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  The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor

  Agatha Christie

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  "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor" by Agatha Christie is a riveting short story that unfolds within the confines of an English country estate. Hercule Poirot, the astute Belgian detective, is summoned to investigate the mysterious death of Mrs. Maltravers, a wealthy widow residing at Marsdon Manor.
  As Poirot scrutinizes the scene and interviews the household members, he uncovers a labyrinth of secrets, deceit, and hidden motives. With his unparalleled powers of deduction, Poirot navigates the complexities of the case, revealing startling truths and unexpected connections.
  Agatha Christie's mastery in weaving intricate plots is on full display in this short but impactful tale. "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor" captivates readers with its clever storytelling, keeping them on the edge of their seats until the final revelation. This compelling addition to the Poirot series showcases Christie's ability to deliver suspense and intrigue in a concise and thoroughly satisfying narrative.

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  She Wouldn’t Wait

  Lorilyn White

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  The messes and mistakes of one's life usually don't happen by accident but by choice . . .  
   
   
   
  Grace, a budding junior accountant, desires a family and a home with the ideal mate. After three years of a torrid romance with her college sweetheart, Maurice, she fully expected he would propose. But Maurice, focused on his art career, continually negates any marriage plans. 
   
   
   
  Rather than continue waiting, Grace chooses to move on. 
   
   
   
  Maurice has his own experience of personal trauma. His mother drops a bombshell on her death bed, causing him to reevaluate his relationship with Grace and his position on marriage. 
   
   
   
  When Grace embarks on a promising new romance with a coworker named Trevor, she believes he will be the one to fulfill her dreams. Maurice attempts to intercede and convince her that he is the one, not Trevor. 
   
   
   
  Forced to choose between a spontaneous, passionate love and a calm safe one with security, Grace settles on the latter. But Trevor has secrets lurking in the shadows . . . and what Grace doesn't know can hurt her . . . possibly even kill her. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The Unwanted - Sean Fagan Book 3

  James McKenna

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  Fed up with habitual criminals using prison as a temporary hotel? Directus Iurisdictio has an ancient alternative. Sean Fagan of SOCA is sent undercover to investigate the dark structure of a secret network that executes habitual criminals, dishonest MPs, greedy bankers and spying policeman.Fagan is drawn into a web of deceit as he goes undercover to investigate the dark and secret structures of Directus Iurisdictio, Direct Justice. Dismissing the criminal judicial system as not fit for purpose, a system which repeatedly allows prisoners free to re-offend, Directus Iurisdictio evokes its own ancient system of social retribution. The crime rate plummets as habitual rapists, burglars, paedophiles and other career criminals die or vanish without trace.Enticed by two beautiful sisters who he suspects are members of DI, Fagan gets close enough to discover involvement of senior Whitehall officials using Directus Iurisdictio to save the judicial system billions. When Fagan does not join them as expected they order his immediate execution. Knowing Directus Iurisdictio has infiltrated the police, SIS and Government he is trapped in a world of sinister forces. Only his own determination and skill can extract him.

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  Dead Fit

  E M lliot

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  Life moves on, the past forgotten or faded into distant memories. The gentle rhythm of country life settles down, as do Bella Sparkle and Kitty Muier into their respective refurbished and restored homes. Shared life experiences creating a firm friendship and bond between the pair. 
  But the peace is shattered by a wave of crime ricocheting through the villages of Monhurst and Wynenden. With their inherent curiosity and desire to get to the bottom a mystery, Bella and Kitty unite, but can the pair uncover the perpetrator, or perpetrators, responsible before it is too late?

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  Cold Spite - A Romantic Thriller

  Toni Anderson

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  When FBI Agent Delilah Quinn survives an attempt on her life, she pretends to be dead in order to outwit her attacker. There is only one person she can turn to for help—a man she never wanted to see again…a man who abandoned her five years ago and left her heartbroken. A man definitely on the killer’s hit list. 
  FBI Hostage Rescue Operator Cas Demarco lives with the burning regret of choosing to join HRT and leaving Delilah behind. News of her death devastates him. Then she calls him out of the blue and he can’t help but seize this one last chance to make things right. 
  With both Delilah and Cas targeted for death, a task force is set up to catch their would-be killer, who they believe is a disgraced former Navy SEAL they helped convict of drug trafficking. Out of prison and on a ruthless quest for retribution, the former SEAL is eliminating everyone who wronged him—without leaving a shred of evidence behind. 
  Can Delilah and Cas prove who’s responsible for the attempts on their lives and have a second chance at a future together? Or will the rogue ex-SEAL double-down on his promise to destroy them both?

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  How to Book a Murder

  Cynthia Kuhn

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  To help save her family’s floundering Colorado bookstore, Starlit Bookshop, newly-minted Ph.D. Emma Starrs agrees to plan a mystery-themed dinner party for her wealthy, well-connected high school classmate Tabitha Baxter. It’s a delightful evening of cocktails and conjecture until Tabitha’s husband, Tip—hosting the affair in the guise of Edgar Allan Poe’s detective C. Auguste Dupin—winds up murdered. In a heartbeat, Emma and her aunt Nora, a famous mystery writer, become suspects. Emma is sure the party’s over for Starlit events, until celebrated author Calliope Nightfall, whose gothic sensibilities are intrigued by the circumstances, implores the bookseller to create a Poe-themed launch event for her latest tome. Throwing a bash to die for while searching for additional clues is already enough to drive Emma stark raven mad, but another shocking crime soon reveals that Silvercrest has not yet reached the final chapter of the puzzling case. Someone in this charming artistic community has murder on the mind, and if Emma cannot outwit the killer, she and her beloved aunt will land behind bars, to walk free nevermore.

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