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Greed drives a group of treasure hunters to a ruined abbey haunted by a legendary ghost, where the search for gold turns into a terrifying struggle against both human avarice and supernatural fear.
Certain of the great roads going north out of London continue far into the country a sort of attenuated and interrupted spectre of a street, with great gaps in the building, but preserving the line. Here will be a group of shops, followed by a fenced field or paddock, and then a famous public-house, and then perhaps a market garden or a nursery garden, and then one large private house, and then another field and another inn, and so on.Mostra libro
Geraldine's judgment is sharp. But this case cuts deeper than most. When Peter Selby vanishes after reporting a suspicious encounter, few take notice – until a man is found brutally stabbed in a quiet York suburb. Detectives Geraldine Steel and Ariadne Croft begin to investigate, but what looks like a random act of violence soon unravels into a dark and deeply personal mystery. As they dig into the lives of the victims, the emotional landscape grows increasingly fractured. Peter's wife is guarded, their daughter erratic and angry. The second victim's family are cold, evasive, and seemingly determined to keep the past buried. Then a second disappearance throws everything into chaos. With each revelation, the detectives uncover layers of resentment, betrayal, and psychological trauma lurking behind the neat façades of domestic life. Under mounting pressure, and with Ariadne in growing danger, Geraldine must navigate a maze of fractured relationships and shifting motives before the killer strikes again. Taut, unsettling, and emotionally charged, this psychological crime thriller exposes the darkness beneath the surface – and the human cost of secrets left to fester.Mostra libro
N EVOCATIVE VICTORIAN DETECTIVE MYSTERY FULL OF CLEVER TWISTS Mathon Churchyard, March 1891. The Cleaves family gather in a small country churchyard for their son’s funeral. But they don't recognise the dead man in the coffin. WHO IS HE? AND WHERE'S THEIR SON? Detective Inspector Ravenscroft is alarmed by the behaviour of the Upton Undertakers. What are they hiding? And who killed this man? Then another member of the Cleaves family is found dead. Ravenscroft begins to suspect something grisly is afoot — could someone be involved in body snatching? CAN THEY SOLVE THIS PUZZLING MYSTERY BEFORE ANYONE ELSE GETS HURT?Mostra libro
Description： At seven, Olivia was dragged into the Whitfield mansion when her mother married into one of the wealthiest families in America. At her own wedding to a billionaire, that same mother nudged Olivia forward to call the man "Daddy." Olivia obeyed. And his son, Damien — heir to the Whitfield empire — kicked her into the swimming pool. For ten years she survived as a servant in that house, hated by a boy who blamed her mother for his own mother's suicide. Then the truth tore apart everything she thought she knew. Her mother wasn't who she pretended to be. Damien Whitfield wasn't either. And the boy who'd once tried to drown her had been quietly destroying anyone who hurt her for years. A devastating, slow-burn novel of revenge, hidden devotion, and the price of survival.Mostra libro
'Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels' Good Housekeeping 'A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society… An uproarious delight ' Historical Novel Society 1812 Lord Elgin’s Greek marbles are the talk of London society, so when a death threat arrives, the earl hires actress Dora Fitz-Pennington and the honourable Dr Jacob Sandys to investigate. They plunge into the scandals of society’s most eminent members, from the Byron circle to the secret world of collectors. As danger lurks around London’s every corner, in the most exclusive ballrooms and the roughest taverns, Dora and Jacob will face not only what has been left unsaid simmering between them but the threat of silent assassins, traitorous acquaintances and the darkest of secrets…Praise for Julia Golding ‘I won't lie, I picked this book up because of the cover – absolutely stunning…it was a perfect read’ ★★★★★ ‘This book was so good, I couldn't put it down’ ★★★★★ ‘Simply delicious! This book is absolutely glorious…in the midst of a lot of Regency retellings, it stands out … There is a wry wit throughout which balances beautifully with the dark themes’ ★★★★★ ‘This book is absolutely fantastic!!! I was so caught up in reading it that I missed lunch, and it was past time to start dinner. Only the rumbling of my stomach made me put it down for a quick meal, after which I resumed my reading’ ★★★★★ ‘Starts with a bang, never really pauses for breath, and has two main protagonists who are instantly likeable and easy to cheer for!’ ★★★★ ‘A roller-coaster ride with plenty of twists’ ★★★★ ‘What a compelling read! I found it a captivating, dynamic and enthralling book that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end’ ★★★★ ‘The writing of this book was exquisite … I was hanging on to every last word’ ★★★★ A richly atmospheric mystery novel, it sets its sleuths on a high-stakes detective hunt where society gossip becomes evidence and every invitation could be a warning. The action escalates into a breathless series of confrontations that drives the story to its darkest secrets. For fans of Julia Seales (A Most Agreeable Murder), Cara Devlin (Murder at the Seven Dials), Joan Aiken (The Girl from Paris), Philip Pullman (The Rose Field), and Eva Ibbotson (The Morning Gift). HarperCollins 2025Mostra libro
The Chinese Navy has unleashed a game-changing weapon that will tip the balance of power in the Pacific. Harrison Kohl, newly appointed Director of the CIA’s Special Activities Center, faces an impossible assignment: acquire the plans for China’s new long-range, superfast torpedo. As Commander Janet Everett, commanding officer of the USS Illinois, tracks the Chinese Navy from under the waves of the South China Sea, Kohl’s team makes a risky move to recruit an asset from the Chinese development team. They find only more bad news: the new weapon is far more advanced than they realized. The Chinese are preparing to test-fire the torpedo, proving its power to the world. Amidst this devastating intelligence, Harrison sees an opportunity to execute one of the boldest covert actions in the history of the CIA. But an operation of this scale requires a massive diversion. The US Navy and Everett will have to challenge the powerful Chinese Navy in the contested waters of the South China Sea—without letting their power play spiral into World War Three. David Bruns and J.R. Olson, authors of the acclaimed Command and Control series, unleash their trademark blend of action, intrigue, and military authenticity in Weapons Free, book one in The Third Option series. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Brad Thor.Mostra libro
