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  A Scandalous Affair - A Daughter...

  Leonard Goldberg

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  During the height of the Great War, Joanna Holmes and the Watsons receive a late-night, clandestine visit from Sir William Radcliffe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who brings with him an agonizing tale of blackmail; a case so sensitive that it can only be spoken of in the confines of 221B Baker Street. 
   
   
   
  An unknown individual has come into possession of salacious photographs, which not only sullies the family name, but may force the chancellor to vacate his seat on the War Council where his advice is most needed. The blackmailer has in their possession revealing photographs that show Sir William's granddaughter in romantic encounters with a man other than the aristocrat to whom she is engaged to marry. Should the pictures be released to the public, the wedding would be immediately called off, and the prospect of the granddaughter ever finding a suitable husband would vanish. 
   
   
   
  Sir William's family has been forced to pay exorbitant sums for several of the photographs, but even more salacious pictures remain in the blackmailer's possession—and will no doubt carry greater demands and threats. Scotland Yard cannot be involved, for fear of public disclosure. It thus falls on the shoulders of Joanna and the Watsons to expose the blackmailer and procure the photographs before irreparable harm comes to the chancellor and his family.

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  Deadly Will

  Leigh Russell

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  The body of a wealthy businessman is discovered in the river, but this was no accidental drowning. He was shot before his body entered the water. The police question the dead man's young girlfriend and his two adult children, all of whom are hoping to inherit his fortune. Before the killer is found, the dead man's girlfriend is murdered, and pressure mounts for Geraldine and her team to solve the case. 
   
  Geraldine's partner is called away to work undercover. Soon after he leaves, their baby vanishes along with the child minder. Geraldine struggles to focus on the murder investigation while she desperately tries to find her child. Afraid that one of her colleagues may be in contact with the kidnapper, she knows she has to work alone, but time may be running out for her child. 
   
  The next thrilling crime investigation, and the 22nd Instalment in the bestselling Geraldine Steel series.

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  Autogenesis

  David Sikter

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  The year is 2048, and Anders Helmemyr has just started studying computer science in Uppsala, Sweden. Amidst political activism, a complicated love life, and the thrills of student nightlife, he meets Niklas, a computer genius who began his Ph.D. in artificial intelligence at the age of 18. 
  Niklas has a secret: he’s conducting illegal research on a home-built neurosimulator, trying to create an artificial consciousness – a program that thinks and feels like humans do. Anders is drawn into the project, and together they develop Niklas’ brainchild, Leo. However, neither of them knows just what the repercussions for their creation will be. Politics, and life as they know it, are about to change for all time. 
  Autogenesis is the first book from Swedish computer scientist and sci-fi writer David Sikter’s epic trilogy Let There Be Gods, a compelling and evocative vision of the future of humanity in the age of sentient machines.

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  The investigations of Tommy and...

  Agatha Christie

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  In The Investigations of Tommy and Tuppence: Partners in Crime, Agatha Christie presents an engaging and witty collection of 17 stories, each showcasing the adventures of the daring detective duo, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. Each story features a unique mystery, blending humor, intrigue, and suspense as the couple tackles a variety of crimes with their cleverness and charm.In The Unbreakable Alibi, they must untangle a seemingly ironclad alibi, while The Clergyman's Daughter has them uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight. Stories like The Red House and The Ambassador's Boots plunge Tommy and Tuppence into cases that test their deductive skills and resourcefulness. Finally, The Man Who Was No. 16 reveals an enemy with unexpected connections, challenging them like never before.Christie's storytelling showcases her talent for blending humor with mystery, and she interweaves the thrill of espionage with domestic life, giving Tommy and Tuppence a lighthearted but deeply clever approach to each investigation. Each story is illustrated, adding visual intrigue to the narrative, which complements their characteristic style and teamwork.This collection is a testament to Christie's creativity and her knack for crafting mysteries that entertain, surprise, and invite readers to solve each case alongside her unforgettable protagonists. For fans of lighthearted yet challenging mysteries, The Investigations of Tommy and Tuppence: Partners in Crime is a delightful journey through the mind of one of mystery fiction's most beloved authors.Contents:A Fairy in the FlatA Pot of TeaThe Affair of the Pink PearlThe Adventure of the Sinister StrangerFinessing the KingThe Gentleman Dressed in NewspaperThe Case of the Missing LadyBlindman's BuffThe Man in the MistThe CracklerThe Sunningdale MysteryThe House of Lurking DeathThe Unbreakable AlibiThe Clergyman's DaughterThe Red HouseThe Ambassador's BootsThe Man Who Was No. 16

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  A Fashionable Fatality

  Alyssa Maxwell

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  Amid the aftermath of the Great War and its hardships, it's no wonder that many wish to rediscover life's pleasures—parties, fashion, dancing. Still, Lady Phoebe and Eva are disconcerted when a small gathering at the home of Phoebe's sister, Julia, becomes a far larger and more glamorous affair . . . 
   
   
    
  Julia has invited her favorite French fashion designer, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, and Coco's current beau, the Earl of Chesterhaven. Coco has brought an entourage of her own, including two models, and intends to use the gardens as a photographic setting for her latest creations. 
   
   
    
  Madame Chanel is as outspoken as she is talented, offering a scathing critique of Phoebe's fashion sense. There is tense competition between the models as well. When one of the guests is found dead of smoke inhalation, it appears to be a tragic accident. But was a footman really to blame for mistakenly closing the fireplace flue, or is there a more sinister explanation? 
   
   
     
  Phoebe is determined to find out, despite the protestations of her sweetheart, Owen Seabright.  Both above and below stairs, Phoebe and Eva uncover myriad motives—career ambition, romantic rivalries, and even deeper betrayals.

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  Dead Man's Shoes - Detective...

  Marion Todd

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  Will DI Clare Mackay end up with blood on her hands? 
  A young man is found dead near a nightclub. He has marks on his neck, the signature of the Choker, a killer who has been targeting gay men across the country. Now, it seems he’s in DI Clare Mackay’s territory. 
   
  She discovers this victim has links to notorious criminals in the area. Is it possible his death was at the hands of someone else? 
   
  More men, including ones linked to the victim, are attacked and left injured. It’s only a matter of time before someone else is killed. But Clare’s desire for justice leaves her with blindspots which put her job – and her life – at risk.

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