Publisher: Classica Libris
The story of a gallant soldier who is dismissed by his regiment, and disowned by his father, because he has been found guilty, on “false evidence,” of cowardice in the field. He changes his name, and later his son falls in love with the daughter of the man whose false evidence led to his ruin.
Arthur Beauchamp takes a break from the courtroom to write a memoir so he can set the record straight about a headline murder case he fought as a young lawyer in 1966. The trial would either mark him as a pathetic loser or thrust him into the top ranks of criminal counsel. The background: in 1966, a young housemaid was raped by her employer, a callous and vindictive millionaire. She shot him point blank, so it seemed an open-and-shut case of first-degree murder. Enter Arthur Beauchamp, a young lawyer haunted by having bungled his only previous murder case. He is now called upon to defend a case that he is almost certain can’t be won. But as the trial speeds through twists and turns, his slashing cross-examinations bring hope that the jury might entertain a reasonable doubt. In the present time, Arthur learns that writing about his social gaffes, booze, and sex is not easy, especially as his efforts are regularly interrupted by the quirky characters who inhabit his supposedly idyllic Garibaldi Island.Show book
In the heart of the verdant Italian countryside lies ”L’Alba Serene,” a Michelin-starred gem where gastronomy and elegance meet under the canopy of twilight. Here, private investigator Luigi Ferro expects nothing more than a peaceful dinner with his companion, Caterina. However, the evening takes a sinister turn when the restaurant’s tranquility is shattered by murder. As Ferro delves into the layers of deceit shrouding the establishment, he uncovers not just the secrets of a culinary empire but also the dark underbellies of those who orbit it. From the allure of forbidden passions to the bitterness of rivalries, every discovery brings Ferro closer to a dangerous truth. But in this world, where every flavor is meticulously crafted, so too are the lies. Join Luigi Ferro as he navigates through a tangle of love, betrayal, and crime. He must sift through seductive deceits and cutthroat ambitions to expose a killer, but the path is fraught with challenges that test his abilities and moral compass. In a game where the stakes are as high as the next Michelin star, trust is the most expensive commodity. Cooking up Murder serves up a delectable mystery infused with the intoxicating flavors of Italy, seasoned with danger and romance. It’s a recipe for suspense that will leave readers craving more.Show book
No good deed goes unpunished. The Whitby Library is a hive of activity. The basement of the old building is under construction and there are smaller projects on the main floor, too. The work is being done practically pro-bono by Cornelius, a Friends of the Library member who's a local real estate investor and builder and now a philanthropist. Then Cornelius is found dead in an elevator shaft under mysterious circumstances. The focus falls on his family after his will is read and the amount of his fortune is realized. Can Ann track down the killer before he strikes again? Where there's a will, there's a way.Show book
A sacristan is found murdered in the sacristy and the safe robbed of valuable jewels. All clues seem to point to the priest as the murderer. But is the priest the guilty party - or is it the communist - the nazi - the Senator's wife - or someone else?This mystery novel, set in World War II Chicago, was written by Daniel A Lord, S.J., who was a priest and popular American Catholic writer. The subjects of the works in his bibliography range from religion, humor, plays, songs, mysteries and even politics. His most influential work was possibly in drafting the 1930 Production Code for motion pictures. (Introduction by Maria Therese)Show book
A white supremacy hate group is spreading its tendrils through the bucolic hills of Middle Tennessee, holding target practice in Laurel Hill wildlife area and stockpiling weapons in preparation for a race war. It's up to Savannah's husband Rafe to find and eliminate them... with a little help from Columbia chief of police Tamara Grimaldi, the joint sheriffs of Lawrence, Lewis, Giles, and Maury counties, and an undercover agent from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - an undercover agent Rafe trained, and one he wants to keep alive. But it isn't Clayton in the cross-hairs when the members of the group discover they're under investigation. It's Rafe who goes down from a bullet to the chest, and Savannah who must sideline her worry to lend a hand in taking down the people responsible, before they can put their evil plans into action and affect damage that far supersedes the shooting of one man.Show book
Lucky Martin is a daredevil of the skies — a test pilot who lives to break the rules and push the envelope. He's a trailblazer, and his latest invention could change the face of air warfare. But America's enemies will go to any length to get their hands on the plane — from sabotage to kidnapping his fiancee. Lucky will have to push his luck to the limit to save his plane, save his girl... and save his country. Fasten your seat-belt and hold on to your crash helmet as the audio version of The Dive Bomber takes you on the high-flying ride of your life.Show book
