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'WILL MAKE READERS LONG FOR LAZY DAYS IN RURAL FRANCE' Irish Independent Millions of readers worldwide are discovering the special…
world of Bruno, Chief of Police, and the Dordogne Mysteries. There's murder in paradise in the twelfth case for France's favourite cop in this addition to a beloved series A missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter Bruno's charming village of St Denis. A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a well in an ancient hilltop castle. The young woman, Claudia, had been working in the archives of an eminent French art historian, a crippled Resistance war hero, at his art-filled chateau. As Claudia's White House connections get the US Embassy and the FBI involved, Bruno traces the people and events that led to her fatal accident - or was it murder? Bruno learns that Claudia had been trying to buy the chateau and art collection of her tutor, even while her researches led her to suspect that some of his attributions may have been forged. This takes Bruno down a trail that leads him from the ruins of Berlin in 1945, to France's colonial war in Algeria. The long arm of French history has reached out to find a new victim, but can Bruno identify the killer - and prove his case?(P)2019 Quercus Editions Limited
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Policiers légers (romans), Policiers (romans)Europe (histoire), Europe (voyage et géographie)
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Pellegrino Artusi, the great gastronome and amateur detective, is back. It is 1900 and Pellegrino's famed cookbook is in its…
fifth edition. Flushed from his fortune and success, our hero joins a weekend party at the Tuscan castle of the wealthy agricultural entrepreneur, Secondo Gazzolo. In this castle of winding corridors, secret passageways and clandestine meetings, Pellegrino finds a curious collection of guests, each with their own purpose for being there.But when one of the party is found dead in his locked bedroom, seemingly the victim of suffocation, it is up to Pellegrino and his old friend, the detective Ispettore Artistico, to solve what really happened, for the science of food is every bit as complex, rigorous and tantalising as the sublime art of investigation.A perfect "locked room mystery" that will have your brain and your tastebuds tickled.Translated from the Italian by Howard Curtis
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Policiers légers (romans), Policiers (romans)Europe (histoire), Europe (voyage et géographie)
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Pellegrino Artusi, the great gastronome and amateur detective, is back. It is 1900 and Pellegrino's famed cookbook is in its…
fifth edition. Flushed from his fortune and success, our hero joins a weekend party at the Tuscan castle of the wealthy agricultural entrepreneur, Secondo Gazzolo. In this castle of winding corridors, secret passageways and clandestine meetings, Pellegrino finds a curious collection of guests, each with their own purpose for being there.But when one of the party is found dead in his locked bedroom, seemingly the victim of suffocation, it is up to Pellegrino and his old friend, the detective Ispettore Artistico, to solve what really happened, for the science of food is every bit as complex, rigorous and tantalising as the sublime art of investigation.A perfect "locked room mystery" that will have your brain and your tastebuds tickled.Translated from the Italian by Howard Curtis
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Policiers (romans), Policiers légers (romans), Sensations (romans à)Europe (histoire)
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'Fantastic! Read this within a day, couldn't put it down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Marvellous . . . with a twist at…
the end you will never see coming. Highly recommended' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The best place to solve a murder might be from behind bars . . .1897: The famous author Oscar Wilde is cruelly imprisoned in Reading Gaol. Unable to write, he fears he will go mad.But when a warden and the prison chaplain are found murdered, Wilde is suddenly thrown into his most difficult case yet.All the inmates were confined to their cells when each murder occurred, ruling out all the prime suspects. But Wilde is sure there is a serial killer operating undetected within the gaol . . .With limited resources and unable to trust anyone around him, he must uncover the truth before he meets the same untimely end . . .A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical locked-room murder mystery set within the dark world of Victorian prisons. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by The Murders at Reading Gaol:'What a wonderful read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is grand fun' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written and keeps you hooked all the way through' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't praise this book enough!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fascinating story, very historical, captivating. Read this very easily and couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Policiers (romans), Policiers légers (romans), Sensations (romans à)Europe (histoire)
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'A ripping yarn . . . A wonderful period murder mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a whizbang, intelligent fun read! .…
. . A delight' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Society truly can be murder . . .1890: Famous author Oscar Wilde is a guest at a glamorous, high-society party hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Albemarle - even the Prince of Wales has turned up for the festivities. But the evening ends in tragedy when the Duchess is found murdered.No one apart from the invited guests have entered the house; no one has left. And it is only Wilde and his friend Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes, who have seen the puncture marks on the Duchess's neck . . . Desperate to avoid another scandal, the Prince appeals to the two writers to investigate the crime and protect the reputation of the royal family.But as they investigate further, the eerie details of the case threaten to pull them into a darker plot than they could have ever imagined . . .A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical mystery that will send tingles up your spine. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by The Nest of Vipers:'A real rollicking read . . . Entertaining on so many levels' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The fact that I read this book cover to cover in only a couple of sittings, tells you just how much I enjoyed every moment . . . It has my highest recommendation' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another cracking Oscar Wilde mystery . . . A fast-moving novel and one I found hard to put down. Highly recommended' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This historical mystery is head and shoulders above most of the competition in its field, elegantly written and paced . . . I'm hooked' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Very funny, great yarn. Love the historical mystery incorporating' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Policiers (romans), Policiers légers (romans), Sensations (romans à)Europe (histoire)
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'So amazingly good, I could not put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An inventive and highly enjoyable murder mystery' Reader review…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Will a game of Murder at a dinner party turn deadly?London 1892: Author Oscar Wilde has assembled friends and acquaintances for one of his Sunday Supper Clubs, among their number is his great friend and creator of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle. Mid-way through the evening, a game is proposed: each guest must write down the name of the person they would most like to kill.But soon, the fictional victims begin to die one-by-one in mysterious circumstances - in the order their names were drawn during the game.With growing horror, Wilde and Doyle realise that one of their guests must be the murderer. Trapped in a race against time, they must uncover the killer's identity before they can complete their final move . . .A wonderfully witty and addictive cosy historical mystery that presents the reader with an intricate puzzle to solve. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by The Ring of Death:'Crackles with wit, tension, mysteries, and is reminiscent (but dare I say better) than the Sherlock Holmes canon' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oscar Wilde is solving crimes while rubbing elbows with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . . . What's not to like?' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book had everything I love in a story: historical detail, cleverness, wonderful conversational by-play . . . BRAVO!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Policiers (romans), Policiers légers (romans), Sensations (romans à)Europe (histoire)
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'Another amazing mystery that kept me turning the pages! . . . Wonderful!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The City of Light is…
about to turn dark . . .Paris, 1883: The writer Oscar Wilde has come to the French capital to be inspired by fellow writers and artists, soon befriending a troupe of actors as they prepare for their opening night of Hamlet.But when a member of the theatre's crew is found dead, Wilde questions if this is in fact the accident it appears to be.He begins to realise that dark secrets are waiting in the wings . . . And as the killer takes yet more innocent victims, the clock is ticking to catch them before the final curtain . . . A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical mystery that uncovers the secrets lurking behind the glitz and glamour of Paris in the 1880s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by The Dead Man's Smile:'Exciting and fast paced and full period detail this is another great novel' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series continues to amaze me in the incredible level of biographical and historical detail of the lives and times . . . An intriguing and satisfying murder mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book. If you admire a quick wit, a bit of history and a mystery, you might really enjoy this one' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Really fascinating! It combines Oscar Wilde with murder mysteries. It combines true facts with fantastic ones, and beautiful places in a wonderful era!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gyles Brandreth proves himself again to be an excellent historian and lover of mystery . . . With a cast of vibrant stage actors, death after death and a mystery all tied up in the final pages, this makes for an excellent read for general lovers of murder mysteries and literature fans alike' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Policiers (romans), Policiers légers (romans), Sensations (romans à)Europe (histoire)
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'An exciting period murder mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you want a fun mystery to read, I highly recommend it' Reader…
review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Couldn't put it down!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Does death await you in The Eternal City?1892: Arthur Conan Doyle is intrigued when he first begins to receive mysterious packages addressed to his famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.But the contents of the parcels are as gruesome and cryptic as any case Holmes himself tackled: a lock of hair, a severed finger wearing a gold ring, and the hand of a dead man.The only clue to who has sent them is the postmark from Rome.Doyle's friend and fellow author Oscar Wilde persuades him they must track down the perpetrator and identify the victims.Arriving in Italy, their investigation leads them to connect the parcels with the disappearance of a young girl and to the glittering Vatican City . . .With danger and death stalking them at every corner, can they unmask the killer before he catches up with them?A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical murder mystery with twists and turns aplenty. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers love The Vatican Murders:'The plot is constructed wonderfully . . . jumps off the page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A truly enjoyable read from start to finish' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is an excellent mystery series starring Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle among others. Great plots with a mix of history and interesting characters. Totally entertaining' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Simply delightful' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Policiers (romans), Policiers légers (romans), Sensations (romans à)Europe (histoire)
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'As good as Sherlock!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just so entertaining to read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What joy! What a mystery! What a…
tale!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As his eyes adjusted to the gloom of the attic, he saw by the light of guttering candles, stretched out on the floor before him, the body of a young man, his throat cut from ear to ear . . . London, 1889: Famous writer Oscar Wilde is the toast of London town. But when the body of a young man of his acquaintance is found in a dark attic room, surrounded by candles, he knows he can't rest until the killer is behind bars. Appealing to fellow author Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the great Sherlock Holmes, the pair set out to solve the crime.But unravelling a real-life plot is very different to writing one. Can Wilde and Doyle outsmart the murderer hiding in the shadows, before it's too late? A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical mystery to transport you to the grand drawing rooms and back alleys of London. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman. Readers love The Candlelight Murders: 'I devoured this book in mere days and immediately moved on to the second in the series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Exciting, fast paced, at times humorous and with a dramatic denouement at the finish just like any good murder mystery . . . A great read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Entertaining, charming and evocative' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series is just what I needed; immersive, funny, clever, educational, and easy to read in the best of ways' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes and of Oscar Wilde, this is the book for you . . . Wonderful . . . The mystery itself is intriguing and the answer is shocking' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Policiers légers (romans)Europe (histoire)
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'WILL MAKE READERS LONG FOR LAZY DAYS IN RURAL FRANCE' Irish IndependentMillions of readers worldwide are discovering the special world…
of Bruno, Chief of Police, and the Dordogne Mysteries. There's murder in paradise in the twelfth case for France's favourite cop in this addition to a beloved seriesA missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter Bruno's charming village of St Denis. A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a well in an ancient hilltop castle. The young woman, Claudia, had been working in the archives of an eminent French art historian, a crippled Resistance war hero, at his art-filled chateau. As Claudia's White House connections get the US Embassy and the FBI involved, Bruno traces the people and events that led to her fatal accident - or was it murder?Bruno learns that Claudia had been trying to buy the chateau and art collection of her tutor, even while her researches led her to suspect that some of his attributions may have been forged. This takes Bruno down a trail that leads him from the ruins of Berlin in 1945, to France's colonial war in Algeria.The long arm of French history has reached out to find a new victim, but can Bruno identify the killer - and prove his case?