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  Betrothal and Betrayal: Empress...

  Janet McGiffen

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  In the treacherous corridors of 8th-century Constantinople, where power is won through cunning and ambition, a young woman is destined to shape the fate of an empire. 
  Seventeen-year-old Thekla, fierce and relentless, has been abandoned at the altar for the third time. Determined to reclaim her betrothed—or make him pay—she sets out for the imperial capital, armed only with her wits and her blade. But Constantinople is no place for the faint-hearted. Here, intrigue and betrayal lurk in every shadow, and survival demands more than mere determination. 
  Amidst the dazzling splendor of the Byzantine court, Thekla crosses paths with Irini of Athens—a strikingly beautiful orphan plucked from obscurity to wed Co-Emperor Leon, son of the ruthless Constantine. But Irini is no mere pawn. Beneath her delicate exterior lies an unyielding will and an insatiable hunger for power. 
  As Thekla and Irini forge an uneasy alliance, the city erupts with unrest, torn apart by religious conflict and political machinations. In this volatile world of shifting loyalties, ambition can be a weapon, and trust can be fatal. Will Thekla become Irini’s greatest ally—or her most dangerous rival? 
  The rise of an empress begins …

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  The Adventure of the Speckled...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Helen Stoner worries her stepfather may be trying to kill her after he contrives to move her to the bedroom where her sister had died two years earlier, shortly before her wedding. Stoner is herself now engaged, and Holmes learns that her stepfather's annuity (from the estate of his wife — Stoner's mother) would be greatly reduced if either sister married. During a late-night investigation of the bedroom, Holmes and Watson discover a dummy bell-pull near a ventilator. As they lie in wait a whistle sounds, then a snake appears through the ventilator. Holmes attacks the snake with his riding crop; it retreats to the next room, where it attacks and kills Stoner's stepfather.

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  The Manor House Murder - Monica...

  Faith Martin

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  Discover a new series of murder mysteries set in an idyllic English village. From million-selling author Faith Martin.Meet Monica Noble: the vicar’s wife with a taste for solving crimes.Please note this book was first published as “AN UNHOLY SHAME” under Faith Martin’s pen name JOYCE CATO.The weekend turns murderous...Monica Noble and her husband Graham, the local vicar, are invited to participate in a high-flying church conference being held at a swanky manor house hotel in their village.At the Saturday night dinner, the ambitious female cleric Celia Gordon tragically dies, seemingly of a peanut allergy.But when Chief Superintendent Jason Dury arrives on the scene he quickly discovers that it's a case of murder.And Monica's husband is the prime suspect...Other suspects include an eminent bishop, an archdeacon viciously opposed to female clergy, and his wife, the curator of a local museum, who is definitely up to something.But if Monica is to find out who killed Celia, and free her husband from suspicion, she must grapple with a very ruthless — and increasingly desperate — killer, putting herself and those around her in mortal danger.This is the third of a series of enjoyable murder mysteries with great characters and baffling crimes which will keep you gripped till the final page.Perfect for fans of classic whodunits by authors like Agatha Christie, LJ Ross, TE Kinsey, and J.R. Ellis.

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  Aunt Dimity and the Enchanted...

  Nancy Atherton

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  It's early May in the small English village of Finch and the air is crackling with excitement: a newcomer is about to move into Pussywillows, a riverside cottage with a romantic reputation. Will the cottage's newest resident prove yet again its enchanting ability to matchmake? But when Crispin Windle arrives, no one knows what to make of him: seemingly a loner, he repels every welcoming gesture and appears altogether uninterested in being a part of the community. Soon, the townspeople have all but dismissed him. Only Lori and Tommy Prescott, a young army veteran who recently moved to Finch, refuse to give up. They orchestrate a chance meeting that leads to a startling discovery: a set of overgrown ruins. They are, Aunt Dimity shares, the remains of a Victorian woolen mill that once brought prosperity to Finch. As the three explore, they stumble upon the unmarked graves of children who died working at the mill. Heartbroken, Lori, Tommy, and Mr. Windle get to work on the seemingly impossible task of identifying the children to give them a proper burial. And as Mr. Windle works tirelessly to name the forgotten children, he slowly begins to open up—giving the romantic cottage a chance to heal his heart as well.

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  The Duchess of Wiltshire's Diamonds

  Guy Boothby

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  Charismatic socialite Simon Carne adopts the persona of "Klimo" to solve crimes. Does professional jealousy explain antagonism to the celebrated private detective? Or is it something more? And even though Klimo solves case after case for his clients, why are none of the perpetrators ever caught?

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  Patriot Target (A Zack Force...

  Vin Strong

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Vin Strong, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. When high-ranking military officials fall victim to a determined assassin, It's up to Homeland Agent Zack Force to unravel the mystery and halt this lethal game of cat and mouse before it reaches its climax.
  
  PATRIOT TARGET (A Zack Force Action Thriller—Book 5) is the fifth novel in a new series by thriller author Vin Strong. The series begins with PATRIOT FORCE (book #1).
  
  Zack Force is an action thriller you won’t be able to put down. With heart-pounding suspense and unforgettable twists, this series will have you falling in love with a brand-new action hero—and turning pages late into the night. Fans of Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, and Brad Thor are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero.
  
  Future books in the series are also available!

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