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  A Lost Leader - A political...

  E. Phillips Oppenheim

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  Lawrence Mannering has withdrawn from public life, choosing solitude, nature, and peace over the ambition and compromise of politics. But when Sir Leslie Borrowdean arrives with a mission to draw him back into the political world, Mannering’s quiet retreat begins to unravel. 
  Around him gather figures from his past and present: the enigmatic Duchess of Lenchester, the persistent Borrowdean, the watchful Mrs. Handsell, and others whose personal motives become entangled with national ambition. As political pressure grows, private secrets, romance, betrayal, and moral conflict threaten to decide whether Mannering will remain a lost leader or return to the battlefield of public life. 
  First published in 1907, A Lost Leader is a classic novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, blending political drama, social intrigue, romance, and suspense in the polished storytelling style that made Oppenheim one of the most popular authors of early twentieth-century fiction.

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  X Y Z - A Detective Story

  Anna Katharine Green

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  Sometimes in the course of his experience, a detective, while engaged in ferreting out the mystery of one crime, runs inadvertently upon the clue to another. But rarely has this been done in a manner more unexpected or with attendant circumstances of greater interest than in the instance I am now about to relate.For some time the penetration of certain Washington officials had been baffled by the clever devices of a gang of counterfeiters who had inundated the western portion of Massachusetts with spurious Treasury notes. Some of the best talent of the Secret Service had been expended upon the matter, but with no favorable result, when, one day, notice was received at Washington that a number of suspicious-looking letters, addressed to the simple initials, X. Y. Z., Brandon, Mass., were being daily forwarded through the mails of that region; and it being deemed possible that a clue had at last been offered to the mystery in hand, I was sent northward to investigate. (Excerpt from chapter 1)

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  The Tuesday Night Club - A short...

  Agatha Christie

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  In The Tuesday Night Club, the incomparable Agatha Christie has once again demonstrated her prowess as a master of the murder mystery genre.  
  When a small group of friends gathers for an evening of conversation, they decide to turn the night into a challenge: each will present a real-life mystery that the others must try to solve. But it is Miss Marple, the quiet and unassuming elderly lady from St. Mary Mead, who surprises them all with her ability to see what others overlook. 
  As the first story to introduce Miss Marple, The Tuesday Night Club showcases Agatha Christie’s gift for crafting clever puzzles and unforgettable characters. With a case involving a baffling death, hidden motives, and a solution that only Miss Marple can see, this story is a perfect introduction to one of Christie’s most beloved detectives.  
  Can you unravel the mystery before Miss Marple does? 
   A must-read for fans of the genre and lovers of Christie's work.

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  Syrup to No Good

  Catherine Burns

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  "With romance, recipes, and a murderer on the loose, this book will delight fans of Joanne Fluke, Jenn McKinlay, or Laura Childs." —Booklist 
   
   
   
  Spring has finally come to Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and with it the end of syrup-making season. But Leila Khoury, new owner of Sappy Endings Farm, won't be making like molasses any time soon. Her best friend Heather's wedding is coming up, and Leila will do anything to make sure it lives up to all her sweetest dreams. 
   
   
   
  Even with Leila's own romantic past stirring up trouble, everything is going to plan until the bridal shower ends up with a body count. 
   
   
   
  Heather's rich and backstabbing aunt had a whole orchard of enemies, so Leila will have her work cut out for her. Can she tap the killer before Heather's dream wedding becomes a nightmare?

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  The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim

  Agatha Christie

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  "The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" is a captivating short story by Agatha Christie, featuring the astute Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing narrative, Mr. Davenheim, a wealthy and seemingly content man, disappears without a trace, leaving Poirot to unravel the mystery.
  As Poirot delves into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Davenheim's disappearance, he uncovers a series of unexpected twists and hidden secrets. Agatha Christie's storytelling prowess is on full display as Poirot navigates the complexities of the case, employing his keen powers of observation and deduction.
  "The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" offers readers a concise yet thoroughly satisfying glimpse into Christie's ability to craft a compelling mystery. With its clever plotting, engaging characters, and Poirot's brilliant investigative techniques, this short story stands as another testament to Agatha Christie's enduring legacy in the world of detective fiction.

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  Guidance to Death

  Daniel V. Meier Jr.

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  Amertec Electronics company jet carrying the Senior VP and soon to be CEO mysteriously crashes shortly after taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It was a cold, rainy day with low visibility.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it was an accident. The victim's wife says it was murder. Frank Adams, retiree from the NTSB, now independent aviation accident investigator, has been hired to find out. Mounting evidence and an additional murder of a former Amertec employee convinces Adams that there was indeed foul play.As the investigation continues, evidence indicates what seems to be disparate events that are linked, revealing a crime of international dimensions. Accustomed to working independently, Adams is forced to call on the help of an old girlfriend and a retired DC cop. But unraveling the truth could cost him his life as well as those of his friends.Daniel V. Meier is a retired Aviation Safety Inspector for the FAA and knows the world of air traffic control. He will take you on a realistic behind the scenes adventure into the world of air travel.

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