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Mystery
A young governess brings new life to a Victorian manor, but soon falls victim to its curse in this haunting novel from the author of Heads You Lose. For four hundred years, the squires of Aberdar have lorded over this... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Fifteen classic tales of murder, mayhem, and mystery from "one of the great masters of English detective fiction" (Francis M. Nevins, author of Cornell Woolrich). Mr. de Silva begins the day sipping his coffee, reading the... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
In the English countryside, one of the well-mannered guests at Pigeonsford Estate may be a murderer in this series debut by an Edgar Award-nominated author. As war rages in Europe, the citizens of London flee to the... See More
This annual anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a short novel by Christianna Brand. Mystery stories have... See More
Once upon a time there was a huge family of children, and they were terribly, terribly naughty... Mr and Mrs Brown thought that their children had been cured of naughtiness by the inimitable, magical Nurse Matilda. But... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
One woman has the answer to history's strangest maritime mystery in this novel from "one of the great masters of English detective fiction" (Francis M. Nevins). Though history would remember her as the Marie Celeste, the... See More
Biographies & Memoirs
The chilling true account of the Sandyford murder case and the sensational nineteenth-century trial that forever changed how homicides are investigated. Jessie M'Lachlan was one of the countless thousands who lived in the... See More
Mystery
Inspector Cockrill's dull vacation is jolted by a Mediterranean murderFrom the moment he steps on the plane, Inspector Cockrill loathes his fellow travelers. They are typical tour group bores: the dullards of England whom he... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
While running for her life, a failed actress comes across a dead bodySari Morne had a shot at stardom, a five-year deal with a European film studio, and a starring role in an Italian romance that was poised to become a... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Inspector Charlesworth investigates a strange murder in a dress shop The sales room at Christophe et Cie is staffed by five young women. Each is beautiful in her own way -- and each could be a murderer. One morning, two of... See More
Mystery
The Golden Age author of Green for Danger delivers "a mystery in the classic Christie-Carr-Queen manner... An outstanding tour de force" (The New York Times). Few were disappointed when Raoul Vernet was found with his head... See More
Mystery
From the Golden Age author of Green for Danger. "You have to reach for the greatest of Great Names to find Brand's rivals in the subtleties of the trade" (The New York Times). Sir Richard's family has spent years waiting... See More
Mystery
Eighteen short stories -- chilling, lovely, and sad -- from a modern master of the form For days she has been terrified that the phone will ring. Whenever she picks it up, the voice is there -- breathing, cursing at her... See More
Once upon a time there was a huge family of children, and they were terribly, terribly naughty... The Brown children are back, and they're naughtier than ever! This time, they have feigned illness and been taken to... See More
Mystery
An island republic goes to insane lengths to canonize its most famous residentJuanita di Perli was a young woman when she decided to live the rest of her life on a table-top. She called it God's will, but for the order of... See More
Mystery
Among the society of London, the unapproachable Marchesa is causing a sensation with her modesty -- and planning a devious con -- in this historical crime novel. The Marchesa goes to the theater accompanied only by her... See More
Mystery
This collection of short crime stories offers five courses of delectable depravity from mystery's master chef. Playing Othello is hard on any actor, but for the great James Dragon, the role is toxic. During the play's run... See More
Mystery
"Laced with Brand's caustic wit, this one is a true puzzler with a harrowing, revelatory climax." -- Booklist, Starred Review At Elysian Hall, a grand exhibition space in post-War London, a cast has been assembled for a... See More
Once upon a time there was a huge family of children, and they were terribly, terribly naughty... So begins Nurse Matilda, the first of three books about the no-nonsense nanny who uses magic to rein in the mischievous... See More
Mystery
A London writer falls into a trap of romance and false identityKatinka Jones spends her days beautifying, trying out the latest ointments, corsets, and creams in order to pass the information on to the thankful readers of... See More
This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 16 tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that... See More
Once upon a time there was a huge family of children; and they were terribly, terribly naughty... So begins Nurse Matilda, the first of three books about the no-nonsense nanny who uses magic to rein in the mischievous... See More
Thrillers
A young Italian woman travels to eighteenth-century England to wage war on polite society in this sweeping historical saga of mystery, scandal, and romance. Sophia Devigne is a child of Venice, as much a part of the... See More
Mystery
Death of Jezebel, an Inspector Cockrill mystery "This is a locked-room mystery with a difference, and what a difference it is!" -- The New York Times "Cannily plotted and actionful." -- The Saturday Review of Literature... See More
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
"Hands down one of the best formal detective stories ever written." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review This Golden Age masterclass of red herrings and tricky twists, first published in 1944, features a tense and... See More