Search results for ""Author Helen Cox""
Quercus Publishing A Body by the Lighthouse
All aboard for the latest Kitt Hartley mystery: a swashbuckling adventure with a charming cast of characters, split between Newcastle and Norway.
£18.89
Quercus Publishing A Witch Hunt in Whitby: The Kitt Hartley Mysteries Book 5
THE LATEST KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, SET IN THE HEART OF YORKSHIREA serial killer is loose in Yorkshire, and has claimed three victims in three months. Eleven days before each murder, a large purple V is painted on the front door of the victim's house. The victims, all of whom have some association with the occult, are found drained of blood with two red marks on their neck.When RUBY BARNETT comes home one evening to find a large purple V on her front door, it becomes clear she is the so-called Vampire Killer's next victim. Private Investigators KITT HARTLEY and GRACE EDWARDS have just eleven days to solve the mystery and save Ruby's life. The clock is ticking . . .PRAISE FOR THE KITT HARTLEY SERIES'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern Life'Unique and atmospheric' Woman Magazine'One to get your teeth into' Candis
£9.99
Quercus Publishing A Body by the Lighthouse: The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries Book 6
THE SIXTH KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, PERFECT FOR FANS OF BETTY ROWLAND AND FAITH MARTIN'A 2020 Miss Marple' Woman's Way************Private investigator Kitt Hartley and her twin sister Rebecca are preparing for a holiday in Scotland when cruise ship entertainer Errol Jackson appears at the door. Errol breaks the news that Bryce Griffin, a former smuggler and an old friend of Kitt's, has been murdered: his body found washed up by a lighthouse, bearing a gunshot wound.Kitt persuades Rebecca to cancel their trip and, together with Kitt's assistant Grace Edwards and best friend Evie Bowes, books onto the next cruise to Norway to help with the ongoing murder investigation.Aboard the cruise ship Kitt, Grace and Rebecca encounter burlesque dancers, casino dealers, drag queens and a talking parrot named Skittles - seemingly the only witness to Bryce's death. But what dark secrets are lurking below deck? Can Kitt catch the killer before it's too late?***********'With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series is one to get your teeth into' Candis
£9.04
Quercus Publishing A Body in the Borderlands
Former investment banker Johan Golding - Joe to his friends - is the newest member of the Hartley and Edwards Investigations team. And he's thrilled to be shadowing Kitt Hartley, librarian-turned-top sleuth, and her right-hand woman Grace Edwards; even if it means adjusting to the low-level madness that seems to reign in the Hartley and Edwards offices.But Joe finds himself thrown in at the deep end when a man known as Ralph Holmes goes missing on the outskirts of Carlisle. Police are refusing to investigate, as his disappearance seems voluntary, but his niece, Carly Lewis, is determined to find out what really happened.As Kitt, Grace and Joe begin to investigate, they deduce there might be more to this disappearance than meets the eye. Drawn into a web of international conspiracies and possible murder, they need to find out who Ralph Holmes really was - and who he was working for. In their most dangerous case yet, the team are in a race against the clock to uncover the truth, before anyone else gets hurt . . . HEAR WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY SERIES'All the Kitt Hartley series are amazing' 5* reader review'Helen Cox is my queen of Miss Marple' 5* reader review'I love Kitt' 5* reader review'One of my favourite series' 5* reader review'Make yourself a pot of tea and enjoy this escape from real life for a while' 5* reader review'Brilliant!' 5* reader review
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Battle of Hastings
Who was William the Conqueror and how did he invade Britain? Discover all about the Battle of Hastings, including the ships, soldiers and archers needed for William to defeat King Harold. And find out how the king's defeat changled Medieval England forever.
£8.23
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Gunpowder Plot
Remember, remember the fifth of November… Discover how Guy Fawkes and his gang planned to blow up the King and parliamnet, how they were stopped and what happened afterwards.
£8.23
Capstone Global Library Ltd What You Never Knew About Simone Biles
Simone Biles has inspired the world with her incredible gymnastics achievements, including her many Olympic medals. But what is her life like outside of the gym? High-interest details and bold photos of her exciting life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave them feeling confident.
£13.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd What You Never Knew About Simone Biles
Simone Biles has inspired the world with her incredible gymnastics achievements, including her many Olympic medals. But what is her life like outside of the gym? High-interest details and bold photos of her exciting life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave them feeling confident.
£8.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd What You Never Knew About Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato rose to stardom as a child actor, and went on to fame as a talented singer and performer. But what is this high-profile star like offstage? High-interest details and bold photos of Demi's fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave readers feeling confident.
£13.99
Lübbe Der Tod wartet in Durham
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Lübbe Mord im YorkshireMoor
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Lübbe Mord im Buchladen
£10.19
Quercus Publishing Murder by the Minster
The first in a brand new cosy mystery series set in York, starring librarian-turned-sleuth Kitt Hartley
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Quercus Publishing Murder in a Mill Town
'Cosy, unique, atmospheric' Woman'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern LifeWhen a violent murder shatters the otherwise peaceful idyll of Andaby near Hebden Bridge, DS Charlotte Banks can't help but suspect that her brother Ewan - recently released from prison and now living in Calderdale - is behind it. Ewan claims he's innocent, and even has an alibi to prove it, but DS Banks isn't convinced. So much so that she turns to the only people who can help her in an investigation this personal: Kitt Hartley and Grace Edwards, of Hartley and Edwards Investigations.On the hunt for the killer, Kitt and Grace discover the victim was choked to death on her old school sash. From this lead, Kitt, Grace and DS Banks are drawn down a dark trail littered with decade-old grudges, schoolyard secrets, broken hearts and bullies, and struggle to get closer to the truth. When a second victim goes missing however, the clock starts ticking.Can Kitt recover the missing woman before it's too late? And how do you catch a killer hiding in plain sight?'Another well written page-turner' 5* reader review'One of my favourite series' 5* reader review'I couldn't put this book down' 5* reader review
£9.99
Quercus Publishing Death Awaits in Durham: The Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mysteries Book 4
A page-turning cosy mystery set in Durham, for fans of Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. 'A 2020 Miss Marple' Woman's Way**********When librarian and budding private investigator Kitt Hartley visits her ex-assistant Grace Edwards in Durham, she soon learns of an unsolved murder.A year ago Jodie Perkins, a Mechanics student, disappeared after her student-radio broadcast was cut short with a deafening scream. The police suspect Jodie was murdered although her body was never found.Keen to be on the front line of one of Kitt's investigations, Grace convinces Kit to use her recent private investigator training to solve the mystery. Can Kitt and Grace uncover the truth?**********'With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series set in York is one to get your teeth into' Candis
£9.04
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Wright Brothers
Who were the Wright brothers? Discover how two young men made the first flying machine. From their early attempts to their successful flights, find out how they helped people take to the skies.
£8.23
The History Press Ltd Fading London: The City's Vanishing Ghost Signs
Take a photographic journey into London’s often overlooked advertising history and see how the capital’s businesses of old made use of hand-painted signs to inform, advertise and appeal to consumers. This intriguing book profiles hand-painted advertising from across the city and investigates the companies that commissioned the signs that now appear faded – like ghosts – on the brickwork of buildings. It is a snapshot of a time that is almost forgotten but which lives on through the sometimes haunting presence of ghost signs on the city’s streets. Richly illustrated with 150 full-colour signs, this collection reveals the many varied industries and businesses of London’s past. Fading Ads of London is a must for all true local historians.
£18.00
Quercus Publishing Death Awaits in Durham
A PAGE-TURNING COZY MYSTERY SET IN HISTORIC DURHAM. FOR FANS OF FAITH MARTIN, BETTY ROWLANDS AND LJ ROSS.
£21.15
Quercus Publishing Murder in a Mill Town
Everyone's favourite librarian-turned-sleuth is back!'Cosy, unique, atmospheric' Woman'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern LifeWhen a violent murder shatters the otherwise peaceful idyll of Andaby near Hebden Bridge, DS Charlotte Banks can't help but suspect that her brother Ewan - recently released from prison and now living in Calderdale - is behind it. Ewan claims he's innocent, and even has an alibi to prove it, but DS Banks isn't convinced. So much so that she turns to the only people who can help her in an investigation this personal: Kitt Hartley and Grace Edwards, of Hartley and Edwards Investigations.On the hunt for the killer, Kitt and Grace discover the victim was choked to death on her old school sash. From this lead, Kitt, Grace and DS Banks are drawn down a dark trail littered with decade-old grudges, schoolyard secrets, broken hearts and bullies, and struggle to get closer to the truth. When a second victim goes missing however, the clock starts ticking. Can Kitt recover the missing woman before it's too late? And how do you catch a killer hiding in plain sight?'Another well written page-turner' 5* reader review'One of my favourite series' 5* reader review'I couldn't put this book down' 5* reader review
£19.79
Capstone Global Library Ltd The History of Toys
How did teddies get their name? When were yo-yos first made? What were the Teletubbies? From toy cars to Barbies, Rubik's cubes to Fortnite, the toys children play with have changed a lot over the past century. But some of the toys that your grandparents played with in their youth may not be that different to the ones you play with now! Find out all about the history of toys, what has changed and what hasn't, and what children have loved to play with through the decades.
£13.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd What You Never Knew About Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato rose to stardom as a child actor, and went on to fame as a talented singer and performer. But what is this high-profile star like offstage? High-interest details and bold photos of Demi''s fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave readers feeling confident.
£8.99
