Publisher: BookRix
A Canadian girl takes a nice adventure tourist to her remote villa, which she inherited from her parents. He has no idea that she will soon lock him in the cellar and he will have to serve her desires. Is his resistance futile and is her soul really so black? Tom Knocker is the English pseudonym of German author Thomas Neukum.
Dashing Druce Pevel, the Marquis of Peverell, Lord of all he surveys, with women falling at his feet… A pair of money-grabbing, murderous cousins bent on bleeding him dry – or even dead… Shamara, an innocent, yet strangely exotic, Missionary’s daughter, plucked from an orphanage to become the Marquis’s ward… A bewildered Shamara finds herself voyaging aboard his yacht to Senegal – where it’s the Marquis’s turn to be bewildered when they’re kidnapped by a tribal chieftain and held for ransom in his kasbah… At first he is mystified… How is it that this innocent abroad knows the ways of the Africans – even speaks their language. How has she such wisdom beyond her tender years? Then, as he watches over her sleeping in their kasbah prison, Druce is suddenly smitten – and taken aback by the fierceness and passion with which he swears, “I will kill anyone who hurts her!”Show book
As dawn breaks over the city of Florence on New Year's Day 1557, Jacopo da Pontormo is discovered lying on the floor of a church, stabbed through the heart. Above him are the frescoes he labored over for more than a decade―masterpieces all, rivaling the works of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. When guards search his quarters, they find an obscene painting of Venus and Cupid―with the face of Venus replaced by that of Maria de' Medici, the Duke of Florence's oldest daughter. The city erupts in chaos. Who could have committed these crimes: murder and lèse-majesté? Giorgio Vasari, the great art historian, is picked to lead the investigation. Letters start to fly back and forth―between Maria and her aunt Catherine de' Medici, the queen of France; between Catherine and the scheming Piero Strozzi; and between Vasari and Michelangelo―carrying news of political plots and speculations about the identity of Pontormo's killer. The truth, when it comes to light, is as shocking as the bold new artworks that have made Florence the red-hot center of European art and intrigue. Bursting with characters and historical color, Laurent Binet's Perspective(s) is a whodunit like no other―a labyrinthine murder mystery that shows us Renaissance Florence as we've never seen it before. This is a dark, dazzling, unforgettable book.Show book
Dive into the gritty, fast-paced world of classic noir with Red Harvest, Dashiell Hammett’s groundbreaking tale of corruption, greed, and betrayal. This hardboiled detective novel is a thrilling ride that set the standard for crime fiction and introduced readers to Hammett’s sharp prose and relentless storytelling. The story follows the nameless Continental Op, a seasoned private investigator sent to the industrial town of Personville—nicknamed “Poisonville”—to clean up its rampant corruption. As he uncovers a web of criminal alliances, treachery, and violence, the Op’s tactics grow increasingly ruthless. In a town where everyone has blood on their hands, justice becomes a matter of survival. With its razor-sharp dialogue, morally complex characters, and unflinching look at human greed, Red Harvest is a seminal work in the noir genre. The expert narration brings Hammett’s vivid descriptions and tension-filled atmosphere to life, immersing listeners in the chaos and danger of the story. Perfect for fans of crime fiction, classic literature, or anyone who loves a gripping mystery, Red Harvest is a must-listen audiobook that captures the darker side of human nature. Start listening to Red Harvest today and experience the explosive power of Dashiell Hammett’s noir masterpiece!Show book
1940: Weeks after the evacuation of Dunkirk, Germany is poised to invade a near-defenseless Britain. To safeguard the Crown Jewels from the Nazis, Winston Churchill devises a daring gamble to have them shipped overseas. The priceless artifacts will be secretly removed from the Tower of London and driven north to Scotland by two operatives posing as a young married couple, to be taken from there to Canada. Caitrin Colline—a Welsh coalminer's daughter and an ardent socialist—will play the wife of Lord Marlton, Hector Neville-Percy. A less likely couple is at first difficult to imagine. Yet Caitrin's bold, streetwise confidence and sharp wits complement Hector's social ease and connections, essential to a second part of their mission: uncovering Nazi sympathizers within the highest ranks of Britain's aristocracy. Battling enemies within and without, Caitrin wonders if anyone in their circle can be trusted—even her partner. And when unexpected events catapult her into a life-or-death chase across the continent, the morale of a nation and the fate of Europe itself in the balance.Show book
Don’t missing the first chilling installment of Ruth Dugdall’s Cate Austin Series, PRE ORDER NOW! WINNER OF THE CWA DEBUT DAGGER AWARD ‘Authentic…diverting debut’ Daily Mail ‘Ruth Dugdall’s novels are intelligent and gripping, with a sophisticated psychological sensibility. She is a huge talent.’ Sophie Hannah* * * Rose Wilks' life is shattered when her newborn baby Joel is admitted to intensive care. Emma Hatcher has all that Rose lacks. Beauty. A loving husband. A healthy son. Until tragedy strikes and Rose is the only suspect. Now, having spent nearly five years in prison in Ipswich, Rose is just weeks away from freedom. Her probation officer Cate must decide whether Rose is remorseful for her crime, or whether she remains a threat to society. As Cate is drawn in, she begins to doubt her own judgement. Where is the line between love and obsession? Can justice be served and, if so… by what means?Readers love The Woman Before Me: 'I found this story an irresistible read. It's a psychological crime thriller that seemed to linger'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must read this book kept me guessing right until the end. I literally couldn’t put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely loved this book and all subsequent Cate Austin novels'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nanShow book
Revenge may be best served cold…But the right pie can be murder.Key Lime pie shop owner, Marilyn Hayes, moved to the sublime paradise of Key West after her divorce to make a new life for herself and her daughter. With unshakable determination, and a killer recipe for Key Lime pie, she grew her home-based business into a thriving enterprise and opened a shop across the street from the beach.Life was sunny and sweet, until murder walked into Marilyn’s quirky little shop, bringing with it a whole heap of trouble. When a man is found dead, and her daughter is implicated in the crime, Marilyn reluctantly becomes an amateur sleuth, sniffing out clues and putting herself in danger in the process.Will her determination and smarts lead her to catch a criminal?Or, will she get caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse?Find out in this fast-paced Culinary Cozy Mystery!Show book
