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  Five Orange Pips The (The...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  John Openshaw tells Holmes that in 1883 his uncle died two months after receiving a letter inscribed "K.K.K." with five orange pips enclosed, and that in 1885 his father died soon after receiving a similar letter; now Openshaw himself has received such a letter. Holmes tells him to do as the letter asks and leave a diary page, which Holmes deduces is connected to the Ku Klux Klan, on the garden sundial. Openshaw is killed before he can do so, but Holmes discovers the killers have been travelling on a sailing ship, and sends the captain a letter with five orange pips. The ship is lost at sea.

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  A Chain of Pearls

  Raemi A. Ray

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  The last thing she wants is to dig up the past . . . 
   
   
   
  When the body of a celebrated journalist is fished from the Edgartown Harbor, the official report rules his death accidental. But why was he alone on a senator's yacht during a nor'easter? That's only the first question London-based lawyer Kyra Gibson has when she arrives on the idyllic island of Martha's Vineyard to settle her estranged father's affairs. 
   
   
   
  She's not looking for closure. She's not seen him in decades since he left her with her aunt following her mother's death. But as Kyra delves deeper into her father's life, she learns he had many regrets and wasn't as retired as she believed. The more Kyra discovers, the more questions she has. With the help of world-weary detective, Tarek Collins, they uncover a web of intrigue and corruption involving a powerful senator, a dubious energy company, and brutal murder. 
   
   
   
  As they chase down clues, Kyra and Tarek flirt with danger and race against time to solve the murders and uncover the dark secrets lurking beneath Martha's Vineyard's picturesque façade of old money wealth and privilege. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  A Grave in the Woods

  Martin Walker

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  Another entertaining and enlightening entry in the Bruno, Chief of Police series, featuring an archaeological dig in the French countryside that unearths World War II–era mysteries—all while Bruno dishes up more culinary magic 
   
  When Abby, an American archaeologist, arrives in St. Denis on the heels of her divorce, she hopes to make a new life for herself as a specialist guide for visiting tourists. So when a local British couple discover a grave from World War II on their property, Abby is able to put her training to good use. As it turns out, in the grave are the remains of two German women and an Italian submarine office who had a big secret to hide: the women are suspected of having had links to the German garrison in Bordeaux during the war. It’s up to Bruno, just recovered from a gunshot wound earlier in the year, to unravel the mystery—and its contemporary relevance. His task is made more difficult by the horrible heat-dome summer, which is raising both temperatures and tempers, while unprecedented amounts of rain drench the Massif Central and threaten increasingly dramatic floods. 
   
  As Bruno drills to the heart of the case, matters get even more complicated when both Abby’s financially distressed ex-husband and a mysterious, dashing Italian naval office arrive, with very different ideas in mind. Once again, Bruno is left to serve the guilty their just rewards, and his friends some sumptuous Perigordian cuisine.

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  The Adventures of Bobby Coon

  Thornton W. Burgess

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  When Bobby the Coon awakens from his long winter hibernation, he finds Farmer Brown and his boy chopping down the chestnut tree that is his home. But Bobby's escape attempt results in a broken leg. Will he heal fast enough and well enough for him to find a new home before it's time to hibernate again?

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  The Beach House - The completely...

  Nina Manning

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  From the bestselling author of The Bridesmaid and The Daughter in Law. 
  It should have been the perfect weekend… 
  Work colleagues Nicole, Margo, Paisley and Audrey all appear to be looking forward to a weekend away at Nicole’s luxurious beach house on the Dorset coast. It should be a chance for the women to kick back, relax and regroup after a stressful moment at work. 
  But this is no normal girls’ getaway. And the beach house is no normal home. This place holds dark secrets for Nicole, which threaten to be revealed when its doors are opened. 
  And unbeknownst to host Nicole, each of the three other guests all have secrets of their own…and some of them could be deadly. 
  Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Valerie Keogh and Louise Jensen. 
  Praise for Nina Manning: 
  'Addictive... and beautifully written...I loved it.' Number One Bestselling author Valerie Keogh 
  'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan 
  'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan 
  'An addictive and compelling summer read. Manning keeps you hooked throughout and guessing until the end. The perfect book to take on holiday.' Natasha Boydell 
  'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane Jeffrey 
  'Totally addictive. I couldn't put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan 
  'A claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't let go.' Naomi Joy 
  ‘Clever, emotionally draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!’ D E White

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  Notes From The Underground

  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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  "Notes from the Underground" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves deep into the mind of an unnamed narrator, presenting a profound exploration of human psychology and existentialism. Set in 19th-century St. Petersburg, the novel offers a compelling glimpse into the inner workings of a disillusioned and isolated protagonist. The story begins with the narrator, a retired civil servant, reflecting on his life and experiences. He introduces himself as a self-proclaimed "underground man," detached from society and harboring a deep resentment towards others. Through a series of fragmented and introspective monologues, the narrator takes readers on a tumultuous journey through his thoughts, emotions, and philosophical musings. "Notes from the Underground" is a profound and introspective work that invites readers to question their own existence and the complexities of the human condition. Dostoyevsky's exploration of the underground man's psyche offers a thought-provoking examination of alienation, morality, and the struggle for individuality in a rapidly changing society. Through its vivid portrayal of the narrator's internal turmoil, the novel remains a timeless and influential masterpiece in the realm of psychological literature. Read in English, unabridged.

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