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  The King of Clubs

  Agatha Christie

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  "The King of Clubs" immerses readers in another enthralling short story featuring Agatha Christie's iconic detective Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing narrative, Poirot is called upon to investigate a seemingly straightforward case involving a mysterious threat to the life of Sir George Carrington, a wealthy and influential man.
  As Poirot delves into the complex relationships and potential motives surrounding Sir George, readers are treated to a masterful blend of Christie's signature wit, clever deduction, and unexpected twists. The narrative unfolds within the sophisticated world of high society, where secrets lurk behind every polite gesture.
  "The King of Clubs" stands as another shining example of Agatha Christie's ability to craft compelling mysteries in a condensed format. With Poirot's brilliant insights and the author's talent for suspense, this short story provides readers with a satisfying and intriguing glimpse into the world of Hercule Poirot's investigations.

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  The Chinese Gold Murder

  Robert Hans van Gulik

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  During the Emperor Yonghui’s reign in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Judge Dee was appointed as a local governor in Penglai Township and the first thing he did after the appointment was that he successfully uncovered the truth behind the mysterious death of his predecessor. Soon after Judge Dee and his family members arrived in Penglai, they were notified that the ghost of predecessor was still inside the residence. His loyal and trusted assistant revealed quite a number of questionable points during the investigation process and new fatalities occurred soon after the appointment. Is this series of entirely irrelevant cases a pure coincidence or a continuation from the previous case? Check out how Judge Dee resorts to his extraordinary power of observation and logic to solve the riddle.

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  The Four Faces

  William Le Queux

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  Michael Berrington is a bachelor leading a quiet life in London. Overhearing a conversation at his club one day, he becomes interested in a discussion regarding a man named Gastrell. Gastrell is somewhat of a mystery to the club members in spite of his renting a house from one of them. Berrington's interest in Gastrell intensifies as his fiancé, Dulcie Challoner, befriends a wealthy widow, Mrs. Connie Stapleton who evidently has some type of relationship with Gastrell. As the plot progresses, Berrington finds himself involved with sensational robberies, brutal murders, coded messages, and even mind control! As in many Le Queux books, there are twists and turns as new characters and locations are introduced. When you are sure you know the ending, something new occurs and you wonder how it will affect the conclusion of the book.

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  Inventions - A Short Story...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose...

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  The human mind has many amazing characteristics.  It is logical and creative and able to make great leaps of imagination and turn many of its ideas into physical reality. 
   
  In this volume our authors, including Ambrose Bierce, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Winifred Holtby, Bernard Capes and many others bring forth creations and contraptions that are both amazing and abstract as well as diabolical and delightful. 
  1 - Inventions - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - The Artist of the Beautiful by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  3 - Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce 
  4 - Those Who Wait by Ethel Dell 
  5 - The Freezing of London by Herbert C Ridout 
  6 - The Voice of God by Winifred Holtby 
  7 - The Tachypomp by Edward Page Mitchell 
  8 - A Tale of Negative Gravity by Frank R Stockton 
  9 - The Eidoloscope by Robert Duncan Milne 
  10 - Bullet-Proof by Bernard Capes

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  Murder at Midwinter Manor -...

  Anita Davison

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  The BRAND NEW instalment in Anita Davison's gripping cozy mystery series! 
  Escaping the city doesn’t mean escaping the criminals… 
  1916, Midwinter Manor: Desperate for a Christmas weekend break from war-torn London, Hannah Merrill and her Aunt Violet take Bartleby the cat and themselves off to visit Hannah’s sister, in her beautiful country estate, deep in the English countryside. 
  The huge house is full of relatives, friends and merrymakers, and everyone’s excited to have a Christmas to remember. 
  But then, when a fellow-guest’s body is found in the library – apparently bludgeoned to death – and a precious ruby is stolen from another guest, it appears that it’s going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. 
  With the house snowed in, and the rural police force completely incapable of finding a single credible suspect, Hannah and Aunt Violet realise that once again it’s going to be down to them to get to the bottom of it. 
  Because whoever’s behind the crimes must be at Midwinter Manor… And if they’re not found, who knows what their next ‘gift’ will be? 
  A totally unforgettable Golden Age, country house, cozy crime novel, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, and Agatha Christie. 
  Readers love the Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet series: 
  ‘I couldn’t put this book down, I just wanted to keep reading. The story kept me guessing all the time and the ending was unexpected. Can’t wait for the next book.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fabulous historical novel that entertained me from the start… Reminiscent of Miss Jane Marple… I loved the inclusion of Bartleby, the bookshop cat who was very much a character in his own right.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Wonderful!! I had high hopes for this novel and it did not disappoint. Once I began I could hardly put it down. I am excited to read Ms. Davison’s next installment.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘What a fabulous setting for a murder… If I could have read it in one sitting, I would have done. A brilliant plot with some clever twists! I think I've found a new favourite series. I can’t wait for the next instalment. Highly recommended!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I loved this delightful new cozy mystery featuring a young society girl and her suffragette aunt… 5 stars. I look forward to more in this series.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I loved this book. Hannah and Aunt Violet are wonderful characters and I liked them from the start. The surrounding characters are well imagined. The setting is interesting. I enjoyed the references to literature and the way books were a part of the story line… Very entertaining and I highly recommend it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Fascinating characters, scandals, espionage and murder… Kept me turning the pages wanting to know what would happen to Hannah and her delightful feline companion.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  Gently Used Still Works

  JB Lynn

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  Are the Concordia sisters about to get burned? 
   
   
   
  Running One Woman's Junk consignment shop, with its constant stream of quirky characters stopping in, is a lot for Winnie and her sisters Bea and Amanda to contend with. So is dealing with each other. 
   
   
   
  Are their psychic powers a curse or a gift? 
   
   
   
  Wrestling with the psychic compulsion to sketch people and things she's never even seen, Winnie goes head-to-head with the fire inspector who wants to shut down the store. And that's before she stumbles into an arson case and finds herself cozying up to a hot neighbor who leads a secret life of his own. 
   
   
   
  Will Winnie and her sisters discover who killed their beloved godmother, or will their new life go up in flames?

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