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The sequel to RUBIES OF THE VIPER... AD 56 - Disgraced and impoverished, Theodosia Varro flees Italy with the man she loves. As Emperor Nero's agents give chase, they escape to a place that should offer safety and peace, only to find an unexpected foe waiting. Conflicts mount as Theodosia battles known and unknown enemies who put her life and family at risk. Ultimately, she ventures into a foreign land whose culture she does not understand-and into a brutal war zone-to salvage what remains of her dreams. WARNING: Contains period-appropriate adult themes that may disturb sensitive readers. MARTHA MARKS is the award-winning author of two best-selling books available on Amazon.

Straßburg im Jahr 1349: Der Schatten der Pest legt sich über die Stadt ¿ weder Arm noch Reich scheinen dem Schwarzen Tod noch entkommen zu können. Verzweifelt sucht die abergläubische Bevölkerung nach Schuldigen für dieses Unheil, blutige Unruhen breiten sich aus. Inmitten dieser dunklen Zeit müssen die ehemalige Klosterschülerin Adelheid und ihr Verlobter Martin ihre Bestimmung finden ¿ doch während die kräuterkundige Adelheid ihre Begabung für das Heilen entdeckt, gerät Martin, der Sohn des Henkers in einen tiefen Konflikt: Das Gesetz verlangt von ihm, in die Fußstapfen seines Vaters zu treten, aber was, wenn er darum auch Unschuldige richten muss? Als die Lage in der Stadt sich immer mehr zuspitzt, müssen beide alles daransetzen, ein Heilmittel gegen die Pest zu finden ¿ aber werden sie dafür mit dem Leben bezahlen?

A severed foot. Fingerprints left on a wine glass. A secret cypher code. The scent of orange and cinnamon left behind by the murderer.Mikaela Forsythe, adventuress, author, and now private investigator, is back, pulled into a deadly case that may just see her friend, actress Theodora Templeton, sent to prison for murder when that severed foot is found in her bed and a high-ranking official has gone missing.But is it a crime of passion or something far more sinister?There is only one person who can assist--former police inspector Angus Brodie, the irascible Scot who challenges her at every turn. But Brodie is reluctant to take the case of a woman who communicates with the dead and keeps a four foot iguana as a pet. Until there is another murder, and then another.As the body count rises Mikaela and Brodie are forced to undertake a dangerous scheme to expose the murderer. But secrets lie in wait, and desperate people will take desperate measures to protect those secrets.All the while Mikaela's great aunt has decided to go on safari, the Mudger and Rupert are caught up in the case, and a brilliant young man--Bloody hell! Another Scot!-- has joined the team. Then there is that undeniable attraction to deal with that lies simmering just beneath the surface for two people who could not be more different...What is an independent lady to do?

"1943, Seattle. While raging war reshapes the landscape of Europe, its impact is felt thousands of miles away too. Before the war, Nora Kinney was one of countless housewives and mothers in her comfortable Capitol Hill neighborhood. Now, with her doctor husband stationed in North Africa, Nora feels compelled to do more than tend her victory garden or help with scrap metal drives . . . At the Boeing B-17 plant, Nora learns to wield a heavy riveting gun amid the deafening noise of the assembly line-a real-life counterpart to "Rosie the Riveter" in the recruitment posters. Yet while the country desperately needs their help, not everyone is happy about "all these women" taking over men's jobs. Nora worries that she is neglecting her children, especially her withdrawn teenage son. But amid this turmoil, a sinister tragedy occurs: One of Nora's coworkers is found strangled in her apartment, dressed in an apron, with a lipstick smile smeared on her face. It's the beginning of a terrifying pattern, as women war-plant workers like Nora are targeted throughout Seattle and murdered in the same ritualistic manner. And eclipsing Nora's fear for her safety is her secret, growing conviction that she and the killer are connected-and that the haven that was her home has become her own personal battlefield . . ."--]cProvided by publisher.

In this captivating English murder mystery from an acclaimed author, Agatha Christie’s housekeeper must uncover the killer amongst a throng of crime writers.“Balances Downton Abbey–style period charm with a tight plot that twists and turns right until the end… a plot that would satisfy Poirot.” – Library Journal“Dame Agatha would be proud.” – Publishers WeeklyIn England’s stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer . . .The neighboring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fête organized to benefit a local orphanage. Members of The Detection Club—a group of celebrated authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Agatha herself—will congregate for charitable events, including a writing contest for aspiring authors. The winner gets an international publishing contract, and entrants have gathered for a cocktail party—managed by the inimitable Phyllida—when murder strikes too close even for her comfort.It seems the victim imbibed a poisoned cocktail intended for Alastair Whittlesby, president of the local writers’ club. The insufferable Whittlesby is thought to be a shoo-in for the prize, and ambition is certainly a worthy motive. But narrowing down these suspects could leave even Phyllida’s favorite fictional detective, M. Poirot, twirling his moustache in frustration.It’s a mystery too intriguing for Phyllida to resist, but one fraught with duplicity and danger, forevery guest is an expert in murder—and how to get away with it . . .

Bind 2 i spionthiller-serien om RusselJuli 1939 vender Russell tilbage til Berlin som nyansat, centraleuropæisk korrespondent for en amerikansk avis. Med sin kommunistiske fortid, tyske søn og engelsk-amerikanske baggrund er han et perfekt fund for de europæiske efterretningstjenester, der bekriger hinanden - og som ikke vil affinde sig med et ’nej, tak’.Gennem den lange berlinske sommer med rejser til Prag, Warszawa og Moskva følger Russell Europas kurs mod krigen og forsøger at stille sine hemmelige herrer tilfreds, beskytte sin kæreste Effi og sin søn Paul og holde fast i hvert fald lidt af sin spinkle integritet.Og som om det ikke var vanskeligt nok, har en ven brug for hans hjælp til at finde den forsvundne jødiske niece til en ansat. Når et helt kontinent er på vej til at sætte sig selv i brand, skulle det vel ikke være så svært at redde en enkelt person ... Bestselleren Bahnhof Zoo efterfulgtes af Silesian Station i 2008, Stettin Station i 2009, Potsdam Station i 2010, Lehrter Station i 2012, Masaryk Station i 2013 og Wedding Station i 2021.

Chasses au trésor de minuit, fêtes costumées, et meurtre au sang bleu . . .Novembre 1923. Gigi, une ancienne camarade d'école d'Olive, l'inviteà Londres. Elle va découvrir que la grand-mère un peu foldingue de la jeune femme se sent menacée… ou du moins, c'est ce qu'elle lui a dit. Olive a la surprise de rencontrer une douairière aux idées très claires. La matriarche vive et autoritaire refuse d'avouer ses inquiétudes et renvoie la détective.Sans clients ni affaires en cours, Olive se laisse happer par la vie de paillettes de l'aristocratie et ses excès décadents. Mais entre les cocktails et le champagne, un meurtrier frappe durant un jeu frivole et Olive se rend compte que les craintes de la douairière sont loin d'être infondées.Meurtre au sang bleu est le cinquième tome de la série populaire Une lady mène l'enquête, par Sara Rosett, auteure de best-sellers au classement de USA Today. Retrouvez Olive et son élégant partenaire de terrain, Jasper, alors qu'ils écument les fêtes extravagantes de la jeunesse dorée et entament une douce relation . . .

Games in Londinium is a meticulously researched detective story set in the ancient Empire.