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Madness and secrets infest an old sanctuary where a presumed-dead criminal mastermind plots revenge, trapping victims in a gothic nightmare of hidden dungeons and terror.
A murdered clerk. A body at Waterloo. A letter with a deadly secret. London, 1889. In the gloomy Dead Letter Office at St Martin’s Le Grand, young clerk Andrew Peverell spends his days sorting through letters that never found their intended reader. When three anonymous notes cross his desk – each inviting a stranger to a public house near Buckingham Palace – Andrew makes a decision that will cost him his life. Four days later, a foul smell leads to a black leather trunk in Waterloo Station’s left-luggage office. Inside is Andrew’s body. When the story reaches the morning papers, Emma Langley recognises the victim’s name – a man her late brother once knew as a boy. Together with her friend Penny Green, she sets out to find the truth. Their investigation takes them from the hushed rooms of the Dead Letter Office to the grand halls of Marlborough House, where a footman has vanished and a menacing lawyer is hunting him down. But the truth about Andrew’s death lies somewhere no one has thought to look. And by the time Emma understands what she is really searching for, the killer is closer than she has ever imagined… Perfect for readers who love: · Victorian London mysteries · A gaslit atmosphere and richly-drawn period detail · A missing-body puzzle with a shocking twist · A pair of clever, funny female investigators to fall in love with For fans of cosy Victorian crime from Anne Perry, T.E. Kinsey and Deanna Raybourn. Book 6 in the Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order. Reads love the Emma Langley Victorian Mysteries series: ‘The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours. I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book…excellent scene setting and details to create the picture of 1888 London… Excellent read… can't wait for more!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ms. Organ does it again! I read a lot of historical novels, and Emily Organ is one of my favorite authors.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Emily Organ is always deserving of more than the allotted 5 stars!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The suspense and tension kept me on the edge of my seat and I read this book within a couple of hours. I definitely recommend this book to mystery and historical fiction fans.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Mostra libro
A tenacious reporter follows the thread of a scandal suspiciously short on details. What he finds is a web of underground connections that goes deeper than he was prepared for, and points to a person he would never have suspected of such manipulation and evil. Now he must put his life on the line for the sake of the truth, while avoiding the piercing gaze of the man in the shadows. Created by Jens Peter Sjoberg Creative Consultant, TJ Marquis Narrated by Wilfred Duggan Produced by Tell A Tale ABMostra libro
A murder at a suspense writer convention makes everyone a suspect—especially the victim's literary rivals. Murderpalooza, the premier thriller writers conference, is meant to be an exciting celebration of the genre and its preeminent writers. But when bestselling author and industry favorite Kristin Bailey is found dead in her hotel room, four rival authors—a midlister, an egomaniac, a has-been, and a newbie—also get targeted by an anonymous social media account and wonder if they're next. First, they find themselves bonding to try to find out who's behind it. As the account taunts them, it slowly reveals secrets that each of them have connected to Kristin—secrets that make them a suspect in each other's eyes. Soon, they are turning on each other and silently accusing each as a killer. With time running out until the awards ceremony where the social media account has promised a big reveal, the only thing they know for sure is that no one is better at both creating and solving a mystery than the people who write them for a living. Jaime Lynn Hendricks gives the listener a thrilling peek into the thriller writing world and those that inhabit it in this gripping suspense novel.Mostra libro
In this USA Today Bestselling series, Goldie Bloom has started her real estate business, but a man is murdered at her first open home. Can Goldie keep her ex-boyfriend Thomas at bay, wrangle the orange-hating Persnickle, return a famous ghost to his own time, and solve the murder? Will her real estate business be a success? Or will she finish last but not leased?Mostra libro
Glitz, glamour—and murder. Can the unflappable Lady Marigold outwit and outsmart a killer before more lives are derailed? Istanbul, 1922. Lady Marigold Grey—former British spy and daring adventuress—sets out for England on a luxury train, but where Marigold goes, trouble follows. When the director of the train is murdered—and false evidence linking her to his death emerges—Marigold suddenly finds herself on the fast-track to becoming a prime suspect. With the help of her fashion-loving German assistant, overly protective English butler and troublemaking fluffy white terrier, Marigold resolves to clear her name and stop the killer in their tracks. The only problem is, that's easier said than done—especially when everyone from an ice-sculpting French chef to an acid-tongued prima ballerina has a motive for murder. To make matters worse, the annoyingly handsome police detective on board not only seems impervious to her charms—he's also determined to prove she engineered the crime. As she unravels the clues, Marigold is sure she's on the right track—but when things go off the rails, she realises the killer will stop at nothing to destroy her and the people she loves. Can Lady Marigold solve the case before the killer gives her a ticket to ride? A light-hearted and charming 1920s cozy mystery featuring a smart, sassy sleuth, adorable dog, found family, high society, fashion a hint of romance. You'll be hooked from beginning till end listening to the first book in the Lady Marigold's 1920s Murder Mystery series.Mostra libro
This riveting novel takes place on a whaling ship, where its captain, Black Pawl, has a troubled relationship with the first mate, his son. A minister is permitted aboard for the homeward-bound journey along with a young woman who is accompanying him. Before long, unforeseen complications and electrifying events ensue. Williams, an American author, wrote hundreds of short stories, many appearing in popular magazines, and over 30 novels, several of which were made into motion pictures.Mostra libro
