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Queen's Gambit
by Bradley HarperSpring, 1897. London. Margaret Harkness, now in her early forties, must leave England for her health but lacks the funds. A letter arrives from her old friend Professor Bell, her old comrade in the hunt for Jack the Ripper and the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Homes. Bell invites her to join him in Germany on a mysterious mission for the German government involving the loss of state secrets to Anarchists. The resolution of this commission leads to her being stalked through the streets of London by a vengeful man armed with a powerful and nearly silent air rifle who has both Margaret and Queen Victoria in his sights. Margaret finds allies in Inspector James Ethington of Scotland Yard and his fifteen-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, who aspires to follow in Margaret's cross-dressing footsteps. The hunt is on, but who is the hunter, and who the hunted as the day approaches for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee when the aged empress will sit in her open carriage at the steps of St Paul's Cathedral? The entire British Empire holds its breath as the assassin, Margaret, and the Queen herself play for the highest of stakes with the Queen's Gambit.
The Queen's Gambit (Leonardo da Vinci Mystery #1)
by Diane A. S. StuckartThe first book in an exciting new series featuring Leonardo da Vinci and his young apprentice. Court Engineer Leonardo da Vinci conjures a living chess game for the Duke of Milan using his royal court as chess pieces. But when one 'piece' is murdered, da Vinci's scrupulous eye for detail is needed to find the killer.
The Queen's Gambit: Now a Major Netflix Drama
by Walter TevisNOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES starring Anya Taylor-Joy from Academy-Award nominee Scott Frank and BAFTA nominee Allan Scott'Superb' Time Out'Mesmerizing' Newsweek'Gripping' Financial Times'Sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years - for the pure pleasure and skill of it' Michael Ondaatje'Don't pick this up if you want a night's sleep' ScotsmanWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings, albeit fleetingly: playing chess and taking the little green pills given to her and the other children to keep them subdued. Before long, it becomes apparent that hers is a prodigious talent, and as she progresses to the top of the US chess rankings she is able to forge a new life for herself. But she can never quite overcome her urge to self-destruct. For Beth, there's more at stake than merely winning and losing.'Few novelists have written about genius - and addiction - as acutely as Walter Tevis' The Telegraph
The Queen's Lies: A Novel (An Agents of the Crown Novel #4)
by Oliver ClementsThe latest in the thrilling and &“lively&” (The New York Times) Agents of the Crown series follows John Dee and his wife working together in an act of espionage that may turn out to be treason.While working on a powerful new weapon for England, the country&’s first secret agent John Dee finds himself threatened from all sides. First, his secret plans are stolen, then his son is kidnapped by a vengeful enemy from his past. At the same time, Dee&’s wife, Jane, is sent by Queen Elizabeth I to console her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, as court advisors attempt to try her for treason. But Jane suspects her assignment is much more than a visit from a sympathetic cousin. Is it possible that Elizabeth sent her to speed Mary to her death without the public trial that she knows will forever define the limits of royal power? Together, John and Jane begin to feel genuine sympathy for the Scottish queen and work to finish his invention, protect their son, and save Mary from the scaffold. But can they do that while remaining loyal to the English crown?
The Queen's Man: John Shakespeare - The Beginning
by Rory ClementsIncludes BONUS short story*****Part of the bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers from Rory Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award*****'[Clements] does for Elizabeth's reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII's' Sunday Times**********England is a Judas nest of conspiracyIt is 1582, and the conflict between Protestant and Catholic threatens to tear the country in two. While Queen Elizabeth I holds the reins of power, there are those whose loyalty lies with her imprisoned cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.On his first major mission for Sir Francis Walsingham, the young John Shakespeare is ordered to discover a conspiracy to free the Stuart queen from Sheffield Castle. All too soon, he realises that the tentacles of the plot reach deep into his native Warwickshire and threaten his own friends and family. His duty lies with Elizabeth - but how far will he go to protect those he loves?
The Queen's Man: John Shakespeare - The Beginning (John Shakespeare #6)
by Rory ClementsIncludes BONUS short story*****Part of the bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers from Rory Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award*****'[Clements] does for Elizabeth's reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII's' Sunday Times**********England is a Judas nest of conspiracyIt is 1582, and the conflict between Protestant and Catholic threatens to tear the country in two. While Queen Elizabeth I holds the reins of power, there are those whose loyalty lies with her imprisoned cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.On his first major mission for Sir Francis Walsingham, the young John Shakespeare is ordered to discover a conspiracy to free the Stuart queen from Sheffield Castle. All too soon, he realises that the tentacles of the plot reach deep into his native Warwickshire and threaten his own friends and family. His duty lies with Elizabeth - but how far will he go to protect those he loves?
The Queen's Man: John Shakespeare - The Beginning (John Shakespeare #6)
by Rory ClementsFor fans of CJ Sansom and SJ Parris, THE QUEEN'S MAN introduces the Queen's Spy John Shakespeare in Rory Clements' acclaimed and bestselling series of Tudor spy thrillers. Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award, 'does for Elizabeth's reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII's' Sunday TimesEngland is a Judas nest of conspiracyIt is 1582, and the conflict between Protestant and Catholic threatens to tear the country in two. While Queen Elizabeth I holds the reins of power, there are those whose loyalty lies with her imprisoned cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.On his first major mission for Sir Francis Walsingham, the young John Shakespeare is ordered to discover a conspiracy to free the Stuart queen from Sheffield Castle. All too soon, he realises that the tentacles of the plot reach deep into his native Warwickshire and threaten his own friends and family. His duty lies with Elizabeth - but how far will he go to protect those he loves?(P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton
The Queen's Mare: Michael Rhineheart, P. I. (Michael Rhineheart, P. I. Ser.)
by John BirkettAll bets are off when it comes to kidnap, mayhem, and murder …When the "Grand Dame of Kentucky Racing" enlists private eye Michael Rhineheart to deliver the ransom for a kidnapped broodmare and her foal, Rhineheart thinks it will be a speedy transaction.But what should have been a simple mission turns into a deadly double-cross, and soon Rhineheart is on the hunt for the horses … and a ruthless killer.Fans of Dick Francis will love Birkett's hardboiled gumshoe and his Kentucky bluegrass flavor.
The Queen's Men: A Novel (An Agents of the Crown Novel #2)
by Oliver ClementsThe unputdownable and &“lively&” (The New York Times) Agents of the Crown series continues with this riveting novel following the original MI6 agent as he is assigned a dangerous mission to recreate a weapon from antiquity.As she travels through Waltham Forest, Queen Elizabeth I is ambushed by masked gunmen who leave her carriage riddled with holes before disappearing into the night. Knowing that the perpetrators have the Queen&’s carriage route, her Private Secretary, Sir Francis Walsingham, must find the mystery assailants before they can strike again. While Queen Elizabeth&’s Privy Council debates how to best secure the throne in the wake of the attack and Catholic Spain&’s further intrusion into the Low Countries, the queen herself searches for the ultimate weapon to protect her country and throne: Greek fire, the recipe of which disappeared with the collapse of the Byzantine Empire. She orders her friend John Dee—scientist, philosopher, and spy—to rediscover this vital secret, despite his misgivings. For he understands that in a world fraught with coded messages, ruthless adversaries, and deadly plot, his mission to secure his nation&’s future may prove impossible, unless he deploys the most effective weapon of all: intelligence.
The Queen’s Necklace
by Frances MossikerThis book is a fascinating true-crime story involving Marie-Antoinette, set in the period of Revolutionary France.
Queens Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Robert KnightlyBrand-new stories by: Denis Hamill, Malachy McCourt, Maggie Estep, Megan Abbott, Robert Knightly, Liz Martínez, Jill Eisenstadt, Mary Byrne, Tori Carrington, Shailly P. Agnihotri, K.j.a. Wishnia, Victoria Eng, Alan Gordon, Beverly Farley, Joe Guglielmelli, and Glenville Lovell.Includes the story "Bucker's Error," winner of the 2009 Edgar Award (Robert L. Fish Memorial Award)Robert Knightly is a trial lawyer in the Criminal Defense Division of the Queens Legal Aid Society. In another life, he was a lieutenant in the New York City Police Department. President of the New York chapter of Mystery Writers of America, he was born and raised in New York City and lives in Queens.
Queen's Park: A Detective Lane Mystery (Detective Lane Series #1)
by Garry RyanDetective Lane has a knack for discovering the whereabouts of missing persons. But the city's latest case has disappeared without a trace. After a brutal attack on his young nephew, ex-mayor Bob Swatsky has gone missing with 13 million dollars of taxpayer's money. Is he on the run with the cash, or is it something more sinister? A zany cast of characters, including a love doll and a chain-smoking grandma with an oxygen tank, lead Detective Lane on a thrilling romp through the streets of Calgary. The chase is on, and alone, Lane must uncover the truth before someone ends up visiting Queen's Park cemetery... permanently.
Queen's Ransom (Ursula Blanchard Mystery Series #3)
by Fiona BuckleyLong live the Queen! A magnificent Queen Elizabeth I reigned in the movie Shakespeare in Love, but it is the younger queen of the film Elizabeth whom we meet in Fiona Buckley's acclaimed Ursula Blanchard mystery series. It's 1562 and Catholic Spain threatens the stability of Protestant England. In France, the Protestant Huguenots also face threats from the powerful Catholics. Fearing that such pro-Catholic movements might spread to England, Elizabeth hopes to mediate a peace between the two French factions. Enter Ursula Blanchard, twenty-seven-year-old Lady of the Presence Chamber, who has a special mandate from Sir William Cecil, Secretary of State, to spy on behalf of the queen. Nearly the same age as Elizabeth, Ursula has already proved herself worthy of the queen's gratitude in difficult and dangerous situations. The queen wants Ursula to go to France, where civil war may break out at any moment, to hand-carry a letter from Elizabeth to France's queen mother and regent, Catherine de Médicis. To keep her mission secret, Ursula will ostensibly accompany her former father-in-law, Luke Blanchard, a man she neither likes nor trusts, when he travels to France to fetch his young ward, Helene, to the safety of England. Ursula has the queen's protection and she has with her her faithful servants Brockley and Dale. But she soon realizes that sinister forces threaten her. Is someone trying to prevent her from delivering the letter? Whom can she trust? Luke Blanchard? Helene? Her servants? Anthony Jenkinson, the blithe merchant adventurer whose path crosses hers and who has enemies of his own? Can she be sure even of the queen? What will happen to Meg, her little daughter left behind in England, if she fails to return? Perhaps the most poignant of all, Ursula's second husband, Matthew, a Frenchman and an enemy of Elizabeth, is somewhere in France, but can she see him without bringing disaster on both of them? There is powerful chemistry between them but what is their destiny? Ursula soon learns that she faces an enemy who will stop at nothing -- not murder, not torture, not charges of heresy that may lead to burning at the stake -- to destroy her. To prevail, she must undertake a desperate new mission of her own, with an innocent life at risk. Murder, treason, treasure, passion -- they all combine to make a compelling historical mystery from an author whose vast knowledge of the period adds depth and color to this riveting new series.
Queens' Ransom
by Victor DavisA fast-paced thriller about the most daring of kidnap plots...Sir Brewster "Bruiser" Moxmanton, Old Etonian baronet and thug-about town, is a desperate man. So he's quick to appreciate the money making potential of a plot to kidnap the 50 contestants from the international "Queen of the Earth" beauty contest and hold them for ransom. The operation is on...
Queens' Ransom
by Victor DavisA fast-paced thriller about the most daring of kidnap plots...Sir Brewster "Bruiser" Moxmanton, Old Etonian baronet and thug-about town, is a desperate man. So he's quick to appreciate the money making potential of a plot to kidnap the 50 contestants from the international "Queen of the Earth" beauty contest and hold them for ransom. The operation is on...
The Queen's Spade
by Sarah Raughley“You will bow before this queen.” —Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of Night of the Witch“Revenge and justice have never been so satisfying!” — Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar ChroniclesIn this riveting historical thriller inspired by true-life events, Belladonna meets Bridgerton as revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian England’s royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge. . . .The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial "humanitarianism," which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From military men to political leaders, she’s vowed to ruin all who’ve had a hand in her afflictions. The top of her list? Her godmother, Britain’s mighty monarch, Queen Victoria herself.Taking down the Crown means entering into a twisted game of court politics and manipulating the Queen’s inner circle—even if that means aligning with a dangerous yet alluring crime lord in London’s underworld and exploiting the affections of Queen Victoria’s own son, Prince Albert, as a means to an end. But when Queen Victoria begins to suspect Sally’s true intentions, she plays the only card in Victorian society that could possibly cage Sally once again: marriage. Because if there’s one thing Sally desires more than revenge, it’s her freedom. With time running out and her wedding day looming, Sally’s vengeful game of cat and mouse turns deadly as she’s faced with the striking revelation that the price for vengeance isn’t just paid in blood. It means sacrificing your heart.Inspired by the true story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen Victoria’s African goddaughter, The Queen’s Spade is a lush and riveting historical thriller for fans of This Ravenous Fate, A Dowry of Blood, and Grave Mercy.
Queering Agatha Christie
by J. C. BernthalThis book is the first fully theorized queer reading of a Golden Age British crime writer. Agatha Christie was the most commercially successful novelist of the twentieth century, and her fiction remains popular. She created such memorable characters as Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple, and has become synonymous with a nostalgic, conservative tradition of crime fiction. J. C. Bernthal reads Christie through the lens of queer theory, uncovering a playful, alert, and subversive social commentary. After considering Christie's emergence in a commercial market hostile to her sex, in Queering Agatha Christie Bernthal explores homophobic stereotypes, gender performativity, queer children, and masquerade in key texts published between 1920 and 1952. Christie engaged with debates around human identity in a unique historical period affected by two world wars. The final chapter considers twenty-first century Poirot and Marple adaptations, with visible LGBT characters, and poses the question: might the books be queerer?
Quei vizi...: Diario di Desmund Sasse
by Danü DanquignyQuando il lettore inizia la sua immersione senza ritorno in «Quei vizi…», si rende conto, a conclusione dell'opera, che la comunità di Rennes rivela di essere un contesto più che adeguato per il genere Novella. Dai corridoi appiccicosi dell'ospedale Pontchaillou agli inseguimenti e ai pedinamenti intorno al parco Thabor, si potrebbe quasi dimenticare il tradizionale asfalto parigino del romanzo noir. Nonostante sia un romanzo breve, non ci si può che affezionare allo spessore dei principali protagonisti Corynthe, Louise, e persino ai furfanti come Baloo. Ciò che traspare, tuttavia, quando si ha la possibilità di conoscere un po' l'autore, è che il famoso Desmund Sasse gli assomiglia sotto molti aspetti. C’è da scommettere che Danquigny, come il suo alter ego, abbia anche lui trascinato i suoi passi per le strade e sui tetti delle università della stessa città. Più seriamente, tra un certo thriller rurale, che è impotente nei confronti della critica sociale inerente al genere, e il più conosciuto thriller urbano, «Quei vizi…» scava la sua traccia nello spazio delle novelle urbane portandoci una boccata d'aria fresca.
Quel Freddo Inverno
by Claudio HernándezBoad Hill, una tranquilla cittadina dello stato del Maine dove tutti si conoscono, viene scossa da omicidi di uomini anziani, con un modus operandi molto simile a quello di un serial killer che dieci anni prima uccideva giovani donne di una scuola superiore. Non sapendo che pista seguire, lo sceriffo Burt Duchamp si fa aiutare da Peter che possiede doni di chiaroveggenza.
Quelli che si mettono in gioco
by Luna Miller Enrico VarrecchioneSi è mai trovvo vecchi per un avventura? Gunvor Ström ha più di 60 anni quando la sua carriera prende una svolta improvvisa: dopo una vita trascorsa come chirurgo, è costretta a lasciare a casua di un tremolio alle mani e si lancia in un mondo ricco di sfide, quello del detective privato. Chi avrebbe potuto crederlo? E' una prova in linea con la sua curiosità, con la sua capacità di analisi e la sua pazienza. Gunvor ottiene un caso apparentemente semplice, un sospetto tradimento di un marito. Quando l'uomo viene aggredito brutalmente, le indagini vengono sconvolte e Gunvor non molla. Grazie all'aiuto di una ragazza di 19 anni, che ha trascorso la maggior parte della vita in una stanza per sfuggire ai litigi dei genitori, e il teppistello David, che passa il proprio tempo bighellonando nel quartiere periferico di Fruängen, cercherà di risolverle. I tre si gettano nella notte di Stoccolma per scovare indizi e lasciare da parte le delusioni della vita per qualche attimo. Due giovani e una donna anziana fanno ciò che possono per passare inosservati nei pub di Stoccolma, ma qualcuno li nota e riesce a rimanere nell'ombra mentre li tiene d'occhio. E' una storia di violenza, pazzia, passione e pazienza. Un gioco "fra il gatto e il topo" fra vita e morte. Quando la trappola scatta, è già troppo tardi. Per quelli che si mettono in gioco...
Quem São Eles?: O Limite Extremo
by Taylor StormUMA PEQUENA PRÉVIA: Ele matou meu marido! ...fazer um acordo com o demônio era a única maneira de poder sobreviver – um filme de terror – que ela queria que acabasse, mas não conseguia pelo triste fato daquela ser sua vida. “Mamãe!” Ela ouviu a voz de Elias. Ah, não! Aquela não era uma cena para uma criança testemunhar... Como todos vocês podem sentar aqui e ter esse assassino em sua presença? ... um pouco de sexo poderia entrar na equação. Nunca machucou ninguém antes. Ela não poderia permitir que seu filho crescesse assim e rodeado por uma pessoa tão má. “Mãe, eu sou uma modelo!” Ela mentiu. Segure-se enquanto esta história se desenrola com sua teia entrelaçada de mentiras, sexo, crime e uma infinidade de eventos incomuns, conforme eles chegam ao clímax e transmitem emoções profundas e imagens vívidas quando evoluem para triângulos sexuais turbulentos. O casamento deles era uma farsa completa. Eles nem mesmo dormiam na mesma cama e mal conseguiam suportar a visão um do outro. Eles se tornaram um daqueles casais que não fazem nada além de reclamar da presença um do outro e dizer, um ao outro, o quão patéticos eles eram. Não passava um dia sem eles brigarem ou expressarem quanto ódio sentiam um pelo outro, e ... Julie e Andrew... Sua filha, Jenna, era uma bela aspirante a modelo, que prometia ser fiel ao seu amor, Morgan. Morgan parte em uma extensa viagem de negócios para a África do Sul, e quando chega em casa pretendia pedir Jenna em casamento, mas descobre Crowley….
Querida
by Jamie CraigMaddy Terrell is forty years old with an adult son and a time-consuming career. The last thing she is looking for is a relationship. In fact, all she wants is a ride -- from Los Angeles to San Francisco so she can attend her niece’s wedding. But the ride she was counting on has just stood her up, and her only choice is to accept a lift from Tonio Herrera.He’s Latino. He’s hot. He’s also twenty-four, just too much of a stretch for Maddy to even contemplate, no matter how attracted she is to him.Tonio’s not driving Maddy to San Francisco out of the kindness of his heart. In fact, he has a very specific ulterior motive. Maddy is the most attractive woman he has ever met. After months of flirting, he’s determined that this weekend in San Francisco will finally get her attention.Then comes the hard part -- convincing Maddy he wants more than just a weekend fling.
The Quest: A Novel
by Nelson DemilleA sweeping adventure that's equal parts thriller and love story, Nelson DeMille's newest novel takes the reader from the war torn jungles of Ethiopia to the magical city of Rome. While the Ethiopian Civil War rages, a Catholic priest languishes in prison. Forty years have passed since he last saw daylight. His crime? Claiming to know the true location of Christ's cup from the Last Supper. Then the miraculous happens - a mortar strikes the prison and he is free! Old, frail, and injured, he escapes to the jungle, where he encounters two Western journalists and a beautiful freelance photographer taking refuge from the carnage. As they tend to his wounds, he relates his incredible story. Motivated by the sensational tale and their desire to find the location of the holiest of relics, the trio agrees to search for the Grail. Thus begins an impossible quest that will pit them against murderous tribes, deadly assassins, fanatical monks, and the passions of their own hearts. THE QUEST is suspenseful, romantic, and filled with heart-pounding action. Nelson DeMille is at the top of his game as he masterfully interprets one of history's greatest mysteries.
The Quest
by Nelson DeMilleMankind's greatest mystery lies in wait...Civil war rages in Ethiopia. A priest waits to die in a parched prison cell; he has not seen daylight for four decades. But then a mortar shell hits the compound, and the prisoner and his secret are free.Two reporters and a beautiful photographer save this wounded man, who tells them something too incredible to believe: the location of the Holy Grail. Thus begins an impossible quest that will pit them against murderous tribes, deadly assassins, fanatical monks, and ultimately, themselves. The Quest is a breakneck search for an ancient legend amid a dangerous jungle war - and no one's coming out unscathed.
The Quest
by Nelson DeMilleMankind's greatest mystery lies in wait...Civil war rages in Ethiopia. A man waits to die in a parched prison cell; he has seen daylight for four decades. But then a bomb hit hits the compound, and the prisoner and his secret are free.Two reporters, a beautiful photographer and a mercenary soldier save this wounded man, who tells them something too incredible to believe: the location of the Holy Grail. Thus begins an impossible quest that will pit them against murderous tribes, deadly assassins, fanatical monks, and ultimately, themselves. The Quest is a breakneck search for an ancient legend amid a dangerous jungle war - and no one's coming out unscathed