Verlag: Bu Classics Books
Dive into a dark psychological thriller where the memory of a dead wife looms large over a new marriage. Lucy Entwhistle finds herself ensnared in a web of gaslighting and manipulation, orchestrated by a grieving widower. This chilling tale masterfully builds tension, exposing the sinister undercurrents of obsession and control.
It was meant to be a cosy evening at the Black Feather, but the atmosphere takes a chilling turn when one of the guests clutches his throat, gasping for breath, and topples off his chair. Nathalie, the inn's owner, is in a state of shock... until she finds out that the "victim" is part of the "Poisoners' Club", an assembly of approximately two dozen pharmacists who gather annually in the quaint town of Earlsraven. Their convention promises an evening of amusement, in the form of activities such as "Guess that Side Effect", "Pill Popping Bingo", and, a crowd favourite, "What's Your Poison?" But the fun takes a dark turn. Nathalie and her cook Louise must race against time to uncover the truth... before more lives are endangered. About the series: There was nothing in the will about this... Cottages, English roses and rolling hills: that's Earlsraven. In the middle of it all: the "Black Feather". Not only does young Nathalie Ames unexpectedly inherit this cosy inn from her aunt, she also falls heir to her aunt's secret double life! She solved criminal cases together with her cook Louise, a former agent of the British Crown. And while Nathalie is still trying to warm up to the quirky villagers, she discovers that sleuthing runs in the family. About the author: Ellen Barksdale was born in the English seaside resort of Brighton, where her parents ran a small boarding house. From childhood she was a bookworm, and from a young age was interested in crime novels. Her first experience of crime fiction was with the Maigret novels by Georges Simenon. After years of reading crime fiction, she recently decided to take up writing herself. "Tea? Coffee? Murder!" is her first mystery series. The author lives near Swansea with her partner Ian and their three mongrels Billy, Bobby and Libby.Zum Buch
The powerful new fantasy romance for fans of Lauren Roberts, Rebecca Ross and Stephanie Garber.'You are my dearest destruction, my beguiling foe … and my Fated choice.' The Holy States have excommunicated Halice and recalled its Holy Servants, and blocked trade to the wounded city. Renza Di Maneri and her fellow members of the High Chamber are running out of time and have few good options. So when Renza’s Soulhate, Idris Patricelli, suggests inviting mercenaries behind the city walls, in a bid to secure protection against Halice’s righteous foe, she is forced to agree. But the mercenaries bring death into the High Chamber, and their presence exposes a spy in Halice’s ranks, the city's future plunges further into unrest. For the second time Renza realises that Idris might be the man Fate commands her to destroy, but he is the only person she can trust. She knows she should stay away from him, not let herself get distracted by the man destined to be her undoing. But as conspiracies abound and threats get personal, Renza has no choice but to trust him, with her beloved city, with her life and her heart.Praise for Hannah Kingsley 'This book is frankly GENUIS. I couldn't put it down, nor could I stop thinking about it when I'd finished. If you're looking for political intrigue, morally ambiguous characters and a super portayal of enemies this book is for you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of my top 10 reads and I cannot wait to read more… a must read for any romantasy fans’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a unique premise! I had a blast with this one. So delightful. What a twist on a beloved formula!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED this! A very entertaining enemies-to-lovers style book and I thought that it was so well done and had great banter, great characters, and interesting plot’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I could not put this book down… highly recommend this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An unexpected favorite this year with a cast of interesting characters, a nicely executed plot with exciting mystery elements to it. I was hooked from the first page and couldn't stop reading until I reached the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It had a strong fantasy element that I was looking for… I was invested in the characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The concept of Soulmates and Soulhates adds a fresh, exciting twist to the enemies-to-lovers trope… an irresistible read that’s impossible to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There is so much to this book that I absolutely love and adore, I am a huge fan of enemies to lovers and I love the idea of there not only being soulmates but there also being soulhates’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The concept of “soulhate" is refreshingly unique, and I found myself captivated, devouring the book in a single day’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For fans of Demi Winters (Roots of Darkness), and K. A. Tucker (A Dawn of Gods and Fury).Zum Buch
How can she rule when all she holds true is betrayed? As the new Jarl, Brenna’s leadership has been tested as she tries to unite the people of Birca with its newest residents - the army of the fallen Sigurd the Black. But enemies both within and beyond her borders want vengeance for the warlord’s death. Vali returns from his task of negotiating trade agreements in the East to find himself replaced as Brenna’s confidante and supporter as she rules over her Jarldom. Vali does not trust Ivar, and cannot understand why Brenna does. With war looming, Brenna discovers a secret that has been kept from her all her life. But is one lie enough to undo all her truths? The prophecy bestowed on her by the gods takes on a whole new meaning - one that could threaten everyone and everything she loves.Zum Buch
This is volume 3 of 4.The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (or, more briefly, Tristram Shandy) is a novel by Laurence Sterne. It was published in nine volumes, the first two appearing in 1759, and seven others following over the next 10 years. It was not always held in high esteem by other writers (Samuel Johnson responded that, "Nothing odd can last"), but its bawdy humour was popular with London society, and it has come to be seen as one of the greatest comic novels in English, as well as a forerunner for many modern narrative devices. (Summary from Wikipedia)Zum Buch
Reformed-swindler-turned-private-eye Jack O’Shea investigates a strange death at a shadowy Northern California mountain college—a “visa mill” with close ties to Silicon Valley. Accompanied by his retired racing greyhound, Jack discovers the school sits on top of an abandoned gold mine with dark secrets buried underneath. Rooting out deception, and navigating murder, is Jack’s stock-in-trade.Zum Buch
Emily Morris thought she knew her quaint hometown of Maple Grove. But when she takes on the case of Lily Carter, a teenager accused of murdering her father, Emily uncovers a web of corruption that threatens to tear the community apart. As she fights to prove Lily's innocence, Emily must confront painful truths about her own family, including her father's possible involvement in a far-reaching criminal conspiracy. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, putting Emily's career, her marriage, and even her life in jeopardy. Caught between her duty to her client and the tangled loyalties of a close-knit town, Emily faces impossible choices. Can she expose the truth without destroying everything—and everyone—she loves? This gripping legal thriller explores the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of small-town life, the courage it takes to stand up for justice, and the power of truth to heal even the deepest wounds. As Emily and Lily navigate betrayal, redemption, and the long road to healing, they discover that the path to justice is never straight—but it's always worth fighting for.Zum Buch
