Author: Caroline Dunford
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1909520942
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
"A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple" LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime author A Death in the Family - the first instalment in the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries! _______________ December 1909... Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution. Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia's daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She's young, fit, intelligent, a little naïve and assumes the life of a maid won't be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a dead body. Euphemia's innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some Stapleford secrets... _______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels! 'A below stairs detective story with a wonderfully light comic touch'***** Reader review 'Cracking good read - rattles along and keeps the reader interested' ***** Reader review 'Marvellous read, the tale flowed beautifully. I shall be reading more from this author. Highly recommended' ***** Reader review 'The book is full of witticism and a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to start on No.2 of the series' ***** Reader review
A Death in the Family (Euphemia Martins Mystery 1)
Author: Caroline Dunford
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1909520942
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
"A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple" LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime author A Death in the Family - the first instalment in the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries! _______________ December 1909... Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution. Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia's daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She's young, fit, intelligent, a little naïve and assumes the life of a maid won't be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a dead body. Euphemia's innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some Stapleford secrets... _______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels! 'A below stairs detective story with a wonderfully light comic touch'***** Reader review 'Cracking good read - rattles along and keeps the reader interested' ***** Reader review 'Marvellous read, the tale flowed beautifully. I shall be reading more from this author. Highly recommended' ***** Reader review 'The book is full of witticism and a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to start on No.2 of the series' ***** Reader review
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1909520942
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
"A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple" LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime author A Death in the Family - the first instalment in the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries! _______________ December 1909... Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution. Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia's daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She's young, fit, intelligent, a little naïve and assumes the life of a maid won't be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a dead body. Euphemia's innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some Stapleford secrets... _______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels! 'A below stairs detective story with a wonderfully light comic touch'***** Reader review 'Cracking good read - rattles along and keeps the reader interested' ***** Reader review 'Marvellous read, the tale flowed beautifully. I shall be reading more from this author. Highly recommended' ***** Reader review 'The book is full of witticism and a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to start on No.2 of the series' ***** Reader review
When Scotland Was Jewish
Author: Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786455225
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The popular image of Scotland is dominated by widely recognized elements of Celtic culture. But a significant non-Celtic influence on Scotland's history has been largely ignored for centuries? This book argues that much of Scotland's history and culture from 1100 forward is Jewish. The authors provide evidence that many of the national heroes, villains, rulers, nobles, traders, merchants, bishops, guild members, burgesses, and ministers of Scotland were of Jewish descent, their ancestors originating in France and Spain. Much of the traditional historical account of Scotland, it is proposed, rests on fundamental interpretive errors, perpetuated in order to affirm Scotland's identity as a Celtic, Christian society. A more accurate and profound understanding of Scottish history has thus been buried. The authors' wide-ranging research includes examination of census records, archaeological artifacts, castle carvings, cemetery inscriptions, religious seals, coinage, burgess and guild member rolls, noble genealogies, family crests, portraiture, and geographic place names.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786455225
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The popular image of Scotland is dominated by widely recognized elements of Celtic culture. But a significant non-Celtic influence on Scotland's history has been largely ignored for centuries? This book argues that much of Scotland's history and culture from 1100 forward is Jewish. The authors provide evidence that many of the national heroes, villains, rulers, nobles, traders, merchants, bishops, guild members, burgesses, and ministers of Scotland were of Jewish descent, their ancestors originating in France and Spain. Much of the traditional historical account of Scotland, it is proposed, rests on fundamental interpretive errors, perpetuated in order to affirm Scotland's identity as a Celtic, Christian society. A more accurate and profound understanding of Scottish history has thus been buried. The authors' wide-ranging research includes examination of census records, archaeological artifacts, castle carvings, cemetery inscriptions, religious seals, coinage, burgess and guild member rolls, noble genealogies, family crests, portraiture, and geographic place names.
A Death in the Highlands (Euphemia Martins Mystery 2)
Author: Caroline Dunford
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1909520934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime author A Death in the Highlands - the second edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries! _______________ Bitter Rivalries. Disastrous consequences. After dodging criminal charges, Richard returns as head of the household at Stapleford Hall. Changing fortunes find Euphemia temporarily promoted to housekeeper for the first trip to the family's new hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, where she is meets Rory Macleod, the new butler. Taking on her new role, she encounters angry locals with a grudge against the Staplefords and thwarts what she believes to be an attempt on Bertram Stapleford's life. A strange group of house guests arrive for the Glorious Twelfth, but with disastrous consequences. Euphemia finds herself caught in the midst of bitter rivalries, and evidence pointing to several murder suspects. Will she unravel the mystery? _______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels! 'Good cosy book to curl up with... I highly recommend this series' ***** Reader review 'Euphemia has my vote all the way. I only wish the story was longer - I reached the end much too soon!' ***** Reader review '...these are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots. I highly recommend them...' ***** Reader review 'Great humour with a story line that makes you want to keep reading more... Brilliant series, looking forward to reading the rest' ***** Reader review
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1909520934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
'A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' LIN ANDERSON, Award winning Scottish crime author A Death in the Highlands - the second edition of the gripping and twisty Euphemia Martins Mysteries! _______________ Bitter Rivalries. Disastrous consequences. After dodging criminal charges, Richard returns as head of the household at Stapleford Hall. Changing fortunes find Euphemia temporarily promoted to housekeeper for the first trip to the family's new hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, where she is meets Rory Macleod, the new butler. Taking on her new role, she encounters angry locals with a grudge against the Staplefords and thwarts what she believes to be an attempt on Bertram Stapleford's life. A strange group of house guests arrive for the Glorious Twelfth, but with disastrous consequences. Euphemia finds herself caught in the midst of bitter rivalries, and evidence pointing to several murder suspects. Will she unravel the mystery? _______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels! 'Good cosy book to curl up with... I highly recommend this series' ***** Reader review 'Euphemia has my vote all the way. I only wish the story was longer - I reached the end much too soon!' ***** Reader review '...these are wonderful mysteries, with great characters and good plots. I highly recommend them...' ***** Reader review 'Great humour with a story line that makes you want to keep reading more... Brilliant series, looking forward to reading the rest' ***** Reader review
Edhina Ekogidho – Names as Links
Author: Minna Saarelma-Maunumaa
Publisher: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
ISBN: 9522228168
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
What are the most popular names of the Ambo people in Namibia? Why do so many Ambos have Finnish first names? What do the African names of these people mean? Why is the namesake so important in Ambo culture? How did the long independence struggle affect personal naming, and what are the latest name-giving trends in Namibia? This study analyses the changes in the personal naming system of the Ambo people in Namibia over the last 120 years, starting from the year 1883 when the first Ambos received biblical and European names at baptism. The central factors in this process were the German and South African colonisation and European missionary work on the one hand, and the rise of African nationalism on the other hand. Eventually, this clash between African and European naming practices led to a new and dynamic naming system which includes elements of both African and European origin.
Publisher: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
ISBN: 9522228168
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
What are the most popular names of the Ambo people in Namibia? Why do so many Ambos have Finnish first names? What do the African names of these people mean? Why is the namesake so important in Ambo culture? How did the long independence struggle affect personal naming, and what are the latest name-giving trends in Namibia? This study analyses the changes in the personal naming system of the Ambo people in Namibia over the last 120 years, starting from the year 1883 when the first Ambos received biblical and European names at baptism. The central factors in this process were the German and South African colonisation and European missionary work on the one hand, and the rise of African nationalism on the other hand. Eventually, this clash between African and European naming practices led to a new and dynamic naming system which includes elements of both African and European origin.
History of the Kuykendall Family
Author: George Benson Kuykendall
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5872287712
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
With Genealogy as Found in Early Dutch Church Records, State and Government Documents, Together with Sketches of Colonial Times, Old Log Cabin Days, Indian Wars, Pioneer Hardships, Social Customs, Dress and Mode of Living of the Early Forefathers
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5872287712
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
With Genealogy as Found in Early Dutch Church Records, State and Government Documents, Together with Sketches of Colonial Times, Old Log Cabin Days, Indian Wars, Pioneer Hardships, Social Customs, Dress and Mode of Living of the Early Forefathers
Hope for the Innocent (Hope Stapleford Adventure 1)
Author: Caroline Dunford
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1472281764
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
'A Sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' - Lin Anderson 'Impeccable historical detail with a light touch' - Lesley Cookman, The Libby Sarjeant Series 'Euphemia Martins is feisty, funny and completely adorable' - Colette McCormick, Ribbons in Her Hair 'A rattlingly good dose of Edwardian country house intrigue with plenty of twist and turns and clues to puzzle through along with the heroine of the book, Euphemia Martins' - Booklore.co.uk Hope to Survive - the second edition of the exciting spy thriller Hope Stapleford Mystery series! _______________ It is 1939 and World War II is looming... Oswald Mosley has awoken fascist sympathies among the British aristocracy and, in London, socialites are gathering for the start of the Season. Enter astute, Oxford graduate Hope Stapleford, whose quick wit, love of books and keen observations set her apart from her peers. Her rebellious friend, Bernadette, has persuaded her to take part in the Season, and Hope expects little more than a round of dull engagements and dreary introductions. But when an innocent, young debutante goes missing from their very first house party, feared to have been kidnapped or worse, Hope's curiosity is piqued. With Bernie and their new acquaintance, the amiable rogue Harvey, Hope soon finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue that threatens the very heart of the nation... _______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping thrillers! '...evokes the period and class structure beautifully, while at the same time being a rollicking good read and a mystery unsolved until almost the final page' ***** Reader Review 'An interesting plot and good character development' ***** Reader review 'As always Caroline Dunford writes a great story, I look forward to seeing how Hope's storyline will evolve' ***** Reader review 'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ***** Author review
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1472281764
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
'A Sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' - Lin Anderson 'Impeccable historical detail with a light touch' - Lesley Cookman, The Libby Sarjeant Series 'Euphemia Martins is feisty, funny and completely adorable' - Colette McCormick, Ribbons in Her Hair 'A rattlingly good dose of Edwardian country house intrigue with plenty of twist and turns and clues to puzzle through along with the heroine of the book, Euphemia Martins' - Booklore.co.uk Hope to Survive - the second edition of the exciting spy thriller Hope Stapleford Mystery series! _______________ It is 1939 and World War II is looming... Oswald Mosley has awoken fascist sympathies among the British aristocracy and, in London, socialites are gathering for the start of the Season. Enter astute, Oxford graduate Hope Stapleford, whose quick wit, love of books and keen observations set her apart from her peers. Her rebellious friend, Bernadette, has persuaded her to take part in the Season, and Hope expects little more than a round of dull engagements and dreary introductions. But when an innocent, young debutante goes missing from their very first house party, feared to have been kidnapped or worse, Hope's curiosity is piqued. With Bernie and their new acquaintance, the amiable rogue Harvey, Hope soon finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue that threatens the very heart of the nation... _______________ Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping thrillers! '...evokes the period and class structure beautifully, while at the same time being a rollicking good read and a mystery unsolved until almost the final page' ***** Reader Review 'An interesting plot and good character development' ***** Reader review 'As always Caroline Dunford writes a great story, I look forward to seeing how Hope's storyline will evolve' ***** Reader review 'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ***** Author review
New History
Author: Zosimus
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
New History is a historical narrative by Zosimus. The author was a Greek historian known for condemning Constantine's rejection of the traditional polytheistic religion.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
New History is a historical narrative by Zosimus. The author was a Greek historian known for condemning Constantine's rejection of the traditional polytheistic religion.
The Mother Tongue
Author: Teri Holbrook
Publisher: Crimeline
ISBN: 9780553577198
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Returning to her Georgia hometown, Gale Grayson sees the community altered by outsiders studying the area's most isolated residents who have their own dialect. When three men are murdered, shocking truths about people whose roots go back for generations are revealed. Gale must find out the secret before someone tries to silence her for good.
Publisher: Crimeline
ISBN: 9780553577198
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Returning to her Georgia hometown, Gale Grayson sees the community altered by outsiders studying the area's most isolated residents who have their own dialect. When three men are murdered, shocking truths about people whose roots go back for generations are revealed. Gale must find out the secret before someone tries to silence her for good.
PALACE OF PLEASURE,
Author: WILLIAM. PAINTER
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033600184
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033600184
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Death in the Family
Author: Caroline Dunford
Publisher: Accent Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781909520998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
He had the aspect of a man, who had welcomed death, albeit he had found it among the gravy, and this helped me bear the awful, wrenching pain I felt at his loss. ‘Oh, Euphemia, if only your father…’ ‘There was really nothing he could do about it,’ I countered fairly. In December 1909 the Very Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution. Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia’s daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She’s young, fit, intelligent, a little naive and assumes the life of a maid won’t be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a murdered body. Euphemia’s innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some of the darker social, political and business secrets of Stapleford family. She is propositioned, locked in cupboards, made to chop mountains of onions, her reputation shredded, accused of murder and frequently put in fear for her life. All Euphemia has to defend herself is her quick wits, sense of humour and the ultimate weapon of all virtuous young women, her scream.
Publisher: Accent Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781909520998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
He had the aspect of a man, who had welcomed death, albeit he had found it among the gravy, and this helped me bear the awful, wrenching pain I felt at his loss. ‘Oh, Euphemia, if only your father…’ ‘There was really nothing he could do about it,’ I countered fairly. In December 1909 the Very Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution. Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia’s daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She’s young, fit, intelligent, a little naive and assumes the life of a maid won’t be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a murdered body. Euphemia’s innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some of the darker social, political and business secrets of Stapleford family. She is propositioned, locked in cupboards, made to chop mountains of onions, her reputation shredded, accused of murder and frequently put in fear for her life. All Euphemia has to defend herself is her quick wits, sense of humour and the ultimate weapon of all virtuous young women, her scream.