Historiske krimier

Survival means finding the courage to dig deep and find that elusive inner strength... Finding herself at life's crossroads, always-dutiful Lyn Bennett jumps at the chance to teach in historic Florence, Italy; it's an opportunity to unearth the mysterious details of her mother's past as one of Florence's revered Mud Angels who helped save the city during the 1966 flood - as well as to re-evaluate the choices she's made in her life. When her husband betrays her and a best friend falls to the wayside, Lyn is devastated. When handsome and magnetic Matteo strives to help, she has to decide if she will allow the people - and the city of Florence, with its pride, vitality and beauty - inspire her to open her heart again?

?Sizzling romance with a splash of intrigue.? ?Julia QuinnAmita Murray takes us on a journey from the pleasure gardens of society to the dangerous streets of 19th century London, in this spectacular romantic debut by an unforgettable new voice. ?Women mind their reputation if they want to marry. I don't want to marry.?As the eldest daughter of an English earl and his Indian mistress, Lila Marleigh knows what it's like to be an outsider from ?polite? society. As children, she and her sisters were wrenched from their home and sent to England, never quite accepted by those who claimed to care for them. Now Lila has set herself up as hostess of an exclusive gaming club, charming the ton that flocks to her establishment each night, though it shuns her by day. One night, Ivor Tristram comes barging through her door, accusing her of being his father's mistress. Lila defies his expectations at every step and convinces him to navigate London's rat pits and pleasure gardens with her, in her quest to solve a violent crime.As they set out together to uncover the truth, an irresistible passion ignites that will shake them to the core. Lila must fight to protect those she loves, yet the biggest threat is to the sanctity of the heart she has guarded so carefully all her life.

Det var ikke søgræs, han fik viklet om benene. Det var hår, og årsagen var et mord. Et mord som skulle opklares meget diskret for ikke at forstyrre Fuglsangs berømte gæster.Lendorph & la Cour bliver inviteret fra København for at opklare mordet, uden nogen opdager, der har været et. Det fører dem fra Nysted til Nakskov til Nykøbing F i jagten på mistænkte.Det bliver et par hektiske dage med musik, zululiv og detektivarbejde.

A mysterious Ojibwa petroglyph has carried Justine Cook back in time to the moment her unseen enemy is born. But something is wrong... Separated from those she loves, she finds herself in a strange world surrounded by people she has only known in dreams, and stalked by a man who now haunts her reality. And time is running out. Knowing that even the slightest misstep could change the future, Justine must call on the strength hidden within her to save the lives of those she has left behind as she uncovers A Home for the Stars.

The highly-anticipated final mystery in the beloved Frey and McGray series - a spellbinding concoction of horror with humour, and history with mystery.

Mark Pryor's Die Around Sundown is the first entry in an exciting mystery series set in Paris during World War II, where a detective is forced to solve a murder while protecting his own secrets.Summer 1940: In German-occupied Paris, Inspector Henri Lefort has been given just five days to solve the murder of a German major that took place in the Louvre Museum. Blocked from the crime scene but given a list of suspects, Henri encounters a group of artists, including Pablo Picasso, who know more than they're willing to share. With the clock ticking, Henri must uncover a web of lies while overcoming impossible odds to save his own life and prove his loyalty to his country. Will he rise to the task or become another tragic story of a tragic time?Five days. One murder. A masterpiece of a mystery.

"Sharp eyed and sharp mouthed police detective"* Henri Lefort, is determined to solve homicides and uncover any German conspiracies threatening France-in Mark Pryor's newest World War II mystery, The Dark Edge of Night.Winter 1940: With soldiers parading down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Nazi flags dangling from the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower defaced with German propaganda, Parisians have little to celebrate as Christmas approaches. Police Inspector Henri Lefort's wishes for a quiet holiday season are dashed when the Gestapo orders him to investigate the disappearance of Dr. Viktor Brandt, a neurologist involved in a secret project at one of Paris's hospitals.Being forced onto a missing persons case for the enemy doesn't deter Henri from conducting his real job. A Frenchman has been beaten to death in what appears to be a botched burglary, and catching a killer is more important than locating a wayward scientist. But when Henri learns that the victim's brother is a doctor who worked at the same hospital as the missing German, his investigation takes a disturbing turn.Uncovering a relationship between the two men-one that would not be tolerated by the Third Reich-Henri must tread carefully. And when he discovers that Dr. Brandt's experimental work is connected to groups of children being taken from orphanages, Henri risks bringing the wrath of both the SS and the Gestapo upon himself and everyone he loves.*New York Times bestselling author Cara Black

The USA Today bestselling author of The Gown returns with another enthralling and royal-adjacent historical novel?as the lives of three very different residents of London's historic Blue Lion hotel converge in a potentially explosive climax on the day of Queen Elizabeth's Coronation.It is Coronation Year, 1953, and a new queen is about to be crowned. The people of London are in a mood to celebrate, none more so than the residents of the Blue Lion hotel.Edie Howard, owner and operator of the floundering Blue Lion, has found the miracle she needs: on Coronation Day, Queen Elizabeth in her gold coach will pass by the hotel's front door, allowing Edie to charge a fortune for rooms and, barring disaster, save her beloved home from financial ruin. Edie's luck might just be turning, all thanks to a young queen about her own age. Stella Donati, a young Italian photographer and Holocaust survivor, has come to live at the Blue Lion while she takes up a coveted position at Picture Weekly magazine. London in celebration mode feels like a different world to her. As she learns the ins and outs of her new profession, Stella discovers a purpose and direction that honor her past and bring hope for her future.James Geddes, a war hero and gifted artist, has struggled to make his mark in a world that disdains his Indian ancestry. At the Blue Lion, though, he is made to feel welcome and worthy. Yet even as his friendship with Edie deepens, he begins to suspect that something is badly amiss at his new home.When anonymous threats focused on Coronation Day, the Blue Lion, and even the queen herself disrupt their mood of happy optimism, Edie and her friends must race to uncover the truth, save their home, and expose those who seek to erase the joy and promise of Coronation Year.

Da rengøringsdamerne kommer om morgenen, ligger der en død mand i juleudstillingen i legetøjsafdelingen. Han er iført julemandskostume og har en halv brunkage i hånden.Hvad lavede han der efter lukketid? Og hvem er han? Den rigtige julemand? En anden julemand? Slet ikke nogen julemand?Husets kvindelige detektiv sættes på sagen og må sammen med en af politiets opdagere forsøge at opklare mysteriet, før stormagasinet åbner.De har tre en halv time...

Den syttenårige Livia Seigel er på en farlig mission. Hun er yngste skud på stammen i den indflydelsesrige stockholmske skibsrederfamilie Seigel, der er på randen af økonomisk ruin efter børskrakket i Wall Street i 1929. Livia jagter sandheden om, hvad der i virkeligheden skete med hendes elskede onkel Henrik, Seigelfamiliens overhoved, der pludselig forsvandt sporløst. Var det selvmord? Flygtede han? Eller blev han myrdet? Det eneste spor, hun har, er en lædermaske formet som et ravnenæb. Samtidig i Venedig er den rodløse Calvin de Laval flyttet ind i et af byens smukke palazzoer hos den mand, han elsker. Men et oprørende telegram fra Stockholm vender op og ned på idyllen, og de to mænd har ikke andet valg end straks at forlade Venedig og begive sig til Sverige.I Stockholm viser det sig, at flere i familien Seigel vil gå uhyggeligt langt for at forhindre, at familiens allerdybeste hemmeligheder kommer frem.Kriminalromanen "Den niende kreds" er den svenske forfatter Victoria Larms første roman og første bind i en trilogi.

Louise Hayes, the 23-year-old heiress to the Thornton-Hayes Luxury Cruise Line fortune was vacationing in Beverly Hills, California. When she catches a taxi ride from the Beverly Hills Hotel to Los Angeles it's the last anyone sees of her. Lincoln Hayes, her rich and influential stepfather takes an express train cross-country to find Louise. The gruff, demanding Hayes refuses to use the local police for fear of unwanted publicity. Instead, he turns to the successful MG&M Detective Agency to find the girl and keep the press at bay. What's the story behind her disappearance? Will Garth and the Mallorys locate her in time or will they get swept into the vortex of deceit that surrounds the missing heiress? Praise for Rick Adelmann's MG&M Detective Agency series:"Spellbinder! A great first book. I can't wait for the next one. Great surprise ending!" - 5 stars online review "Sherwood Garth and James Mallory seem like an unlikely partnership in sleuthing, but their skills and experience provide a unique combination in the fine art of solving murders. Garth is reminiscent of our old friend, Sherlock Holmes, while Mallory, the retired cavalry officer, embodies the spirit of the old West. Rick Adelmann's debut novel takes you into a world where automobiles are replacing horse drawn buggies and the Jazz Age is coming into its own. Set against the rich backdrop of turn-of-the century Americana, The Greek Coins Affair is sure to please." -Mysticmoods book review "What a fun read! I really enjoyed the premise and following the detectives as they solved the murders. I will definitely be following this series."-SG, 5 stars "I've really gotten to know and like the three main characters. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery and fun time reading." -NRW, 5 stars online "Sizzles with Jazz Age mystery and intrigue" -J Shaw, online review "Mallory and Garth are destined to become icons in the jazz age, historical mystery genre. They are private investigators with flair!" -Connie Shelton, USA Today bestselling author