Editorial: Booklassic
That Mainwaring Affair was written in the year 1900 by Anna Maynard Barbour. This book is one of the most popular novels of Anna Maynard Barbour, and has been translated into several other languages around the world. This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.
New York Times Notable author María Gainza, who dazzled critics with Optic Nerve, returns with the captivating story of an auction house employee on the trail of an enigmatic master forger. In the Buenos Aires art world, a master forger has achieved legendary status. Rumored to be a woman, she specializes in canvases by the painter Mariette Lydis, a portraitist of Argentinean high society. But who is this absurdly gifted creator of counterfeits? What motivates her? And what is her link to the community of artists who congregate, night after night, in a strange establishment called the Hotel Melancólico? On the trail of this mysterious forger is our narrator, an art critic and auction house employee through whose hands counterfeit works have passed. As she begins to take on the role of art-world detective, adopting her own methods of deception and manipulation, she warns us "not to proceed in expectation of names, numbers or dates . . . My techniques are those of the impressionist." Driven by obsession and full of subtle surprise, Portrait of an Unknown Lady is a highly seductive and enveloping meditation on what we mean by "authenticity" in art, and a captivating exploration of the gap between what is lived and what is told.Ver libro
This recording has been digitally produced by Ava Strong, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. “This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Former actress Layla Caine is an invaluable profiler for the LAPD, with her unique ability to see through people and her deep knowledge of Hollywood. When the LA music scene is haunted by a killer targeting one-hit wonders, profiler Layla Caine must tune into her former actress instincts to catch a murderer orchestrating a deadly playlist. Can she decipher the twisted track before the final note is played? “The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FIRST MISTAKE is BOOK #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with FIRST KILL (Book #1). A gripping mystery series featuring the compelling and intricate protagonist Layla Caine, this crime thriller delivers relentless action, tension, and surprising narrative turns that promise to hold your attention and keep you enthralled long past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Kendra Elliot, and Lisa Regan are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!” —Reader review for Not Like Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn't put it down!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!” —Reader review for The Death Code ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization... I didn't want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn't out yet. I need it!” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end.” —Reader review for His Other Wife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Ver libro
"The poet of the spy story" —Sunday Times A sunken U-Boat has lain undisturbed on the Atlantic ocean floor since the Second World War—until now. Inside its rusting hull, among the corpses of top-rank Nazis, lie secrets people will kill to obtain. The sequel to Len Deighton's game-changing debut The IPCRESS File, Horse Under Water sees its nameless, laconic narrator sent from fogbound London to the Algarve, where he must dive through layers of deceit in a place rotten with betrayals.Ver libro
🎈 The annual Sky High Festival in the picturesque town of Aero Vista is a colorful spectacle of hot air balloons, but the celebration turns to tragedy when the lead pilot—a charismatic but ruthless businessman—plummets to his death in a suspicious balloon collapse. The accident is blamed on a faulty burner, but festival organizer and part-time balloonist Skye Hawkins notices the evidence doesn't add up. The sabotage was subtle, clever, and clearly the work of an expert. As the prime suspect due to a public feud with the victim over the festival's future, Skye must get her investigation off the ground to clear her name. With help from her adventurous dachshund, Nimbus, and a quiet balloon mechanic with a keen eye for detail, Skye uncovers a sky-high stack of suspects. From a rival pilot accused of stealing routes and a disgruntled former employee to a secret investor with everything to gain, everyone has a motive for clipping the victim's wings. Can Skye piece together the clues before the killer cuts another cord and sends her dreams crashing down?Ver libro
‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries When a body turned up at her last catering gig it certainly put people off the hors d’oeuvres. With a reputation to salvage, Jodie’s determined that her next job for the village’s festival will go off without a hitch. But when chaos breaks out, Jodie Parker somehow always finds herself caught up in the picture. The body of a writer from the festival is discovered at the bottom of a cliff, and the prime suspect turns out to be the guest of honour, the esteemed painter Duncan Stovall. With her background in the Met police, Jodie has got solving cases down to a fine art so she knows things are rarely as they seem. Can she find the killer before the village faces another brush with death? The second book in the Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker cozy mystery series. Can be read as a standalone. A humorous cosy mystery with a British female sleuth in a small village. Includes one of Jodie's Tried and Tested Recipes! Written in British English. Mild profanity and peril. In The Cornish Village Murder, Jodie Nosey Parker's detective skills are put to the test as she delves into a crime that has shaken her small village. Fiona Leitch beautifully weaves elements of family life and culinary experiences into this top-tier fiction, making it a must-read for all mystery enthusiasts. For fans of Peter Boland (THE VANILLA KILLER an absolutely gripping British mystery full of twists), Dee Macdonald (A Body at Lavender Cottage), Katie Gayle (An English Garden Murder), Sarah Yarwood-Lovett (A Swarm of Butterflies), and Hannah Hendy (A Terrible Village Poisoning). HarperCollins 2022Ver libro
💎 When the owner of "The Crystal Compass" is found dead in her own shop, the cause of death is as mysterious as the ancient amulet clutched in her hand. Luna, a pragmatic bookbinder and part-time skeptic who runs the shop next door, is pulled into the investigation when the victim's final text message leads the police to her door. To clear her name and protect her business, Luna must navigate the town's vibrant New Age community, where everyone has an alibi wrapped in spiritual jargon and celestial guidance. With the help of her logical-minded cat, Newton, and the victim's estranged granddaughter—a no-nonsense college student—Luna uncovers a trail of clues pointing to a decades-old crime. From forged artifacts and fake spiritual readings to a hidden treasure that someone is still willing to kill for, Luna must separate fact from fiction before the shop's supposed curse claims another victim.Ver libro
