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A Fashionable Fatality (A Lady and Lady's Maid Mystery #8)
by Alyssa MaxwellSet in the Downton Abbey era of post-WW1 England, this evocative historical series features Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her lady&’s maid, Eva Huntford, solving crimes among the gentry, in a well-crafted mystery that will appeal to fans of Deanna Raybourn and Victoria Thompson. A house party attended by fashion royalty becomes the backdrop for a murder that only Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her lady&’s maid, Eva Huntford, can untangle ... Amid the aftermath of the Great War and its hardships, it&’s no wonder that many wish to rediscover life&’s pleasures—parties, fashion, dancing. Still, Lady Phoebe and Eva are disconcerted when a small gathering at the home of Phoebe&’s sister, Julia, becomes a far larger and more glamorous affair . . . Julia has invited her favorite French fashion designer, Gabrielle &“Coco&” Chanel, and Coco&’s current beau, the Earl of Chesterhaven. Coco has brought an entourage of her own, including two models, and intends to use the gardens as a photographic setting for her latest creations. Madame Chanel is as outspoken as she is talented, offering a scathing critique of Phoebe&’s fashion sense. There is tense competition between the models as well. When one of the guests is found dead of smoke inhalation, it appears to be a tragic accident. But was a footman really to blame for mistakenly closing the fireplace flue, or is there a more sinister explanation? Phoebe is determined to find out, despite the protestations of her sweetheart, Owen Seabright. Both above and below stairs, Phoebe and Eva uncover myriad motives—career ambition, romantic rivalries, and even deeper betrayals. For despite the surface beauty, there are ugly secrets in the world of Maison Chanel, ones that a killer will risk anything to protect.
A Fashionable Murder
by Valerie WolzienHIGH SOCIETY HOMOCIDE When amateur sleuth Josie Pigeon joins her longtime beau, Sam, on a trip to New York City for a week, she suspects she'll be looking at engagement rings, not mug shots. Once they arrive in the Big Apple though, the constant reminders of Sam's wealthy, glamorous past make Josie feel like she's way out of her league. Then the body of his ex-girlfriend, the elegant Pamela Peel, turns up in Sam's apartment--and he becomes the police's prime suspect in her murder. Emotionally shut out by a shell-shocked Sam, Josie knows there's only one thing she can do. With a few friends to help her navigate some of New York's high class circles, she'll investigate Pamela's murder herself--and prove to everyone what she already knows: that Sam could never murder anyone. With the clues piling up like a socialite's discarded party dresses, Josie moves in on the truth, all the while knowing that each step she takes is one step closer to a killer.
A Fashionable Mystery (Thea Stilton Mouseford Academy #8)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure through Mouseford Academy!Anna Winmouse, the fabumouse editor-in-chief of Cosmouse magazine, is renting Cheddarton House, a cottage that overlooks Whale Island's Seashell Beach. She's trying to get away from the media for a while, but it hasn't been easy. Can the Thea Sisters help her keep her visit to Whale Island a secret?
A Fashionably French Murder (An American in Paris Mystery)
by Colleen CambridgeAmerican expat Tabitha Knight has found a new life in postwar Paris, along with a delightful friend in aspiring chef Julia Child. Yet there are perils in peacetime too, as a killer infiltrates one of the city&’s most famous fashion houses. If there&’s one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it&’s haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, as the somber hues of wartime are replaced by vibrant colors and ultra-feminine silhouettes, influenced by Christian Dior&’s &“New Look.&” Tabitha and Julia join a friend for a private showing at an exclusive fashion atelier, Maison Lannet. The event goes well, but when Tabitha returns later that evening to search for a lost glove, she finds the lights still on—and the couturier dead, strangled by a length of lace. The shop manager suspects that a jealous rival—perhaps Dior himself—committed the crime. Tabitha dismisses that idea, but when another body is found, it&’s apparent that someone is targeting employees of Maison Lannet. Meanwhile, Tabitha&’s Grand-père and Oncle Rafe are in the midst of their own design-related fracas, as they squabble over how to decorate their new restaurant. And there are strange break-ins at a nearby shoe store—but are the crimes related? It&’s up to Tabitha to don her investigative hat and find answers before someone commits another fatal fashion faux pas.
Fashionably Late
by Lisa Q. MathewsWhen a classy fashion-show luncheon turns deadly, the Ladies Smythe & Westin are back on the case It's murder she wore... Sporting a chic Florida outfit and designer baubles, seasoned model Angelica Downs belonged on the runway...not in the morgue. Summer Smythe and Dorothy Westin are determined to retrace her final moments-right up to her desperate plea for help. The Ladies pin their suspects down to just a few questionable characters. But why would anyone target such a seemingly sweet, lovely woman? To lure the murderer-and perhaps some accessories of the criminal kind-the Ladies hit Milano Fashion Week, even organizing their own charity event at Hisbiscus Pointe. Killer fashion may be this season's drop-dead look, but Summer and Dorothy will be wearing little black funeral dresses if they don't pin down the culprit soon. This book is approximately 70,000 words
Fashioned for Murder
by George Harmon CoxeTrying to help a model, a fashion photographer exposes a sinister plotThe photo in Fashion Parade galls Jerry Nason. It&’s not the picture itself—an ordinary shot showing off a slim, Spanish-inspired dress and a few pieces of jewelry. It&’s the model, Linda Courtney, who stood him up for a date a few months earlier. The morning after the magazine&’s release, the woman who spurned his affection turns up to offer him some work. She&’s come with the same set of costume jewelry she wore in the Fashion Parade picture, and her bosses, a strange pair of men who claim to work in advertising, want shots of the fake gems. Nason obliges, the two men leave, and Linda begins to tell the truth.
Fashions Fade, Haunted Is Eternal (A Haunted Vintage Mystery #7)
by Rose PresseyA photo shoot in a graveyard ends in a grave shooting . . . Cookie Chanel—owner of the chic clothing store It’s Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia—has been hired to dress models for a fashion shoot. The spread will be featured in Fashion and Style magazine's October issue—so the models are posing in a cemetery. As someone who can see and talk to ghosts, Cookie's not spooked by the location. But she is surprised when a new ghost appears, decked out in 1920s couture. And she's shocked when she hears a gunshot. Then a model runs toward her, saying the grumpy photographer has been edited out of the picture – for good. With help from her ghostly pals, Cookie must zoom in on the truth before she’s the next to strike a final pose . . . Don’t Miss Cookie Chanel’s Shopping Tips.
#FashionVictim: A Novel
by Amina AkhtarA thrilling take on the fashion world, #FashionVictim is Dexter meets The Devil Wears Prada.Fashion editor Anya St. Clair is on the verge of greatness. Her wardrobe is to die for. Her social media is killer. And her career path is littered with the bodies of anyone who got in her way. She’s worked hard to get where she is, but she doesn’t have everything.Not like Sarah Taft. Anya’s obsession sits one desk away. Beautiful, stylish, and rich, she was born to be a fashion world icon. From her beach-wave blonde hair to her on-trend nail art, she’s a walking editorial spread. And Anya wants to be her friend. Her best friend. Her only friend.But when Sarah becomes her top competition for a promotion, Anya’s plan to win her friendship goes into overdrive. In order to beat Sarah…she’ll have to become her. Friendly competition may turn fatal, but as they say in fashion: One day you’re in, and the next day you’re dead.
Fast and Furious
by Trista Ann MichaelsFast cars, fast men, and a fast life have finally landed Allie in more trouble than she can handle. Escaping the grasp of a Russian drug cartel isn't going to be easy, even with the help of the three well-muscled Navy Seals her father sent to save her.Allie likes things fast--cars, men, as well as every aspect of her life. She lives for the moment, which is probably how she found herself waist deep in the middle of a Russian drug cartel. As an undercover cop, she thought she had things well in hand. She was wrong.Three Navy Seals are sent in by Allie's father, SECNAV, to assess the situation. There's concern Allie's in serious danger, and her father wants her out; preferably in one piece. Chase, Logan, and Blaine are all attracted to her, but she will become much more to one of them.Unfortunately for Allie, witness relocation isn't an option. The Russians can always find them. For Allie to get out, she'll have to bring them down.Multiple partners, anal sex, non sexual violence.
Fast and Loose
by Nicholas J JohnsonJoel Fitch used to be a con artist. That is, until his final scam went belly up. Now, Joel has no idea what comes next. The movies never tell you what to do after you've walked into the sunset. Besides, Joel's past is catching up with him. Danny Hemming, a producer on television's trashiest current affairs program, is looking for someone to give him the inside scoop on the latest scams - and he's not taking no for an answer. Once again, Joel finds himself in over his head ... and there's also the matter of Joel's missing mentor, Richard Mordecai. Getting square has never been so tough. Another fast and furious ride from Australia's funniest fraudster. Praise for Nicholas J Johnson 'It will fool you, and you will love it.' -Lawrence Leung 'Exciting and intriguing'-The Sydney Morning Herald 'Entertaining and insightful'-The Age
Fast and Loose (The Men of the Sisterhood #2)
by Fern Michaels<P>From #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels comes a new, action-packed novel. <P>The Sisterhood: a group of women bound by friendship and a quest for justice. Now their male allies, the Men of the Sisterhood, have formed a top-secret organization of their own, with the same goal of helping the helpless and righting the wrongs of the world... <P>With the women of the Sisterhood away on a covert assignment, their significant others could be expected to kick back and enjoy a little drama-free downtime. <P> But that's not the way Jack, Ted, Harry, Charles, and the rest of their comrades roll. An urgent call has come to the headquarters of their organization, BOLO Consultants. Bert Navarro, head of security for Countess Anna de Silva, suspects that Annie's deluxe casino, Babylon, is being stealthily and expertly robbed. <P> But figuring out who's hacking into Babylon's security system proves more difficult than expected--and may have implications for one of BOLO's own. The security expert working for them has unlocked one hard fact--that there are more than enough suspects to investigate. But the men of BOLO will do what it takes to prove that, even in Vegas, there's no gambling with justice . . . <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Fast and Loose
by Stuart Woods<P>In the latest thriller from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington’s newest foe has a short fuse...and it’s just been lit. <P>Stone Barrington is enjoying a boating excursion off the Maine coast when a chance encounter leaves him somewhat the worse for wear. Always able to find the silver lining in even the unhappiest circumstances, Stone is pleased to discover that the authors of his misfortune are, in fact, members of a prestigious family who present a unique business opportunity, and who require a man of Stone’s skills to overcome a sticky situation of their own. <P>The acquaintance is fortuitous indeed, for as it turns out, Stone and his new friends have an enemy in common. He’s the sort of man who prefers force to finesse, and who regards any professional defeat as a personal and intolerable insult. And when Stone’s sly cunning collides with his adversary’s hair-trigger-temper, the results are sure to be explosive... <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Fast and Loose (A Stone Barrington Novel #41)
by Stuart WoodsStone Barrington is enjoying a boating excursion off the Maine coast when a chance encounter leaves him somewhat the worse for wear. Always able to find the silver lining in even the unhappiest circumstances, Stone is pleased to discover that the authors of his misfortune are, in fact, members of a prestigious family who present a unique business opportunity, and who require a man of Stone’s skills to overcome a sticky situation of their own. <P><P> The acquaintance is fortuitous indeed, for as it turns out, Stone and his new friends have an enemy in common. He’s the sort of man who prefers force to finesse, and who regards any professional defeat as a personal and intolerable insult. And when Stone’s sly cunning collides with his adversary’s hair-trigger-temper, the results are sure to be explosive...
The Fast and the Furriest (A Second Chance Cat Mystery #5)
by Sofie RyanSarah Grayson and her trusty companion, Elvis, race to tail the right suspects in the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Second Chance Cat Mysteries.Sarah Grayson owns Second Chance, a shop that sells lovingly refurbished items, in the charming town of North Harbor, Maine. But she couldn't run the store without the help of her right-hand man, Mac--or her dashing rescue cat, Elvis.Mac's life before North Harbor has always been a little bit mysterious, but it becomes a lot more intriguing when a woman from his past shows up in town, and then turns up dead. Suspicion falls on Mac, but Sarah--and Elvis--know he can't be the killer, and they hope they can prove his innocence quick as a whisker.
Fast Charlie
by Victor GischlerNow a major motion picture starring Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin, and (in his final role) James Caan, FAST CHARLIE is a breathless, top-velocity tale of treachery, taxidermy, and family ties.THE EDGAR AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL – NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!Victor Gischler&’s legendary first novel, originally published as GUN MONKEYS, tells the story of Charlie Swift, loyal Mob enforcer to a Central Florida crime boss, who goes ballistic when a rival gangster murders his crew, his boss goes missing, the FBI swarms the scene, and a cadre of killers come after him with everything they&’ve got. No one&’s quicker on the trigger than Charlie Swift – but is Charlie fast enough to get himself out alive…?Now a major motion picture starring Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin, and (in his final role) James Caan, FAST CHARLIE is a breathless, top-velocity tale of treachery, taxidermy, and family ties.
Fast Falls the Night: A Novel
by Julia KellerBased on a real-life event, Pulitzer Prize-winner Julia Keller’s latest Bell Elkins novel Fast Falls the Night takes place in a single 24-hour period, unfurling against the backdrop of a shattering personal revelation that will change Bell’s life forever.The first drug overdose comes just after midnight, when a young woman dies on the dirty floor of a gas station bathroom. To the people of the small town of Acker’s Gap, West Virginia, it is just another tragedy. It is sad—but these days, depressingly familiar. But then there is another overdose. And another. And another. Prosecutor Bell Elkins soon realizes that her Appalachian hometown is facing its starkest challenge yet: a day of constant heroin overdoses from a batch tainted with a lethal tranquilizer. While the clock ticks and the bodies fall, Bell and her colleagues desperately track the source of the deadly drug—and engage in fierce debates over the wisdom of expending precious resources to save the lives of self-destructive addicts.
Fast Friends
by Susan DunlapFrom the award-winning mystery author hailed by the Washington Times as &“the leading proponent of gutsy, nontraditional women who nimbly tread in he-man territory,&” comes a roller coaster of a suspense novel about two friends racing to escape a police dragnetBeautiful, blond Liza Silvestri has put her bad-girl ways behind her and is living the California dream in a Malibu beach house with her adoring venture-capitalist husband, Jay—until gunfire erupts one evening at their L.A. loft. Liza doesn&’t dare call the police—she&’s got a secret in her past—and it turns out Jay has secrets of his own. Now, running from professional killers and dirty cops, Liza begs her college friend, Ellen, to come with her. At the last moment, Liza grabs her piglet, Felton, as well. Racing through the back roads of Northern California and Oregon, she tracks the only clue she has, to end the nightmare that has enveloped her, hoping it will prove to be Ellen&’s and her salvation—and not their grave. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.
Fast Ice: A Novel From The Numa® Files (The NUMA Files #18)
by Clive Cussler Graham BrownKurt Austin races to Antarctica to stop a chilling plot that imperils the entire planet in the latest novel from the #1 New York Times-bestselling Grand Master of Adventure. <P><P>In the early days of World War II, the infamous German Luftwaffe embark upon an expedition to Antarctica, hoping to set up a military base to support their goal of world domination. Though the military outpost never comes to fruition, what the Nazis find on the icy continent indeed proves dangerous...and will have implications far into the future. <P><P>In the present day, Kurt Austin and his assistant Joe Zavala embark for the freezing edge of the world after a former NUMA colleague disappears in Antarctica. While there, they discover a photo of the Luftwaffe expedition of 1939, and are drawn into a decades-old conspiracy. Even as they confront perilous waters and frigid temperatures, they are also are up against a terrifying man-made weapon--a fast-growing ice that could usher in a new Ice Age. <P><P>Pitted against a determined madman and a monstrous storm, Kurt and the NUMA team must unravel the Nazi-era plot in order to save the globe from a freeze that would bury it once and for all. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Fast Shuffle
by David BlackAn old-school PI is plunged into modern danger and conspiracy in Fast Shuffle, a gripping mystery from TV screenwriter and producer David Black. Harry Dickinson is a used car salesman living in Springdale, Massachusetts, who believes he is a private detective. His girlfriend, Friday, finds this charming, though she warns him not to get carried away. The local cops are becoming fed up with him. His sister and brother-in-law think he's unstable and too old for such fantasies. They want him locked up. When Harry stumbles upon the case of a missing woman, he decides to investigate. However, the situation is far more complex--and more dangerous--than he imagines. Turning to the authorities only makes things worse. Harry witnesses a murder, but no one believes him. With Harry and Friday on the run-hunted by the police, the killer, and even Harry's friends and relatives--their chances for survival look grim. But the man everyone believes is crazy may be the only one who can crack the case.
Fast Slide (Orca Currents)
by Melanie JacksonClay would much rather work as a lifeguard at the beach than at Safari Splash, the new water park in town. He's certain the summer will drag along, despite his position at the Boa, the park's fastest slide. The summer job starts to get interesting when he learns that someone has been wandering the park in a lynx costume, scaring the staff. When forty thousand dollars is stolen from the till, and his friends are under suspicion for the theft, boring is starting to look good. But Clay is certain that the mask and the thefts are connected, and he's determined to solve the crime.
Fast Start, Fast Finish
by Stephen BirminghamFast Start, Fast Finish is a novel of suspense, art, marriage, family, and the hollowness of suburbia, from one the country's most important documentarians of the well-to-do. Charlie Lord is handsome, smart and devastatingly sophisticated. Why does his life keep coming to a blazing halt?
Fast Start, Fast Finish
by Stephen BirminghamA family man risks everything to pursue his artistic dreams, in this novel of marriage, betrayal, and suburban malaise by the author of The Auerbach Will. California art director Charlie Lord has all the makings of a surefire winner. But despite his good looks, wit, and sophistication, his track record shows a series of blazing starts followed by fast, ego-crushing finishes. His marriage to Nancy, complete with three almost grown-up children and an elegant house in an exclusive suburb, gave him all the trappings of happiness. Still, none of these things can satisfy Charlie&’s dreams of success on a grand scale. Now he&’s off and running once again—taking his family across the country to New York, where he hopes to further his career as an artist. But Charlie soon finds himself submerged in a sea of troubles . . . and a fevered love affair that threatens to destroy his life.
Fast Track: The 18th Spider Shepherd Thriller (The Spider Shepherd Thrillers #18)
by Stephen LeatherThe new edge-of-your-seat novel in the thrilling Spider Shepherd seriesWho can you trust if you can't trust the people tasked with protecting the nation?Murderous jihadists have been crossing the English Channel, passing themselves off as asylum seekers. MI5 have been keeping them under surveillance, but what starts as a simple terrorist takedown goes badly wrong and dozens of innocent civilians are killed in the heart of London.And the screw is tightened when a bomb takes out senior members of the Secret Intelligence Service.Someone within the security services has been working to their own agenda, and only Dan 'Spider' Shepherd can identify the bad apple. His search for the rogue agent takes him to Turkey and then to Dubai, where his masters order him to carry out a breathtaking act of revenge.(P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Fast Track: The 18th Spider Shepherd Thriller (The Spider Shepherd Thrillers #18)
by Stephen Leather'Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself' CHRIS RYAN, AUTHOR OF Zero 22Who can you trust if you can't trust the people tasked with protecting the nation?Murderous jihadists have been crossing the English Channel, passing themselves off as asylum seekers. MI5 have been keeping them under surveillance, but what starts as a simple terrorist takedown goes badly wrong and dozens of innocent civilians are killed in the heart of London.And the screw is tightened when a bomb takes out senior members of the Secret Intelligence Service.Someone within the security services has been working to their own agenda, and only Dan 'Spider' Shepherd can identify the bad apple. His search for the rogue agent takes him to Turkey and then to Dubai, where his masters order him to carry out a breathtaking act of revenge.
Fast Track: The 18th Spider Shepherd Thriller (The Spider Shepherd Thrillers #18)
by Stephen Leather'Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself' CHRIS RYAN, AUTHOR OF Zero 22'The fast-paced action scenes are expertly choreographed; the description of settings - from the luxurious bars where Ankara's gangsters gather, to Dubai's glittering skyscrapers - is brisk and richly detailed' FINANCIAL TIMESWho can you trust if you can't trust the people tasked with protecting the nation?Murderous jihadists have been crossing the English Channel, passing themselves off as asylum seekers. MI5 have been keeping them under surveillance, but what starts as a simple terrorist takedown goes badly wrong and dozens of innocent civilians are killed in the heart of London.And the screw is tightened when a bomb takes out senior members of the Secret Intelligence Service.Someone within the security services has been working to their own agenda, and only Dan 'Spider' Shepherd can identify the bad apple. His search for the rogue agent takes him to Turkey and then to Dubai, where his masters order him to carry out a breathtaking act of revenge.