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  The White Elephant Albert...

  Margery Allingham

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  When a priceless artifact known as "The White Elephant" mysteriously vanishes, Albert Campion is called upon to unravel the peculiar case. What seems like a straightforward theft soon reveals layers of deception, hidden motives, and unexpected dangers. As Campion navigates the twists and turns of high society and the criminal underworld, he must determine who stands to gain from the disappearance—and whether the legendary artifact holds secrets beyond its material worth.With his keen intuition and unconventional approach to crime-solving, Campion follows a trail of clues that lead him deep into a world of treachery and illusion. But can he solve the mystery before the White Elephant is lost forever?Filled with intrigue, wit, and classic detective storytelling, The White Elephant is a compelling entry in the Albert Campion series, perfect for fans of Golden Age mysteries.

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  The Golden Keel

  Desmond Bagley

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  The first action thriller by the classic adventure writer, set in Italy. 
  When the Allies invaded southern Italy in 1943, Mussolini's personal treasure was moved north to safety under heavily armed guard. It was never seen again. Now, an expedition plans to unearth the treasure and smuggle it out of Italy. But their reckless mission is being followed – by enemies who are as powerful and ruthless as they are deadly… 
  In The Golden Keel, Desmond Bagley showcases why he is one of the best in the thrillers genre. The suspense is palpable as the treasure hunt in Italy unfolds, making it a top pick for any fiction enthusiast. 
  For fans of Eric Ambler (The Schirmer Inheritance), Dick Francis (In the Frame), Michael Connelly (The Proving Ground), Elly Griffiths (The Locked Room), and Robert Harris (Act of Oblivion).

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  Dune House

  Eunice Mays Boyd

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  In post-WWII San Francisco, Dune House is an oddity - A sprawling, heavily-gated mansion with no telephone, no radio, and no electricity. The city is abuzz when it learns that Julia Paget, the rich, reclusive mistress of Dune House, is conducting a search for her long-lost heir. When newly-engaged Lark Williams visits Dune House to find the truth, Julia Paget forbids her from leaving. As Lark plans her treacherous escape, she uncovers several unnerving secrets. The tragic drowning of Julia Paget's sister decades earlier. An enigmatic cousin named Benson Drew. Opera music being sung outside underneath the moonlight. The mysterious photograph that could reveal the most shocking secret of all - But first, she must get out of Dune House alive!

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  Strait to Hell

  Colin Conway

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  Rule #2 – No attachments. 
  Sam Strait didn’t want to leave home early for the snowbird season, but the rules he lived his life by demanded it. When a relationship turned sour, the rules dictated he pack his bags and get out of town. 
  He could have gone anywhere in the world, but Sam picked Phoenix, Arizona. With its beautiful women, fall baseball league, and warm winters, what more could a single guy ask for? 
  When the death of a new friend brings violent strangers into his life, Sam is forced to make a choice—run out of town or find a killer. 
  If he were smart, he’d adhere to the second rule, but there’s a beautiful woman in the mix. Soon, Sam is racing across the California desert with a band of outlaws on his heels. He’s must find the killer quick before there’s never a chance to leave. 
  Strait to Hell is the second book in an exciting new series from the author of the 509 Crime Stories and the co-author of the Charlie-316 series. If you like your crime fiction with a dose of humor, then pick up this book today.

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  In the Cage

  Henry James

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  In the Cage is a novella by Henry James, first published as a book in 1898. This long story centers on an unnamed London telegraphist. She deciphers clues to her clients' personal lives from the often cryptic telegrams they submit to her as she sits in the "cage" at the post office. Sensitive and intelligent, the telegraphist eventually finds out more than she may want to know. (Introduction from Wikipedia)

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  Nightmare! - The First Ever Dark...

  Francis Stevens, Gertrude...

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  Also published as Nightmare! A Tale of Waking Terror by Francis Stevens.Come now and see a strange island peopled with monstrous beings and carnivorous plants, on which vie two brother princes on opposite sides of a great conflict, with a woman who is more than match for either between them.Nightmare was the first in a type of fiction that became known as dark fantasy, and remains a high water mark in the genre. First published in 1916, this debut novel began the three year career in which Francis Stevens became the person that launched entire genres of modern fictions. With her vast imagination and flair for the unusual and exciting, Gertrude Barrows Bennett created a seed that has grown into thousands of great works.An exciting adventure tale in which "The air of mystery and the atmospheric buildup are superbly done, indicating a ranking talent." [Sam Moskowitz] Come along for a voyage on a great ocean liner to an uncharted land, filled with strange beast and secrets of alchemy, and a woman strong enough to win over them.Gertrude Barrows Bennett is better known by her pen-name, Francis Stevens. With a career that only spanned three years between 1917 and 1920, when she stopped writing after her mother's death, she is credited as "the woman who invented dark fantasy". She was a direct influence on H.P. Lovecraft, and in the words of Sam Moskowitz was the "greatest woman writer of science fiction in the period between Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and C.L. Moore""

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