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  Expensive Place to Die An

  Len Deighton

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  "For sheer readability he has no peer" —Evening Standard 
   
   
   
  Paris in the 1960s caters for every taste, and nowhere more than at the private "clinic" run by the enigmatic Monsieur Datt on Avenue Foch, which supplies psychedelic drugs and sexual favors to the city's elite—all the while secretly filming guests in order to blackmail them. Into this decadent underworld steps a bespectacled British spy. Sent on what seems like a simple mission, he soon finds himself playing a game where the rules are unknown—and even victory could be fatal. 
   
   
   
  "Take this excellent thriller at a single gulp" —Sunday Times

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  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A woman in disguise. A royal scandal. A clue everyone overlooked—except Sherlock Holmes.
  In these twelve unforgettable stories, Holmes and Watson confront baffling puzzles that range from stolen jewels and mysterious visitors to deadly secrets hidden behind respectable doors. Each case reveals the detective's unmatched genius, sharp wit, and uncanny ability to see what others never notice.
  
  Celebrated as "one of the finest short story collections in mystery literature," this book introduces some of Holmes's most iconic adventures, including A Scandal in Bohemia, The Red-Headed League, The Speckled Band, and more. Readers love the perfect blend of suspense, atmosphere, and dazzling deduction.
  
  If you enjoy clever twists, atmospheric mysteries, and a detective who defines the genre, this classic collection will keep you captivated from the first case to the last.
  
  Open the casebook now—and follow Holmes through his most thrilling early adventures.

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  Adventure of the Blue Belt...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Craig...

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  THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE BELT BUCKLE: AN AMERICAN ARTIST WAS MURDERED AND THE CROWN JEWELS MAY BE AT RISK. A young street urchin, one of the Baker Street Irregulars, discovers a man's belt and buckle under a bush in Hyde Park. He brings it to Sherlock Holmes, hoping for a reward. The buckle is unique and stunning, gleaming turquoise stones set in exquisitely carved silver; a masterpiece from the native American west. A body of an American Indian is found in a hotel room in Mayfair. Scotland Yard seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes in solving the murder. The victim is the brilliant artist that created and wore the buckle. A secret key is found leading Sherlock Holmes to a replica set of the Crown Jewels. The real Jewels, supposedly secure inside the Tower of London are in danger of being stolen or destroyed. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, to be held in just a few months, could be ruined. Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Scotland Yard, the Home Office and even Her Majesty all team up to prevent a crime of unspeakable dimensions.

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  Pride

  P A Wilson

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  Get ready for a heart-stopping thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat! In PRIDE, the sixth installment of the Charity Deacon Investigation series, author P A Wilson takes us on a harrowing journey through the seedy underbelly of Vancouver’s criminal world.  
  Private investigator Charity Deacon is no stranger to tracking down wandering spouses, but when her latest case leads her to the dangerous world of gangsters and human trafficking, she finds herself fighting for her life. To protect her client and the woman’s child, Charity must take on the biggest mob in Vancouver. 
  As she navigates the treacherous terrain of the criminal underworld, Charity faces down danger at every turn. But with the lives of innocent people on the line, she refuses to back down. Her determination to see justice done puts her at odds with the police and the Russian mob and sets her on a collision course with danger. 
  If you love stories of unlikely heroes facing impossible tasks in the name of justice, then PRIDE is the book for you. Join Charity Deacon as she takes on the Russian mob and fights to protect the innocent. With twists and turned you won’t see coming, PRIDE is a thrilling addition to the Charity Deacon Investigations series. 
  Don’t miss out on this gripping tale of danger and justice. Get your copy of PRIDE today and buckle up for a wild ride. 

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  A Case of Intrigue in Islington

  Clara Benson

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  During a disturbance at an agricultural show in London, a young man of foreign appearance is stabbed, his killer melting away into the crowd. First on the scene is reporter Freddy Pilkington-Soames, who's covering the show for his newspaper and is just in time to hear the victim's last words, warning of danger to a person by the name of Longstaff and begging Freddy to help. 
  Following a second suspicious death, and with only the young man's message and a crumpled newspaper clipping to guide him, Freddy finds himself embroiled in a mystery that becomes increasingly puzzling the more he looks into it. Who was the foreigner, and who wanted him dead? How did he know Longstaff was in danger? And what is the significance of the word "Rosa", which was on his lips as he died? 
  Having exasperated his editor one too many times, Freddy's hanging onto his job by the skin of his teeth, but this is a mystery he can't let go. With ruthless and dangerous criminals on his trail who have no hesitation in using violence to achieve their ends, Freddy is in a race against time to prevent a crime that could have a devastating impact and cause misery for thousands of people. But how can he succeed when he doesn't even know what that crime is?

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  Crime and Punishment

  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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  Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume.

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