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  His Last Bow: The War Service of...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "His Last Bow: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes", later titled "His Last Bow: An Epilogue of Sherlock Holmes", is one of 56 short stories about Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in September 1917 in Strand Magazine, and, amongst six other stories, was collected in an anthology titled His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes. The narration is in the third person, instead of the first person narration usually provided by the character of Dr. Watson, and it is a spy story, rather than a detective mystery. Due to its portrayal of British and German spies, its publication during the First World War and its patriotic themes, the story has been interpreted as a propaganda tool intended to boost morale for British readers.
  On the eve of the First World War, the German agent Von Bork is getting ready to leave England with his vast collection of intelligence, gathered over a four-year period. His wife and household have already left Harwich for Flushing in the Netherlands, leaving only him and his elderly housekeeper.[1] Von Bork's associate, Baron von Herling, is impressed by his acquisition of vital British military secrets, and tells Von Bork that he will be received in Berlin as a hero. Von Bork says that he is waiting for one last transaction with his Irish-American informant, Altamont, who will arrive shortly with a rich treasure: naval signals.

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  The Teacher - A gritty addictive...

  Gemma Rogers

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  One life changing moment of madness… 
  Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell 
  It was supposed to be a fresh start. A move to a new town for me and my family. I’d been offered the perfect position, teaching English at the local high school but then I met sixth form student Nicky Stevens. Initially flattered by his attention, I let my guard down.  But I had no idea of the monster I’d let into my life or just how far his obsession would go.  Nothing could prepare me for the devastating consequences caused by my one moment of weakness. ## Praise for Gemma Rogers: 
  'Unputdownable. A nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page.' Keri Beevis  ‘A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end’ Dreda Say Mitchell 'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat' Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' Jacqui Rose 'A cracking read. Brilliantly written characters and a gripping plot. Highly recommended.' Caz Finlay 'A page-turning must-read. It will have you hooked from the first page until the last' Stephanie Harte  'An intense thriller - it's a must-read' Sam Michaels ‘An incredible read that had me engrossed from the first page. A five-star read’ Alex Kane ‘A real page turner, full of sinister secrets' Casey Kelleher ##What people are saying about The Teacher: 
  'An intense thriller - it's a must-read.' Sam Michaels 
  ‘An incredible read that had me engrossed from the first page. A five-star read.’ Alex Kane 
  ’Gemma Rogers has a talent for weaving mystery and suspense into Reckless that had me finishing the book in mere hours.’ 
  ’Brilliant thriller from a brilliant author.’ 
  ’It was fast paced scandalous read that kept me on my toes. My mouth was hanging open several times, going no way what is going to happen next.’ 
  ’Such a good book keeping me on the edge of my seat.’ 
  ’This is an intense and immersive story well-paced and believable.’ 
  ’A gritty and gripping tale of fatal obsession and forbidden attraction, Gemma Rogers’ Reckless is one emotional rollercoaster ride readers won’t forget in a hurry!’

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  Quest for Justice

  Kathleen Tailer

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  A risky alliance between a beautiful computer hacker and a cop powers this intense romantic thriller from the author of Undercover Jeopardy. 
   
  When her private investigator father is murdered, Bailey Cox stares down danger to find those responsible . . . and comes face-to-face with the cop who arrested her six years ago. But to uncover the secret that got her father killed, her former enemy must become her current ally. 
   
  Franklin Kennedy’s not convinced he can trust the ex-thief, but he needs her computer-hacking skills to crack this case. What the hard-nosed detective doesn’t need is a soft spot for Bailey. But when their investigation leads them to international hired guns, Franklin realizes his mistake: he’s put Bailey in their crosshairs . . . and time’s running out to save her.

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  The Human Trial

  Audrey Gale

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  Dr. Randall Archer is a misfit… 
    
  …in the brutal blue-collar home where he grew up. 
    
  …as a sixteen-year-old escaping to college, then medical school, on a full scholarship to Harvard. 
    
  …in the highest echelons of Boston society, where the woman he marries and the blueblood research partner with whom he shares his laboratory belong. 
    
  Even Archer’s brilliance as a pathologist catapults him into direct and dangerous conflict with the medical establishment he fought so hard to join. 
    
  As the Great Depression presses down around him, Archer teeters at the edge of a precipice. He must choose between his hard-won career and the sacred oaths he took as a doctor and scientist—before all his choices are lost forever.

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  A Place of Confinement

  Anna Dean

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  The inquisitive Miss Dido Kent returns in A Place of Confinement to elucidate the mysterious disappearance of a young woman in the fourth installment of Anna Dean's charming Regency era seriesThe dependably sharp Miss Dido Kent is suffering her sister-in-law's attempts to marry her off to the ghastly clergyman Doctor Prowdlee. Dido, however, is determined to refuse him, as well as his abominable side whiskers. As punishment she is sent to accompany her hypochondriac—and quite wealthy—Aunt Manners on a trip to Charcombe Manor. The family hopes that revisiting her childhood home will keep Aunt Manners in good spirits, and Dido in her good graces.However, upon their arrival it's clear to Dido that there is much more at stake than her aunt's favor. The rich heiress Letitia Verney has disappeared while visiting Charcombe, and Mr. Tom Lomax is suspected of abducting her. Dido is inclined to believe in his innocence, but how is she to explain by what method a young lady could enter through the front door and not appear on the other side? And this isn't the only enigma that the Elizabethan manor holds: there is a deserted wing in which lights mysteriously appear at night, a crying ghost which keeps visitors awake, and memories of old family quarrels.When the senior Mr. Lomax comes to town to defend his son, the mystery intensifies—and so does Dido's romantic life. With lives and reputations on the line, it's up to Dido to put the pieces together to save the Lomaxes and find the vanished young Miss Verney. In this captivating fourth installment of the Dido Kent series, readers will find more of the rich characters, meticulous historical detail, and masterful suspense they've come to expect from Anna Dean.

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  A Parfait Murder

  Wendy Lyn Watson

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  When a lawyer turns up dead and Tally’s cousin is implicated in the crime, Tally must clear her cousin’s name before everyone’s happiness melts away...

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