A Beautiful Blue Death

A Beautiful Blue Death

Author: Charles Finch

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2007-06-26

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1429955333

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Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and P.G. Wodehouse, Charles Finch's debut mystery A Beautiful Blue Death introduces a wonderfully appealing gentleman detective in Victorian London who investigates crime as a diversion from his life of leisure. Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for the girl's death. When another body turns up during the London season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the killer strikes again—this time, disturbingly close to home?


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Download or read book A Beautiful Blue Death written by Charles Finch and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2007-06-26 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equal parts Sherlock Holmes and P.G. Wodehouse, Charles Finch's debut mystery A Beautiful Blue Death introduces a wonderfully appealing gentleman detective in Victorian London who investigates crime as a diversion from his life of leisure. Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for the girl's death. When another body turns up during the London season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the killer strikes again—this time, disturbingly close to home?

Blue Mystery

Blue Mystery

Author: Susanne Steinem Patch

Publisher: Abradale Press

Published: 1999-04

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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The complete history, mysterious curse, and probable origin in India is explored in this book that also traces the gem stone's roster of owners. 24 illustrations, 4 in color.


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Download or read book Blue Mystery written by Susanne Steinem Patch and published by Abradale Press. This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete history, mysterious curse, and probable origin in India is explored in this book that also traces the gem stone's roster of owners. 24 illustrations, 4 in color.

Blue Bay Mystery

Blue Bay Mystery

Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1990-01-01

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0807596531

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Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Blue Bay in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Boxcar Children are on a trip with Grandfather to a beautiful island in the South Seas! The island is supposed to be deserted, but as the Aldens explore, they start to find signs that suggest they are not alone. Is there a castaway living somewhere on the island? What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.


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Download or read book Blue Bay Mystery written by Gertrude Chandler Warner and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Blue Bay in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Boxcar Children are on a trip with Grandfather to a beautiful island in the South Seas! The island is supposed to be deserted, but as the Aldens explore, they start to find signs that suggest they are not alone. Is there a castaway living somewhere on the island? What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

The Mystery of the Blue Ring

The Mystery of the Blue Ring

Author: Patricia Reilly Giff

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 1453220399

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DIVSecond-grader Dawn Bosco puts her mystery-solving skills to the test when her former best friend, Emily Arrow, loses her birthday ring/divDIV /divDIVDawn Bosco and Emily Arrow used to be best friends, until Dawn took Emily’s unicorn. Even though Dawn eventually gave it back, Emily still won’t talk to her./divDIV /divDIVWhen Emily’s blue birthday ring goes missing after art class, the rest of the second grade accuses Dawn of stealing it. Dawn sets out to solve the mystery herself to prove she is innocent—and maybe get her best friend back./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author’s personal collection./div


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Download or read book The Mystery of the Blue Ring written by Patricia Reilly Giff and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVSecond-grader Dawn Bosco puts her mystery-solving skills to the test when her former best friend, Emily Arrow, loses her birthday ring/divDIV /divDIVDawn Bosco and Emily Arrow used to be best friends, until Dawn took Emily’s unicorn. Even though Dawn eventually gave it back, Emily still won’t talk to her./divDIV /divDIVWhen Emily’s blue birthday ring goes missing after art class, the rest of the second grade accuses Dawn of stealing it. Dawn sets out to solve the mystery herself to prove she is innocent—and maybe get her best friend back./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author’s personal collection./div

Blue Bottle Mystery

Blue Bottle Mystery

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1853029785

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Ben finds an unusual old bottle buried in the school yard, and in a roundabout way it helps Ben and his family find out what is causing some of the persistent problems he has both at home and at school.


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Download or read book Blue Bottle Mystery written by Kathy Hoopmann and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben finds an unusual old bottle buried in the school yard, and in a roundabout way it helps Ben and his family find out what is causing some of the persistent problems he has both at home and at school.

The Blue Rose

The Blue Rose

Author: Anthony Eglin

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1429903937

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Alex and Kate Sheppard have found the perfect house; the home they had always dreamed of owning. Nestled deep in the Wiltshire countryside and surrounded by a two-acre walled garden, The Parsonage was to be their own little paradise . . . but nothing stays perfect forever. Soon after moving in they make an impossibly exciting discovery---one that defies every known law of nature and science. They find a blue rose bush flourishing in their walled garden. But as word of their discovery leaks out, the Sheppard's peaceful existence is shattered and they find themselves plunged into a world of coded journals, genetic experiments, cold-blooded greed, and, ultimately, murder. Threatened from every direction, with no one to trust but themselves and Lawrence Kingston, a gardening expert to whom they have revealed their exciting secret---the only way they can save their lives is to unravel the dark, seductive secret of the Blue Rose.


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Download or read book The Blue Rose written by Anthony Eglin and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex and Kate Sheppard have found the perfect house; the home they had always dreamed of owning. Nestled deep in the Wiltshire countryside and surrounded by a two-acre walled garden, The Parsonage was to be their own little paradise . . . but nothing stays perfect forever. Soon after moving in they make an impossibly exciting discovery---one that defies every known law of nature and science. They find a blue rose bush flourishing in their walled garden. But as word of their discovery leaks out, the Sheppard's peaceful existence is shattered and they find themselves plunged into a world of coded journals, genetic experiments, cold-blooded greed, and, ultimately, murder. Threatened from every direction, with no one to trust but themselves and Lawrence Kingston, a gardening expert to whom they have revealed their exciting secret---the only way they can save their lives is to unravel the dark, seductive secret of the Blue Rose.

The Red, White, and Blue Mystery

The Red, White, and Blue Mystery

Author: Laura Lee Hope

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780448080642

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The Bobbsey twins' vacation in Colonial Williamsburg takes an exciting turn when they catch a thief, discover a howling monster, and find an old American flag hidden during the Revolution.


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Download or read book The Red, White, and Blue Mystery written by Laura Lee Hope and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bobbsey twins' vacation in Colonial Williamsburg takes an exciting turn when they catch a thief, discover a howling monster, and find an old American flag hidden during the Revolution.

Poirot Investigates (Unabridged)

Poirot Investigates (Unabridged)

Author: Agatha Christie

Publisher: Everest Media LLC

Published: 2024-06-26

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13:

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Step into the world of the enigmatic Hercule Poirot. A man of meticulous order with a mind like a finely tuned clock. In "Poirot Investigates," a collection of captivating short stories by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, perplexing mysteries unfold. From a scandalously cheap flat in London to a deadly curse on an archaeological expedition in Egypt, Poirot's unwavering focus and brilliant deductions bring him face-to-face with cunning criminals and tangled webs of deceit. Will greed, jealousy, or revenge cloud the truth? Sharpen your wits and join Poirot as he unravels intricate puzzles, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of justice. Settle in and prepare to be enthralled by the masterful detective work of Hercule Poirot.


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Download or read book Poirot Investigates (Unabridged) written by Agatha Christie and published by Everest Media LLC. This book was released on 2024-06-26 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the world of the enigmatic Hercule Poirot. A man of meticulous order with a mind like a finely tuned clock. In "Poirot Investigates," a collection of captivating short stories by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, perplexing mysteries unfold. From a scandalously cheap flat in London to a deadly curse on an archaeological expedition in Egypt, Poirot's unwavering focus and brilliant deductions bring him face-to-face with cunning criminals and tangled webs of deceit. Will greed, jealousy, or revenge cloud the truth? Sharpen your wits and join Poirot as he unravels intricate puzzles, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of justice. Settle in and prepare to be enthralled by the masterful detective work of Hercule Poirot.

A Murder for the Books

A Murder for the Books

Author: Victoria Gilbert

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1683314409

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Fleeing a disastrous love affair, university librarian Amy Webber moves in with her aunt in a quiet, historic mountain town in Virginia. She quickly busies herself with managing a charming public library that requires all her attention with its severe lack of funds and overabundance of eccentric patrons. The last thing she needs is a new, available neighbor whose charm lures her into trouble. Dancer-turned-teacher and choreographer Richard Muir inherited the farmhouse next door from his great-uncle, Paul Dassin. But town folklore claims the house’s original owner was poisoned by his wife, who was an outsider. It quickly became water under the bridge, until she vanished after her sensational 1925 murder trial. Determined to clear the name of the woman his great-uncle loved, Richard implores Amy to help him investigate the case. Amy is skeptical until their research raises questions about the culpability of the town’s leading families... including her own. When inexplicable murders plunge the quiet town into chaos, Amy and Richard must crack open the books to reveal a cruel conspiracy and lay a turbulent past to rest in A Murder for the Books, the first installment of Victoria Gilbert’s Blue Ridge Library mysteries.


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Download or read book A Murder for the Books written by Victoria Gilbert and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fleeing a disastrous love affair, university librarian Amy Webber moves in with her aunt in a quiet, historic mountain town in Virginia. She quickly busies herself with managing a charming public library that requires all her attention with its severe lack of funds and overabundance of eccentric patrons. The last thing she needs is a new, available neighbor whose charm lures her into trouble. Dancer-turned-teacher and choreographer Richard Muir inherited the farmhouse next door from his great-uncle, Paul Dassin. But town folklore claims the house’s original owner was poisoned by his wife, who was an outsider. It quickly became water under the bridge, until she vanished after her sensational 1925 murder trial. Determined to clear the name of the woman his great-uncle loved, Richard implores Amy to help him investigate the case. Amy is skeptical until their research raises questions about the culpability of the town’s leading families... including her own. When inexplicable murders plunge the quiet town into chaos, Amy and Richard must crack open the books to reveal a cruel conspiracy and lay a turbulent past to rest in A Murder for the Books, the first installment of Victoria Gilbert’s Blue Ridge Library mysteries.

Mystery Writers of America Presents The Blue Religion

Mystery Writers of America Presents The Blue Religion

Author: Mystery Writers of America, Inc.

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2008-04-14

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0316032018

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Taking us from smoggy Los Angeles to the woods of Idaho, from Hawaii at the turn of the twentieth century to the post-Civil War frontier, these riveting stories trace the perils and occasional triumphs of lawmen and women who put themselves in harm's way to face down the bad guys. Some of them even walk the edge of becoming bad guys themselves. In T. Jefferson Parker's "Skinhead Central," an ex-cop and his wife find unexpected menace in the idyllic setting they have chosen for their retirement. In Alafair Burke's "Winning," a female officer who is attacked in the line of duty must protect her own husband from his worst impulses. In Michael Connelly's "Father's Day", Harry Bosch faces one of his most emotionally trying cases, investigating a young boy's death. These are hard-hitting, thrilling, and utterly unforgettable stories, from some of the best writers in the mystery world.


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Download or read book Mystery Writers of America Presents The Blue Religion written by Mystery Writers of America, Inc. and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2008-04-14 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking us from smoggy Los Angeles to the woods of Idaho, from Hawaii at the turn of the twentieth century to the post-Civil War frontier, these riveting stories trace the perils and occasional triumphs of lawmen and women who put themselves in harm's way to face down the bad guys. Some of them even walk the edge of becoming bad guys themselves. In T. Jefferson Parker's "Skinhead Central," an ex-cop and his wife find unexpected menace in the idyllic setting they have chosen for their retirement. In Alafair Burke's "Winning," a female officer who is attacked in the line of duty must protect her own husband from his worst impulses. In Michael Connelly's "Father's Day", Harry Bosch faces one of his most emotionally trying cases, investigating a young boy's death. These are hard-hitting, thrilling, and utterly unforgettable stories, from some of the best writers in the mystery world.