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Black Sheep
by Georgette Heyer
A dashing young man attempts to unite his family and win the heart of a beautiful heiress.
The novel is set in Bath, Somerset and centres on two main characters: Miss Abigail Wendover and Mr Miles Calverleigh. At the beginning of the novel, Abigail's niece Fanny claims to have formed a ... (Wikipedia)
Faro's Daughter
by Georgette Heyer
A charming romance between a young woman and an aristocrat as they navigate the upper class society.
The beautiful but poor Deborah Grantham presides over her aunt's gaming house in Georgian London. Here she meets Max Ravenscar, who is determined to prevent his young cousin Lord Mablethorpe from ... (Wikipedia)
Sylvester
by Georgette Heyer
A young heiress runs away from home to avoid an unwanted marriage and finds herself in a series of misadventures with a handsome stranger.
When the news went out that Sylvester Rayne, the elegant, impeccable Duke of Salford, was seeking a wife, all England was aflutter! Lord Sylvester is a polished bachelor who has stringent ... (Goodreads)
Nine Coaches Waiting
by Mary Stewart
A governess, Linda, is hired to care for a young boy in a French chateau. But she soon discovers dark secrets and danger lurking in the shadows.
A governess in a French chateau encounters an apparent plot against her young charge's life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel. When lovely Linda Martin first ... (Goodreads)
Sleeping Arrangements
by Madeleine Wickham
Two families on vacation in Spain, secrets and lies unravel as they share a villa.
Chloe needs a holiday. She's sick of making wedding dresses, her partner Philip has troubles at work, and the whole family wants a break. Her wealthy friend Gerard has offered the loan of his luxury ... (Barnes & Noble)
Third Girl
by Agatha Christie
A young woman visits Poirot, claiming she may have committed a murder. Poirot investigates and uncovers a tangled web of secrets and lies.
Norma Restarick seeks help from Poirot, believing she may have committed murder. When she sees him in person, she flees, saying he is too old. He pursues the case finding that Ariadne Oliver sent ... (Wikipedia)
Partners in Crime
by Agatha Christie
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford solve a series of mysteries with their wit and charm. A delightful and entertaining read.
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford were restless for adventure, so when they were asked to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency, they leapt at the chance. After their triumphant recovery of a ... (Goodreads)
Murder in the Mews
by Agatha Christie
A classic whodunit, exploring a mysterious murder in a London mews.
Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection of four short stories by the author. Entries for each of the stories, including the title one, can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. Are you ready ... (Goodreads)
One Corpse Too Many
by Ellis Peters
A medieval monk sets out to reveal the truth behind a suspicious death in a remote Welsh village.
In August 1138, King Stephen is besieging rebels now loyal to Empress Matilda in Shrewsbury Castle. Brother Cadfael welcomes the assistance of young Godric, brought to the Abbey by his aunt. Cadfael ... (Wikipedia)
Trouble Is My Business
by Raymond Chandler
Private detective Philip Marlowe takes on a series of cases that lead him into the dark underworld of Los Angeles.
In the four long stories in this collection, Marlowe is hired to protect a rich old guy from a gold digger, runs afoul of crooked politicos, gets a line on some stolen jewels with a reward attached, ... (Goodreads)
The Moor
by Laurie R. King
A gripping tale of murder, mystery, and suspense set in the English countryside.
The book opens with Mary Russell receiving a telegram to come immediately to Devon and to bring her compass. Initially Mary is reluctant to abandon her academic studies in Oxford to assist Sherlock, ... (Wikipedia)
The Game
by Laurie R. King
A murder mystery set in the world of Victorian England, involving a young detective and her companion.
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are visited by Sherlock's gravely ill brother, Mycroft, who has an intriguing case for them. Mycroft, who has connections in the highest levels of the government, has ... (Wikipedia)
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
by Julie Andrews Edwards
Three siblings embark on a magical adventure to find the elusive Whangdoodle and save his world from extinction.
Three siblings, Ben, Tom, and Melinda Potter (better known as Lindy), meet Professor Savant while visiting the zoo one rainy day. On Halloween, Lindy gets dared by her brother to knock on the ... (Wikipedia)
Nicholas Nickleby
by Charles Dickens
Exploring themes of morality and justice through the story of a young man and his family.
Nicholas Nickleby's father dies unexpectedly after losing all of his money in a poor investment. Nicholas, his mother and his younger sister, Kate, are forced to give up their comfortable lifestyle ... (Wikipedia)
Locked Rooms
by Laurie R. King
A detective solves a decades-old mystery and unravels a conspiracy of secrets.
On their way back to Britain from India, Holmes and Russell stop at Russell's childhood home in San Francisco. As they approach San Francisco, Russell becomes more and more distracted. Holmes ... (Wikipedia)
The Thin Man
by Dashiell Hammett
A retired detective called to investigate a mysterious murder.
The story is set in New York City in December 1932, in the last days of Prohibition. The main characters are a former private detective , Nick Charles and Nora, his clever young wife. Nick, son of a ... (Wikipedia)
The Pickwick Papers
by Charles Dickens
Witty comedy of misadventures of a group of travelers in 19th century England.
Few first novels have created as much popular excitement as The Pickwick Papers –-a comic masterpiece that catapulted its 24-year-old author to immediate fame. Readers were captivated by the ... (Goodreads)
Just One Damned Thing After Another
by Jodi Taylor
A historian is accidentally sent back in time, embarking on a whirlwind adventure through history.
"History is just one damned thing after another." Behind the seemingly innocuous façade of St Mary's, a different kind of historical research is taking place. They don't do 'time-travel' - they ... (Goodreads)
Reliquary
by Douglas Preston
A thrilling adventure full of unexpected twists and turns, uncovering a hidden relic with immense power.
The story picks up where the epilogue of Relic left off. Two headless skeletons are found in the Humboldt Kill. When further decapitated bodies follow, there is suspicion of a second Mbwun monster. ... (Wikipedia)
A Fatal Grace
by Louise Penny
An intricate murder mystery set in a small Canadian town, as the investigating detective unravels truth and justice.
Inspector Gamache investigates after CC de Poitiers, a sadistic socialite, is fatally electrocuted at a Christmas curling competition in the small Québécois town of Three Pines. CC, who had a ... (Wikipedia)
Leven Thumps and the Eyes of the Want
by Obert Skye
Leven Thumps must save the world of Foo from the evil forces of the Want by finding and destroying the powerful Eyes of the Want.
In book three, the war to unite Foo and Reality has begun. Not only must Leven race across Foo to stop the Secret before the deadly truth is revealed, he must travel to the island of Lith, the home ... (Goodreads)
Protecting Caroline
by Susan Stoker
A former soldier turned bodyguard must protect a woman from a dangerous stalker while battling his own demons.
A love that spans the test of time…from their first meeting, to their wedding, to when they’re old and gray, Wolf and Caroline have a relationship to be envied. , , Start the saga of Caroline and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Possession
by A.S. Byatt
Two modern academics uncover a hidden romance between two Victorian poets.
Obscure scholar Roland Michell, researching in the London Library , discovers handwritten drafts of a letter by the eminent Victorian poet Randolph Henry Ash, which lead him to suspect that the ... (Wikipedia)
A Total Waste of Makeup
by Kim Gruenenfelder
After a breakup, a woman navigates the ups and downs of dating in LA while trying to find herself. A humorous and relatable chick-lit novel.
Charlize Charlie Edwards certainly knows, in theory, what it takes to lead a successful and happy life. She owns a nice house in Silverlake, LA's trendiest neighborhood. She has glamorous and loyal ... (Goodreads)
I Do
by Cara Lockwood
A wedding planner falls for a groom-to-be, but he's not the one she's supposed to marry. A romantic comedy with a twist.
"She creates perfect days."In spite of her incorrigible curly hair, Lauren Crandell is a neat-freak and organizational guru, qualities that make her the perfect wedding planner. But when two weddings ... (Goodreads)
Safe With Me
by K.L. Slater
A woman offers shelter to a grieving mother and her daughter, but secrets from the past threaten to destroy their fragile bond.
Thirteen years ago someone did something very bad to Anna. Now it's her turn to get even. Anna lives a solitary existence, taking solace in order and routine. Her only friend is the lonely old lady ... (Barnes & Noble)
Don't Let Me Go
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A heartwarming story of a young boy and his mother's friend who form an unbreakable bond.
Former Broadway dancer and current agoraphobic Billy Shine has not set foot outside his apartment in almost a decade. He has glimpsed his neighbors—beautiful manicurist Rayleen, lonely old Ms. ... (Goodreads)
Exit Strategy
by Martha Wells
Murderbot is back, trying to protect its human friends while navigating dangerous situations and uncovering corporate conspiracies.
Murderbot wasn’t programmed to care. So, its decision to help the only human who ever showed it respect must be a system glitch, right? Having traveled the width of the galaxy to unearth details of ... (Goodreads)
The Duchess
by Danielle Steel
A young woman marries into a wealthy family and must navigate the challenges of high society and family secrets.
Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, ... (Goodreads)
Private: Oz
by James Patterson
Jack Morgan investigates a murder in the world of Oz entertainment, uncovering dark secrets and corruption.
In previous Private novels James Patterson billed Private as the world's most exclusive detective agency. Private opens a new office in Sydney, Australia . A party is thrown as the business opens, ... (Wikipedia)
