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A calamity of souls by David Baldacci

A calamity of souls

David Baldacci

"When two wealthy white landowners are found dead, the whole country immediately thinks it must be Jerome Washington, the hired help, who killed them. He was standing over the bodies when the police responded to an anonymous call and the only one on the...

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The Sicilian inheritance by Jo Piazza

The Sicilian inheritance

Jo Piazza

"Sara Marsala barely knows who she is anymore after the failure of her business and marriage. On top of that, her beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, leaving Sara bereft with grief. But Aunt Rosie's death also opens an escape from her life and a window into...

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Miss Morton and the spirits of the underworld by Catherine Lloyd

Miss Morton and the spirits of the underworld

Catherine Lloyd

"Lady Caroline is happy to be back amid the swirl of London society, guiding her employer's daughter, Dorothy Frogerton, through her first Season. Dorothy has been declared "an original" by a patron of the exclusive social club, Almack's, and is sifting...

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The berry pickers by Amanda Peters

The berry pickers

Amanda Peters

"A four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that haunts the survivors, unravels a family, and will remain unsolved for nearly fifty years. July 1962. A Mi'kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in...

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The proof of the pudding by Rhys Bowen

The proof of the pudding

Rhys Bowen

"Georgie's new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and it's time for Georgie to throw her first house party to show him off. The dinner party is a smashing success. Sir Mortimer Mordred--famous author of Gothic horror novels--is one of the guests. After the...

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Dark queen wary by P. C. Doherty

Dark queen wary

P. C. Doherty

"'Uneasy lies the head which wears the crown.' 1472. Edward IV reigns triumphant over England and his rivals, the Lancastrians. But he is uneasy, for one true claimant remains: the young Henry Tudor, son of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond. Henry's...

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The frozen river by Ariel Lawhon

The frozen river

Ariel Lawhon

"A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha...

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One extra corpse by Barbara Hambly

One extra corpse

Barbara Hambly

"Hollywood, 1924. Emma Blackstone is companion to silent movie star, and sister-in-law, Kitty Flint. But when a renowned film director calls Kitty for help, the two women find themselves wrapped in a murderous mystery."--Provided by publisher.

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Peril in the parish by Dorothy Cannell

Peril in the parish

Dorothy Cannell

"March 1933, Dovecote Hatch, England. Florence Norris knows she has found a good man in George 'Birdie' Bird, the landlord of the local pub, The Dog & Whistle. They are set to marry in a low-key service at the parish church in their beloved village Dovecote...

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The scent of betrayal by David Donachie

The scent of betrayal

David Donachie

"This historical narrative recounts the fifth adventure of Harry Ludlow, privateer, and his brother James. They find themselves undertaking hazardous journeys in their attempt to solve the mystery of an abandoned ship and a brutal murder." -- Publisher.

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The traitor among us by Anne Perry

The traitor among us

Anne Perry

"Not far from the grounds of Wyndham Hall, the body of MI6 agent John Repton is found, killed while surveilling the members of a household with alleged ties to fascists who threaten the security of the country, as Hitler's control spreads across Europe. Elena...

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Murder at the Elms by Alyssa Maxwell

Murder at the Elms

Alyssa Maxwell

"1901: Back from their honeymoon in Italy, Emma and Derrick are adapting to married life as they return to their duties at their jointly owned newspaper, the Newport Messenger. The Elms, coal baron Edward Berwind's newly completed Bellevue Avenue estate, is...

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Murder by invitation only by Colleen Cambridge

Murder by invitation only

Colleen Cambridge

"A murder will occur tonight at Beecham House . . . Who could resist such a compelling invitation? Of course, the murder in question purports to be a party game, and Phyllida looks forward to using some of the deductive skills she has acquired thanks to her...

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Murder at the Merton library by Andrea Penrose

Murder at the Merton library

Andrea Penrose

"Responding to an urgent plea from a troubled family friend, the Earl of Wrexford journeys to Oxford only to find the reclusive university librarian has been murdered and a rare manuscript has gone missing. The only clue is that someone overheard an argument...

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The housekeepers by Alex (Writer) Hay

The housekeepers

Alex (Writer) Hay

"The night of London's grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs launch a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class. Mrs. King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con...

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Operation lightning bolt by Hilary Green

Operation lightning bolt

Hilary Green

"Hampshire, 1943. Kim Maxwell has been languishing in the 'cooler' in what she sees as punishment for getting caught - and tortured - by the Nazis, before being freed by Resistance fighters. Now she is sent for by the head of SOE. This is her chance to prove...

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Mastering the art of French murder by Colleen Cambridge

Mastering the art of French murder

Colleen Cambridge

"As Paris rediscovers its joie de vivre, Tabitha Knight, recently arrived from Detroit for an extended stay with her French grandfather, is on her own journey of discovery. Paris isn't just the City of Light; it's the city of history, romance, stunning...

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Who cries for the lost by C. S. Harris

Who cries for the lost

C. S. Harris

"June 1815. The people of London wait, breathlessly, for news as Napoleon and the forces united against him hurtle toward their final reckoning at Waterloo. Among them is Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, frustrated to find himself sidelined while recovering...

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Heart of the Nile by Will Thomas

Heart of the Nile

Will Thomas

"Cyrus Barker, along with his former assistant and now partner Thomas Llewelyn, is the premier enquiry agent in all of 19th century London, and beyond. They've thwarted the designs of villains and crooks of all sorts, helped Scotland Yard crack their most...

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Homecoming by Kate Morton

Homecoming

Kate Morton

"Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery. Police are called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most...

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The heart's choice by Tracie Peterson

The heart's choice

Tracie Peterson

"After witnessing a wrongful conviction as a young girl, Rebecca Whitman - the first female court reporter in Montana - is now determined to defend the innocent. During a murder trial, something doesn't sit well with her about the case, but no one except the...

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The benevolent society of ill-mannered ladies by Alison Goodman

The benevolent society of ill-mannered ladies

Alison Goodman

"Lady Augusta Colebrook, "Gus," and her twin sister, Julia, need to rescue their friend's goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Caroline's country estate, but their carriage is accosted. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots...

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The lock-up by John Banville

The lock-up

John Banville

"In 1950s Dublin, Rosa Jacobs, a young history scholar, is found dead in her car. Renowned pathologist Doctor Quirke and DI St. John Strafford begin to investigate the death as a murder, but it's the victim's older sister Molly, an established journalist, who...

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Bright young things by Jane Adams

Bright young things

Jane Adams

"When a man dumps a body on a beach in full view of onlookers, the investigation that follows throws up a number of dark twists for DCI Henry Johnstone. January 5, 1930. On a cold, grey winter morning, a mysterious man walks along Bournemouth beach carrying a...

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Golden cargoes by Fiona Buckley

Golden cargoes

Fiona Buckley

"May 1589. Being the queen's half-sister and occasional secret agent can take its toll, which is why Ursula Stannard is looking forward to the simple pleasure of attending the wedding of her tenant's daughter. But on arrival, Arabella the bride-to-be is...

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Murder at Beacon Rock by Alyssa Maxwell

Murder at Beacon Rock

Alyssa Maxwell

"In June 1900, reporter Emma Cross discovers the body of a woman in the waters below the Morgans' mansion, which threatens to send members of Newport's high society floundering . . . As a reporter, Emma is used to covering Newport's social events. But this...

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A tempest at sea by Sherry (Sherry M.) Thomas

A tempest at sea

Sherry (Sherry M.) Thomas

"Charlotte Holmes's brilliant mind and deductive skills are pulled into a dangerous investigation at sea in this new mystery of the bestselling Lady Sherlock series. After feigning her own death in Cornwall to escape from Moriarty's perilous attention,...

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A sinister revenge by Deanna Raybourn

A sinister revenge

Deanna Raybourn

"Veronica's natural-historian beau, Stoker, has been away in Bavaria for months and their relationship is at an impasse. But when Veronica shows up before him with his brother, Tiberius, Lord Templeton-Vane, he is lured back home by an intriguing job offer:...

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Homecoming by Kate Morton

Homecoming

Kate Morton

"Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery. Police are called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most...

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The case of the missing children by Ethan J. Wolfe

The case of the missing children

Ethan J. Wolfe

"After the murder of Illinois Detective Agency founder Charles Porter by a mysterious criminal named King Valdez, the team comes together with just one thought on its mind: find Valdez and bring him to justice. King Valdez is kidnapping children and selling...

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Fatal enquiry by Will Thomas

Fatal enquiry

Will Thomas

"Brimming with wit, atmosphere, and unforgettable characters, Fatal Enquiry reintroduces private enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant, Thomas Llewellyn, and their unforgettable world of Victorian London. Some years ago, Cyrus Barker matched wits with...

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The haunting ballad by Michael Nethercott

The haunting ballad

Michael Nethercott

"The Seance Society introduced mystery lovers to Mr. O'Nelligan and Lee Plunkett, an unlikely pair of sleuths on an equally unlikely case with a supernatural twist. Having taken over his father's PI business, Lee enlists O'Nelligan, a dapper Irishman with a...

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The hocus girl by Chris Nickson

The hocus girl

Chris Nickson

"Leeds, May 1822. Thief-taker Simon Westow owes Davey and Emily Ashton everything - the siblings gave him sanctuary when he needed it most. So when Davey is arrested for sedition and Emily begs Simon for help, he starts asking questions, determined to clear...

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Deadly Primrose by Suzette A. Hill

Deadly Primrose

Suzette A. Hill

"Eccentric artist and indomitable amateur sleuth Primrose Oughterard is back in Lewes after her 'Baden-Baden' sojourn, but finds tragedy on her doorstep once again with the news that Elspeth Travers has drowned at sea while bathing at Birling Gap. The...

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Murder served cold by Eric Brown

Murder served cold

Eric Brown

"The theft of a painting takes crime-writer sleuth Donald Langham to a country house full of seething tensions, resentment and dark secrets. November, 1956. Lord Elsmere, an old friend of Donald Langham's literary agent, Charles Elder, is in a pickle - his...

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Archie meets Nero Wolfe by Robert Goldsborough

Archie meets Nero Wolfe

Robert Goldsborough

"Archie Goodwin comes to New York City hoping for a bit of excitement. In his third week working as a night watchman, he stops two burglars in their tracks, with a pair of hot lead slugs. Dismissed from his job for being "trigger-happy", he parlays his...

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A valiant deceit by Stephanie Graves

A valiant deceit

Stephanie Graves

"Returning to Pipley following her FANY (First Aid Nursing Yeomanry) training, Olive is eager to step up her involvement in the war effort. Her pigeons are being conscripted to aid the Belgian resistance, and it's up to Olive to choose the best birds for the...

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No life for a lady by Hannah Dolby

No life for a lady

Hannah Dolby

"Violet Hamilton is a woman who knows her own mind - which, in 1896, can make things a little complicated. At 28, Violet's father is beginning to worry she will never find a husband. But every suitor he presents, Violet finds a new and inventive means of...

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The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

The London Séance Society

Sarah Penner

"May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium. 1873. At an abandoned chateau on the outskirts of Paris, a dark seance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D'Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in...

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The fourth enemy by Anne Perry

The fourth enemy

Anne Perry

"Working his way up at London law firm fford Croft and Gibson, Daniel Pitt is named second prosecutor on a fraud case with the potential to make or break his - and the firm's - reputation. The trouble is, Malcolm Vayne, the man on trial, has deep pockets, and...

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A courage undimmed by Stephanie Graves

A courage undimmed

Stephanie Graves

"As bitter cold weather forces her racing birds indoors in November 1941, pigeoneer Olive is assigned to a new role in the war effort - escorting none other than Lieutenant Commander Ian Fleming on his visit to the Brickendonbury Manor spy training center ......

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A brighter dawn by Leslie Gould

A brighter dawn

Leslie Gould

"Ivy Zimmerman is successfully navigating her life as a young Mennonite woman, one generation removed from her parents' Old Order Amish upbringing. But when her parents are killed in a tragic accident, Ivy's way of life is upended. As she deals with her grief,...

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The Metropolitan affair by Jocelyn Green

The Metropolitan affair

Jocelyn Green

"For years her explorer father promised Dr. Lauren Westlake she'd accompany him on one of his Egyptian expeditions. But as the empty promises mounted, Lauren determined to earn her own way. Now the assistant curator of Egyptology for the Metropolitan Museum of...

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The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

The London Seance Society

Sarah Penner

"1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D'Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the...

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The white lady by Jacqueline Winspear

The white lady

Jacqueline Winspear

"Post-World War II Britain, 1947. Forty-one-year-old “Miss White," as Elinor is known, lives in a village in Kent, England, so quietly and privately as to seem an enigma to her fellow villagers. Well she might, as Elinor occupies a "grace and favor" property,...

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The cliff's edge by Charles Todd

The cliff's edge

Charles Todd

"Restless and uncertain of her future in the wake of World War I, former battlefield nurse Bess Crawford agrees to travel to Yorkshire to help a friend of her cousin Melinda through surgery. But circumstances change suddenly when news of a terrible accident...

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Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge

Murder at Mallowan Hall

Colleen Cambridge

"Devon. Mallowan Hall combines the best of English tradition with the modern conveniences of 1930. The manor is home to archaeologist Max Mallowan and his famous wife, Agatha Christie. Housekeeper Phyllida Bright manages the large household, and is both loyal...

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Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood

Murder in Williamstown

Kerry Greenwood

"When the redoubtable Miss Phryne Fisher receives threatening letters at her home, she enlists the unflappable apprentice Tinker to investigate. But as the harassment of Phryne threatens to spin out of control, her lover, Lin Chung is also targeted. Meanwhile,...

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Clarke by Holly Throsby

Clarke

Holly Throsby

"On a hot morning in 1991 in the regional town of Clarke, Barney Clarke (no relation) is woken by the unexpected arrival of many policemen: they are going to search his backyard for the body of a missing woman. Next door, Leonie Wallace and little Joe watch...

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Murder in an orchard cemetery by Cora Harrison

Murder in an orchard cemetery

Cora Harrison

"1920s. Cork, Ireland. The Reverend Mother regrets the bishop's decision to invite the five candidates for the position of Alderman of the City Council to join them for their annual retreat. Constantly accosted by ambitious, would-be politicians hoping to...

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Secrets of the Nile by Tasha Alexander

Secrets of the Nile

Tasha Alexander

"Lord Bertram Deeley, a renowned amateur British collector of antiquities, is entertaining his closest friends at a lavish cruise up the Nile to his home at Luxor when he collapses after offering a welcome toast. Deeley is a victim of the lethal poison...

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Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen

Peril in Paris

Rhys Bowen

"What a delight it is to finally be able to enjoy a simple meal again! I have been in the throes of morning sickness for the last few months as Darcy and I prepare to welcome a brand-new addition to our little family. Now that I am feeling better, I have...

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Uncanny times by Laura Anne Gilman

Uncanny times

Laura Anne Gilman

"Huntsmen, according to the Church, were damned, their blood unclean, unholy. Yet for Rosemary and Aaron Harker the Church was less important than being ready to stand against the Uncanny as not being prepared could lead to being dead. The year is 1913....

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A dangerous business by Jane Smiley

A dangerous business

Jane Smiley

"Monterey, 1851. Ever since her husband was killed in a bar fight, Eliza Ripple has been working in a brothel. It seems like a better life, at least at first. The madam, Mrs. Parks, is kind, the men are (relatively) well behaved, and Eliza has attained what...

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Old sins by Jane Adams

Old sins

Jane Adams

"1929. The discovery of the bodies of two retired policemen, Walter Cole and Hayden Paul, sounds warning bells to DCI Henry Johnstone. Both men were experiencing financial difficulties, and their deaths were staged to look like suicides. Hayden left a note...

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Murder in the cloister by Tania Bayard

Murder in the cloister

Tania Bayard

"Paris, 1399. Scribe Christine de Pizan is sent to the Priory of Poissy by the palace to copy a manuscript for the prioress. But the prioress already has many copyists, and Christine senses that something is amiss. Her suspicions are confirmed when the...

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The secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley

The secret of Bow Lane

Jennifer Ashley

"A stranger who appears on Kat's doorstep turns out to be one Charlotte Bristow, legal wife of Joe Bristow, the man Kat once believed herself married to -- who she thought died at sea twelve years ago. Kat is jolted by Charlotte's claims that not only was Joe...

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Murder at the Serpentine Bridge by Andrea Penrose

Murder at the Serpentine Bridge

Andrea Penrose

"Charlotte, now the Countess of Wrexford, would like nothing more than a summer of peace and quiet with her new husband ... But when Wrexford and their two young wards, Raven and Hawk, discover a body floating in Hyde Park's famous lake, that newfound peace...

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Fierce poison by Will Thomas

Fierce poison

Will Thomas

"London, 1893, there is poisoner loose in the city, with deaths piling up, and private enquiry agents Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewelyn are apparently his next target in Fierce Poison by Will Thomas. Private Enquiry agent Cyrus Barker has just about seen it all...

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Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger

Fox Creek

William Kent Krueger

"The latest in the New York Times bestselling Cork O'Connor Mystery Series follows Cork in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries. The ancient Ojibwe healer Henry Meloux has had a vision...

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