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First published in the US in 1933. Priestley goes to visit his friend Sir John Claverton at his gloomy house, and shortly afterwards hears that he has died. The dead man's doctor is not convinced it was a natural death, and evidence of poisoning emerges. There are...
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Rare Treasure Editions
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2024-11-11
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In Death on the Last Train, George Bellairs crafts a thrilling mystery where Inspector Littlejohn is called to investigate the sudden and suspicious death of a passenger aboard a late-night train. When a well-known businesswoman is found murdered in her compartment, the...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-30
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The G.K. Chesterton Classics Collection brings together some of the most celebrated works of one of the 20th century’s most influential writers, spanning his diverse contributions to detective fiction, theology, storytelling, and poetry. This richly illustrated edition...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-29
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The Innocence of Father Brown is the first collection of short stories featuring G.K. Chesterton’s beloved detective, Father Brown, a humble and unassuming Catholic priest with a sharp mind for solving mysteries. Unlike the typical detectives of his time, Father Brown...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-25
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Upon the death of the legendary (but reclusive) portrait artist Arthur Cherrywood, six strangers receive an invitation to his remote island mansion known as Painted Place. There, his estate—including his priceless private art collection—will be bequeathed to the guests,...
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Flanker Press
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2024-10-18
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Shot on the Downs is a gripping detective mystery by Victor Whitechurch, a master of British crime fiction. Set in the tranquil yet mysterious English countryside, the story opens with a shocking crime—someone is shot on the peaceful, rolling downs. The novel follows...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-17
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Included in this anthology are his most famous works, such as The Crime at Diana’s Pool and Shot on the Downs, where Whitechurch’s meticulous plotting and atmospheric settings shine. The collection also features his novel The Canon in Residence, a tale where the serene...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-16
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A literary whodunit set in an unreliable 1962, The Suspension Bridge takes place in a Canadian river city dreaming of fame as it sets about building the world’s biggest bridge. The newly-arrived Sister Harriet navigates a chaotic first year at upscale Saint Reginald’s...
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Radiant Press
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2024-10-15
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In Miss Pym Disposes, Josephine Tey presents a gripping psychological mystery set in an English girls' physical training college. The story follows Miss Lucy Pym, a former schoolteacher turned bestselling psychologist, who is invited to give a lecture at the college....
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-11
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The Crime at Diana’s Pool is a classic mystery novel by Victor Whitechurch, known for his intricate and methodical detective stories. Set in the picturesque English countryside, the plot unravels when a body is discovered at Diana's Pool, a serene yet enigmatic...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-09
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Murder at the College by Victor Whitechurch is a classic detective novel set within the prestigious walls of an Oxford-like college. The story centers on a murder committed during a college event, shaking the academic community to its core. With a skilled investigator...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-07
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The Classic Collection of Victor Whitechurch brings together 30 of his most celebrated works, showcasing his masterful blend of detective fiction and gripping storytelling. This illustrated edition includes iconic tales likeThe Thorpe Hazell Detective Tales, featuring...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-07
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Blackmail and its consequences play a big part in E.C.R. Lorac's 1939 masterpiece of understatement and style. Many of Edith Caroline Rivett's (who wrote as "E.C.R. Lorac") mystery novels are very hard to find and this is one of them. It's one of Inspector Macdonald's...
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Rare Treasure Editions
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2024-10-05
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Vivian Lestrange, a successful but reclusive crime fiction writer, is reported missing by his secretary Eleanor Clarke. Soon afterwards Lestrange's housekeeper also disappears. But is Clarke herself Lestrange, trying to drum up publicity? Inspectors Bond of the local...
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Rare Treasure Editions
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2024-10-05
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The Templeton Case is a classic detective novel by Victor Whitechurch, renowned for his methodical and intellectual approach to crime-solving.The story revolves around a perplexing murder that takes place within a wealthy household. Inspector Thorpe, Whitechurch’s...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution :
2024-10-04
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Downland Echoes by Victor Whitechurch is a captivating novel that showcases the author’s unique ability to blend rural English settings with elements of mystery and suspense. Set against the tranquil yet enigmatic landscape of the English countryside, the story weaves...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution :
2024-10-04
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Murder at the Pageant by Victor Whitechurch is a gripping mystery novel set against the backdrop of an English country estate. The story revolves around a historical pageant that takes a dark turn when a murder disrupts the grand event. Amidst the festivities, the...
Editeur :
Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution :
2024-10-03
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The Thorpe Hazell Mysteries is a classic collection of detective stories by Victor Whitechurch, featuring one of the earliest examples of a railway detective, Thorpe Hazell. Hazell, an unconventional and astute amateur sleuth, solves crimes with a sharp intellect, keen...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-03
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Whitechurch, known for his detective fiction, combines his expertise in mystery writing with his deep knowledge of church life, making this a fascinating read. The Canon’s intellectual prowess is put to the test as he investigates the mysterious occurrences within his...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2024-10-03
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Sempre all'avanguardia sui tempi, Poe scrisse nel 1841 il primo racconto poliziesco nella storia della letteratura. Parigi 1841, rione Saint-Roche: al quarto piano di un appartamento della Rue Morgue vengono orrendamente trucidate l'anziana madame L'Espanaye e sua...
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Cactus
Parution :
2024-09-08
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