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When English tearoom owner, Gemma Rose, finds herself on an unexpected trip to Scotland, she is delighted by the chance to stay in a beautiful Scottish castle-complete with mounted stag heads, cosy fireplaces, and misty mountain views. She's looking forward to a relaxing weekend in the Highlands, sampling traditional Scottish baking, trying her hand at fly fishing, and learning to enjoy a "wee dram" of whisky.But when she stumbles on a dead body in the castle library, Gemma quickly becomes steeped in a country-house murder with a distinctly tartan feel! Luckily, the nosy "Old Biddies" are on hand to help with the sleuthing, and even her cheeky tabby cat, Muesli, is keen to lend a paw. But with a castle full of quirky guests, the list of suspects is long, and everyone has something to hide. Can Gemma untangle the web of lies and motives, and reel in the killer before it's too late?Filled with humour, suspense, and unexpected twists, A High Whisk Situation is a delightful read for fans of cozy mysteries and traditional English whodunits. So put the kettle on, grab a scone (or a shortbread, we won't judge), and get ready for a hilarious, entertaining adventure in the Scottish Highlands.**Chocolate whisky cake recipe at the end of the story!**

Wie sicher ist das Insel-Idyll wirklich?Der fesselnde zweite Teil der Nordseekrimi-ReiheTrotz ihrer Suspendierung wird Zielfahnderin Kari Lürsen von ihrem früheren Vorgesetzten gebeten, auf Föhr einen heiklen Auftrag zu übernehmen. In einem Safehouse auf der Insel soll sie gemeinsam mit einer anderen Beamtin für die Sicherheit einer Kronzeugin und deren Tochter sorgen. Doch dann droht der Auftrag außer Kontrolle zu geraten und schnell ist klar: es muss einen Maulwurf im BKA geben. Oder weiß die Zeugin vielleicht mehr als sie zugibt? Das Netz der Lügen verdichtet sich immer weiter und plötzlich geraten Kari und ihre Kollegin selbst in tödliche Gefahr. Finden sie die Wahrheit heraus, bevor es weitere Opfer gibt?Weitere Titel dieser ReiheTod auf Föhr (ISBN: 9783987780677)Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Auch dieser Nordseekrimi ist unglaublich spannend und hat mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt!"„Der Kampf gegen die Zeit und die Ungewissheit darüber, wer auf welcher Seite steht, macht den Krimi zu einem nervenaufreibenden Lesevergnügen."„Die Beschreibung der Insel Föhr und ihrer Bewohner verleiht dem Krimi eine authentische und atmosphärische Note."„Hochgehaltene Spannung, unerwartete Wendungen - ein echter Pageturner!"

Loose lips may sink ships, but bodies and secrets will always float to the surface.Audrey O'Connell has returned from Portland to her hometown of Chattertowne, Washington, a place where gossip is currency but knowing when to stay tight-lipped is priceless. Procuring a part-time job at the local newspaper to keep an eye on her impetuous sister following Vivienne's latest romantic scandal, Audrey is assigned a feature series for the upcoming festival which has her digging through the town archives in search of anything interesting. When her former boyfriend Marcus is found floating dead in the marina not long after reaching out to her in hopes of utilizing her research skills, her investigation reveals his conspiracy theories about Chattertowne and corruption within its leadership might not have been so crazy after all. As she plumbs the depths of the town's 150-year history, she discovers that beneath the façade of this idyllic hamlet lie secrets long-submerged-including within her own family-and finds herself in the crosshairs of those who guard them.Now with three dead bodies, an intense case of aquaphobia, and a narrow window before her deadline, Audrey looks to City Manager Holden, octogenarian historian Mildred, and her enigmatic almost-boyfriend Darren to help her discover the truth that will forever change her and Chattertowne.

When an old Jesuit Mission House in Carthage, Ohio, is nominated for National Landmark status, the committee sends a private investigator to get to the bottom of the hostile letters they've received. Arriving in Carthage is Marian Warner, a New York PI whose life was dented by the bombing death-years ago-of her radical boyfriend. The only man with any staying power in her life is Charlie Levitan, the editor of the Carthage newspaper, whose relationship with her includes a long personal history. The day before Marian arrives, an older man nobody in town recognizes turns up dead in the Mission House.Soon Marian discovers that the identity of the murdered man implicates every key player in the fight over the fate of the Mission House. But for her, it gets personal when Charlie's lover, a local jazz singer, is found murdered on the property of a powerful landmark preservationist, Jack Girard. What connects the two deaths? Why is a key witness avoiding her? How can she discover the truth in a town where hostilities go public, but secrets are so closely guarded? When Marian finally unmasks a cunning killer, it's at the expense of the defenses it's taken her years to erect.

When an envoy from the New World comes to Venice, the elite courtesan Belladonna fears the secret of her origins may be revealed. The Spanish are after him, for he carries the map to a great treasure. When the envoy disappears, his enemies shift their pursuit to Belladonna, their only key to his whereabouts.To avoid capture by the Spanish, Belladonna must abandon her luxurious palazzo, and take refuge in the Ghetto with her friend, Diana, the rabbi's daughter. Hiding in plain sight behind the Ghetto walls, she must find the envoy and confront her past. Faced with terrible choices and an uncertain future, Belladonna must decide whether to sacrifice all she has achieved for a love she has always desired.

Four months after her turbulent arrival, Pomeranian immigrant Hanneke Bauer is still struggling to feel at home on the Wisconsin farm she inherited from her husband. She does savor a growing friendship with tinsmith Karoline Ketzler, but that solace vanishes when Karoline's daughter Jacobine finds her father dead from a vicious attack.When the deputy sheriff's suspicions fall on Karoline, Hanneke employs her own talents to investigate the crime. The search reveals dangerous cultural rifts and astonishing family secrets. Hanneke's tenacity and intellect help edge her closer to the truth...but will her efforts provoke the killer to strike again?

Private eye Garrison Chase can't catch a break. After serving time in jail, he returns home with Carrie Page to reconnect with his loved ones. When Carrie suddenly disappears on a top-secret mission, Chase's world is turned upside down once again.Desperate to find her, he's forced to team up with Agent Shaw, Carrie's former boss and a man with his own agenda. Together, they follow a trail of clues that takes them from one city to the next, where danger lurks at every turn.Racing against the clock to unravel the mystery of Carrie's disappearance, Chase and Shaw discover a web of deceit threatening to consume them both. With their lives on the line, they must navigate treacherous waters and stay one step ahead of their powerful enemies if they hope to find Carrie.A pulse-pounding thriller from start to finish, Chasing Blue Blood will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

When Detective Jeff Evans is called to investigate an attack on an old friend, he discovers that someone has been poisoning the local river. Is this the result of poaching or something more sinister?

She loved writing the perfect murder mystery, but she never wanted to be written into one . . .

A murderer stalks the set of Hitchcock's film of Rebecca, bent on revenge, in this smart, cosy mystery.

HVOR LANGT VIL DU GÅ FOR SELV AT VÆLGE DIN FAMILIE? Et homoseksuelt ægtepar bliver fundet dræbt i deres pragtvilla på grænsen til Frederiksberg Have. Ægteparret efterlader sig en lille søn, som kun har en pårørende tilbage, sin gamle morfar i Thy. Politikommissær Lasse Busk og politiassistent Silke Løve sætter alt ind på at finde morderen, men da ægteparret viser sig kun at være de første i rækken af ofre blandt velhavere i Hovedstadsområdet, hober motiverne sig op. Alle prøver at fastholde det billede, de har skabt af sig selv, trængt af hemmeligheder, der pibler op til overfladen, og ven- og fjendskaber, der vikler sig ind i hinanden. Mens efterforskningen spidser til, kæmper Lasse og Silke med deres private udfordringer og en trængt justitsminister, der presser de to efterforskere til det yderste. SKABERVÆRK er en fortælling om livslængsler og venskabspagter, der kommer med en høj pris. SKABERVÆRK er andet uafhængige bind i Tine Gudruns roste Busk- og Løveserie.Da Tine Gudruns debutkrimi DUKKESAMLEREN udkom, strøg den ind på bestsellerlisten. Siden har Tine Gudrun kun vokset sig større, stærkere, modigere, og SKABERVÆRK er et brag af en ny krimi. ”Det ene øjeblik har man tårer i øjnene og det næste ved man ikke, om man tør læse næste side.” ****** Bogfidusen om DUKKESAMLEREN TINE GUDRUN er iværksætter, højtelsket krimiforfatter, podcastvært på Blåt blod & bedrag og mor til tre børn.

At a luxurious country wedding, the mother of the bride is found murdered and the groom caught red-handed, but who wielded the knife?When the Duchess of Hinwick is found dead on her daughter's wedding day, renowned sleuth Lord Edgington must prove his grandson's innocence by discovering the real killer's identity.As he unravels the mystery of the murdered aristocrat, it becomes clear that even her own family are happy to see the back of her. With the bride's ex-fiancé, a suspicious butler, and a plethora of plotting relatives among the suspects, how will the famous detective find the truth when just about everyone wanted the duplicitous woman dead?A fast, funny and fabulous 1920s whodunnit filled with countless twists and surprises. "Blood on the Banisters" is an Agatha-Christie-style mystery with a cast of brilliant characters that will have you racing to the final chapter. Even if Lord Edgington can save the groom, will they get to the church on time or die trying?Each book in the bestselling "Lord Edgington Investigates" mystery series can be read as a standalone case.

Katelyn Took came home to settle her grandmother's estate, only to discover not only did Gram leave seventeen cats. But Ruth Beauregard, a childhood chum, had moved in. Ruth was confused, penniless, and abandoned by her in-laws because they believed she had murdered her husband five years before. Ruth had improved, physically and mentally, but she still lived under the stigma of the Beauregard family's accusations. Katie believed Ruth was innocent and wanted her to be able to move on and be happy. But to make it so, she'd have to look for dirt under a lot of rocks, and it was looking like someone was going to throw those same rocks back. Hard. She could duck and weave, but could Katie find the truth without getting stoned to death?