Author: Sara Rosett
Publisher: Sara Rosett
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
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A cold-blooded killer lurks in the luxurious winter wonderland of St. Moritz . . . Switzerland, 1924. Lady sleuth Olive Belgrave is set to enjoy a holiday of ice-skating and snowshoeing in the glamorous alpine setting of St. Moritz, but her plans are rudely interrupted when an unfortunate accident takes place. It quickly becomes clear that the tragic event was a carefully concealed murder. Olive isn’t one to shy away from a challenge, and with her sharp intuition and knowledge of the high society set, she uncovers motives among the elite guests. However, this case is one of the most challenging she’s faced. Her suspects include a famous lady mountaineer, an up-and-coming fashion designer, a mousy lady’s maid, and several gentlemen sportsmen who seem to be only interested in tobogganing, ice-climbing, and the new sport of skiing down the mountain slopes. Can Olive find the cunning killer and solve the impossible crime before it’s too late? If you enjoy puzzling mysteries set among the glitz and glamor of the 1920s, you’ll enjoy Murder in the Alps, the latest installment of USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett’s High Society Lady Detective series.
Author: Bethany Russell
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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It's Ethel and Billy Bobberton's last day in Herringburg-an isolated, German village located in the alps-and it promises to be a treat. There's an annual alpine skiing race being held in the morning, followed by a day of drinking, fun and festivities. Even better, the local legend Noah Webber, a friend that Billy and Ethel made while touring the village, is a shoo-in to win! Really, it's the perfect way to end their time in Germany.By the time the nightly celebrations come around, Ethel is ready for bed, leaving Billy to carry on with Noah and the other locals. Billy does just that, drinking long into the night and enjoying his final few hours in Herringburg the best he can. But the good times can't last. It's early the next morning when he is awoken by a phone call from the local police station informing him that Noah Webber has been killed and Ethel looks to be the cause.It doesn't look good for Ethel either, who has no memory of the night before, and was found at the crime scene with the murder weapon in hand. Even worse is that in two days' time, Ethel will be sent to Berlin where she is sure to go down for a murder she did not commit! With no choice, and no time to spare, Billy takes to the case, desperate to prove his mother's innocence before it is too late.Please Note: Third Volume of The Bobberton Diaries Mystery Series. Approximately 51,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger).
Author: Oheta Sophia
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788779348141
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Murder in the Alps" unfolds amidst the breathtaking yet treacherous landscape of the Swiss Alps. Detective Lukas Berger embarks on a relentless quest for justice following the mysterious death of Markus Keller, a charismatic entrepreneur with a shadowed past. As Lukas delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and long-buried secrets that threaten to unravel the tranquil village of Hochwald. With the help of Emma Sinclair, a determined hiker drawn into the investigation, Lukas navigates through perilous terrain and confronts powerful adversaries who will stop at nothing to protect their hidden agendas. As the Alps bear witness to the unfolding drama, Lukas and Emma must unravel the truth before more lives are claimed by the dark forces lurking beneath the surface. "Murder in the Alps" is a gripping tale of intrigue, redemption, and the enduring quest for justice amidst the beauty and danger of mountainous terrain.
Author: Tom Parry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907324598
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Languages : en
Pages : 304
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When 21 shots from a semi-automatic pistol rang out across the Alpine woodland high above Lake Annecy, there was nobody nearby to raise the alarm. In a car, in a lay-by off the single-land track above, were the bloodied bodies of British computer engineer, Saad al-Hilli, his dentist wife, Iqbal, and her mother, Suhaila. Nearby, on the road, lay the corpse of French cyclist, Sylvain Mollier, punctured by seven shots from the same gun. Saad's eldest daughter, Zainab, seven, had been shot, pistol-whipped and left for dead. Cowering underneath her mum Iqbal's skirt in the back seat of the car was Zainab's little sister Zeena - the only one of the six people there left unharmed. Was this a professional assassin's error, or a humane gesture by someone who knew the girls? Two years on from this most implausible crime, French police remain baffled. This book explores the background of the case.
Author: John Prevas
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0786731214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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When he left his Spanish base one spring day in 218 B.C. with his 100,000-man army of mercenaries, officers, and elephants, Hannibal was launching not just the main offensive of the Second Punic War but also one of the great military journeys in ancient history. His masterful advance through rough terrain and fierce Celtic tribes proved his worth as a leader, but it was his extraordinary passage through the Alps—still considered treacherous even by modern climbers—that made him a legend. John Prevas combines rigorous research of ancient sources with his own excursions through the icy peaks to bring to life this awesome trek, solving the centuries-old question of Hannibal's exact route and shedding fresh light on the cultures of Rome and Carthage along the way. Here is the finest kind of history, sure to appeal to readers of Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire: alive with grand strategy, the clash of empires, fabulous courage, and the towering figure of Hannibal Barca.
Author: Sara Rosett
Publisher: Sara Rosett
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Good houseguests don’t get accused of murder . . . Kate Sharp loves the perks of her location scout profession. When she fills in for a researcher at a Regency-themed English house party, she’s looking forward to indulging in the posh atmosphere of tea on the lawn and elegant candlelight dinners, but when the guest next-door is murdered in a locked room, Kate becomes the prime suspect. As she turns her attention to the guests, the staff, and the owners, Kate must unlock the mystery and uncover the murderer before she’s arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. Death in a Stately Home is the third installment in the Murder on Location collection, a series of British cozy mysteries. If you love engaging characters, compelling British detective mysteries, the works of Jane Austen, and vivid locations that transport you to another place, then you’ll love Sara Rosett’s latest whodunit. Buy Death in a Stately Home to escape into another Kate Sharp mystery today! MURDER ON LOCATION SERIES: Book One - Death in the English Countryside Book Two - Death in an English Cottage Book Three - Death in a Stately Home Book Four - Death in an Elegant City Book Five - Menace at the Christmas Market (Novella) Book Six - Death in an English Garden Book Seven - Death at an English Wedding Have you read Sara Rosett’s other mystery series? If you like historical mysteries with lady detectives, check out the HIGH SOCIETY LADY DETECTIVE mystery series. If you like travel with your mystery, check out the ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL MYSTERIES.
Author: Sara Rosett
Publisher: Sara Rosett
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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A Roman holiday goes from romantic to dangerous when a cat burglar on the prowl interrupts an Italian vacation. Zoe and Jack’s trip to Rome was supposed to be a romantic one-year anniversary celebration with a little business on the side. Jack’s fledgling security company has landed the plum assignment of providing additional security for the opening night gala of a museum exhibit featuring priceless gems. However, the easy job turns complicated when they discover the exhibit is the next target of a cat burglar who has struck several times in recent months, snatching up a hoard of sparkling jewels. Opening night goes off without a hitch, but then the police accuse them of switching the real gems for fakes. With the exhibit’s organizer missing and planted diamonds showing up in their belongings, Zoe and Jack are forced to delve into the shady side of the diamond trade in a search for the culprit, a journey that takes them from the fountains and piazzas of the Eternal City to the snow-capped Alps.
Author: Sara Rosett
Publisher: Sara Rosett
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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South Regent Mansions has all the modern conveniences . . . including murder London, February, 1924. Discreet sleuth for the high society set, Olive Belgrave is delighted with her new flat at South Regent Mansions where she’s made several friends, including the modern career woman, Minerva, who draws a popular cartoon about a flapper for a London newspaper. But then Minerva comes to Olive for help after catching a glimpse of a disturbing sight—a dead body. At least, that’s what Minerva thought she saw, but there’s not a dead body anywhere in the posh building, and the residents are continuing with their lives as they normally do. Is Minerva seeing things? Is she barmy? Or is there a more sinister explanation? To help restore Minerva’s peace of mind, Olive investigates her neighbors. They include: society’s “it” girl of the moment, an accountant with a fondness for gadgets, a snooty society matron, and a school teacher turned bridge instructor. Olive uncovers rivalries, clandestine affairs, and hidden jealousies. With dashing Jasper at her side, Olive must discover whose secret is worth killing for. If you like sophisticated whodunits, charming characters, and novels with a lighthearted tone, you’ll enjoy the seventh installment of the High Society Lady Detective series, Murder at the Mansions, from USA Today bestselling author, Sara Rosett.
Author: Kerry Greenwood
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1615953582
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
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"Anyone who hasn't discovered Phryne Fisher by now should start making up for lost time." —Booklist Phryne Fisher is doing one of her favorite things—dancing to the music of Tintagel Stone's Jazzmakers at the Green Mill, Melbourne's premier dance hall. And she's wearing a sparkling lobelia-colored georgette dress. Nothing can flap the unflappable Phryne—especially on a dance floor with so many delectable partners. Nothing but death, that is. The dance competition is trailing into its last hours when suddenly a figure slumps to the ground. Phryne, conscious of how narrowly the weapon missed her own bare shoulder, back, and dress, investigates. Phryne follows the deadly trail into the dark smoky jazz clubs of Fitzroy, into the arms of eloquent strangers, and finally into the sky, as she uncovers a complicated family tragedy from the Great War and the damaged men who came back from ANZAC cove.
Author: George Alfred Townsend
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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