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  The Scarlet Pimpernel

  Emmuska Orczy

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  "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The story revolves around a mysterious Englishman, the Scarlet Pimpernel, who boldly rescues aristocrats from the clutches of death at the guillotine. The protagonist's dual identity creates a tense atmosphere as he navigates the tumultuous political landscape, emphasizing bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice themes. 
  At the beginning of the novel, the grim realities of the Reign of Terror in Paris are vividly depicted. The atmosphere is charged with violence as the guillotine claims countless lives, and the bloodthirsty crowd eagerly anticipates the next execution. Sergeant Bibot, stationed at the barricades, takes pride in thwarting the escape attempts of fleeing aristocrats. Meanwhile, rumors circulate about a group of Englishmen whose leader, the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, manages to outsmart the authorities and save victims from certain deaths. 
  The narrative explores the fear and desperation of those on the run, as well as the zealous excitement of the citizens, reveling in their newfound power and vengeance. This sets the stage for a gripping tale of heroism amidst chaos.

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  Deadly Manor - A World War II...

  Kate Parker

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  Surrounded by war, stalked by murder, can she stay alive? 
  October 1940. Livvy Redmond is thrilled to receive an invitation to a country house party away from the Blitz. There she hopes to help her husband overcome his injuries from fighting in France. But excitement turns to horror when she stumbles across two members of the house party – murdered. 
  Indebted to her hostess, Livvy attempts to catch the killer. No one is who they seem, and the party goers leave her with more questions than answers. 
  Somewhere close, the killer waits in the shadows to stop her.

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  Death Watch Cottage: an...

  T. Orr Munro

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  'A marvelously multi-layered and satisfying read' Faith MartinA gripping Devon mystery for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths. 
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  Assume nothing 
  The body of Leo Hawkins is found in a Devon holiday cottage, the cause of death carbon monoxide poisoning. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister? CSI Ally Dymond will follow the evidence wherever it leads. 
  Believe no-one 
  Leo’s wife gives an account of his final hours, but something isn’t adding up. Graffiti left by an anti-tourist group is discovered nearby. The only consistent thread in the investigation is that no one is telling the truth. 
  Challenge everything 
  When a second body turns up, Ally and the murder team must examine everything they thought they knew, untangling a web of suspects to get to the truth. But can they catch the killer before they strike again? 
  Set against the dramatic backdrop of the idyllic Devon coast, Death Watch Cottage is a standalone crime novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series.  
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  'Tense and twisty with red herrings aplenty and a cast of convincing characters' Liz Mistry 
  ‘I thoroughly enjoyed the read… twists and turns along with believable characters… good choice for crime readers’ Patricia Gibney 
  'Thoroughly enjoyable' Reader review 
  For fans of Rachel Abbott (The Last Time I Saw Him), Elly Griffiths (The Last Remains), Chris Chibnall (Death At The White Hart), Marion Todd (Bridges to Burn), and Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence).

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  The Man Made of Smoke - A Novel

  Alex North

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  "Fans of Thomas Harris will be creeped out by North’s hair-raising antagonist... This is a winner."—Publishers WeeklyThe latest gripping serial killer thriller from the New York Times bestselling author Alex North.Dan Garvie’s life has been haunted by the crime he witnessed as a child—narrowly escaping an encounter with a notorious serial killer. He has dedicated his life since to becoming a criminal profiler, eager to seek justice for innocent victims. So when his father passes away under suspicious circumstances, Dan revisits his small island community, determined to uncover the truth about his death. Is it possible that the monster he remembers from his childhood nightmares has returned after all these years?With his signature shock and suspense, Alex North brings us The Man Made of Smoke. In turn emotional, introspective, and utterly terrifying, this is a story of fathers and sons, shadows and secrets, and the fight we all face to escape the trauma of the past.A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books.

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  Sherlock Holmes: His Last Bow

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  His Last Bow is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and one of eight stories in the volume His Last Bow. 
  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859-July 7, 1930) was a British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. 
  Public Domain (P)2017 Listen & Live Audio

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  The Mill on the Shore - A George...

  Ann Cleeves

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  Before Shetland and Vera, Ann Cleeves wrote the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series following remarkable mysteries in a birdwatching community—now available for the first time in the US.Meg Morrissey refuses to believe that her husband James committed suicide. James was in high spirits after he’d finally completed his long-awaited autobiography. He didn’t leave a suicide note. But even more suspicious: the record of his life’s environmental achievement, his magnum opus, has gone missing.Troubled, Meg calls in amateur sleuths George and Molly Palmer-Jones to investigate. They soon uncover that life in the Morrissey family is not as idyllic as it seems—relations with James’ ex-wife Cathy are not as friendly as Meg makes them out and James appears to have fallen for another women. But the disappearance of his autobiography is most puzzling of all—did he uncover a secret so damaging that someone was prepared to kill for it?George and Molly must try to fit together the missing pieces of information to reveal who could have wanted James dead . . .A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

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