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  Murder & Mayhem in Mendon and...

  Diane Ham, Lynne Menz

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  The notorious history of two nineteenth-century hamlets in western New York, famous for an era of bustling commerce—and criminality.   The Town of Mendon and the Village of Honeoye Falls are today quiet western New York suburbs, but they weren't always so idyllic. In years past, the village was a center of commerce, manufacturing and railroads, and by the mid-nineteenth century, this prosperity brought with it an element of mayhem. Horse stealing was commonplace. Saloons and taverns were abundant. Street scuffles and barroom brawls were regular, especially on Saturday nights, after the laborers were paid. By Sunday morning, numerous drunks—like Manley Locke, who would eventually go on to kill another man in a fight—were confined to the lockup in the village hall. It was at this time that the Village of Honeoye Falls earned the name “Murderville.” As the town and village turn two hundred, join local historians Diane Ham and Lynne Menz as they explore the peaceful region’s vicious history.   Includes photos!

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  All One Universe

  Poul Anderson

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  “Themes of a colorful assortment of stories range from life on other planets to alternative history . . . a perfect introduction to his perennial genius.” —Booklist 
   
  Poul Anderson himself has put together a retrospective collection of his recent writings, fiction and nonfiction, under the title All One Universe. This is the first major Poul Anderson collection in a decade. It encompasses all his strengths as a teller of tales and, in addition, provides a running commentary in the story notes and in the essays on other literary figures such as Rudyard Kipling, Johannes B. Jensen, and John W. Campbell, Jr., commentary that illuminates the fiction, gives personal insight into the mind of this fine writer, and provides a unifying personality for All One Universe. All One Universe, then, represents the new best of Poul Anderson. It is a rich, varied selection of quintessential science fiction as well as four essays, mostly from recent years, by one of the great science fiction writers of the century. His stories are filled with roaring energy, the soul of poetry, and dark imaginings. 
   
  “A fine introduction to one of SF’s masters.” —Starlog 
   
  “Fact and fiction, shaped by one of SF’s keenest minds, are mingled in this collection . . . On the whole, All One Universe is a collection which does its creator proud while delighting his fans.” —Rapport 
   
  “Poul Anderson’s writings have been at a remarkably high, consistent level of quality for nearly fifty years, now. All One Universe is a book for anyone interested in either SF or in craftsmanship.” —David Drake

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  Murder on the Nile

  Agatha Christie

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  A gruesome murder takes place on a luxurious cruise on the Nile. Agatha Christie takes us into a world of mystery, intrigue and deadly riddles in her classic "Murder on the Nile".
  
  The wealthy heiress Linnet Ridgeway has everything one could wish for: Beauty, wealth and a charming fiancé. But when she embarks on a honeymoon with her newlywed husband, Simon Doyle, she has no idea that her life is in danger.
  
  Aboard the steamship Karnak, we meet a host of fascinating characters: the mysterious Egyptologist Dr. Bessner, the enigmatic writer Salome Otterbourne, the obscure lawyer Andrew Pennington, and many others. Each of them seems to have a motive to get Linnet out of the way.
  
  When Linnet is found dead in her cabin one evening, confusion reigns. Who is the murderer? Was it the jealous ex-fiancé who feels betrayed? Or is someone else entirely behind the crime?
  
  The famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is also on board and takes up the investigation. With his sharp mind and incomparable powers of observation, he gradually unravels the web of lies and deception that surrounds the passengers.

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  Murder on the Orient-Express

  Agatha Christie

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  A luxurious journey aboard the Orient Express turns into a race against time when a murder is committed. Detective Hercule Poirot interrogates the suspects during a long stop in the mountains of Yugoslavia.

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  Agatha Christie: The Collection...

  Agatha Christie, Pocket Classic

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  This ebook collection contains the following works of Agatha Christie:
  
  The Mysterious Affair At Styles
  The Secret Adversary
  The Murder On The Links
  The Man in the Brown Suit
  The Secret of Chimneys
  The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
  The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan
  The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
  The Adventure of the "Western Star"
  The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor
  The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
  The Adventure of the Cheap Flat
  The Mystery of the Hunter's Lodge
  The Kidnapped Prime Minister
  The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb
  The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman
  The Case of the Missing Will
  The Chocolate Box
  The Veiled Lady
  The Lost Mine
  The Affair at the Victory Ball
  The Adventure of the Clapham Cook
  The Cornish Mystery
  The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly
  The Double Clue
  The King of Clubs
  The Lemesurier Inheritance
  The Plymouth Express
  The Submarine Plans
  The Market Basing Mystery

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  7 best short stories by Mór Jókai

  Mór Jókai, August Nemo

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  Mór Jókai was a Hungarian novelist, dramatist and revolutionary. Jókai's romantic novels became very popular among the elite of Victorian era England; he was often compared to Dickens in the 19th century British press. One of his most famous fans and admirers was Queen Victoria herself.
  The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by this remarkable author for your enjoyment:
  
  - Thirteen at Table.
  - The Celestial Slingers.
  - The Bad Old Times.
  - The Hostile Skulls.
  - Love And The Little Dog.
  - The Justice Of Soliman  A Turkish Story.
  - The Compulsory DiversionAn Old Baron's Yarn.

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