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The Secrets of the Bastide Blanche (A Provençal Mystery #7)
by M. L. Longworth“Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail—great wine, delicious meals, and fine company.” —Publishers WeeklyWhen a scandalous author moves to the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, Verlaque and Bonnet are called in to investigate whether he’s haunted by more than just his past, in this delightful new mystery from M. L. Longworth One hot summer night, Aix-en-Provence is aflutter with news that controversial author Valère Barbier, who once shared dinners with French presidents and all-night drinking bouts with rock stars, has moved into La Bastide Blanche, a grand house left empty for decades. But Valère’s ideas of a peaceful retirement are quickly dashed. Rambunctious neighborhood children, a fast-talking gossip of a housekeeper, and a rival novelist filter through the home at all hours of the day—and by night there are unseen visitors with more sinister intentions. While Antoine Verlaque investigates Valère’s sordid history, his wife and partner, Marine Bonnet, questions why the estate was abandoned in the first place—and what they both find raises more questions than answers. Is Valère imagining the ethereal cries that fill the bastide at night? Is he losing his mind? Or have these ghosts returned from Valère’s checkered past to haunt him?
The Secrets Of The Black Canons
by Iris CollierThe date is September 1538. Having been left a widower by Jane Seymour's death, Henry VIII is looking for a new wife. Cromwell has put forward the Princess of Cleves, a marriage which will bring Henry an alliance with the Protestant princes of Europe. Meanwhile near to Nicholas Peverell's Sussex estate, the body of a young girl is found washed up on the shore. At first it is feared she has taken her own life but, in his capacity as justice of the peace, Nicholas soon comes to the conclusion that Sarah Bowman has been murdered. A skilled needlewoman, Sarah had worked at the nearby Augustinian priory of Monksmere until Henry had ransacked the monasteries and ordered their dissolution. But, despite a hefty reward offered for information regarding Sarah's murder, the people of Monksmere seem reluctant to talk, especially about anything regarding the former occupants of the priory - the mysterious order of clerics known as the Black Canons
The Secrets Of The Black Canons (Nicholas Peverell #4)
by Iris CollierThe date is September 1538. Having been left a widower by Jane Seymour's death, Henry VIII is looking for a new wife. Cromwell has put forward the Princess of Cleves, a marriage which will bring Henry an alliance with the Protestant princes of Europe. Meanwhile near to Nicholas Peverell's Sussex estate, the body of a young girl is found washed up on the shore. At first it is feared she has taken her own life but, in his capacity as justice of the peace, Nicholas soon comes to the conclusion that Sarah Bowman has been murdered. A skilled needlewoman, Sarah had worked at the nearby Augustinian priory of Monksmere until Henry had ransacked the monasteries and ordered their dissolution. But, despite a hefty reward offered for information regarding Sarah's murder, the people of Monksmere seem reluctant to talk, especially about anything regarding the former occupants of the priory - the mysterious order of clerics known as the Black Canons
Secrets of the Cicada Summer
by Andrea BeatyA small-town girl with a big secret follows in the footsteps of her heroine Nancy Drew: “Compelling [and] as accessible as diCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie.” —The Horn BookEleven-year-old Lily has a passion for Nancy Drew stories and a secret she is keeping from those she loves. When summer brings lying, stealing, sneaky Tinny Bridges to town, Lily must be on her guard with this perceptive newcomer, or risk having her secret revealed. But Tinny won’t leave Lily alone. She takes candy from the general store and blames Lily. She tries to steal Lily’s friends and even her father’s affection. Then Tinny goes missing, and only watchful, mystery-loving Lily has any idea what happened to her. But for Lily, finding Tinny means confronting her hidden past.“Written with clarity and fine attention to craft.” —Booklist “[An] evocative debut novel . . . One part memory, one part mystery, and a generous dose of atmosphere make this the kind of satisfying read that summer reading is all about.” —School Library Journal
Secrets of the Dead: an utterly compelling action-packed thriller – guaranteed to have you hooked…
by Tom HarperFans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani will love this high-octane, edge-of-your-seat international thriller from the pen of prizewinning author Tom Harper. It has everything you could want: great plot, great pace, great suspense and a great twist...'In the tradition of The Da Vinci Code, a page-turner of a novel. Like Dan Brown, Tom Harper knows how to ratchet up the tension.' -- Choice'FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC' -- ***** Reader review'A page-turner: not a single moment of boredom' -- ***** Reader review'Could not put it down!' -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************A BRUTAL MURDER. A DAMAGED SURVIVOR. A RACE AGAINST TIME...In a villa on the coast of Montenegro, Abby Cormac witnesses the brutal murder of her lover, diplomat Michael Lascaris. The last thing she remembers is a gun pointed directly at her and wakes to find herself alone and at the centre of a diplomatic nightmare. Everyone wants an answer but no one wants to listen. Even her employers at the Foreign Office believe she's hiding something.As Abby tries to piece together the last few months of Michael's life in order to get at the truth, she soon realises that he wasn't quite what he seemed. What exactly was his relationship with one of the most ruthless men in the Balkans? And what links Michael's gift to her of a gold necklace, a 4th century manuscript left in the shadow of Emperor Constantine's palace at Trier and an inscription on a tomb in Rome?When Abby investigates further, it becomes clear that someone wants to suppress a secret, one that has been kept hidden for centuries. And they will stop at nothing to do so...
Secrets of the Demon (Kara Gillian #3)
by Diana RowlandOfficer Kara Gillian sets out to catch a strange supernatural creature that is killing people. On top of that, a dark power is trying to summon her into another world.
Secrets of the Fall (Loving Summer: Donovan Brothers #4)
by Kailin GowThe Donovan Brothers… two gorgeous brothers in love with the same girl. How far would they fall to have her? One of them will claim her, but the other will find her. Only one can win her forever, unless their family secrets destroy everything. Following PERFECT SUMMER, Summer made her choice, but it wasn’t the choice fate had in mind. Now her entire world has fallen, and she only has the other Donovan Brother to help her pick up the pieces. Will life ever be the same? Nat’s fate took a strange and dangerous turn as he is led into a plot that involves his family, his father’s billion dollar enterprise, Donovan Dynamics, and the security of many. As what happened is revealed, and why he made his choice, can Nat ever face Summer again? Could he ever see her again? Drew has always been Nat’s little brother and the brother who was forgotten in the family. The playboy bad boy who had a football scholarship to USC, and all the girls he could want. But not the girl he love. Now it’s time for him to step up. Now’s it’s time for him to reveal a few secrets of his own…ones he knows could drive the only girl he’s ever love, far away from him. THE LOVING SUMMER SERIES IN ORDER - Now Available and Complete! Loving Summer - for older teens, young adults and adults Falling for Summer - New Adult/Contemporary Romance Perfect Summer - New Adult/Contemporary Romantic Suspense Secrets of the Fall - New Adult/Contemporary Romantic Suspense Lasting Summer - New Adult/Contemporary Romantic Suspense Free Fall Series - 10 Years Later - Standalone Series or can be Read in Order Summer's Landing - The Wedding Loving Summer Cookbook: Recipes for Losing Weight and Getting Summer Healthy
Secrets of the Lost Summer: What We Find Serenity Harbor Secrets Of The Lost Summer Sweet Dreams On Center Street (The Swift River Valley Novels #1)
by Carla NeggersA neglected old house contains family secrets, hidden treasure, and the promise of new love in the New York Times–bestselling author’s small-town romance.A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She’s transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway—picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door . . .Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story . . . past and present.
Secrets of the Morning (Cutler #2)
by V.C. AndrewsSoon to be a Lifetime limited series! The second in #1 New York Times bestselling author V.C. Andrew&’s Cutler series follows Dawn as she embarks on a glittering future in New York City, only for tragedy and betrayal to plague her.Dawn can hardly believe she&’s a student at one of New York City&’s best performing arts schools, on track to achieve her dreams of becoming a professional singer. But she is still haunted by memories of Jimmy, her strong, intense boyfriend, and the love and anguished secrets they share. Then Michael Sutton arrives, a new teacher at the school, a singing star and the most handsome man Dawn has ever seen. Together they create a world of feeling she has never known. In his embrace Dawn awakens to disturbing, unfamiliar desires, and Michael&’s promises offer a vision of music and romance forever...until he disappears. Dazed by his cruelty, alone with the bitter fruit of his betrayal, Dawn becomes, once again, a victim of her grandmother&’s twisted schemes. Desolate, she clings to the tender hope that Jimmy will return and renew their ultimate dream.
Secrets of the Nile: A Lady Emily Mystery (Lady Emily Mysteries #16)
by Tasha AlexanderIn a brilliant homage to Agatha Christie, critically acclaimed author Tasha Alexander sends Lady Emily to Egypt during British colonial rule to investigate a crime that leads back to the era of the Pharaohs.In Secrets of the Nile, Lady Emily and her husband, Colin Hargreaves, have joined his formidable mother on a holiday to visit the exotic treasures of Egypt. Their host, Lord Bertram Deeley, is a renowned amateur British collector of antiquities, who has invited his closest friends on a lavish cruise up the Nile to his home at Luxor. But on the first night of their journey, he suddenly collapses after offering a welcome toast, a victim of the lethal poison cyanide. Who amongst this group of his nearest and dearest would want to kill their generous host? Emily and Colin’s investigation soon reveals that even his closest friends had reasons to want him dead: was it the archeologist whose dig Deeley was poised to fund until he suddenly withdrew support? The powerful politician whose career Deeley had secretly destroyed? The dyspeptic aristocratic English spinster whose hired travelling companion seems determined to protect her employer? Or could it be Mrs. Hargreaves herself, who may have spurned the advances of Lord Deeley when they were both younger? A key clue may lie with several ancient ushabtis, exquisite three-thousand-year-old sculptures that played a role in a hidden story from the time of Ancient Egypt, one of a sister’s unshakeable loyalty to her brother, a tale of betrayal and revenge. In an unforgettable finale, Emily and Colin gather their fellow travelers together to unmask a killer whose motive is as shocking as it is brilliant.
Secrets of the Silver Lion (Carmen Sandiego)
by Emma OtheguyFrom the bustling streets of New York City to the cobblestones of Seville and the silver mines high in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia, Carmen is off on another quest to stop VILE in this heart-pounding caper full of twists and turns!For centuries, the magnificent Throne of Felipe has stood with two empty spaces beside its famous silver arrow—spaces where the silver castle and lion should have been. And now, with the recent discovery of the silver castle within a secret vault in Seville, Spain, the hunt is on for the third silver icon. With all three pieces in the place, the throne will be enormously valuable—making it a hot item on VILE&’s radar. Now it&’s up to Carmen and crew to find the silver lion before VILE does, and protect the throne from winding up in the wrong hands.
Secrets of the Six (Dr Andre Ermite. The investigation in medieval style #1)
by Emile CostaFrance, the 16th century. In a provincial hotel, by the will of the case, a merchant, a nobleman, a family of wealthy townspeople and a wandering adventurer are forced to spend the night under one roof. The hosts are not very hospitable, the guests frown, and not everyone will live until morning. When one of the guests is found dead, suspicion falls on everyone. Adventurer André Hermite undertakes an investigation. Until the end of the day he will reveal many secrets and will cease to believe in the case ...
The Secrets of the Stone: A Lottie Lipton Adventure (The Adventures of Lottie Lipton)
by Dan MetcalfWelcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! There's been a break-in at the British Museum and someone's after the priceless Rosetta Stone. When Lottie spots a hidden message, she and her friends might be on the verge of a great discovery. Can they follow the clues, and what will they find if they do?
Secrets of the Tattooed Girl: The Unauthorised Guide to the Stieg Larsson Trilogy
by Dan Burstein Arne de Keijzer John-Henri HolmbergA fascinating companion to Stieg Larsson's bestselling MILLENNIUM series, revealing the secrets behind the phenomenon that has taken the world by storm.From the team that brought you the bestselling SECRETS OF THE CODE comes the first literary companion to Stieg Larsson's worldwide phenomenon, piecing together the puzzles that make Larsson's series so outrageously popular. Through insightful commentary and revealing interviews, you enter the unique world of Lisbeth Salander, Mikael Blomkvist, and of Stieg Larsson himself - discovering the fascinating real-life characters and incidents at the heart of Larsson's work.- What is the truth about Stieg Larsson's tragic death at age 50, just before publication of his novels?- Did Larsson leave behind a fourth book manuscript and plot outlines for his planed ten-book series?- Is Lisbeth the first true literary heroine of the 21st century?- What changes were made in the plots and translations of the novels after Larsson's death - and why?- What will happen in the contentious battle between Larsson's life partner, Eva Gabrielsson, and his father and brother over his billion dollar legacy, and more importantly, the future of his characters, plots and ideas?These questions, and many more, will be answered in this gripping and insightful book about the man who has changed the face of crime fiction this century.
The Secrets of Vesuvius (Roman Mysteries Book II)
by Caroline LawrenceIn this second book in "The Roman Mysteries" series, Flavia and her friends depart Ostia for a summer in Pompeii and are quickly caught up in a mysterious riddle and a hunt for great treasure-- while above the town, Mount Vesuvius rumbles, ready to erupt.
The Secrets of Winter: A Josephine Tey Mystery (A Josephine Tey Mystery #9)
by Nicola UpsonA snowy Christmas gathering on an island off the Cornish coast goes murderously wrong in this festive Golden Age mystery.December 1938, and storm clouds hover once again over Europe. Josephine Tey and Archie Penrose gather with friends for a Cornish Christmas, but two strange and brutal deaths on St. Michael's Mount--and the unexpected arrival of a world famous film star, in need of sanctuary--interrupt the festivities. Cut off by the sea and a relentless blizzard, the hunt for a murderer begins.Pivoting on a real moment in history, the ninth novel in the Josephine Tey series draws on all the much-loved conventions of the Golden Age Christmas mystery, while giving them the contemporary twist which has come to distinguish the books so far.
The Secrets of Winterhouse (Winterhouse #2)
by Ben Guterson Chloe BristolBookish puzzles, phantom mysteries, and evil curses await as Elizabeth returns to Winterhouse in Book 2 of this magical series.Back at the Winterhouse hotel for another holiday season, Elizabeth and Freddy dig deeper into the mystery surrounding Riley S. Granger, a hotel guest who left behind odd artifacts—one being a magical book that the evil Gracella Winters once attempted to use to gain destructive power over the entire Falls lineage. The two friends follow a trail of clues, inadvertently attracting the attention of a suspicious new hotel guest: Elana Vesper. The clock is ticking as Elizabeth and Freddy struggle to figure out whether Elana is merely a pawn or a player in the plot to revive the spirit of Gracella. If that wasn’t enough, Elizabeth suspects she is coming into her own special powers—and she’s fearful it might lead her right into Gracella’s vicious web. Mystery, adventure, and a winning friendship combine in this much anticipated sequel.A Christy Ottaviano Book
The Secrets of Wishtide (Laetitia Rodd Mysteries #1)
by Kate SaundersThe first in a clever and charming new crime series that will immediately delight fans of Agatha Christie and Alexander McCall Smith. Ms. Laetitia Rodd, aged fifty-two, is the widow of an archdeacon. Living in Hampstead with her confidante and landlady Mrs. Bentley, who once let rooms to John Keats, Laetitia makes her living as a highly discreet private investigator. Her brother, Frederick Tyson, is a criminal barrister living in the neighboring village of Highgate with his wife and ten children. Frederick finds the cases, and Laetitia solves them using her arch-intelligence, her iron discretion, and her immaculate cover as an unsuspecting widow. When Frederick brings to her attention a case involving the son of the well-respected, highly connected Sir James Calderstone, Laetitia sets off for Lincolnshire to take up a position as the family’s new governess—quickly making herself indispensable. But the seemingly simple case—looking into young Charles Calderstone’s “inappropriate” love interest—soon takes a rather unpleasant turn. And as the family’s secrets begin to unfold, Laetitia discovers the Calderstones have more to hide than most.
Secrets on 26th Street (American Girl History Mysteries #5)
by Elizabeth Mcdavid JonesIn New York City in 1914, eleven-year-old Susan encounters a mystery through an independent-minded female boarder and becomes involved in the growing suffrage movement.
Secrets on 26th Street (Mysteries through History #5)
by Elizabeth McDavid JonesAs war rages in Europe, an eleven-year-old girl is swept into the New York suffragist movementEleven-year-old Susan O&’Neal is sick of always having to look after her two younger sisters. But ever since their father died, her mother depends on her. To make ends meet, she&’s just taken a boarder, an Englishwoman named Beatrice Rutherford, into their Chelsea tenement apartment. Susan and Bea become fast friends, but when Susan finds a folded piece of paper with six cryptic words—must be kept secret for now—she wonders what her new friend is hiding. Is Bea a spy? Is she trying to involve Susan&’s mother in something dangerous? Susan&’s fear becomes a reality when her mother vanishes on the day five thousand women from every state in the Union come to New York for a suffrage rally. A riot erupts, and Susan knows something truly momentous has happened. Terrified for her mother&’s safety, she begins a search that exposes some hard truths about her city—and their new boarder. This ebook includes a historical afterword.
Secrets on Cedar Key: A Cedar Key Novel (Cedar Key #5)
by Terri Dulong"You'll fall instantly in love with Cedar Key and this homespun knitting community. " --Lori Wilde"A Southern Debbie Macomber, but with a flair all her own. " --Karin GillespieNew York Times bestselling author Terri DuLong's heartwarming new novel invites you to Cedar Key, Florida--a close-knit community that offers an easy pace, gorgeous scenery--and a whole new perspective on family and forgiveness. . . In the wake of her husband Andrew's sudden passing, there's nowhere Marin Kane would rather be than back on Cedar Key. Marin plans to run the needlepoint store next to her mother Dora's yarn shop, and settle once more into her tranquil hometown. Then a bombshell arrives: a secret daughter Andrew never revealed to anyone. Now nineteen, Fiona was the product of a summer affair Andrew had when he was out of town teaching--while Marin was home with their two small sons. All Fiona wants is a chance to meet her half-brothers and Marin--and through them get some sense of the father she barely knew. Marin isn't sure she can ever overcome her sense of betrayal. But buoyed by old friends--and a new love--the answers may unfold, guiding both Marin and Fiona to a true refuge at last. "An intriguing premise, a cozy, small-town backdrop, and even the hint of some magic. . . A sweet story, set in a friendly community. " --Kirkus on Postcards from Cedar Key"Tender and poignant, perfect for those who love knitting as well as the bonds between women. " –RT Book Reviews (4 Stars) on Sunrise on Cedar Key"A delightful addition to that genre of needlecraft-inspired books. " --Library Journal on Casting About
The Secrets on Chicory Lane: A Novel
by Raymond BensonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the continuation James Bond novels comes a new novel of suspense about coming-of-age in the 1960s, and the neighborhood street where first love, a child abduction, and abuse collide. Sixty-one-year-old Shelby Truman, a romance novelist, has received a request to visit her childhood friend, Eddie, who is on Death Row. Though mentally ill, Eddie is scheduled to be executed for the disturbing, brutal murders of his wife and unborn child. As Shelby travels home to Texas for the unnerving reunion, she steps back into memories of her past, recalling her five-decade-long relationship with Eddie in order to understand what led the beautiful but troubled boy who lived across the street to become a murderer. Shelby and Eddie used to visit an abandoned fallout shelter in his backyard, their “secret hiding place" where they could escape Eddie’s abusive father, enjoy innocent playtime, and, later, adolescent explorations. As they grow increasingly close, a tragedy occurs one July fourth, an event that sets in motion a lifelong struggle against an Evil—with a capital "E"—that has corrupted their all-American neighborhood.With only a few days left for Eddie to live, Shelby braces herself for a reunion that promises to shed light on the traumatic events that transpired on her street, changing everything Shelby thought she knew about the boy on Chicory Lane.
Secrets On Saturday
by Ann PurserLois usually steers clear of local gossip, but after tidying up the house that newcomer Reg Abthorpe claims to have inherited, she has more suspicions than she can keep to herself. The home's previous resident was known for his beloved terrier, robust nature, and deficiency of living relatives. So why is Reg presenting himself as the old man's nephew-and where could the sprightly geriatric (and his dog) possibly have gone?
Secrets On Saturday
by Ann PurserLois usually steers clear of local gossip, but after tidying up the house that newcomer Reg Abthorpe claims to have inherited, she has more suspicions than she can keep to herself. The home's previous resident was known for his beloved terrier, robust nature, and deficiency of living relatives. So why is Reg presenting himself as the old man's nephew-and where could the sprightly geriatric (and his dog) possibly have gone?
Secrets on Saturday: A Lois Meade Mystery #6
by Ann PurserFrom the book jacket-"From the moment his car stops outside her door, Lois Meade , cleaner and part-time sleuth doesn't like the look of Reg Abthorpe. He asks her to clean the home of Herbert Everitt, who has been moved to an old folk's home, though no one in the closely-knit village of Long Farnden thinks Mr Everitt is frail or infirm. William Cox is another matter. His health has been in decline since the death of his wife, and he is notoriously reclusive and dependent on his dog, Rosie. Is his bad temper just natural grumpiness, or is he a frightened old man? Grim warnings appear on gateposts, villagers are being intimidated, and even some of Lois's faithful staff are too frightened to come forward with their doubts and fears. As the atmosphere darkens, Lois is called upon by her old ally, Chief Inspector Hunter Cowgill ..." Books one through six in this series are in the Bookshare collection.