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Download or read book Ghastly Business written by Louise Levene and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1929. A girl is strangled in a London alley, the mangled corpse of a peeping Tom is found in a railway tunnel and the details of the latest trunk murder are updated hourly in the evening papers. Into this world steps Dora Strang, doctor's daughter and filing clerk to the country's pre-eminent pathologist, Alfred Kemble. Thrilled by the post-mortems and court cases, Dora is further fascinated by Kemble himself, a glamorous and enigmatic war hero. But her job holds several surprises and as things take a distinctly ghastly turn the tabloid journalists sharpen their pencils in morbid anticipation...
Download or read book Good Evening written by Peter Cook and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1977 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very funny show about some unlikely subjects, including a one-legged actor applying for the role of Tarzan, an in-depth interview with an unimpressed shepherd who witnessed the Nativity, and a French singer who misunderstands an Anglo-Saxon vulgarity and composes a song around it.
Download or read book Punch written by Mark Lemon and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Lady Julia Grey Mystery Collection Volume 1 by : Deanna Raybourn
Download or read book Lady Julia Grey Mystery Collection Volume 1 written by Deanna Raybourn and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn’s beloved Lady Julia Grey mystery stories, and be swept up in a Victorian world of intrigue in the first three novels, together in a value box set. Silent in the Grave The darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives threatening letters from an unknown source. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, Sir Edward collapses and dies at his London home. Determined to bring her husband’s murderer to justice, the late Sir Edward’s wife Julia engages the enigmatic Brisbane to help her investigate Edward’s demise, following a trail of clues that lead her to ever closer to a killer who waits expectantly for her arrival. Silent in the Sanctuary Fresh from a trip to Italy, Lady Julia returns to Sussex to find her father’s estate crowded with family and friends. Much to her surprise, the one man she had hoped to forget—the enigmatic and compelling Nicholas Brisbane—is among the houseguests. But the homecoming celebrations quickly take a ghastly turn when one of the guests is found brutally murdered. Lady Julia resumes her unlikely and deliciously intriguing partnership with Nicholas Brisbane, setting out to unravel a tangle of deceit before the killer can strike again. Silent on the Moor In Grimsgrave Hall, Nicholas Brisbane has inherited a ruined estate, replete with uncanny tenants and one unwanted houseguest: Lady Julia Grey. Lady Allenby and her daughters, dependent upon Brisbane and devastated by their fall in society, seem adrift, powerless to change their fortunes. But poison does not discriminate between classes, and a mystery unfolds from the rotten heart of Grimsgrave. Lady Julia may have to solve this particular one alone, as Brisbane appears inextricably tangled in its heinous twists and turns. But blood will out, and before spring comes, Lady Julia will have uncovered a long-buried legacy of malevolence and evil. Don’t miss the complete Lady Julia Grey mystery series by Deanna Raybourn! Book # 1: Silent in the Grave Book # 2: Silent in the Sanctuary Book # 3: Silent on the Moor Book # 3.5: Midsummer Night (novella) Book # 4: Dark Road to Darjeeling Book # 5: The Dark Enquiry Book # 5.5: Silent Night (novella) Book # 5.6: Twelfth Night (novella) Book # 5.7: Bonfire Night (novella)
Book Synopsis A Much Married Man by : Nicholas Coleridge
Download or read book A Much Married Man written by Nicholas Coleridge and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-06-12 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the sharpest observers of the modern scene, comes this witty, intelligent, and irresistible novel in the tradition of GosfordPark and Snobs. A man of wealth and privilege, Anthony Anscombe has everything he could ever want: an exquisite family estate, enviable social standing, and a desirable inheritance. But with all of his money and privilege, Anthony still has an aching desire for one thing: the perfect match. Running headlong into marriage is Anthony's forte...and his greatest weakness. As Anthony surveys Winchford Priory, his beautiful Elizabethan house in the English countryside, Anthony has the distinct feeling that he's under siege. And he's absolutely right. He may be surrounded by his sprawling estate, but lurking in the village are more than one or two reminders of his complicated past, including three ex-wives, a mistress, and a legion of children and stepchildren, all dependent on him and all determined to do whatever it takes to get what they want. Meet the wives Amanda: the ravishing first wife. Unpredictable and mesmerizing, she dared Anthony to fall in love with her, and he took her up on the challenge. Anthony was head over heels from the first night they danced on the rooftop of his family home. Of course, the free-spirited Amanda was never cut out for country life, but young love is blind. Sandra: the steadfast second wife. Sturdy, dependable and domesticated, Sandra pulled Anthony back from the compelling chaos that surrounded his first wife. Sandra had plans to turn Anthony's estate into a proper family home, until a stunning secret forced her to make a life-altering decision. Dita: the snobbish third wife. A true force of nature, Dita was smart, tough, rapaciously social and high-maintenance. She enthusiastically stormed through Anthony's life, organizing and rearranging, and rubbing plenty of people the wrong way, particularly the previous Mrs. Anscombes and their children. With the entire cast of his life roosting in the village, it's no wonder Anthony doesn't have a minute's peace! Adding to the crazy mix is the mistress, Nora, a new age hippy and acupuncturist, whom Anthony seduced with disastrous consequences. A Much Married Man is a wickedly funny social satire with memorable characters that will stay with readers long after the final page. Like a modern day Edith Wharton or Anthony Trollope, Nicholas Coleridge delivers a sensational glimpse inside the salacious world of the upper classes.
Download or read book The Academy and Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book End Games written by Michael Dibdin and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2009-01-16 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an advance scout for an American film company disappears, Aurelio Zen's most recent assignment in remote Calabria becomes anything but routine. Despite a savage attack that has scared the locals silent, Zen is determined to expose the truth. To make matters more complicated, a group of dangerous strangers, led by a rich, single-minded American have arrived to uncover another local mystery—buried treasure—and they will stop at nothing to achieve their goal. What ensues is a fiendishly suspenseful case that only Aurelio Zen could stumble into and only Michael Dibdin could have created: a wild thriller that takes us deep into a remote region of Italy and the darkest corners of human nature.
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Book Synopsis A Natural History of Human Emotions by : Stuart Walton
Download or read book A Natural History of Human Emotions written by Stuart Walton and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “fresh and entertaining” survey of the human emotional landscape—and how it has shifted over the centuries (Kirkus Reviews). Using Charles Darwin’s survey of emotions as a starting point, Stuart Walton’s A Natural History of Human Emotions examines the history of each of our core emotions—fear, anger, disgust, sadness, jealousy, contempt, shame, embarrassment, surprise, and happiness—and how these emotions have influenced both cultural and social history. We learn that primitive fear served as the engine of religious belief, while a desire for happiness led to humankind’s first musings on achieving a perfect utopia. Challenging the notion that human emotion has remained constant, A Natural History of Human Emotions explains why, in the last 250 years, society has changed its unwritten rules for what can be expressed in public and in private. Like An Intimate History of Humanity and Near a Thousand Tables, Walton’s A Natural History of Human Emotions is a provocative examination of human feelings and a fascinating take on how emotions have shaped our past.
Book Synopsis The Agatha Christie Collection (30 books, Illustrated) by : Agatha Christie
Download or read book The Agatha Christie Collection (30 books, Illustrated) written by Agatha Christie and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agatha Christie was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies. Most of Christie's books and short stories have been adapted for television, radio, video games, and graphic novels. More than 30 feature films are based on her work. Contents: Part 1. Hercule Poirot. Detective novels The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links Part 2. Hercule Poirot. Poirot Investigates The Adventure of the Western Star The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Mystery of the Hunters Lodge The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will Part 3. Hercule Poirot. Poirot's Early Cases The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Cornish Mystery The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly The Double Clue The King of Clubs The LeMesurier Inheritance The Lost Mine The Plymouth Express The Chocolate Box The Submarine Plans The The Veiled Lady Market Basing Mystery Part 4. Mr. Quin & Satterthwaite The Coming of Mr Quin. Part 5. Colonel Race The Man in the Brown Suit Part 6. Superintendent Battle The Secret of Chimneys Part 7. Tommy and Tuppence The Secret Adversary
Book Synopsis The Wings of Victory by : Fred M. White
Download or read book The Wings of Victory written by Fred M. White and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel revolves around Lanton Place. Once Lanton Place had been one of the historic landmarks in mid-Devon. Lanton Place as described in the novel has always been famous for its magnificent history and beauty. The novel follows the tragic story of a cunning family whose two generations of Dorn's recklessness have irrevocably wrecked the family's fortunes while bringing themselves to the verge of ruin. Major Dorn, his wife, and their daughter were content to hide their heads in the ruins of a great historic house.
Book Synopsis Tournament of Shadows by : Karl E. Meyer
Download or read book Tournament of Shadows written by Karl E. Meyer and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the romantic conflicts of the Victorian Great Game to the war-torn history of the region in recent decades, Tournament of Shadows traces the struggle for control of Central Asia and Tibet from the 1830s to the present. The original Great Game, the clandestine struggle between Russia and Britain for mastery of Central Asia, has long been regarded as one of the greatest geopolitical conflicts in history. Many believed that control of the vast Eurasian heartland was the key to world dominion. The original Great Game ended with the Russian Revolution, but the geopolitical struggles in Central Asia continue to the present day. In this updated edition, the authors reflect on Central Asia's history since the end of the Russo-Afghan war, and particularly in the wake of 9/11.
Book Synopsis Panel on Science and Technology, Seventh Meeting by : Panel on Science and Technology. Meeting
Download or read book Panel on Science and Technology, Seventh Meeting written by Panel on Science and Technology. Meeting and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Who Began the War, and Why? by : Various
Download or read book Who Began the War, and Why? written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Who Began the War, and Why?', editor Various presents a collection of essays and historical accounts from different perspectives on the causes and origins of various wars throughout history. The book features a diverse range of literary styles, including academic analyses, first-hand accounts, and thought-provoking essays that challenge readers to reexamine their understanding of warfare. The content is rich with primary sources and detailed research, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in military history and political science. The book not only explores the immediate triggers of conflicts but also delves into the underlying socio-political factors that contribute to the outbreak of wars. Various juxtaposes different viewpoints to provide a well-rounded perspective on the complexities of war and human conflict. Overall, 'Who Began the War, and Why?' offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the origins of wars that will appeal to readers interested in understanding the complex nature of global conflicts.
Book Synopsis Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels by : Charles Bryce
Download or read book Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels written by Charles Bryce and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels" by Mrs. Charles Bryce. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Book Synopsis Kill Your Darlings by : Terence Blacker
Download or read book Kill Your Darlings written by Terence Blacker and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gregory Keays is a writer whose brilliant future is behind him. Corroded with envy, Gregory watches as his contemporaries produce better work and live happier lives while he teaches community college composition classes and compiles books about other books. One day, Gregory is convinced, the world will recognize his talents. In the meantime, his marriage to a new-age feng shui artist has become cold and distant, and his relationship with his reclusive teen-age son is in free-fall. But when a brilliant student enters his life, Gregory is offered one last, glorious chance to save his career. Soon, however, Gregory's Faustian pact with success unravels around him, and he must turn to darker, more duplicitous means to secure his fame. Set in the dangerous world where real life and literary ambition collide, Kill Your Darlings is an unforgettable novel of ego and delusion, villainy and the betrayal of love.
Book Synopsis Murder Comes to Call by : Jessica Ellicott
Download or read book Murder Comes to Call written by Jessica Ellicott and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lean years following World War I can lead to desperate acts—even in the quiet English village of Walmsley Parva. When a series of burglaries seems to culminate in murder, brash American Beryl Helliwell and proper Brit Edwina Davenport are eager to solve the case . . . World-renowned adventuress Beryl Helliwell cited for “reckless” motoring? Why, the very idea! Constable Gibbs just has it in for her. The solution? Charm the magistrate, of course. But days after Beryl's appearance before the bench, she and Edwina pay a visit to the magistrate only to find his home ransacked and the man himself lying dead at the bottom of a grand staircase. Given the state of the house, his death appears to be connected to a rash of robberies in the village. Declan O’Shea, the handsome helper Beryl hired to assist their aged gardener Simpkins, falls under suspicion after having had his own run-in with the magistrate—but mostly, Beryl believes, because he’s Irish. While unofficially looking into the magistrate's murder, the ladies are hired in their official capacity as private inquiry agents to find census reports that have gone missing. Is someone trying to hide something from the census takers—and could that theft have anything to do with the magistrate’s death? Beryl and Edwina are once again in fine form as they engage in a little reckless sleuthing to bring these assorted mysteries to a speedy conclusion. . . .
