Classic crime and mystery fiction
Transworld Publishers Ltd Bryant May The Burning Man
Book SynopsisLondon is under siege. A banking scandal has filled the city with violent protests, and as the anger in the streets detonates, a young homeless man burns to death after being caught in the crossfire between rioters and the police. But all is not as it seems; an opportunistic killer is using the chaos to exact revenge, but his intended victims are so mysteriously chosen that the Peculiar Crimes Unit is called in to find a way of stopping him. Using their network of eccentric contacts, elderly detectives Arthur Bryant and John May hunt down a murderer who adopts incendiary methods of execution. But they soon find their investigation taking an apocalyptic turn as the case comes to involve the history of mob rule, corruption, rebellion, punishment and the legend of Guy Fawkes. At the same time, several members of the PCU team reach dramatic turning points in their lives - but the most personal tragedy is yet to come, for as the race to bring down a cunning killer reaches itsTrade ReviewFabulously unorthodox...Fowler, an unashamed anorak, takes delight in stuffing his books with esoteric facts; together with a cast of splendidly eccentric characters ranging from white witches to unfrocked and potty academics, corkscrew plots, wit, verve and some apposite social commentary, they make for unbeatable fun. -- Laura Wilson * GUARDIAN *Witty, engaging mix of crime drama and comedy that's also an esoteric history of London. * Sun *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Fowler C Bryant May Strange Tide
Book SynopsisThe river Thames is London's most important yet neglected artery. When a young woman is found chained to a post in the tide, no-one can understand how she came to be drowned there. At the Peculiar Crimes Unit, Arthur Bryant and John May find themselves dealing with an impossible crime committed in a very public place. Soon they discover that the river is giving up other victims, but as the investigation extends from the coast of Libya to the nightclubs of North London, it proves as murkily sinister as the Thames itself. That's only part of the problem; Bryant's rapidly deteriorating condition prevents him from handling the case, and he is confined to home. To make matters worse, May makes a fatal error of judgement that knocks him out of action and places everyone at risk.With the PCU staff baffled as much by their own detectives as the case, the only people who can help now are the battery of eccentrics Bryant keeps listed in his diary, but will their arcane knowledge save the day or make matters even worse? Soon there's a clear suspect in everyone's sights the only thing that's missing is any scrap of evidence.As the detectives' disastrous investigation comes unstuck, the whole team gets involved in some serious messing about on the river. In an adventure that's as twisting as the river upon which it's set, will there be anything left of the Peculiar Crimes Unit when it's over?Trade ReviewBe entertained, challenged and entranced by this wonderful book. * CRIME FICTION LOVER *Fiendishly fun and rich in London lore, Bryant & May - Strange Tide is Christopher Fowler at his best, delivering more twists and turns than the Thames itself. * LIBRARYTHING *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Fowler C Bryant May Wild Chamber
Book SynopsisOur story begins at the end of an investigation, as the members of London''s Peculiar Crimes Unit race to catch a killer near London Bridge Station in the rain, not realising that they're about to cause a bizarre accident just yards away from the crime scene. And it will have repercussions for them allOne year later, in an exclusive London crescent, a woman walks her dog but she's being watched. When she's found dead, the Peculiar Crimes Unit is called in to investigate. Why? Because the method of death is odd, the gardens are locked, the killer had no way in - or out - and the dog has disappeared.So a typical case for Bryant & May. But the hows and whys of the murder are not the only mysteries surrounding the dead woman - there''s a missing husband and a lost nanny to puzzle over too. And it seems very like that the killer is preparing to strike again.As Arthur Bryant delves in to the history of London's wild chambers' - its extraordinary parks and gardens, John May and the rest of the team seem to have caused a national scandal. If no-one is safe then all of London's open spaces must be closedWith the PCU placed under house arrest, only Arthur Bryant remains at liberty but can a hallucinating old codger catch the criminal and save the unit before it's too late?Trade ReviewProbably the most popular detective duo since the passing of Reginald Hill’s Dalziel and Pascoe. * SHOTS magazine *I’ll make a prediction now – Wild Chamber will be in my top five books for 2017. Bryant and May continue to be at the top of their game, and in some ways the novels are improving with age . . . there’s no author quite like Christopher Fowler, and there are no characters quite like Arthur Bryant and John May. There are a multitude of facets to Wild Chamber which make it stand out . . . Fowler is London born and bred, and his love for the city and all its eccentricities clearly comes through in the narrative. . * CRIMEFICTIONLOVER *A joy to read. It's intelligent crime fiction that’s accessible to everyone. * CRIMEPIECES *Delightfully entertaining . . . I for one, think this is incredibly clever. Fowler richly deserves his CWA Library Award. * THE BOOKBAG *These books are clever, inventive and wonderfully original – and we simply can’t get enough of them. Prepare to be enchanted. * DEAD GOOD BOOKS *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Bryant May Englands Finest
Book Synopsis''Winningly eccentric . . . London, in all its non-homogenous, sprawling splendour, is as much a character as Fowler''s sleuthing duo'' Barry Forshaw, Financial TimesThe Peculiar Crimes Unit has solved many extraordinary cases over the years, but some were hushed up and hidden away. Until now.Arthur Bryant remembers these lost cases as if they were yesterday. Unfortunately, he doesn''t remember yesterday, so the newly revealed facts could come as a surprise to everyone, including his exasperated partner John May.Here, then, is the truth about the Covent Garden opera diva and the seventh reindeer, the body that falls from the Tate Gallery, the ordinary London street corner where strange accidents keep occurring, the consul''s son discovered buried in the unit''s basement, the corpse pulled from a swamp of Chinese dinners, a Hallowe''en crime in the Post Office Tower, and the impossible death that''s the fault of a forgotten London legend. All
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Titan Books Ltd FuManchu The Shadow of FuManchu Fu Manchu
Book SynopsisWorld War II has ended. The United States is locked in a Cold War with the Eastern Bloc. It’s the time of mutually assured destruction, yet the atomic bomb isn’t the only weapon to fear. And the Soviets have another enemy with whom to contend.Dr. Morris Craig has developed an energy weapon with the potential for unlimited destruction—whoever controls it could tip the balance of global power. The quest for Craig’s invention once again brings Fu-Manchu to New York City, his mission to prevent the Communists from acquiring the device. But who can keep it out of the hands of the Devil Doctor himself?
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Oneworld Publications The Khan
Book SynopsisA searing, gritty debut crime novel with an unforgettable heroine who must make her way in a man's worldTrade Review‘A fascinating glimpse into a world rarely portrayed in fiction.’ -- Guardian, best crime and thrillers‘Bold, addictive and brilliant.’ -- Stylist, best fiction 2021‘This impressive debut is not only about crime, justice, race and prejudice, but also about self-deception, disillusion and how the people you love most can be those you can bear least.’ -- Times and Sunday Times, book of the year‘Compelling and gritty’ -- Cosmopolitan‘Intense drama. The information she imparts is often eye-popping... This impressive debut reveals a world in which monsters exist “in the guise of friends and behind smiling faces”. It is a considerable achievement.’ -- The Times, best crime fiction‘The Khan is strong on illuminating the networks of family and community, giving fresh life to its familiar plot – essentially a Bradford take on The Godfather.’ -- Mail on Sunday, Best New Fiction‘With The Khan, Saima Mir delivers a once-in-a-generation crime-thriller and in Jia Khan has created a female South-Asian protagonist who is fierce, passionate and absolutely compelling. This is not simply black-and-white on the page. It’s blood. It’s emotion. It’s tears, anger, betrayal and revenge. An outstanding debut which deserves to be read widely.’ -- A.A.Dhand, author of Streets of Darkness'A tremendous debut (Jia Khan is a fascinating, multi-layered protagonist). Timely, authentic, immersive and powerful. Hints of The Godfather. SUPERB.' -- Will Dean, author of the Tuva Moodyson mysteries‘It takes guts to pick up the plot of The Godfather, pull it apart and reassemble it in the streets of a small northern city with a passing resemblance to Bradford but that is what Saima Mir has done... An eye-opening look at a world that rarely makes it into fiction… Jia could be coming to our screens soon, but I’m more interested in what Mir does next.’ -- Evening Standard‘When her father is murdered, Jia is plunged into a brutal power struggle among the communities, which — while Akbar was alive — the police counted on him to control… Does Jia become Michael Corleone to survive?’ -- Daily Mail'Blown away by the intricacy of such a clever, complex plot and the sense of unease.' -- Huma Qureshi, author of How we Met'A brilliant debut from an exciting new voice for our times. A thrilling book with a thrilling hero in Jia. Brava.' -- Imran Mahmood, author of You Don't Know Me'It’s an amazing piece of work and very timely at the moment... An amazing sense of place and time. I’m sure it’s going to be a sensational debut.' -- Lesley McEvoy, author of The Murder Mile'Superb. In particular the character development is excellent. I’m going to have to step up my game just to keep up. Damn you, Saima!' -- Khurrum Rahman, author of the Jay Qasim series'Jia is incredibly compelling without being simply likeable. It's a joy to read a book set in northern England that does not veer into cliche. It's so good on motherhood, morality and gender.' -- Nell Frizzell, author of The Panic Years'Saima Mir’s debut, The Khan, traces its lineage to such classics as Mario Puzo’s seminal work The Godfather: it is the story of a British Asian woman hailing from an organised crime family, the daughter of a first generation immigrant, who rejects the family business but is ultimately pulled into the vacuum left by her father’s death. Mir’s novel pulls no punches, taking aim at cultural stereotypes, sacred cows, and the attitudes and morality of the community within which the story is based. The book operates on various levels: crime family saga, character study, and an exploration of clan-run organised crime. A sterling debut.' -- Vaseem Khan, author of The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra‘I found myself hooked not only by the fast-paced crime plot but also by the fact that, for the first time, I had encountered a female South Asian protagonist in literature.’ -- Ghazal Abbasi, Guardian‘A more than promising debut in which a London lawyer reluctantly takes over her father’s criminal organisation… An excellent novel.’ -- Mark Sanderson * The Times Crime Club *'Saima Mir reinvents the gangster genre with dark lyrical prose that explores trauma, being an outsider, white privilege and revenge. Jia Khan is the enigmatic female lead we have been waiting for. I loved this book and can't wait to see whom Jia visits her vicious yet calculated brand of justice on next.' -- LV Hay, author of The Other Twin'A tour de force that grabs you by the lapels and doesn't let you go till the end... Jia Khan is one of the toughest, smartest characters created in years. Don't even THINK about calling her feisty.' -- Eleni Kyriacou, author of She Came To Stay‘This debut crime thriller unapologetically turns the classic genre on its head... Think of a classic crime novel...and your brain will probably take you straight to Mario Puzo’s 1969 classic, The Godfather. Not anymore. After today’s release of British-Pakistani journalist Saima Mir’s debut novel, it’s The Khan (Oneworld) that will dominate... Jia Khan is a fiercely modern anti-heroine – it’s no surprise that The Khan has already been optioned by BBC Studios.’ -- Stylist loves'The Khan is a dark, gripping thriller that subverts the usual "women as victims" narrative of crime fiction. Mir's writing is complex and evocative and The Khan is a fantastic read, sure to catch you in its clutches and not let you go until the final, heart pounding pages.' -- Bookbag‘The crime genre is red-hot right now and the book that burned the brightest was the scorching debut from Saima Mir... The stereotype-smashing protagonist who sets fire to weak images of Muslim females is breathtakingly brilliant and lights up a gripping thriller that had readers hooked.’ -- Eastern Eye, book of the year‘It’s invigorating to hear voices from communities that are out there but don’t often make centre stage in crime fiction. Let’s celebrate The Khan for that insight into British life… The Godfather retold as a feminist tale with the romantic notions of wise guys obliterated. Jia is a strong woman, a fascinatingly original character… A truly outstanding debut novel.’ -- New Books magazine‘This is riveting... I want to be Jia Khan. Heroines like this were not on my radar before!... What a phenomenal read. I’m loving reading this.’ -- Dr Shobna Gulati, author of Remember Me? ‘A unique and compelling read.’ -- The Skinny‘A forceful British debut set in an unnamed city reminiscent of Bradford at the centre of its Pakistani and crime community… Fast moving and involving.’ -- Crime Time‘An intense book, definitely relevant to the contemporary world where women still struggle to hold positions of power, combat racist and sexual attacks and climb the ladder while holding the front at home as conventional homemakers. Saima’s writing is impeccably visual… Mir breaks that glass ceiling and uses a bit of Urdu and Punjabi at some places to give you a sense of belonging, a sense of community. If you enjoy a good Agatha Christie thriller, you’ll enjoy Mir’s venture into the world of Jia Khan.’ -- Asian Voice‘Saima Mir has written an extraordinary debut novel, the exploits of Jia Khan will keep you gripped until the final pages and leave you wanting more. Mir also gives important insights into the British Asian lived experience, which resonate throughout. Not a word is wasted.’ -- Jennifer Smith, British Film Institute'This is an excellent debut and hopefully the start of a fantastic new series! Absolutely loved the ending, great new author to follow right from the beginning, I feel this could be a real eye opener of a series. It’s certainly going to keep you on the edge of your seat. Most definitely recommended.' -- Fiona Sharp, Bookseller'Just fantastic... Take a bow Saima Mir, you have nailed it with your powerful debut thriller, that has blown me away... Wow what a debut.' -- Surjit’s Books Blog‘In the summer blockbuster you’ve been looking for, Mir explores justice, honour and the insidious impact of Britain’s racism with a crime story that centres around the formidable lawyer Jia… she’s slap-bang in a Godfather-esque struggle for control, with grand plot twists that’ll leave your head spinning. Hopefully it’s the first in a series…’ -- Sytlist, Ultimate Reading List
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Academy Chicago Publishers Lady Molly of Scotland Yard
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1910, this title features a female detective who was precursor of the lay sleuth who relies on brains rather than brawn.
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Vesper Hawk Publishing The Singular Adventures of Mr Sherlock Holmes
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Islandport Press Stealing History
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Whitlock Publishing Wyllards Weird
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Dynasty Press Ltd The Grand Dukes er Great Idea
Book SynopsisMurder and an attempted cover up that rouses Prince Rostov's suspicions in St George's College, Oxford, where mismanagement and factional rivalry have led to the urgent need to raise funds.
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Northstar Editions Too Clever By Half 2 A Davies West Mystery
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Pan Macmillan Service of All the Dead
Book SynopsisService of All the Dead is the fourth novel in Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse series.The sweet countenance of Reason greeted Morse serenely when he woke, and told him that it would be no bad idea to have a quiet look at the problem itself before galloping off to a solution.In the quiet parish of St Frideswide's, most people could still remember the murder of the churchwarden. A few could still recall the murderer's suicide. Even the police closed the case.But Chief Inspector Morse was alone among the congregation in suspecting that not everything might be so tidily put to rest. And a chance meeting among the tombstones reveals startling new evidence of a conspiracy to deceive . . .Service of All the Dead is followed by the fifth Inspector Morse book, The Dead of Jericho.
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Pan Macmillan Death on the Lusitania
Book SynopsisR. L. Graham is a husband-and-wife team of historians and writers with a broad range of interests in many periods of history, including the belle époque and the tumultuous years leading up to the First World War and the post-war re-ordering of the world.They are very much drawn to the shadowy world of crime, espionage and political intrigue. They are particularly fascinated by historical mysteries: things which have happened but have no apparent explanation. Originally from Canada, they now live in a small village in Devon. Marilyn Livingstone, one half of R. L. Graham, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while this book was being written. She passed away in September 2023.Trade ReviewWhat's not to love about a fast-paced, richly detailed crime thriller set on the doomed RMS Lusitania? The rich supporting cast, many of whom are suspects, means that this book is unputdownable. A real page turner! -- Ben Kane, the Sunday Times bestselling authorAn immersive, gripping book, a classic locked room mystery made even more compelling by the real-life story of the ocean liner’s demise and the political intrigues of the time * Historical Novel Society *Set on a doomed ocean liner, this engaging and well researched mystery is perfect for lovers of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers -- Philip Gray, author of Two Storm Wood, The Times Thriller of the YearVery much enjoyed this shipboard murder mystery with an appealing sleuth in Patrick Gallagher and a positive cornucopia of suspects. Totally absorbing! -- Leonora Nattrass, author of Blue WaterMasterfully weaves historical detail with an enthralling locked-room mystery. Impeccably researched, the story is not just a great crime tale, with a compelling central character in Patrick Gallagher, but a haunting imagining of the last hours of the Lusitania -- Chris Lloyd, author of Paris Requiem, the Winner of the HWA Gold Crown for Best Historical FictionA wonderfully gripping read, capturing a vanished age and an enduringly fascinating real-life mystery, with a brilliant cast of characters and mounting tension. I enjoyed it tremendously -- Oliver Harris, author of Ascension, BBC2 Between the Covers Book Club PickA vivid historical detective mystery coupled with an exciting WWI espionage drama, replete with sinister, devious characters -- Greg Mosse, author of The Coming DarknessDeath on the Lusitania is a complex and compelling debut novel, full of interwoven plotlines, snippets of history and unusual, nuanced characters -- Browser Books
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Pan Macmillan Secrets in the Snow Other Christmas Crime
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Headline Publishing Group An Imposter in Shetland
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Headline Publishing Group Dead Mans List
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Headline Publishing Group The Wooden Library
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Headline Publishing Group Sherlock Holmes The Murder Files 10 Puzzling Cases For You To Crack
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Austin Macauley Publishers A Nasty Way To Die
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Austin Macauley Publishers The InBetween
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Austin Macauley Publishers Before the Sun Goes Down
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Austin Macauley Publishers Khaos Engine
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Austin Macauley Publishers Finding Alfie A Sandringham Mystery
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Austin Macauley Publishers Finding Alfie A Sandringham Mystery
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Austin Macauley Publishers Making Tracks
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Austin Macauley Publishers Damaged
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Austin Macauley Publishers Perfectly Woven Lies
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Austin Macauley Publishers Recuerde los Pirineos
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Austin Macauley Publishers Ferryman
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Austin Macauley Publishers The Hijacking
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Austin Macauley Publishers In the Shadow of the Muezzin
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Austin Macauley Publishers The Slaying of Souls
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Vinci Books Dead Drop
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Blackstone Publishing Fatal Roots
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Naxos Bulldog Drummond
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HarperCollins A Bitter Feast LibE
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HarperCollins A Bitter Feast
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HarperCollins A Divided Loyalty
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HarperCollins A Divided Loyalty
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HarperCollins Death in Avignon
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HarperCollins Death in Avignon
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HarperCollins Death in Avignon
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Random House USA Inc Bryant May Wild Chamber A Peculiar Crimes Unit
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Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B Parkers Old Black Magic 47 Spenser
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St Martin's Press Knife Creek
Book SynopsisIn Knife Creek, a new edge-of-your-seat thriller from Edgar finalist Paul Doiron, Mike Bowditch delves into a long buried investigation to uncover a dangerous secret.When Maine game warden Mike Bowditch is tasked with shooting invasive feral hogs that are tearing up the forest in his district, he makes a horrific discovery a dead baby buried in a shallow grave.Even more disturbing: evidence suggests the infant was the child of a young woman who was presumed to have died four years earlier after she disappeared from a group rafting trip.As Bowditch assists the reopened investigation, he begins to suspect that some of his neighbors aren't who they seem to be. When violence strikes close to home, he realizes that his unknown enemies will stop at nothing to keep their terrible secrets.Mike Bowditch has bucked the odds his whole career, but this time the intrepid warden may have finally followed his hunches one step too far.
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St. Martin's Press Bury Your Dead
Book SynopsisBury Your Dead is a novel about life and deathand all the mystery that remainsfrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny.Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is on break from duty in Three Pines to attend the famed Winter Carnival up north. He has arrived in this beautiful, freezing city not to join the revels but to recover from an investigation gone hauntingly wrong. Still, violent death is inescapableeven here, in the apparent sanctuary of the Literary and Historical Society, where one obsessive academic's quest for answers will lead Gamache down a dark path. . .Meanwhile, Gamache is receiving disturbing news from his hometown village. Beloved bistro owner Olivier was recently convicted of murder but everyoneincluding Gamachebelieves that he is innocent. Who is behind this sinister plot? Now it's up to Gamache to solve this killer case. . .and relive a terrible event from his own past before he can begin to bury
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Minotaur Books The Mitford Murders
Book SynopsisA real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it. Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of Downton Abbey and BelgraviaThe first in a series of thrilling Golden Age-style mysteries, set among the Mitford sisters, and based on a real unsolved murder, by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times bestselling Downton Abbey books.It''s 1920, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London.Louisa''s salvation is a position within the Mitford household at Asthall Manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside. There she will become nursemaid, chaperone and confidante to the Mitford sisters, especially sixteen-year-old Nancy, an acerbic, bright young woman in love with stories. But then a nurseFlorence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesakeis killed on a train in broad daylight, and
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