Books Crime Books Amongst the scholars, secrets & soporifics of Victorian Oxford, the truth can be a bitter pill to swallow… Jesus College, Oxford, 1881. An undergraduate is found dead at his lodgings & the medical examination reveals some shocking findings. When the young man’s guardian blames the college for his death & threatens a scandal, Basil Rice, a Jesus College fellow with a secret to hide, is forced to act & finds himself drawn into Sidney Parker’s sad life. The mystery soon attracts the attention of Rhiannon ‘ Non’ Vaughan, a young Welsh polymath & one of the young women newly admitted to university lectures. But when neither the college principal nor the powerful ladies behind Oxford’s new female halls will allow her to become involved, Non’s fierce intelligence & determination to prove herself drive her on. Both misfits at the university, Non & Basil form an unlikely partnership, & it soon falls to them to investigate the mysterious circumstances of Parker’s death. But between corporate malfeasance & snake-oil salesmen, they soon find the dreaming spires of Oxford are not quite what they seem… Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781804364543 •†Author: Alis Hawkins •†Publisher:   Canelo •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 400 •†Dimensions:†12.9 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm ...

Dorana is a country ruled by a rigid class system based upon magical aptitude & the right pedigree. While all Doranens have mage ability, some are more blessed than others. Morgan is one of the powerful ruling elite, fanatically devoted to enforcing the regulations & maintaining the purity of mage bloodlines. When he falls in love with Barl, a woman of inferior breeding who possesses astonishing mage powers, he sets himself upon a dangerous course. A terrible mage war erupts when Morgan becomes unstoppable, driving Barl to lead a small pack of survivors into the distant mountains. When they arrive, their welcome is not what they expected, & Barl must embark upon a desperate course to protect & preserve her people until they may be needed once again... ...

When Ernest Fletcher is found bludgeoned to death in his study, everyone is shocked & mystified: Ernest was well-liked & respected, so who would have a motive for killing him? Enter Superintendent Hannasyde who, with consummate skill, begins to uncover the complexities of Fletcher's life. It seems the real Fletcher was far from the gentleman he pretended to be. There is, in fact, no shortage of people who wanted him dead. Then, a second murder is committed, with striking similarities to the first, giving a grotesque twist to a very unusual case. ...

Librarian Kitt Hartley & her friend Evie Bowes thought their life had gone back to normal after the shocking events of Murder

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Hartley & Edwards Investigations team. & he's thrilled to be shadowing Kitt Hartley, librarian-turned-top sleuth, & her right-hand woman Grace Edwards; even if it means adjusting to the low-level madness that seems to reign in the Hartley & Edwards offices. But Joe finds himself thrown in at the deep end when a man known as Ralph Holmes goes missing on the outskirts of Carlisle.  Police are refusing to investigate, as his disappearance seems voluntary, but his niece, Carly Lewis, is determined to find out what really happened. As Kitt, Grace & Joe begin to investigate, they deduce there might be more to this disappearance than meets the eye. Drawn into a web of international conspiracies & possible murder, they need to find out who Ralph Holmes really was
- & who he was working for.  In their most dangerous case yet, the team are in a race against the clock to uncover the truth, before anyone else gets hurt… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529421545 • Author: Helen...
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Details: Aurora Teagarden: 2 There's nothing like discovering that an elderly lady has made you the unlikely heir of her
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In this remarkable, landmark publication, countryside historian Sir Johnny Scott evokes the romantic heritage of the British landscape. Through affectionately told stories & an encyclopaedic knowledge of bygone times, he explores its people, customs & traditions. Each gloriously illustrated page is a celebration & a tribute to a forgotten but vibrant culture, & encourages us all to rediscover our beautiful Britain. ...

A Book of Happiness is full of lovely things to make & do that encourage children aged 7 & up to pause, think, & practise mindfulness

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A Book of Kindness is full of lovely things to make & do that encourage children aged 7 & up to pause, think, & practise kindness

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Details: A beautifully crafted high quality large notebook with 'A Book Of Notes' message on the front cover & ribbon
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