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IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! BROTHERS IN
BLOOD is the unputdownable thirteenth novel in Simon Scarrow's
bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of
Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's compelling novels:
'Gripping and moving' The Times The Roman Empire's conquest of
Britannia is under threat from within. A messenger on the streets
of Rome has been intercepted and tortured, revealing a plot to
sabotage the Roman army's campaign against Caratacus, commander of
Britannia's native tribes. A treacherous agent's mission is to open
a second front of attack against them and eliminate the two Roman
soldiers who could stand in the way. Unwarned, Prefect Cato and
Centurion Macro are with the Roman army pursuing Caratacus and his
men through the mountains of Britannia. Defeating Caratacus seems
within their grasp. But the plot against the two heroes threatens
not only their military goals but also their lives. Includes 2 maps
and Roman army organisation chart.
The fabulous Phryne Fisher, her sister Beth and her faithful maid,
Dot, decide that Luna Park is the perfect place for an afternoon of
fun and excitement with Phryne's two daughters, Ruth and Jane. But
in the dusty dark Ghost Train, amidst the squeals of horror and
delight, a mummified bullet-studded corpse falls to the ground in
front of them. Phryne Fisher's pleasure trip has definitely become
business. Digging into this longstanding mystery takes her to the
country town of Castlemaine where it's soon obvious that someone is
trying to muzzle her investigations. With unknown threatening
assailants on her path, Phryne seems headed for more trouble than
usual.... ""Greenwood weaves historical data into the plot like
gold thread, giving it richness without weighing it down. -Booklist
""An unforgettable character, with a heart as big as her
pocket-book, a fine disregard for convention and an insatiable
appetite for life."" -Denver Post ""Appealing characters and witty
banter...an enjoyable caper.""- Publishers Weekly Kerry Greenwood
is the author of more than 40 novels and the recipient of the Ned
Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award from the Crime Writers'
Association of Australia. www.phrynefisher.com -Publishers Weekly
The world's greatest detective, Hercule Poirot-legendary star of
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the
Nile-returns to solve a fiendish new mystery. Hercule Poirot is
travelling by luxury passenger coach from London to the exclusive
Kingfisher Hill estate, where Richard Devonport has summoned him to
prove that his fiancee, Helen, is innocent of the murder of his
brother, Frank. But there is a strange condition attached to this
request: Poirot must conceal his true reason for being there. The
coach is forced to stop when a distressed woman demands to get off,
insisting that if she stays in her seat, she will be murdered.
Although the rest of the journey passes without anyone being
harmed, Poirot's curiosity is aroused, and his fears are later
confirmed when a body is discovered with a macabre note attached...
Could this new murder and the peculiar incident on the coach be
clues to solving the mystery of who killed Frank Devonport? And if
Helen is innocent, can Poirot find the true culprit in time to save
her from the gallows?
These are stories of the sort loved by true fans of the greatest of
all detectives, in which a client tells Holmes a strange tale,
drawing him into a baffling mystery. Whether in fogbound London or
deep in the English countryside, these action-packed stories, set
during the 1880s and early 1890s, before Holmes's disappearance at
the Reichenbach Falls, faithfully recreate the atmosphere of Conan
Doyle's early Holmes stories. This wonderful anthology brings
together the best work of Denis O. Smith, much admired for his new
Sherlock Holmes stories, including 'A Hair's Breadth', 'The
Adventure of the Smiling Face' and 'An Incident in Society'. Ten of
these stories have never previously been published in book form.
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Blood Queen
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Cold. Ruthless. Deadly. The myth of Lady Macbeth looms large. But
behind the villainous portrait stands a real woman. This is her
story . . . Scotland, 1020 AD. King Malcolm II lies on his
deathbed, and the most powerful families make a violent claim for
the Scottish throne . . . On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, a
flushed and nervous Cora MacDuff waits to marry her sweetheart,
Macbeth. But her dreams are stolen from her, and the night she was
hoping for turns into a brutal slaughter. In order to reclaim the
life she was promised, Cora must learn to use every weapon at her
disposal - even those she loves . . . The beginning of 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 What
readers are saying about Joanna Courtney: 'I was hooked from the
very first page and didn't want to put it down. Joanna Courtney is
a new talent in the world of historical fiction and one that I
would highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this
fantastic author' Bookbabblers 'A strong sense of atmosphere and
place and time. I really got into the story, in fact I was so
gripped by it at one point that I missed my bus. It was a really
good, exciting, read. I cannot wait to read the next two books.'
Michelle Birkby, author of The House at Baker Street 'Amazing'
(Miranda Dickinson) 'Courtney's novel breathes new life into this
complex character,...A thrilling introduction to Courtney's new
trilogy on Shakespearean queens.' - The Lady '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) 'An absorbing and
emotional debut novel' (Candis magazine) 'A thrilling and
atmospheric read with strong female characters' (MyWeekly) 'A
beautifully written multi layered tale with a tremendously
authentic sense of place and time . . . an epic feel . . . highly
recommended' (LizLovesBooks) 'The story reaches a heart-rending
climax. A must read. I loved it' (Freda Lightfoot, author of The
Amber Keeper) 'With lovely writing and a terrific sense of
narrative drive, Joanna Courtney portrays an era of change through
a story about a long forgotten Queen. In The Chosen Queen, Edyth is
a heroine who inhabits a convincingly re-created historical world,
peopled with personalities whose lives leap from the page. Superb!
(Carol McGrath, author of The Daughters of Hastings trilogy) An
outstanding opening to this new series set to rival historical
fiction heavyweights like Philippa Gregory and Susanna Dunn
(Lisareadsbooks)
Before you follow the path into your family's history, beware of
the secrets you may find... The new novel from the Sunday Times
bestselling author. Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years
of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage, career and now
the death of her father. She is now faced with the daunting task of
clearing his house. Hidden away in a barely used top-floor room,
she finds he had secretly kept a cupboard full of her mother's
possessions. Sifting through the ancient papers, Ruth discovers the
diary and letters written by her ancestor from the eighteenth
century, Thomas Erskine. As the youngest son of a noble family now
living in genteel poverty, Thomas always knew he would have to make
his own way in the world. Unable to follow his brothers to
university, instead he joins the navy, rising through the ranks,
travelling the world. When he is finally able to study law, his
extraordinary experiences and abilities propel him to the very top
and he becomes Lord Chancellor. Yet he has made a powerful enemy on
his voyages, who will hound him and his family to the death. Ruth
becomes ever more aware of Thomas as she is gripped by his story,
and slowly senses that not only is his presence with her, but so is
his enemy's. Ruth will have to draw upon new friends and old in
what becomes a battle for her very survival - and discover an inner
power beyond anything she has imagined.
The year is 1880. In West London, a dedicated doctor has set up a
waiting mortuary on the borders of Kensal Green Cemetery, where
corpses are left to decompose before burial to reassure clients
that no one can be buried alive. When he collapses and dies on the
same night that one of his most reliable employees disappears,
Frances Doughty, a young sleuth with a reputation for solving
knotty cases, is engaged to find the missing man, but nothing is as
it seems. In this, her third case, Frances Doughty must rely on her
wit, courage and determination - as well as some loyal friends - to
solve the case. Suspicions of blackmail, fraud and murder lead to a
gruesome exhumation in the catacombs, with shocking results. The
third book in the popular Frances Doughty Mystery series.
'A lush, thrilling page-turner humming with its own exquisite dark
beauty. I loved it!' Eve Chase, author of The Glass House
'Fremantle builds the tension with delicious skill in this
page-turning thriller' Times The compelling, transfixing novel
about the bond between three sisters from the author of The Poison
Bed _______ Three sisters. Three secrets. Three ways to fall . . .
George Villiers is rich, powerful and has the King's ear. Doctor's
daughter Hester is a mere servant - to be cast aside when he has
done with her, especially since she is pregnant. Returning to her
family, Hester vows that Villiers will never lay eyes on their son.
She and her sisters Melis and Hope will protect the boy. But
Villiers is a man who will not be defied. He will claim his son -
and the secret letters he believes Hester has stolen. What can
three defenceless women do against one very powerful man? Yet
secret letters are a weakness - and, in the right hands, a weapon .
. . _______ 'Rich and fascinating' Guardian 'Wonderfully inventive
and darkly satisfying, this story of three sisters resonates with
myth and mystery' Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Ashes of
London 'Gripping and page-turning. Propels a trio of vivid women
towards their complex destinies . . . Hugely enjoyable' V.B. Grey,
author of the forthcoming Tell Me How It Ends
From the bestselling author of The Girl In The Picture comes a
beautiful new timeslip novel. Berkshire, 1944 When Will Bates
offers to take ATA pilot Lilian Miles to the dance, he sends her
heart into a flutter. But as their relationship progresses, Lilian
can't help but get cold feet. Deep down she's always known that the
secrets locked in her past would weigh heavily on her future
happiness... London, 2018 Helena Miles loves nothing more than
digging into the back stories of celebrity families, making her
perfectly suited for her job as a researcher on the hit show Where
Did You Come From?. But when handsome superstar Jack Jones sweeps
into her life, she unexpectedly finds herself trawling through her
own family history. As she explores her family's past, she
discovers that there are far more secrets hidden there than she
ever expected... What really happened to her aunt Lilian during the
war, and why can't she open up about it now? An inspirational tale
of sisterhood and strength, perfect for fans of Tracy Rees and
Kathryn Hughes. Readers love Kerry Barrett: 'All Kerry Barrett's
books are brilliant' 'I'd highly recommend this: detective fiction,
historical fiction, powerful, moving, thrilling, sometimes comic,
always very human.' 'A beautiful story which kept me hooked' 'I
would definitely recommend this read, but be warned, you won't want
to put it down.' 'Loved the whole story, couldn't put it down'
'Will definitely read more from this author'
Frances Doughty is a young sleuth on her first professional case,
trying to discover who distributed dangerously feminist pamphlets
to the girls of the Bayswater Academy for the Education of Young
Ladies. Armed with only her wits, courage and determination, she
finds that even the most respectable denizens of Bayswater have
something to hide, and what begins as a simple task soon becomes a
case of murder. As election fever erupts and the formidable ladies
of the Bayswater Women's Suffrage Society swing into action,
Frances' enquiries expose lies, more murders and a long-concealed
scandal, and she makes a powerful new friend. The second book in
the popular Frances Doughty Mystery series.
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author, Steve Berry,
comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which the discovery of
a lost historical document challenges the global might of the
United States. King Ludwig II of Bavaria was an enigmatic figure
who was deposed in 1886, mysteriously drowning three days later.
Eccentric to the point of madness, history tells us that in the
years before he died Ludwig engaged in a worldwide search for a new
kingdom, one separate, apart, and in lieu of Bavaria. A place he
could retreat into and rule as he wished. But a question remains:
did he succeed? Enter Cotton Malone. After many months, Malone's
protege, Luke Daniels, has managed to infiltrate a renegade group
intent on winning Bavarian independence from Germany. Daniels has
also managed to gain the trust of the prince of Bavaria, a
frustrated second son intent on eliminating his brother, the duke,
and restoring the Wittelsbach monarchy, only now with him as king.
Everything hinges on a 19th century deed which proves that Ludwig's
long-rumored search bore fruit - legal title to lands that Germany,
China, and the United States all now want, only for vastly
different reasons. In a race across Bavaria for clues hidden in
Ludwig's three fairytale castles - Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and
Herrenchiemsee - Malone and Daniels battle an ever-growing list of
deadly adversaries, all intent on finding the last kingdom.
Crispin Guest is summoned to a London priory to unmask a merciless
killer. Can he discover who is committing the deadliest of sins?
1399, London. A drink at the Boar's Tusk takes an unexpected turn
for Crispin Guest, Tracker of London, and his apprentice, Jack
Tucker, when a messenger claims the prioress at St. Frideswide
wants to hire him to investigate murders at the priory. Two of
Prioress Drueta's nuns have been killed in a way that signifies two
of the Seven Deadly Sins, and she's at her wits end. Meanwhile,
trouble is brewing outside of London when the exiled Henry
Bolingbroke, the new Duke of Lancaster, returns to England's shores
with an army to take back his inheritance. Crispin is caught
between solving the crimes at St. Frideswide's Priory, and making a
choice once more whether to stand with King Richard or commit
treason again.
A grisly death near her new homestead draws Brigid Reardon into a
complicated mystery soon after her arrival in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in
1881 After the harrowing events that entangled her in Deadwood,
Brigid Reardon just wants to move west and get on with her new life
in America. But shortly after traveling to Cheyenne to join her
brother Seamus, she finds herself caught up in another deadly
mystery-beginning with her discovery of a neighbor's body on the
plains near their homes. Was Ella murdered? Are either of the two
men in Ella's life responsible? With Seamus away on a cattle drive,
her friend Padraic possibly succumbing to a local's charms, and the
sheriff seemingly satisfied with Ella's fate, it falls to Brigid to
investigate what really happened, which puts her in the crosshairs
of one of Cheyenne's cattle barons, called "big sugars" in these
parts. All she really wants is something better than a crumbling,
soddy homestead on the desolate plains of Wyoming-and maybe, just
maybe, she wants Padraic-but life, it seems, has other plans: this
young immigrant from Ireland is going to be a detective on the
western frontier of 1880s America, even if it kills her. Loosely
based on the true story of Ellen Watson in Cheyenne in 1889, The
Big Sugar continues the adventure begun in Mary Logue's celebrated
mystery The Streel, which introduced a "gritty, charming, clever
protagonist" (Kirkus Reviews). With a faultless sense of history, a
keen eye for suspense, and a poet's way with prose, Mary Logue all
but guarantees that readers, like Brigid, will find the mystery at
the heart of The Big Sugar downright irresistible.
In the fifth book of this post-war mystery series that Kirkus
Reviews calls "riveting," Lane Winslow investigates the murder of
an unidentified man she found adrift in a boat near King's Cove.
Lane Winslow is enjoying a perfect, sunny day at the lake when she
spots a gravely injured young man drifting in a sinking rowboat.
Hypothermic, bleeding, and soaked in icy, bloody water, he is
unable to speak, leaving Lane at a loss. What series of events
brought him to this grisly fate? Darling and Ames are quick to pick
up the case, but leads are few until Angela's young son finds an
unsettling clue on the beach--a bright red swastika lapel pin--that
points to the National Unity Party of Canada. When the anonymous
man succumbs to his injuries, Darling and Lane are thrown headlong
into a murder investigation with ties to the old country. Fans of
Maisie Dobbs, Bess Crawford, and the ever-popular Kopp Sisters will
be enchanted by Lane Winslow, a clever, no-nonsense sleuth based on
the author's own mother, who was a wartime spy.
'Stansfield gives a haunting evocation of a place and time when
superstition and logic coexisted in uneasy alliance, and challenges the
reader to decide which was more real' Publisher’s Weekly
Cornwall, 1845. Shilly has always felt a connection to happenings that
are not of this world, a talent that has proved invaluable when
investigating dark deeds with master of disguise, Anna Drake. The women
opened a detective agency with help from their newest member and
investor, Mathilda, but six long months have passed without a single
case to solve and tensions are growing.
It is almost a relief when a man is found dead along the Morwenstow
coast and the agency is sought out to investigate. There are suspicions
that wreckers plague the coast, luring ships to their ruin with false
lights – though nothing has ever been proved. Yet with the local talk
of sirens calling victims to the sea to meet their end, could something
other-worldly be responsible for the man’s death?
The latest adventure for the intrepid Mary Russell and her husband,
Sherlock Holmes takes readers into the frenetic world of silent
films, where the pirates are real and the shooting isn't all done
with cameras. In England's young silent-film industry, the
megalomaniacal Randolph Fflytte is king. Nevertheless, Mary Russell
is dispatched to investigate the criminal activities that surround
Fflytte's popular movie studio. So Russell is traveling undercover
to Portugal, along with the film crew that is gearing up to shoot a
cinematic extravaganza, Pirate King. But as movie make-believe
becomes true terror, Russell and Holmes themselves may experience a
final fadeout.
A 1920s Murder Mystery in the depths of rural Yorkshire A scoundrel
lies dying, he makes his confession; his sins were despicable and
he wants to atone for his wasted life. He bequeaths an invaluable
gift to Monks Hood Abbey, an ancient monastery set in a lonely
corner of the Yorkshire moors. But sin throws a long shadow and
corruption crawls in its shade. Strangers come forward and lay
claim to the monks' inheritance. The Abbot calls on Major
Heathcliff Lennox and ex-Chief Inspector Swift to ask for their
help. They must go to Yorkshire to unravel the mayhem - but then
there's mystery, and murder, and another adventure begins. Major
Heathcliff Lennox, ex-WW1 war pilot, six feet 3 inches, unruly dark
blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering
Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great
annoyance. The Monks Hood Murders is the fifth book in the Lennox
series.
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