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A Death in the Family: A Restoration Of The Author's Text (Collected Works Of James Agee Ser.)
by James Agee Steve EarlePublished in 1957, two years after its author's death at the age of forty-five, A Death in the Family remains a near-perfect work of art, an autobiographical novel that contains one of the most evocative depictions of loss and grief ever written. <P><P> As Jay Follet hurries back to his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, he is killed in a car accident-a tragedy that destroys not only a life, but also the domestic happiness and contentment of a young family. <P> A novel of great courage, lyric force, and powerful emotion, A Death in the Family is a masterpiece of American literature.<P> <b>Pulitzer Prize Winner</b>
A Death in the Family: A wonderfully witty wartime mystery (A Euphemia Martins Mystery #1)
by Caroline Dunford"A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple" LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Family - the first instalment in the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________December 1909...Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution.Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia's daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She's young, fit, intelligent, a little naïve and assumes the life of a maid won't be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a dead body. Euphemia's innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some Stapleford secrets..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'A below stairs detective story with a wonderfully light comic touch'***** Reader review'Cracking good read - rattles along and keeps the reader interested' ***** Reader review'Marvellous read, the tale flowed beautifully. I shall be reading more from this author. Highly recommended' ***** Reader review'The book is full of witticism and a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to start on No.2 of the series' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Family: A wonderfully witty wartime mystery (A\euphemia Martins Mysteries Ser. #1)
by Caroline Dunford"A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple" LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Family - the first instalment in the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________December 1909...Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution.Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia's daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She's young, fit, intelligent, a little naïve and assumes the life of a maid won't be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a dead body. Euphemia's innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some Stapleford secrets..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'A below stairs detective story with a wonderfully light comic touch'***** Reader review'Cracking good read - rattles along and keeps the reader interested' ***** Reader review'Marvellous read, the tale flowed beautifully. I shall be reading more from this author. Highly recommended' ***** Reader review'The book is full of witticism and a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to start on No.2 of the series' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Highlands
by Caroline Dunford"A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple." Lin Anderson, Award winning Scottish crime author A Death in the Highlands - Books Two of the Euphemia Martin Mysteries After dodging criminal charges, Richard returns as head of the household at Stapleford Hall. Changing fortunes find Euphemia temporarily promoted to housekeeper for the first trip to the family's new hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, where she is meets Rory Macleod, the new butler. Taking on her new role, she encounters angry locals with a grudge against the Staplefords and thwarts what she believes to be an attempt on Bertram Stapleford's life. A strange group of house guests arrive for the Glorious Twelfth, but with disastrous consequences. Euphemia finds herself caught in the midst of bitter rivalries, and evidence pointing to several murder suspects. Will she unravel the mystery?
A Death in the Highlands: A gutsy heroine must solve a chilling mystery (A Euphemia Martins Mystery #2)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Highlands - the second edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martin Mysteries!_______________Bitter Rivalries. Disastrous consequences.After dodging criminal charges, Richard returns as head of the household at Stapleford Hall. Changing fortunes find Euphemia temporarily promoted to housekeeper for the first trip to the family's new hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, where she is meets Rory Macleod, the new butler. Taking on her new role, she encounters angry locals with a grudge against the Staplefords and thwarts what she believes to be an attempt on Bertram Stapleford's life. A strange group of house guests arrive for the Glorious Twelfth, but with disastrous consequences. Euphemia finds herself caught in the midst of bitter rivalries, and evidence pointing to several murder suspects. Will she unravel the mystery?_______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'Good cosy book to curl up with... I highly recommend this series' ***** Reader review'Euphemia has my vote all the way. I only wish the story was longer - I reached the end much too soon!' ***** Reader review'...these are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots. I highly recommend them...' ***** Reader review'Great humour with a story line that makes you want to keep reading more... Brilliant series, looking forward to reading the rest' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Highlands: A gutsy heroine must solve a chilling mystery (A\euphemia Martins Mysteries Ser. #2)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Highlands - the second edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________Bitter Rivalries. Disastrous consequences.After dodging criminal charges, Richard returns as head of the household at Stapleford Hall. Changing fortunes find Euphemia temporarily promoted to housekeeper for the first trip to the family's new hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, where she is meets Rory Macleod, the new butler. Taking on her new role, she encounters angry locals with a grudge against the Staplefords and thwarts what she believes to be an attempt on Bertram Stapleford's life. A strange group of house guests arrive for the Glorious Twelfth, but with disastrous consequences. Euphemia finds herself caught in the midst of bitter rivalries, and evidence pointing to several murder suspects. Will she unravel the mystery?_______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'Good cosy book to curl up with... I highly recommend this series' ***** Reader review'Euphemia has my vote all the way. I only wish the story was longer - I reached the end much too soon!' ***** Reader review'...these are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots. I highly recommend them...' ***** Reader review'Great humour with a story line that makes you want to keep reading more... Brilliant series, looking forward to reading the rest' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Hospital (Euphemia Martins Mystery 15): A wartime mystery of heart-stopping suspense
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Hospital - the fifteenth edition of the nail-biting Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________It is August 1914 and war has been declared.Spymaster Fitzroy returns from France with a team of highly trained spotters wounded and unfit for duty. While Euphemia's husband, Bertram, is away undertaking Fitzroy's next mission, Euphemia and Merry go undercover as nurses in the hospital where Fitzroy's four surviving scouts are being treated. It is feared one of them is a traitor and Euphemia must identify him before it is too late...At the hospital, Euphemia encounters a black-market racketeer, the impenetrable high security Ward D, and an old familiar face who believes some deaths on his ward are a result of foul play. Uncovering far more than she'd bargained for, Euphemia will need all her strength, wit and ingenuity to survive unscathed..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'This series continues to evolve and gets better with each book. Good plotting, good characters and good writing' ***** Reader review'Once again Caroline Dunford has written an entertaining and gripping tale which leaves the reader eager for more' ***** Reader review'Swift paced and engrossing this is another intriguing adventure' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Hospital (Euphemia Martins Mystery 15): A wartime mystery of heart-stopping suspense
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Hospital - the fifteenth edition of the nail-biting Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________It is August 1914 and war has been declared.Spymaster Fitzroy returns from France with a team of highly trained spotters wounded and unfit for duty. While Euphemia's husband, Bertram, is away undertaking Fitzroy's next mission, Euphemia and Merry go undercover as nurses in the hospital where Fitzroy's four surviving scouts are being treated. It is feared one of them is a traitor and Euphemia must identify him before it is too late...At the hospital, Euphemia encounters a black-market racketeer, the impenetrable high security Ward D, and an old familiar face who believes some deaths on his ward are a result of foul play. Uncovering far more than she'd bargained for, Euphemia will need all her strength, wit and ingenuity to survive unscathed..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'This series continues to evolve and gets better with each book. Good plotting, good characters and good writing' ***** Reader review'Once again Caroline Dunford has written an entertaining and gripping tale which leaves the reader eager for more' ***** Reader review'Swift paced and engrossing this is another intriguing adventure' ***** Reader review
A Death in the House: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak #7)
by Clifford D. SimakTen thrilling and intriguing tales of space travel, war, and alien encounters from the multiple Hugo Award–winning Grand Master of Science Fiction. From Frank Herbert&’s Dune to Isaac Asimov&’s Foundation series to Philip K. Dick&’s stories of bizarre visions of a dystopian future, the latter half of the twentieth century produced some of the finest examples of speculative fiction ever published. Yet no science fiction author was more highly regarded than Grand Master Clifford D. Simak, winner of numerous honors, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards and a Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement. This magnificent compendium of stories, written during science fiction&’s golden age, highlights Simak at his very best, combining ingenious concepts with his trademark humanism and exploring strange visitations, remarkable technologies, and humankind&’s destiny in the possible worlds of tomorrow. Whether it&’s an irascible old man&’s discovery of a very unusual skunk that puts him at odds with the US Air Force, a county agent&’s strange bond with the sentient alien flora he discovers growing in his garden, the problems a small town faces when its children mature too rapidly thanks to babysitters from another galaxy, or the gift a lonely farmer receives in exchange for aiding a dying visitor from another world, the events detailed in Simak&’s poignant and beautiful tales will thrill, shock, amuse, and astonish in equal measure. One of the genre&’s premier literary artists, Simak explores time travel and time engines; examines the rituals and superstitions of galactic travelers who have long forgotten their ultimate purpose; and even takes fascinating detours through World War II and the wild American West in a wondrous anthology that no science fiction fan should be without.
A Death in the Life (The Julie Hayes Mysteries #1)
by Dorothy Salisbury DavisGrand Master of crime fiction Dorothy Salisbury Davis introduces one of her most winning heroines, Julie Hayes, a former actress turned fortune-teller who abruptly learns there is murder in her futureTwenty-five-year-old Julie Hayes is feeling overshadowed by her globe-trotting journalist husband and looking for some excitement and direction in life. On what amounts to a dare, she sets herself up as &“Friend Julie,&” a storefront fortune-teller in Manhattan&’s seedy Theater District.Now Julie finds herself concerned with the lives of the neighborhood eccentrics, old friends from the Actors Forum, and street characters such as Goldie the pimp, a wealthy gangster, and a young prostitute who wants Julie to help her escape The Life. But a man is found murdered in the girl&’s room—a man Julie can identify for the police. Thrust into the investigation of the man&’s death, Julie discovers a new direction for her life, but her tarot cards reveal a future she might not live to see.A Death in The Life is the first novel in Dorothy Salisbury Davis&’s Julie Hayes mystery series, which also includes Scarlet Night, Lullaby of Murder, and The Habit of Fear, as well as the stories &“The Puppet&” and &“Justina&” in the collection In the Still of the Night.
A Death in the Loch
by Caroline DunfordDuring a Christmas party, Euphemia Martins - together with Bertram Stapleford and manservant Rory McLeod - is tasked by the slippery government agent Fitzroy with doing a little snooping at the Staplefords' Highland Lodge. When Euphemia discovers the purposes of the charade for which she has been demoted back to a maid, she is furious. There are plans afoot - plans which involve signing the Official Secrets Act ... Meanwhile, Rory still isn't speaking to her and Bertram is more interested in growing his awful new beard. The arrival at the Lodge of four mysterious 'Mr Smiths' - and some outrageous proposals for Scotland's future - raises tensions to boiling point, and that's not even mentioning the German spy lurking in the woods, or the accident with some hot soup ... But when the inevitable dead body turns up, they must all work together or find themselves jailed for murder.
A Death in the Loch: Secrets and spies abound in fast-paced mystery (A Euphemia Martins Mystery #6)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Loch - the sixth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martin Mysteries!_______________During a Christmas party, Euphemia Martins - together with Bertram Stapleford and manservant Rory McLeod - is tasked by the slippery government agent Fitzroy with doing a little snooping at the Staplefords' Highland Lodge.When Euphemia discovers the purposes of the charade for which she has been demoted back to a maid, she is furious. There are plans afoot - plans which involve signing the Official Secrets Act ... Meanwhile, Rory still isn't speaking to her and Bertram is more interested in growing his awful new beard. The arrival at the Lodge of four mysterious 'Mr Smiths' - and some outrageous proposals for Scotland's future - raises tensions to boiling point, and that's not even mentioning the German spy lurking in the woods, or the accident with some hot soup ...But when the inevitable dead body turns up, they must all work together or find themselves jailed for murder. _______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'I just love reading the Euphemia Martins books. They have excellent plots, are well paced and sprinkled with a dash of humour' ***** Reader review'An enjoyable light read, am enjoying the series and look forward to the next book' ***** Reader review'I found this an entertaining, fast paced and amusing mystery...' ***** Reader review'Gets better with every book' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Loch: Secrets and spies abound in fast-paced mystery (A\euphemia Martins Mysteries Ser. #6)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Loch - the sixth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________During a Christmas party, Euphemia Martins - together with Bertram Stapleford and manservant Rory McLeod - is tasked by the slippery government agent Fitzroy with doing a little snooping at the Staplefords' Highland Lodge.When Euphemia discovers the purposes of the charade for which she has been demoted back to a maid, she is furious. There are plans afoot - plans which involve signing the Official Secrets Act ... Meanwhile, Rory still isn't speaking to her and Bertram is more interested in growing his awful new beard. The arrival at the Lodge of four mysterious 'Mr Smiths' - and some outrageous proposals for Scotland's future - raises tensions to boiling point, and that's not even mentioning the German spy lurking in the woods, or the accident with some hot soup ...But when the inevitable dead body turns up, they must all work together or find themselves jailed for murder. _______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'I just love reading the Euphemia Martins books. They have excellent plots, are well paced and sprinkled with a dash of humour' ***** Reader review'An enjoyable light read, am enjoying the series and look forward to the next book' ***** Reader review'I found this an entertaining, fast paced and amusing mystery...' ***** Reader review'Gets better with every book' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Medina
by James von Leyden'Clever, captivating and colourful; an absorbing thriller rich in atmosphere' Philip Gwynne Jones, author of The Venetian Game and Vengeance in VeniceDeath stalks the medina of Marrakech . . .Marrakech, August. It is the start of Ramadan, the hottest in memory. Among the few foreigners left in the sweltering city are a riad owner, her French boyfriend and an English girl whose bag has been stolen after a hen weekend. At the local commissariat 24-year old detective Karim Belkacem is struggling to fast while holding down two jobs to pay for his sister's wedding. On the day that the English girl comes to him for help, a Moroccan girl is found dead, her body dumped in a handcart. Investigating, Karim uncovers a world of shadowy predators and ancient secrets hidden behind the high walls of the medina.
A Death in the Medina
by James von Leyden'Clever, captivating and colourful; an absorbing thriller rich in atmosphere' Philip Gwynne Jones, author of The Venetian Game and Vengeance in VeniceDeath stalks the medina of Marrakech . . .Marrakech, August. It is the start of Ramadan, the hottest in memory. Among the few foreigners left in the sweltering city are a riad owner, her French boyfriend and an English girl whose bag has been stolen after a hen weekend. At the local commissariat 24-year old detective Karim Belkacem is struggling to fast while holding down two jobs to pay for his sister's wedding. On the day that the English girl comes to him for help, a Moroccan girl is found dead, her body dumped in a handcart. Investigating, Karim uncovers a world of shadowy predators and ancient secrets hidden behind the high walls of the medina.
A Death in the Parish: The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller (Canon Clement Mystery)
by Reverend Richard ColesTHE NEW NOVEL FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MURDER BEFORE EVENSONGCANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK...It's been a few months since murder tore apart the community of Champton apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change. But church politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother - headstrong, fearless Audrey - is obviously up to something, something she is determined to keep from him. And she is not the only one. And then all hell breaks loose when murder returns to Champton in the form of a shocking ritualistic killing...
A Death in the Pavilion
by Caroline DunfordBook Five of the Euphemia Martin Mysteries Euphemia Martins, the estranged granddaughter of an Earl, entered service incognito with the Stapleford family to save her family from destitution and from that moment on she acquired the bothersome reputation of finding dead bodies. Now promoted to the role of paid companion to the deplorable Richenda Stapleford she is staying at the country estate of Hans Muller upon whom Richenda has matrimonial designs. Mere weeks after their arrival Richenda's twin brother, Richard, dispatches a servant bearing news of shocking accusations concerning Muller. Euphemia finds herself unravelling an old murder with Richenda as her unlikely ally but delving into the past sets off a dangerous series of events in the present and it's not long before Richenda, her step-brother Bertram and Euphemia find themselves in dire peril (again!). Could it be that Hans Muller is not the charming man he appears but capable of the most terrible crimes? As usual it is up to Euphemia to solve the mystery using her quick wits and her unswerving sense of justice.
A Death in the Pavilion: A gripping wartime mystery (A Euphemia Martins Mystery #5)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Pavilion - the fifth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martin Mysteries!_______________Euphemia Martins, the estranged granddaughter of an Earl, entered service incognito with the Stapleford family to save her family from destitution and from that moment on she acquired the bothersome reputation of finding dead bodies.Now promoted to the role of paid companion to the deplorable Richenda Stapleford she is staying at the country estate of Hans Muller upon whom Richenda has matrimonial designs. Mere weeks after their arrival Richenda's twin brother, Richard, dispatches a servant bearing news of shocking accusations concerning Muller.Euphemia finds herself unravelling an old murder with Richenda as her unlikely ally but delving into the past sets off a dangerous series of events in the present and it's not long before Richenda, her step-brother Bertram and Euphemia find themselves in dire peril (again!)Could it be that Hans Muller is not the charming man he appears but capable of the most terrible crimes? As usual it is up to Euphemia to solve the mystery using her quick wits and her unswerving sense of justice._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'Caroline Dunford writes amazing books. The characters develop throughout the series and get better and better. This is a fabulous book' ***** Reader review'These are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots. I highly recommend them...' ***** Reader review'Enjoyable read have read all in the series can't wait for new stories' ***** Reader review'I love the Euphemia Martin's Mysteries' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Pavilion: A gripping wartime mystery (A\euphemia Martins Mysteries Ser. #5)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death in the Pavilion - the fifth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________Euphemia Martins, the estranged granddaughter of an Earl, entered service incognito with the Stapleford family to save her family from destitution and from that moment on she acquired the bothersome reputation of finding dead bodies.Now promoted to the role of paid companion to the deplorable Richenda Stapleford she is staying at the country estate of Hans Muller upon whom Richenda has matrimonial designs. Mere weeks after their arrival Richenda's twin brother, Richard, dispatches a servant bearing news of shocking accusations concerning Muller.Euphemia finds herself unravelling an old murder with Richenda as her unlikely ally but delving into the past sets off a dangerous series of events in the present and it's not long before Richenda, her step-brother Bertram and Euphemia find themselves in dire peril (again!)Could it be that Hans Muller is not the charming man he appears but capable of the most terrible crimes? As usual it is up to Euphemia to solve the mystery using her quick wits and her unswerving sense of justice._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'Caroline Dunford writes amazing books. The characters develop throughout the series and get better and better. This is a fabulous book' ***** Reader review'These are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots. I highly recommend them...' ***** Reader review'Enjoyable read have read all in the series can't wait for new stories' ***** Reader review'I love the Euphemia Martin's Mysteries' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Small Hours
by Charles FinchCharles Lenox is at the pinnacle of his political career and is a delighted new father. His days of regularly investigating the crimes of Victorian London now some years behind him, he plans a trip to his uncle's estate in Somerset, with the expectation of a few calm weeks to write an important speech. When he arrives in the quiet village of Plumley, however, what greets him is a series of strange vandalisms upon the local shops: broken windows, minor thefts, threatening scrawls.Only when a far more serious crime is committed does he begin to understand the great stakes of those events, and the complex and sinister mind that is wreaking fear and suspicion in Plumley. Now, with his protege, John Dallington, at his side, the race is on for Lenox to find the culprit before he strikes again. And this time his victim may be someone that Lenox loves...
A Death in the Small Hours: A Mystery (Charles Lenox Mysteries #6)
by Charles FinchFrom Charles Finch, the critically acclaimed author of A Beautiful Blue Death and A Burial at Sea, comes A Death in the Small Hours--an intriguing installment in the Charles Lenox Mysteries, deemed "a beguiling series" by The New York Times. Charles Lenox is at the pinnacle of his political career and is a delighted new father. His days of regularly investigating the crimes of Victorian London now some years behind him, he plans a trip to his uncle's estate, Somerset, in the expectation of a few calm weeks to write an important speech. When he arrives in the quiet village of Plumley, however, what greets him is a series of strange vandalisms upon the local shops: broken windows, minor thefts, threatening scrawls.Only when a far more serious crime is committed does he begin to understand the great stakes of those events, and the complex and sinister mind that is wreaking fear and suspicion in Plumley. Now, with his protege, John Dallington, at his side, the race is on for Lenox to find the culprit before he strikes again. And this time his victim may be someone that Lenox loves.
A Death in the Wedding Party: A crime novel with twists and turns to keep you guessing (A Euphemia Martins Mystery #4)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death In The Wedding Party - the fourth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martin Mysteries!_______________1911. Love is in the air.Despite an unfortunate resemblance to her horse, Lady Richenda Stapleford has accepted an offer of marriage. Unbeknownst to those above stairs, Euphemia Martins too has accepted one of her swains.But the course of true love does not run true for upstairs or downstairs...Euphemia, the estranged granddaughter of an Earl who launched her career as a maid in the household of the corrupt MP Lord Stapleford, has now risen to the rank of housekeeper. She is still hoping to find proof of Stapleford's misdeeds so that justice can overtake him. But when a senior member of the wedding party is murdered, it falls to Euphemia to solve that crime instead. As usual, she only has her quick wits, her virtue, and her ever-ready scream to defend herself in what is to become an increasingly diabolical situation..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'Euphemia once again delights her readers as she continues her complex relationship with the Stapleford'***** Reader review'This is a very enjoyable series! The main character is appealing and her sense of humour adds a lot of charm to the story' ***** Reader review'Very good book. Well written, amusing, and really hard to figure out who exactly was doing all the murdering' ***** Reader review'I really enjoyed this latest addition to the series. The plot twists and turns kept me guessing until the last page!' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Wedding Party: A crime novel with twists and turns to keep you guessing (A\euphemia Martins Mysteries Ser. #4)
by Caroline Dunford'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime authorA Death In The Wedding Party - the fourth edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries!_______________1911. Love is in the air.Despite an unfortunate resemblance to her horse, Lady Richenda Stapleford has accepted an offer of marriage. Unbeknownst to those above stairs, Euphemia Martins too has accepted one of her swains.But the course of true love does not run true for upstairs or downstairs...Euphemia, the estranged granddaughter of an Earl who launched her career as a maid in the household of the corrupt MP Lord Stapleford, has now risen to the rank of housekeeper. She is still hoping to find proof of Stapleford's misdeeds so that justice can overtake him. But when a senior member of the wedding party is murdered, it falls to Euphemia to solve that crime instead. As usual, she only has her quick wits, her virtue, and her ever-ready scream to defend herself in what is to become an increasingly diabolical situation..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'Euphemia once again delights her readers as she continues her complex relationship with the Stapleford'***** Reader review'This is a very enjoyable series! The main character is appealing and her sense of humour adds a lot of charm to the story' ***** Reader review'Very good book. Well written, amusing, and really hard to figure out who exactly was doing all the murdering' ***** Reader review'I really enjoyed this latest addition to the series. The plot twists and turns kept me guessing until the last page!' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Woods
by M B VincentSMALL TOWN LIFE CAN BE MURDEROUS Welcome to Castle Kidbury - a pretty town in a green West Country valley. It's home to all sorts of people, with all the stresses and joys of modern life, but with a town square and a proper butcher's. It also has, for our purposes, a rash of gory murders ... A dead body is found in the tacky 1970s splendour of the local Jolly Cook diner. Nailed to the plastic seating, on the formica table in front of it is a complimentary lollipop, the sort given to kids as they leave the cafe. Bodies begin to pile up. The police believe a serial killer is at work. While local sleuth Jess Castle chases this new villain, she also wrestles with her attraction to Mitch, a newcomer to Castle Kidbury. His can-do Aussie attitude, coupled with the pathos of a lone man bringing up a gaggle of barefoot kids, affects her deeply. Lawyer Rupert, who has always had a soft spot for Jess, doesn’t like it one bit. Fast-paced and funny, this is perfect for fans of MC Beaton’s Agatha Raisin, and classic murder mysteries!
A Death of Honor
by Joe Clifford FaustTHE GIRL WAS SPRAWLED OUT ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIVING ROOM OF HIS APARTMENT.So begins Joe Clifford Faust's classic science fiction mystery, which has thrilled both SF and non-SF readers since its release nearly 25 years ago. Originally published as a paperback original by Del Rey Books, Honor was also a main selection of the Science Fiction Book Club, where it was given a generic cover and enjoyed crossover sales through the Mystery Guild Book Club. It was also chosen as a Recommended Read in the Crime and Punishment category by the Science Fiction Museum.The novel takes place in an alternate future where a crumbling United States is one of the few nations left to have fended off Soviet domination. It tells the story of seven days in the life of D.A. Payne, a bioengineer who finds the naked corpse of a woman in his apartment and is compelled to investigate her murder. As he digs deeper into the woman's identity and the cause of her death, he learns things about himself and his world that will conspire to change his life forever.The electronic editions of Honor also contain bonus material: the novel's original ending - a 2,000 word epilog that was cut before publication - along with an essay from the author telling how it came to be chopped.