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Lady Audley's Secret is a mystery novel by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Lady Audley marries an elder man, Sir Michael upon his wish. She conceals and protects her secrets with allure and brutality, far from a victim, but unknown to her, another secret exists.
THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD REMBRANDT. SHERLOCK HOLMES IS IN A RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE AN INNOCENT MAN FROM THE GALLOWS AND SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF INVALUABLE WORKS OF ART. A man facing execution in two weeks appeals to Sherlock Holmes to save him from the gallows. He claims that he is innocent and Holmes agrees to take on his case. Five years earlier he was convicted of the largest theft of art masterpieces in British history, and of murdering the butler who tried to stop him. With time running out, Holmes and Watson have to find the real murderer and the missing works of art ---this is, if the client is innocent after all. This new Sherlock Holmes mystery is a tribute to The Adventure of the Norwood Builder in the original Canon.Zum Buch
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In a mosaic of fate and destiny, Durand and Allison's lives unfurl as a love story rooted in the everyday yet touched by the extraordinary. Bound by cobblestone memories and ethereal destiny, their lives intertwine with shadowy figures who question the inescapability of heritage. As they walk the tightrope of destiny in Louisiana, the subtle premonitions of a deeper truth guide their path. This tale of kinship, legacy, and an intangible power weaves a centuries-spanning journey that urges Durand to face his ancestral covenant. In the dance of time, love, and duty, Russell York's narrative invites readers to witness the unfolding of a destiny prewritten in the silent annals of history.Zum Buch
When the singing stops, the sleuthing begins. Amanda Parrish loves the Christmas season in her small Idaho mountain town, but December 1920 is testing even her legendary patience. Her music shop is overflowing with holiday shoppers, her beloved niece Molly is getting married in two weeks, and her cat Moxie seems determined to sabotage every carefully arranged display. Then the caroling party takes a sinister turn. Venetia Blackwood, a celebrated opera singer, collapses in the snow after drinking wassail at the church fellowship hall. Within minutes, the dramatic diva can barely breathe, let alone sing. Dr. Moriarty suspects poisoning. As Amanda investigates alongside the handsome sheriff, she traces the culprit through careful detective work. The truth reveals how jealousy and desperation can poison the heart as surely as any toxin. Perfect for fans of historical cozy mysteries featuring: · An amateur sleuth with heart and determination · A small-town Christmas setting full of charm · 1920s period details and authentic atmosphere · Clean romance that makes your heart sing · Themes of grace, forgiveness, and second chances · Justice served with compassion · Supporting casts of quirky, lovable characters (including one mischievous cat) Set during the enchanting Christmas season of 1920, Slay Bells Ring blends mystery and romance in a story about finding purpose, offering grace, and discovering that sometimes the greatest gift is being truly seen. This charming bonus novella in the Music Shop Mysteries series can be read as a standalone. Pour yourself some wassail (check it carefully first!), settle in by the fire, and enjoy a Christmas mystery.Zum Buch
The American William Chambers Morrow was born in 1854. As a writer he was chiefly known for his short stories of horror and suspense. Their often macabre storylines were very popular in their day. He died in 1923.Zum Buch
When a film crew comes to Mackinac Island, the last thing fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy expects to find is a murder victim . . .SHOT ON LOCATIONIt's Labor Day weekend, the official end of tourist season, and the beginning of a whole batch of trouble. First, the island is invaded by a TV crew filming a murder mystery pilot, and handsome Hollywood heartthrob Dirk Benjamin needs Allie’s help to prep for his role as local cop Rex Manning. Then, Allie’s bichonpoo Mal sniffs out a real murder in the alley behind the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop, a man shot in the head—with a note challenging amateur sleuth Allie to catch the culprit. Like it or not, the fudge maker has to square off against a crazy killer—but this time she may have bitten off more than she can chew . . .Zum Buch
A sleuth must find a killer amid a plethora of poodles in this "charming" cozy mystery by an Agatha Award finalist (Publishers Weekly).There are dog shows. And then there's The Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog Show. For poodle purists, it's the pinnacle of the season, drawing competitors and spectators from all over the world.Once in Maryland, Melanie Travis is put to work selling raffle tickets by the co-chairs of the raffle committee, Betty Jean and Edith Jean Boone. Sixtyish steel magnolias from the South, the reclusive sisters make few appearances. But this year, they have a silver Toy puppy that has already caused quite a buzz on the show circuit.While the poodles remain well behaved, it's their owners and handlers who start acting up. And when Betty Jean is found dead at the host hotel, murder takes center stage. But this is the PCA—and the show must go on. As Edith Jean staunchly resumes her duties, Melanie starts searching for clues and comes up with a compelling cast of suspects whose actions prove that in the dog-eat-dog world of showing, a life can be as easily lost as a blue ribbon. And that unlike cats, dogs—and their owners—have only one to risk . . . "A dependable author for fans of pooch-oriented mysteries." —Library JournalZum Buch
