The Burning Glass (Jean Fairbairn/Alasdair Cameron Series, Book 3)

The Burning Glass (Jean Fairbairn/Alasdair Cameron Series, Book 3)

Author: Lillian Stewart Carl

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1434406555

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Alasdair and Jean are making a deliberate effort to put together a relationship. Leaving Edinburgh to the crowds attending the annual Festival, they move into the caretaker's cottage of an old and spooky castle near Rosslyn Chapel. Rosslyn has been made so famous by The Da Vinci Code that only tour groups are admitted. It's a medieval church where the Holy Grail or the treasure of the Knights Templar is rumored to be hidden. Ferniebank Castle includes a small chapel that's very similar and obviously related to Rosslyn, but is off the beaten path. Or so they think. Even before Jean meets Alasdair at Ferniebank, she hears that trouble is brewing there and in the nearby village of Stanelaw: a local councillor has disappeared, a precious artifact has been stolen, and the castle's former caretaker has died under circumstances that make Alasdair's police-whiskers twitch. It's a bad time for this sort of thing to be happening, since the owner of a popular New Age travel company has just bought the chapel and its healing well, intending to build a spa there, something that will revive the village economy. As though Jean and Alasdair's plans aren't thrown enough of a curve when the New Age guru turns out to be his ex-wife, other crimes and then another death occur right on their doorstep. And everything seems to track back to the former Mrs. Cameron. Even though Alasdair is no longer a formal member of other police force, he and Jean must roll up their sleeves and wade in to yet another mystery. "Authentic dialect...detailed descriptions of the castle and environs, and vivid characters recreate an area rich in history and legend. The tightly woven plot is certain to delight history fans with its dramatic collision of past and present." -- Publishers Weekly "A little romance, a dash of mystery and a soupcon of history make a hearty...dish." -- Kirkus Reviews


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Download or read book The Burning Glass (Jean Fairbairn/Alasdair Cameron Series, Book 3) written by Lillian Stewart Carl and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alasdair and Jean are making a deliberate effort to put together a relationship. Leaving Edinburgh to the crowds attending the annual Festival, they move into the caretaker's cottage of an old and spooky castle near Rosslyn Chapel. Rosslyn has been made so famous by The Da Vinci Code that only tour groups are admitted. It's a medieval church where the Holy Grail or the treasure of the Knights Templar is rumored to be hidden. Ferniebank Castle includes a small chapel that's very similar and obviously related to Rosslyn, but is off the beaten path. Or so they think. Even before Jean meets Alasdair at Ferniebank, she hears that trouble is brewing there and in the nearby village of Stanelaw: a local councillor has disappeared, a precious artifact has been stolen, and the castle's former caretaker has died under circumstances that make Alasdair's police-whiskers twitch. It's a bad time for this sort of thing to be happening, since the owner of a popular New Age travel company has just bought the chapel and its healing well, intending to build a spa there, something that will revive the village economy. As though Jean and Alasdair's plans aren't thrown enough of a curve when the New Age guru turns out to be his ex-wife, other crimes and then another death occur right on their doorstep. And everything seems to track back to the former Mrs. Cameron. Even though Alasdair is no longer a formal member of other police force, he and Jean must roll up their sleeves and wade in to yet another mystery. "Authentic dialect...detailed descriptions of the castle and environs, and vivid characters recreate an area rich in history and legend. The tightly woven plot is certain to delight history fans with its dramatic collision of past and present." -- Publishers Weekly "A little romance, a dash of mystery and a soupcon of history make a hearty...dish." -- Kirkus Reviews

The Murder Hole

The Murder Hole

Author: Lillian Stewart Carl

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1434406563

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Download or read book The Murder Hole written by Lillian Stewart Carl and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Publishers Weekly

The Publishers Weekly

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 908

ISBN-13:

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The Secret Portrait

The Secret Portrait

Author: Lillian Stewart Carl

Publisher: Five Star (ME)

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781594143076

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Fleeing an academic scandal and a broken marriage, Jean Fairbairn has come to Scotland to work for an Edinburgh-based history and travel magazine. Writing about the Scottish national pastime of playing illusion off reality is just the quiet, scholarly pursuit she needs to soothe her burned-out emotions. But when Jean heads for the Highlands to investigate the 18th century mystery of Bonnie Prince Charlie's lost treasure, she finds herself involved in a contemporary murder case--and not as an innocent bystander, either.


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Download or read book The Secret Portrait written by Lillian Stewart Carl and published by Five Star (ME). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fleeing an academic scandal and a broken marriage, Jean Fairbairn has come to Scotland to work for an Edinburgh-based history and travel magazine. Writing about the Scottish national pastime of playing illusion off reality is just the quiet, scholarly pursuit she needs to soothe her burned-out emotions. But when Jean heads for the Highlands to investigate the 18th century mystery of Bonnie Prince Charlie's lost treasure, she finds herself involved in a contemporary murder case--and not as an innocent bystander, either.

The Blue Hackle

The Blue Hackle

Author: Lillian Stewart Carl

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2012-09-28

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1434447871

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Alasdair Cameron and Fergus MacDonald were childhood friends. Their fathers’ caps carried a blue hackle, the badge-feather of a distinguished Scottish regiment. Now the feather in Fergie’s cap is the decaying Dunasheen Estate on the Isle of Skye. His desperate schemes to save his home depend on a collection of historic artifacts, a handful of paying guests expecting a traditional Scottish New Year celebration, and the help of Alasdair and Jean Fairbairn, who plan to wed in the Gothic folly of Fergie's chapel. But if Alasdair and Jean can't untangle the threads of the past and net a present-day killer, then they and their wedding rings won't get to the church on time—and more blood will flow for the sake of Auld Lang Syne!


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Download or read book The Blue Hackle written by Lillian Stewart Carl and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alasdair Cameron and Fergus MacDonald were childhood friends. Their fathers’ caps carried a blue hackle, the badge-feather of a distinguished Scottish regiment. Now the feather in Fergie’s cap is the decaying Dunasheen Estate on the Isle of Skye. His desperate schemes to save his home depend on a collection of historic artifacts, a handful of paying guests expecting a traditional Scottish New Year celebration, and the help of Alasdair and Jean Fairbairn, who plan to wed in the Gothic folly of Fergie's chapel. But if Alasdair and Jean can't untangle the threads of the past and net a present-day killer, then they and their wedding rings won't get to the church on time—and more blood will flow for the sake of Auld Lang Syne!

Lucifer's Crown

Lucifer's Crown

Author: Lillian Stewart Carl

Publisher: Five Star (ME)

Published: 2003-09

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 9780786253487

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Now immortal, Robin Fitzroy, father of William the Conqueror, serves Lucifer himself. Only Thomas Becket, the great English saint, knows who Robin really is, and he discovers that it's up to him to save the souls of mankind from Robin's clutches.


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Download or read book Lucifer's Crown written by Lillian Stewart Carl and published by Five Star (ME). This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now immortal, Robin Fitzroy, father of William the Conqueror, serves Lucifer himself. Only Thomas Becket, the great English saint, knows who Robin really is, and he discovers that it's up to him to save the souls of mankind from Robin's clutches.

Batwoman (2017-) #15

Batwoman (2017-) #15

Author: Marguerite Bennett

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2018-05-16

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13:

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ÒTHE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF KANEÓ part three! A lethal plague fills the skies of Gotham City as the Many Arms of Death throttle BatwomanÕs hold on the city! As their leader Alice begins her deadly endgame, Batwoman realizes that if she cannot stop her sister-Batman will.


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Download or read book Batwoman (2017-) #15 written by Marguerite Bennett and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÒTHE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF KANEÓ part three! A lethal plague fills the skies of Gotham City as the Many Arms of Death throttle BatwomanÕs hold on the city! As their leader Alice begins her deadly endgame, Batwoman realizes that if she cannot stop her sister-Batman will.

Caithness Family History

Caithness Family History

Author: John Henderson

Publisher:

Published: 1884

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13:

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Nightwing (2016-) #43

Nightwing (2016-) #43

Author: Michael Moreci

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2018-04-18

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13:

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ÒTHE BRAVE, THE OBNOXIOUS AND THE INEPTÓ! All Dick Grayson wants is a night to himself. But when Robin and Arsenal come calling in need of his help, Dick has to throw on his Nightwing costume and get to work. Before he knows it, heÕs neck-deep in League of Assassin ninjas and trying to stop ArsenalÕs sometime-girlfriend from killing them allÑassuming Robin and Arsenal donÕt kill each other first!


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Download or read book Nightwing (2016-) #43 written by Michael Moreci and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2018-04-18 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÒTHE BRAVE, THE OBNOXIOUS AND THE INEPTÓ! All Dick Grayson wants is a night to himself. But when Robin and Arsenal come calling in need of his help, Dick has to throw on his Nightwing costume and get to work. Before he knows it, heÕs neck-deep in League of Assassin ninjas and trying to stop ArsenalÕs sometime-girlfriend from killing them allÑassuming Robin and Arsenal donÕt kill each other first!

French Rococo Ébénisterie in the J. Paul Getty Museum

French Rococo Ébénisterie in the J. Paul Getty Museum

Author: Gillian Wilson

Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781606066300

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The first comprehensive catalogue of the Getty Museum’s significant collection of French Rococo ébénisterie furniture. This catalogue focuses on French ébénisterie furniture in the Rococo style dating from 1735 to 1760. These splendid objects directly reflect the tastes of the Museum’s founder, J. Paul Getty, who started collecting in this area in 1938 and continued until his death in 1976. The Museum’s collection is particularly rich in examples created by the most talented cabinet masters then active in Paris, including Bernard van Risenburgh II (after 1696–ca. 1766), Jacques Dubois (1694–1763), and Jean-François Oeben (1721–1763). Working for members of the French royal family and aristocracy, these craftsmen excelled at producing veneered and marquetried pieces of furniture (tables, cabinets, and chests of drawers) fashionable for their lavish surfaces, refined gilt-bronze mounts, and elaborate design. These objects were renowned throughout Europe at a time when Paris was considered the capital of good taste. The entry on each work comprises both a curatorial section, with description and commentary, and a conservation report, with construction diagrams. An introduction by Anne-Lise Desmas traces the collection’s acquisition history, and two technical essays by Arlen Heginbotham present methodologies and findings on the analysis of gilt-bronze mounts and lacquer. The free online edition of this open-access publication is available at www.getty.edu/publications/rococo/ and includes zoomable, high-resolution photography. Also available are free PDF, EPUB, and Kindle/MOBI downloads of the book, and JPG downloads of the main catalogue images.


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Download or read book French Rococo Ébénisterie in the J. Paul Getty Museum written by Gillian Wilson and published by J. Paul Getty Museum. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive catalogue of the Getty Museum’s significant collection of French Rococo ébénisterie furniture. This catalogue focuses on French ébénisterie furniture in the Rococo style dating from 1735 to 1760. These splendid objects directly reflect the tastes of the Museum’s founder, J. Paul Getty, who started collecting in this area in 1938 and continued until his death in 1976. The Museum’s collection is particularly rich in examples created by the most talented cabinet masters then active in Paris, including Bernard van Risenburgh II (after 1696–ca. 1766), Jacques Dubois (1694–1763), and Jean-François Oeben (1721–1763). Working for members of the French royal family and aristocracy, these craftsmen excelled at producing veneered and marquetried pieces of furniture (tables, cabinets, and chests of drawers) fashionable for their lavish surfaces, refined gilt-bronze mounts, and elaborate design. These objects were renowned throughout Europe at a time when Paris was considered the capital of good taste. The entry on each work comprises both a curatorial section, with description and commentary, and a conservation report, with construction diagrams. An introduction by Anne-Lise Desmas traces the collection’s acquisition history, and two technical essays by Arlen Heginbotham present methodologies and findings on the analysis of gilt-bronze mounts and lacquer. The free online edition of this open-access publication is available at www.getty.edu/publications/rococo/ and includes zoomable, high-resolution photography. Also available are free PDF, EPUB, and Kindle/MOBI downloads of the book, and JPG downloads of the main catalogue images.