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  The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon

  Washington Irving

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  A charming collection of essays, stories, and observations written by the fictional narrator Geoffrey Crayon, blending nostalgia, humor, and vivid descriptions, the work explores both American and European culture. Iconic tales like "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" highlight rural life and folklore, while other pieces reflect on travel, history, and human nature. Through Crayon’s eyes, readers encounter quaint villages, historic sites, and timeless traditions. This eclectic mix celebrates imagination, storytelling, and the shared experiences that connect people across time and place.

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  A Study in Scarlet

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A blood-red word on a wall. A body with no wounds. A detective unlike any the world has ever seen.
  When a baffling murder shakes London, Dr. John Watson is drawn into the orbit of a mysterious consulting detective—Sherlock Holmes. Together they follow a trail of cryptic clues, strange symbols, and hidden motives that lead far beyond the quiet streets of the city. What begins as a violent puzzle unfolds into a gripping story of revenge, justice, and fate.
  
  Praised as "the groundbreaking debut that introduced the greatest detective in literature," this novel showcases Holmes's unmatched brilliance and Watson's steady voice in a partnership readers have adored for over a century.
  
  If you love sharp mysteries, unforgettable characters, and classic detective fiction, this first adventure will leave you eager for more.
  
  Begin the case now—and witness the moment a legend is born.

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  Nowhere Girl: Don’t miss this...

  Ruth Dugdall

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  'An absolutely fantastic read with brilliant characters. OMG I didn’t see that coming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'THIS is cracking fiction, yet has the power to feel disturbingly real' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐He said he wanted to help her. That was the first lie.  
  On the opening night of the biggest festival in the city, 17‑year‑old Ellie vanishes. 
  Looking for a fresh start, probation officer Cate Austin has moved countries to live with her detective boyfriend. But when the police dismiss the case as a teenage runaway, Cate begins to dig deeper. 
  What first looks like a straightforward missing‑person case soon unravels to reveal a network of quiet, insidious lies. Beneath Luxembourg’s pristine beauty and polite façade, nothing is as it seems — and to bring Ellie home Cate will have to risk everything she holds dear. 
  Don't miss this nail-biting thriller from award-winning, Kindle #1 bestselling author Ruth Dugdall. Perfect for fans of Joy Ellis.Readers LOVE Nowhere Girl:  
  ‘I thought I had the plot all worked out. However, at just over halfway through I came across a real OMG moment!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'THIS is cracking fiction, yet has the power to feel disturbingly real' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'An easy 5 star rating, would like to give even a higher rating!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'The best one to date' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Grabs your heart and has a huge twist' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  A latest, top-tier crime thriller, this novel pulls you into a story where family life and parenthood collide with a web of deception. With children caught in the fallout, the final act lands with the shock and urgency readers of thrillers crave. 
  For fans of Mark Edwards (The Wasp Trap), Kate Morton (The Lake House), Freida Mcfadden (The Boyfriend), and Gayle Curtis (Memory Scents). 
  HarperCollins 2026

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  The Demon of Dartmoor

  Paul Halter

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  As bodies continue to fall and the past bleeds into the present, Dr Alan Twist must confront a killer no one can see and a crime that defies logic. 
   
  Three young ladies are thrown into raging waters, seemingly pushed by an invisible hand. Six years later, when a famous actor is flung from his window, eye witnesses agree: it was as if he was shoved from behind by an unseen murderer, imitating the inexplicable death of a young lady in the same house over fifty years earlier. Renowned sleuth Dr Alan Twist and his partner Inspector Hurst go to the eerie landscape of Dartmoor to investigate. But invisible killers are hard to bring to justice…

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  The Mystery of the Yellow Room

  Gaston Leroux

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  The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux is a pioneering classic of detective fiction, first published in 1907. The novel centers on a daring attack on Mathilde Stangerson, daughter of a renowned scientist, inside a locked room that appears impossible to enter or exit. Investigative journalist Joseph Rouletabille takes on the case, unraveling clues with logic and intuition. As suspicion falls on jealous lovers, rivals, and hidden enemies, the mystery deepens with twists, red herrings, and psychological tension. Celebrated as one of the first “locked-room” mysteries, the novel blends suspense, forensic detail, and courtroom drama. A masterpiece of early crime fiction that influenced generations of mystery writers.

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  The Old Manor House

  Charlotte Turner Smith

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  The proud, cruel and arrogant Mrs. Rayland never married. Therefore, "Rayland Hall", the old Manor House of the title, had to pass to their heir, Somerive, whom they never treated kindly. According to the British laws at the time, the heir must be the oldest son. But what is to be done when the second son is more worthy of it - and is more beloved by Miss Rayland herself? And must the fact that he is in love with a servant and dependent of Miss Rayland take its toll? (Summary by Stav Nisser)

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