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Nine-year-old Blaise finds solace in a forest near his troubled home, where he bonds with Sophie, a mysterious seven-year-old girl. Their friendship begins under tragic circumstances and grows as they share stolen moments and small gifts. When Sophie suddenly disappears, Blaise, suspecting foul play from her abusive family, risks everything to uncover the truth.
Murder on the farm? It's gravy for the gossip mill! Thanksgiving in Cherry Glen was supposed to be perfect for Shiloh Bellamy. With lingering questions about her grandmother's inheritance finally resolved, Shiloh has reclaimed Bellamy Farm's lost acreage and is feeling at peace for the first time in years. She's thankful for her thriving farm, her budding romance with Sheriff Milan Penbrook, and even her drama-free relationship with her family—well, for now. But the holiday feast takes a sinister turn when Shiloh's mischief-loving pug, Huckleberry, spooks the chickens and uncovers something far darker than buried treasure: human remains. The skeleton's decades-old secrets rattle Cherry Glen, threatening to tarnish the reputation of Shiloh's beloved late grandmother. But Shiloh won't let anyone drag her grandmother's name through the mud. Determined to protect her family's legacy, she dives headfirst into the mystery, uncovering long-hidden truths that some in Cherry Glen would rather keep buried. With tensions rising, secrets surfacing, and danger closing in, can Shiloh unearth the truth before the past claims one more victim? Natural Barn Killer is a heartwarming yet suspenseful cozy mystery filled with quirky small-town charm, delightful farm antics, and a dash of holiday chaos.Mostra libro
R. Austin Freeman's famous forensic investigator, Dr. John Thorndyke, is asked by a former student to help on his first murder case. A prostitute has been murdered and it seems a woman has done the heinous deed. Dr. Thorndyke helps find the actual murderer with the evidence available.Mostra libro
With two weddings on Beach Drive, Danielle's plan to temporarily close Marlow House Bed and Breakfast is put on hold. Not everyone showing up on Marlow House's doorstep is a welcome wedding guest. Nor is everyone from the living world. Return to Marlow House in Book 32, The Ghost and the Wedding Crasher.Mostra libro
Inspired by real-life class-action lawyers, The Education of Ryan Coleman begins in a Texas courtroom, where an ambitious attorney from Philadelphia chases his share of a lawsuit and gets his ass reamed by the judge. During this “trial-by-fire,” Coleman meets Eugenia Cauley, a female legal shark whose life ends tragically, and Robert Smalley, a brilliant attorney and borderline criminal who boasts that “I have the greatest practice of law in the world. I have no clients.” Coleman enters a hedonistic world of wealth and power, and becomes an errand boy and fixer for Randy Hollis, an insanely successful lawyer who is trying to buy a professional football team. Patrick Coyle, a prosecutor with an old grudge, and Dick Dickey, former Secretary of Defense and CEO of a military contractor, try to ruin Hollis and Coleman. When an escort mysteriously dies in Hollis’ penthouse, Coleman must choose between telling the truth or going to jail. This satirical thriller reveals how our legal system enables lawyers to get filthy rich. As Mortimer Zuckerman, real estate magnate and media billionaire, once said, “Practicing law is the exact opposite of sex. Even when it’s good, it’s bad.”Mostra libro
In the suffocating fog of 19th-century London, a single lawsuit is devouring the souls of generations. Welcome to the Court of Chancery, where the infamous case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce has dragged on for decades, promising unimaginable wealth but delivering only madness and despair. At the heart of this labyrinth is the resilient Esther Summerson, an orphan thrust into a world of eccentric characters, dangerous secrets, and aristocratic arrogance. From the terrifyingly still portrait-lined halls of Lady Dedlock's remote Lincolnshire estate to the squalid, dangerous streets of Tom-All-Alone's, a spiderweb of mystery connects the highest nobility to the lowest street sweepers. When a shocking murder rocks the city, the truth threatens to shatter the lives of everyone it touches. Why you will love this: A towering pinnacle of Classic Literature, this sweeping epic masterfully blends biting social satire with a pulse-pounding mystery. Fans of gothic atmosphere, tragic heroes, brilliant detectives, and intricate whodunits will be spellbound by its enemies-to-allies dynamics and dark, cinematic world-building. It remains one of the most suspenseful and emotionally devastating legal thrillers ever penned. About the Author: Charles Dickens was the quintessential voice of the Victorian era, renowned for his razor-sharp social commentary and unforgettable characterizations. His unparalleled ability to weave intricate plots with profound empathy cemented his legacy as one of the greatest novelists in the English language.Mostra libro
How can a long dead traitor destroy the man who uncovered his crimes?London Summer 1912. Busy with the pressures of work and new motherhood, Margaret Demeray wonders if she will ever be free to help Fox again. When she hears of an unlikely spy plot, she expects Fox to be incredulous, but something reminds him of a case from 1902, and he decides to investigate.Just as they decide the allegation is nonsense, a young woman is found dead and evidence at the scene links Fox to her murder. If he has any hope of avoiding arrest, he and Margaret must work out the links to that earlier investigation, when a traitor in the Boer War drowned on Fox’s watch.Is there someone now seeking revenge? Or is someone using knowledge of it to cover up the selling of military secrets? With London crippled by a series of strikes, Margaret and Fox struggle to try discover the truth, but as the net closes in on Fox, Margaret finds herself fighting not just for her family’s safety but for his reputation… and ultimately his life.Exactly how far is Margaret prepared to go to protect him?Mostra libro
