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  Richard Bruce - Burglar - Former...

  Edgar Wallace

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  Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London.  Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship’s cook.  
   
  By 1894 he was engaged but broke it off to join the Infantry being posted to South Africa. He also changed his name to Edgar Wallace which he took from Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur.  
   
  In Cape Town in 1898 he met Rudyard Kipling and was inspired to begin writing. His first collection of ballads, The Mission that Failed! was enough of a success that in 1899 he paid his way out of the armed forces in order to turn to writing full time.  
   
  By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press. 
    
  In 1911 his Congolese stories were published in a collection called Sanders of the River, which became a bestseller. He also started his own racing papers, Bibury’s and R. E. Walton’s Weekly, eventually buying his own racehorses and losing thousands gambling.  A life of exceptionally high income was also mirrored with exceptionally large spending and debts.  
   
  Wallace now began to take his career as a fiction writer more seriously, signing with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921. He was marketed as the ‘King of Thrillers’ and they gave him the trademark image of a trilby, a cigarette holder and a yellow Rolls Royce. He was truly prolific, capable not only of producing a 70,000 word novel in three days but of doing three novels in a row in such a manner. It was estimated that by 1928 one in four books being read was written by Wallace, for alongside his famous thrillers he wrote variously in other genres, including science fiction, non-fiction accounts of WWI which amounted to ten volumes and screen plays. Eventually he would reach the remarkable total of 170 novels, 18 stage plays and 957 short stories. 
   
  Wallace became chairman of the Press Club which to this day holds an annual Edgar Wallace Award, rewarding ‘excellence in writing’.  
   
  Diagnosed with diabetes his health deteriorated and he soon entered a coma and died of his condition and double pneumonia on the 7th of February 1932 in North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. He was buried near his home in England at Chalklands, Bourne End, in Buckinghamshire.

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  Death at Blenheim Palace

  Robin Page

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  Marlborough Hall, 1154. According to British lore, this ancient palace once hosted a torrid love affair between young King Henry II and a teenaged Rosamund, right under the patrician nose of his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. To keep his mistress safe from his scorned wife, Henry built Rosamund a house once could only reach by labyrinth—and only then with a spool of thread. But his titanic efforts proved futile when he found the girl poisoned to death—and along with his only love died the secret of the killer's identity... The Site of Marlborough Hall, 1903. The current Duke and Duchess of Marlborough have invited husband-and-wife sleuths Charles and Kate Sheridan to what is now Blenheim Palace, for Kate is working on a book about the age-old scandal that became known as the Marlborough Folly. But as she tries to pull together pieces of the mystery, Kate must set aside her research and lend a hand when a household maid is kidnapped—and, not long afterward, the duke and his mistress disappear. However, Kate my have set aside her work too soon. For as the intrigue unfolds, it holds and uncanny resemblance to a certain Marlborough Folly...

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  Hercule Poirot's Christmas - A...

  Agatha Christie

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  In Hercule Poirot’s Christmas, the holidays are anything but merry when a family reunion is marred by murder—and the notoriously fastidious investigator is quickly on the case. 
  Christmas Eve, and the Lee family’s reunion is shattered by a deafening crash of furniture and a high-pitched wailing scream. Upstairs, the tyrannical Simeon Lee lies dead in a pool of blood, his throat slashed. 
  When Hercule Poirot offers to assist, he finds an atmosphere not of mourning but of mutual suspicion. It seems everyone had their own reason to hate the old man. . . .

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  Orphan's Wish An

  Molly Green

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  Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet, The Wartime Librarian's Secret! Preorder now! 
  All she wants is a place to call home… 
  LIVERPOOL, 1943 
  Yorkshire is the place Lana has always called home, but it’s now filled with painful memories of her fiancé, Dickie, who was killed at sea. When she accepts the challenging position of headmistress at a school in Liverpool, she hopes a new beginning will help to mend her broken heart. 
  A BATTLE TO FIGHT 
  Not everyone at Bingham School is happy about her arrival but Lana throws herself into the role, teaching children from the local village and the nearby Dr Barnardo’s orphanage. She thrives in her work, but soon finds herself falling for a man who she would once have considered the enemy – and is torn between what she knows is right, and taking a risk that might see her lose everything. 
  THE STRENGTH TO HOPE 
  There are children that desperately need her help, and Lana must fight for everyone’s happiness, as well as her own. But one young girl in particular shows her that there is a way through the darkness – because even when all seems lost, there is always a glimmer of hope to be found…PRAISE FOR AN ORPHAN'S WISH 
  'What a wonderful story… Hope there are more soon.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'With relatable characters and interesting storyline, this made the perfect holiday read.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Loved this story… Thank you Molly for another great book.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'An entertaining, emotionally charged read.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'I couldn’t put the book down. Love all of Molly Green’s books.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  As a top figure in the educational world of the 20th century, Lana's journey is a compelling blend of historical fiction and romance. Her story is a testament to the power of hope and the unyielding strength of the human spirit. 
  For fans of Vicki Beeby (The Ops Room Girls), Patricia Mcbride (A Better Tomorrow for the East End Library Girls), Fenella J Miller (Wartime Arrivals at Harbour House), Lizzie Lane (Tough Times on Coronation Close), and Rosie Clarke (Changing Times at Harpers).

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  Warbow - Lord Edward's Archer...

  Griff Hosker

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  When justice is the target, Warbow's aim is true. 
   
  In an age where loyalty is as powerful as steel, Gerald Warbow finds himself entwined in a web of intrigue and valour. Held against his will in Westminster, Warbow is once again drawn into the shadows of royal service when he is tasked with escorting King Edward to Canterbury, disguised and vulnerable. As whispers of conspiracy swirl, danger lurks in the dark corners where assassins lie in wait. 
   
  While the king grapples with the forces aiming to exile his controversial companion, Piers Gaveston, Warbow’s own battles are just beginning. A message from the indomitable Lady Hawise ferch Owain ap Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn ignites his sense of honour, leading him to her besieged estate. There, amidst the echoes of a man's world, Warbow becomes her advocate, battling not just for her land but for her rightful place in history. 
   
  Set against the backdrop of medieval politics, Warbow intertwines themes of loyalty, love and the powerful struggles for women's rights that resonate through the ages. As Warbow and Lady Hawise forge an unbreakable bond, they challenge the ancient laws that threaten to bind her to a life of oppression. Together, they confront not only fierce enemies but also the very structures of a patriarchal society. 
   
  Experience a thrilling journey filled with heart-stopping conflict, cunning strategies, and unexpected romance. Will Warbow’s bravery and Hawise’s indomitable spirit rewrite their fate, or will the shadows of conspiracy extinguish their dreams? 
   
  Join them in this epic tale of courage and resilience, where every battle fought is not just for survival, but for justice and the liberation of the oppressed.

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  Moremi’s Escape

  Tobi Shoyebo

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  Moremi’s Escape” is a fictional tale inspired by the legendary Queen Moremi, who was taken from her homeland of Ile-Ife to Ugbo land—a secluded town hidden deep in the forest and encircled by towering rocks. This short story follows the harrowing night she dares to reclaim her freedom. (hope you enjoy it)

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