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  Thistlewood Manor: A Dollop of...

  Fiona Grace

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  "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)THISTLEWOOD MANOR: A DOLLOP OF DEATH (AN ELIZA MONTAGU COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 2) is Book #2 in a charming 1920s cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 300 five star reviews!For centuries, Thistlewood Manor has stood as home to the Montagu family, a beacon to British aristocracy in rural England. But it’s 1928, and in this new age of women’s rights, Eliza Montagu, 27, a free spirit, has turned her back on her family to live an artist’s life in London.Yet after Eliza is summoned home, she decides to stay (for now) to help her father run the ailing family business. The presence of her childhood best friend, Oliver, also gives her a reason to stay, as she wonders if their unfulfilled romance might ever come to fruition.Fall has arrived, bringing to town major Fall festivals and celebrations in the gorgeous countryside—and yet also bringing to town a female suitor who wastes no time trying to woo Oliver away. Seeing Eliza as her rival, the suitor does everything she can to malign her and make her life miserable.And when a servant turns up dead, poisoned by a slice of pie meant for Eliza, all eyes fall on the suitor. Did she mean to murder Eliza? Was the pie meant for someone else in the family? Or for the suitor herself?Eliza, realizing she is implicated, is forced to solve the perplexing murder—and ends up utterly stunned at what she discovers.A charming historical cozy mystery series that transports readers back in time, THISTLEWOOD MANOR is mystery at its finest: spellbinding, atmospheric and impossible to put down. A page-turner packed with shocking twists, turns and a mystery that’s hard to solve, it will leave you reading late into the night, all while you fall in love with its unforgettable heroine.Book #3 in the series (CALAMITY AT THE BALL) is now also available.

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  Sabotage in the Sky

  L. Ron Hubbard

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  Bill Trevillian is as handsome as he is brave. Kip Lee is as beautiful as she is fearless. And they're both test pilots for rival companies. Put them together and sparks are bound to fly. With war raging in Europe, and both out to sell their planes to the Allies, the competition between Bill and Kip is fierce. But there's a new element in the mix: a deadly saboteur. People say all's fair in love and war, but the path from heated rivalry to heated romance could lead Bill and Kip to crash and burn. Passion, danger and suspense rise to dizzying heights as the audio version of Sabotage in the Sky puts a thrilling spin on aviation action.

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  The Necklace - and Other Stories

  Guy de Maupassant, Stephen Crane

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  Embark on a captivating auditory journey with our digital audiobook version of "The Necklace and Other Stories," a literary masterpiece featuring timeless tales from renowned authors. Immerse yourself in the rich narratives and profound insights crafted by the brilliant minds of Guy de Maupassant and Stephen Crane. This collection promises to be an enthralling listening experience for literature enthusiasts and newcomers alike. 
   
  Key Features: 
   
  "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant: Dive into the mesmerizing world of Maupassant's classic tale of desire, greed, and the consequences of one fateful choice. Experience the allure of a lost necklace and the unexpected turns that life takes. 
   
  "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane: Join the intense journey of survival as Crane masterfully paints the struggles of four men against the forces of nature. Feel the raw emotions and gripping suspense unfold in this iconic short story inspired by the author's real-life experience. 
   
  "The Blue Hotel" by Stephen Crane: Step into the mysterious and unsettling atmosphere of Crane's narrative. This story explores the complexities of human behavior and the consequences of misunderstanding, all set against the backdrop of a seemingly innocuous hotel. 
   
  "Death and the Child" by Stephen Crane: Delve into the poignant and thought-provoking exploration of life and death in Crane's tale of innocence and mortality. Experience the profound impact of a child's encounter with the inevitable, as only Stephen Crane can deliver.

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  Murder Is No Laughing Matter

  Larry Names

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  Three guests at the plushest hotel in Los Angeles die in their beds under mysterious circumstances. The hotel manager breathes a sigh of relief because he believes in the old superstition that bad things happen in a cycle of three. LAPD Detective Ed Browning and his partner arenʼt buying the managerʼs tale. They start investigating and soon hear the story that the sister of the dead girl is seeing her sisterʼs ghost, talking to her, and learning her death was not by natural causes. More suspicious than ever, Browning and his partner then are suddenly told to back off by their captain. This makes them even more doubtful that two old people and one young girl died of natural causes in the same hotel. Since they canʼt officially investigate, they turn to their friend Maisy Malone for help. Maisy rounds up a cadre of fellow amateur sleuths and sends them out to do the leg work Browning and his partner canʼt do. Maisy and company hit the streets and highways to dig up evidence, and in four days they meet at the same hotel with their witnesses and suspects.

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  Terra Incognita

  Simon Turney

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  An empire on the edge. A scheme for glory. 
  A plan to control the greatest river in the world. 
   
  61 AD. Emperor Nero schemes avidly to increase his wealth and slaughter his many enemies, but also seeks glory. He looks south from Rome to Africa. 
   
  The great River Nile gives life to the Egyptians, the Kushites, and many other kingdoms. No Roman has ever tracked the Nile to its source. If it can be done, mastery of the greatest waterway in the known world may be possible. 
   
  But the mission will be fraught with risks. There are peoples hostile to Rome, vast swathes of desert, fierce beasts... and for the soldiers chosen, the deadly price of failure hanging over their heads. 
   
  A gripping historical adventure featuring historical figures from Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.

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  Yours Truly: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Yours Truly, by Abby Jimenez. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Abby Jimenez. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Discover a heartfelt story where a seasoned doctor’s hectic life takes an unexpected turn the moment she receives a letter from a quiet yet surprisingly insightful colleague. In Yours Truly, two medical professionals navigate the hustle of the hospital, the weight of personal burdens, and the cautious thrill of forging a new connection. Between chaotic shifts and the demands of patient care, they find moments of genuine warmth—moments that reveal how compassion and vulnerability can unite even the most guarded hearts.
   
  In this audiobook, you’ll witness the power of empathy, humor, and second chances, all set against the high-stakes backdrop of hospital corridors. Through snappy banter and tender exchanges, Yours Truly reminds us that sometimes, the greatest prescription for healing involves letting someone else in—proving that real life, like love, can be beautifully unpredictable and full of possibility.

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