak - to the dead, a gift that comes with a death sentence.
All her life she has hidden, lied, and run to save her skin, and
she's made some spectacularly bad choices along the way. But it is
a rare act of kindness - rescuing an injured woman in the snow-that
becomes the most dangerous decision Raine has ever made. Because
the woman is fleeing from Redwinter, the fortress-monastery of the
Draoihn, warrior magicians who answer to no king, and who will stop
at nothing to reclaim what she's stolen. A battle, a betrayal, and
a horrific revelation force Raine to enter the citadel and live
among the Draoihn. She soon finds that her secret ability could be
the key to saving an entire nation. Though she might have to die to
make it happen . . . Readers absolutely love Daughter of Redwinter:
'This book builds along solidly, painting in a complex backdrop of
culture, magic and characters . . . the final six chapters are a
rocket ride' Robin Hobb, bestselling author of The Realm of the
Elderlings series 'The work of an author bursting with confidence,
weaving a tale full of magic, mystery and intrigue' Mike Shackle,
author of The Last War series 'This book is a page-turner that kept
me hooked the whole time and pulled the rug out from under me!'
Goodreads reviewer, 'In the end I was left breathless with where
this story ended up . . . McDonald has outdone himself with this
suspenseful and captivating new book' Goodreads reviewer, 'A girl
who can see ghosts, betrayal, intrigue, magic . . . The
worldbuilding in this book was fascinating' Netgalley reviewer,
'This fantasy world was beautiful and deadly . . . [I] adored this
and will be recommending it to everyone' Netgalley reviewer, 'A
stunningly good start to a new series' Goodreads reviewer, 'A
fascinating magic system, thoughtful prose, and a truly compelling
main character make Daughter of Redwinter a really incredible read'
M.J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves 'An amazingly unique magic
system, realistically complex characters, and plot twists that
literally had my mouth hanging open in shock. Also bisexual main
character!' Goodreads reviewer,
Lover or leader? Weakling or warrior? Madwoman or Misfit? Escape
into the untold story of Shakespeare's Ophelia . . . As a young
girl, Ofelia stood frozen as her mother threw herself on her
father's funeral pyre. Such is the fate, she learned, of the
devoted wife and in that moment, she swore never to belong to any
man. Years later, she is a force to be reckoned with: right hand
woman to the newly crowned Prince Hamlet, to whom she has sworn her
sword and her undying loyalty, but refuses his true desire . . .
her hand in marriage. When Hamlet's jealous uncle plots against
him, Ofelia will have to use every wile at her disposal to keep her
prince safe from those who wish him harm. Yet in the end, it could
be her unruly heart that is the greatest betrayer of all. A brand
new Historical fiction series by the bestselling author of the
Queens of Conquest series, her new trilogy unearths the real women
behind Shakespeare's most infamous queens . . . If you love
Elizabeth Chadwick and Anne O'Brien you will adore Joanna Courtney
Praise for Joanna Courtney: 'A glorious, rich, epic story of love,
friendship and sacrifice which will sweep you up and transport you
to another time. I absolutely loved this and can't wait for the
next book in the series' Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With A
Kiss and Coming Up Roses 'Lovely writing and a terrific sense of
narrative drive. Superb!' Carol McGrath, author of The Daughters of
Hastings trilogy
Missing diamonds. Mysterious deaths. And all that jazz. London,
1925. With their band the Dizzy Heights, jazz musicians Ivor
'Skins' Maloney and Bartholomew 'Barty' Dunn are used to
improvising as they play the Charleston for flappers and toffs, but
things are about to take a surprising turn. Superintendent
Sunderland has had word that a deserter who stole a fortune in
diamonds as he fled the war is a member of the Aristippus private
members' club in Mayfair-where the Dizzy Heights have a residency.
And the thief is planning to steal a hoard of jewels hidden there
under the cover of a dance contest. As mutual pal Lady Hardcastle
has suggested, Skins and Dunn are perfectly placed to be
Sunderland's eyes and ears-and Skins's wife Ellie soon lends a hand
with a bit of light snooping. But the stakes change dramatically
when a mysterious death at the club brings a sinister note to the
investigation. With the dance contest fast approaching, the trio
must solve the mystery of the missing diamonds, unmask the
murderer, and prevent more deadly crimes-all without missing a
beat.
It is the autumn of 1367. Master Hugh is enjoying the peaceful life
of Bampton, when a badly beaten man is found under the porch of St.
Andrew's Chapel. The dying man is a chapman - a traveling merchant.
Before he is buried in the chapel grounds an ancient, corroded coin
is found in the man's mouth. Master Hugh's quest for the chapman's
assailants, and his search for the origin of the coin, makes steady
progress - but there are men of wealth and power who wish to halt
his search, and an old nemesis, Sir Simon Trillowe, is in league
with them. But Master Hugh, and his assistant, the groom Arthur,
are determined to uncover the thieves and murderers, and the source
of the chapman's coin. They do, but not before they become involved
with a kidnapped maiden, a tyrannical abbot, and a suffering monk -
who needs Master Hugh's surgical skills and in return provides
clues which assist Hugh in solving the mystery of the tainted coin.
'Incredible... I was enraptured through every single part of it...
Made me feel quite emotional... Fabulous read.' NetGalley reviewer,
5 stars London, 1910. Twenty-one-year-old Esther Watkins would do
anything for the Suffragette cause. Imprisoned, force-fed and
beaten, she is determined to fight for what she believes is right -
no matter what it costs her. With new love Joseph by her side, will
she get the better future she dreams of? Kent, 2019. With her
marriage in tatters, school teacher Lizzie Armstrong moves to
sleepy Elm Heath for a fresh start, and her pupils and the
community soon steal her heart. So when the school is threatened
with closure Lizzie knows she has to fight, and she looks to the
school's founder for inspiration. What makes Esther, born and bred
in London, a proud Suffragette, suddenly leave the city and escape
to Elm Heath? And when Lizzie uncovers Esther's heartbreaking
secret, could it give her the strength she needs to save not just
the school, but her new beginning too? A heart-wrenching and
uplifting novel for fans of Emily Gunnis, Kathleen McGurl and
Kathryn Hughes. Readers LOVE The Secret Letter! 'Love love love
this book!' Kathleen McGurl, USA Today bestselling author of The
Forgotten Secret 'Pulls you in right away from the first few
pages... Hard to put down... I really enjoyed this book.' NetGalley
reviewer 'Beautiful and heart-wrenching and so impossible to put
down!' NetGalley reviewer 'A great read!... Have tissues handy! I
highly recommend!' NetGalley reviewer 'I absolutely adored this
book.' NetGalley reviewer 'Amazing book!' NetGalley reviewer
'Perfectly paced and plotted... I soon found myself lost in the
characters' world and reluctant to put the book down... Brilliant.'
Over the Rainbow Book Blog 'Sucked me in... I had a hard time
putting it down.' NetGalley reviewer 'This book honestly has it
all... Shocking, heart-warming, funny and superbly researched.'
Readers Enjoy Authors' Dreams
In the summer of 1932, Maisie Dobbs's career takes an exciting new
turn when she accepts an undercover assignment directed by Scotland
Yard's Special Branch and the Secret Service. Posing as a junior
lecturer, she is sent to a private college in Cambridge to monitor
any activities, "not in the interests of His Majesty's Government."
December 1917. An important visitor arrives at a field hospital not
far from the front, who makes sharp deductions about the way the
ward is run based on small details that he sees. Sherlock Holmes is
apparently only present for a tour, but asks searching questions
about a young officer who apparently died in the hospital, but
whose records have mysteriously vanished. As Holmes digs deeper,
details emerge pertaining to a cover-up that stretches from the
trenches to the top of the War Office, and conspiracy on both the
British and enemy fronts.
Winter, 1211. Former abbess Helewise moves back to her cell near
Hawkenlye Abbey to help the needy, putting a strain on her
relationship with Sir Josse D'Acquin, who is called to examine the
bodies of three men, one of whom bears a complicated symbol carved
into his chest: a symbol that signifies vengeance. Meanwhile, far
from home, Sir Josse's son Ninian has become involved in the cause
of the doomed Cathar people; soon to be swept up in a fight that
they cannot hope to win.
A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022. It is the
summer of 1669 and England is in dire straits. The treasury's
coffers are bare and tensions with the powerful Dutch Republic are
boiling over. And now, an investigator sent by the King to look
into corruption at the Royal Navy has been brutally murdered.
Loathe to leave the pleasures of London, Samuel Pepys is sent
dragging his feet to Portsmouth to find the truth about what
happened. Aided by his faithful assistant, Will Hewer, he soon
exposes the killer. But has he got the right man? The truth may be
much more sinister. And if the real plot isn't uncovered in time,
England could be thrown into a war that would have devastating
consequences ...
Mistress Rosamond Jaffrey is summoned to Cornwall and finds herself
embroiled in an investigation involving smugglers, piracy - and
rumours of treason. June, 1584. On hearing news of the sudden death
of her stepfather, Sir Walter Pendennis, Rosamond Jaffrey must
leave London for Cornwall to look after the interests of her young
half-brother and try to mend her strained relationship with their
mother. However, on arriving in Cornwall, Rosamond makes the
shocking discovery that Sir Walter was in fact murdered - and
reluctantly she agrees to work with an agent of the queen's
spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, in order to unmask the killer.
Rosamond's investigations will lead her into a dangerous maelstrom
of smuggling, piracy - and rumours of treason.
The past is never far behind you . . . Old sins have a nasty way of
catching up with you, as Detective Chief Inspector Henry Johnstone
discovers in this gripping historical mystery, which takes him back
to a difficult case in his early days as a police officer. Full of
unexpected twists, this is a must-read for fans of Downton Abbey
and Jacqueline Winspear. 1929. The discovery of the bodies of two
retired policemen, Walter Cole and Hayden Paul, sounds warning
bells to DCI Henry Johnstone. Both men were experiencing financial
difficulties, and their deaths were staged to look like suicides.
Hayden left a note containing two words: old sins. And when Henry
attends his sister's Halloween party, he is approached by a
flamenco dancer who leaves a note with the name of another man.
Could this be a grim warning? Henry is forced on a painful journey
back to an old case he worked on with Cole and Paul. Is someone
playing a deadly game with Henry, and is he about to pay for his
past mistakes? With Detective Sergeant Mickey Hitchens by his side
and his family at risk, Henry must catch a dangerous killer bent on
revenge - before the killer catches him . . .
London1882: In this, her most demanding case, Frances Doughty goes
undercover for Her Majesty's Government to investigate some
disturbing information regarding the apparently innocuous Bayswater
Bicycle Club. Before long, she is plunged into a murky world of
deadly secrets, a suspicious disappearance and a brutal murder, and
the Lady Detective is forced to do the unthinkable to avoid
becoming the next victim. With a new and exciting future before
her, is there anything the dauntless Miss Doughty cannot do?
RUSSIA, 1918 The young Soviet state is in turmoil. Chekists walk
along the streets. Hunger, cold and mud crawl away in the former
aristocratic quarters of Moscow. The old order has been turned
upside down, leaving room for political infighting and dark
subterfuge. This is the world Erast Fandorin - the celebrated
detective - wakes up to after three years in a coma. His faithful
assistant Masa might have nursed him successfully back to life, but
there is no guarantee that the old Fandorin, with his razor-sharp
intellect and superhuman strength, will ever be back. Determined to
leave behind Moscow - a city he doesn't recognise anymore -
Fandorin embarks on one last great adventure. But who can he trust
in a country torn apart by civil war?
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