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Paperback. Zustand: Good. A cruise down the Nile, a camel ride around the pyramids, lunch in the shadow of the Sphinx. And a very dead body 1924. Lady Eleanor Swift and her butler Clifford are touring the great, ancient sights of Egypt on a much-anticipated extended vacation. But when the pair arrive at the docks in Cairo expecting to board the luxurious paddle steamer advertised in their brochure, they are baffled by the crumbling old cruiser waiting for them. And things only go from bad to worse as death stalks the decks of the SS Cleopatra.Two days into the trip one of their fellow passengers, Lieutenant Baxter, is found shot dead in his locked cabin. Immediately suspicious and desperate to see justice done, Eleanor discovers a half-finished note addressed to her hidden in Baxter's travelling trunk. In it he asks her to deliver a vitally important letter to the authorities at their next stop down river: a priceless treasure worthy of a king has been stolen and an innocent man's life hangs in the balance.But before the sands of time wipe away all evidence on board, Eleanor must uncover who among the other travellers wanted Baxter dead. Was it the anxious archaeologist who doesn't have an alibi, the reptile expert with a passion for the murderous Nile crocodile or the art dealer with a devious secret?With the killer readying to strike again much closer to home, can Eleanor dig up the truth before she's trapped in a tomb under the pyramids forever?A gripping and twisty 1920s murder mystery set in Egypt, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss Readers adore Verity Bright: 'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense. Will have you laughing until you're crying. A page-turning and unputdownable success ' Bookworm 86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am hooked This is the best book that I have read this year. An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery. I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress. A most enjoyable read ' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'OMG What an incredible read . When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down ' Celebrating Authors, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine'I absolutely LOVED this . Had me hooked. and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down ' bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my goodness. Amazing. Wow, what a phenomenal addition to this fantastic series. fabulous read. exactly what I needed. It made me laugh out loud. Captivating. So good I may have to go back and read it again.' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. By day, she's Mrs. Mallowan, hospital pharmacist. By night, she's Agatha Christie, queen of crime. Doing her part for the war effort, Agatha dispenses medicine in shell- shocked London. But the world's most renowned mystery writer is troubled. Compared to the horrors of World War I, her detective novels seem trivial and quaint. When a Jack the Ripper-style murderer strikes, Agatha lobbies her friend, forensics expert Sir Bernard Spilsbury, to take her to the crime scenes. But the killings are far more gruesome than any that her fictional detectives have ever solved. Can a crime writer also be a crime fighter? Joining forces with London's top investigators, Agatha risks her life to stop the monstrous serial killer. With this ripped-from-the-headlines mystery, author Max Allan Collins presents a blood-stained valentine to the most celebrated author of detective fiction.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Wedding Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for any bride-to-be. Taking you through every stage - from the night before right up to the honeymoon - it's full of helpful tips, smart ideas and disaster dodgers to ensure that your wedding day is the magical, memorable event that you've always dreamed of.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Wedding Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for any bride-to-be. Taking you through every stage - from the night before right up to the honeymoon - it's full of helpful tips, smart ideas and disaster dodgers to ensure that your wedding day is the magical, memorable event that you've always dreamed of.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "A mature, honest, and erotic romance that will have readers admiring what these two smart and determined women accomplish." --Library Journal In this sexy, sophisticated romantic comedy, two women juggle romance and career across continents. Charlotte Hilaire has a love-hate relationship with her work as a museum courier. On the one hand, it takes her around the world. On the other, her plan to become a professor is veering dangerously off track. Yet once in a while, maybe every third trip or so, the job goes delightfully sideways. When a blizzard strands Charlotte in Spain for a few extra days and she's left with glorious free time on her hands, the only question is: Dare she invite her grad school crush for an after-dinner drink on a snowy night? Accomplished, take-no-prisoners art historian Adrianna Coates has built an enviable career since Charlotte saw her last. She's brilliant. Sophisticated. Impressive as hell and strikingly beautiful. Hospitable, too, as she absolutely insists Charlotte spend the night on her pullout sofa as the storm rages on. One night becomes three and three nights become a hot and adventurous long-distance relationship when Charlotte returns to the States. But when Adrianna plots her next career move just as Charlotte finally opens a door in academia, distance may not be the only thing that keeps them apart. Carina Adores is home to romantic love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters. &nbsp.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Wrapping presents and singing at midnight mass on a frosty night. Lady Swift is determined to enjoy Christmas at home this year, until another body turns up!Winter 1925. Eleanor and Hugh are decking the halls for their first married Christmas together when butler Clifford arrives with a mysterious telegram. A lucrative case awaits their new detective agency. but in the most remote county in England. The note insists they must be there by midnight to accept the job.After a snowy journey, they arrive at the tiny hamlet of Yorelow to find their client, Osmund Unwin, dead in the churchyard as midnight mass ends. They realise they are now in the absurd situation of having to solve the murder of their client - who they never met - to solve a case they know nothing about and officially never accepted!There is very little festive goodwill to go around, as it seems half the village had a grudge against the rich man. Was it one of the Frisham sisters, owners of the tavern and rumoured to be in a love triangle with Unwin? Or perhaps his maid, who never had a nice thing to say about him?When another body is found in the ruins of the castle overlooking the town, Eleanor is baffled. Clearly there's more to this nightmare before Christmas than the gang first thought.A totally unputdownable historical murder mystery set in an English village at Christmas, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles!Readers love Verity Bright: 'MY FAVOURITE BOOK. Had me hooked. I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down. I was gutted when I came to the end. Amazing!!!' bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely LOVED this! Had me hooked from the beginning and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down!' @bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense, mystery, laughter. Absolutely perfect. I devoured it in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened!!' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE. I finished this book in one day!' DianeLikesToRead, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous. Charming. A nail-biting page-turner. Fabulous. I gobbled it up in a single sitting.' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery! I loved. had me laughing out loud before the tenth page! I can't recommend this book enough!' Too Fond of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous! I absolutely adored this! If you are a fan of Poirot, Miss Marple and Downton Abbey then this book is definitely for you. Kept me guessing right up to the very end.' my_reading_narnia, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Cream cakes, cucumber sandwiches, apple tarts and. poison? Lady Swift is trying to plan the menu for her wedding, until murder strikes in kitchens across the village Lady Eleanor Swift's marriage to dashing Chief Inspector Hugh Seldon is just days away. There's a lot to organise from the dress to the catering, including, of course, the all-important wedding cake.But Eleanor is heartbroken when their chef, apple-cheeked Annie Tibetts, dies of poisoning. And as the doctor confirms her death wasn't an accident, accusations fly around the whole community.With more of the village struck down by the poison, Eleanor must unmask a killer who seems intent on spreading chaos amongst her nearest and dearest. Everyone is accusing their neighbour. and Eleanor is in a pickle as the seating plans for the wedding fall apart. But she soon has bigger fish to fry when the source of the poison is traced to a trusted establishment in town. Eleanor is certain they are being framed and that sabotage is afoot.And when a sample of poisoned wedding cake is delivered anonymously to Hugh working at his station miles away in Oxford, Eleanor realises that while she has been planning for the future, her past has been catching up with her. Eleanor must race across the countryside to save her love from certain death. Can Eleanor find the proof in the pudding and save Hugh in time? And will the poisoner finally get their just desserts?A gripping and totally twisty historical cozy mystery set in an English village. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and L.B. Hathaway won't be able to put this down.Readers love Verity Bright 'MY FAVOURITE BOOK. Had me hooked. I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down. I was gutted when I came to the end. Amazing ' bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely LOVED this . Had me hooked from the beginning and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down ' @bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense, mystery, laughter. Absolutely perfect. I devoured it in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened ' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE. I finished this book in one day ' DianeLikesToRead, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous. Charming. A nail-biting page-turner. Fabulous. I gobbled it up in a single sitting.' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery I loved. had me laughing out loud before the tenth page . I can't recommend this book enough ' Too Fond of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A magnificent seaside hotel, striped deckchairs, strawberry ice cream. and a rather familiar dead body? Lady Swift is on the case Spring, 1921. Lady Eleanor Swift, explorer extraordinaire and accidental sleuth, hasn't had a vacation since she arrived in England a year ago. Being an amateur detective can be a rather tiring business and she is determined to escape any more murder and mysteries. So she books into the Grand Hotel in the fashionable resort of Brighton for some fresh air, fish and chips and, of course, a dip in the ocean.Eleanor is enjoying her view of the waves and trying to find her bathing suit when calamity strikes: a guest has been found dead at her beautiful hotel. The distraught manager, who can't afford a scandal, asks Eleanor to solve the case as swiftly as possible. Thank goodness she has her partner in crime - Gladstone the bulldog - to help her sniff out the dastardly culprit.But when Eleanor enters the dead man's room, she receives a shock big enough to make her forget even the finest ice cream sundae. The body is that of her husband, who supposedly died six years ago on the other side of the world. Has he been alive all these years? Why does he have a copy of their wedding photograph with a cryptic message written on the back? If Eleanor can keep herself safe long enough to find her husband's killer, she might discover that everything is not quite as it seems beside the seaside.A warm and witty whodunnit Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and L.B. Hathaway will be utterly charmed by this addictive and absolutely gripping page-turner.Readers are totally addicted to Verity Bright 'Can I give it six stars please? Pretty much perfect. Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Cream cakes, cucumber sandwiches, apple tarts and. poison? Lady Swift is trying to plan the menu for her wedding, until murder strikes in kitchens across the village Lady Eleanor Swift's marriage to dashing Chief Inspector Hugh Seldon is just days away. There's a lot to organise from the dress to the catering, including, of course, the all-important wedding cake.But Eleanor is heartbroken when their chef, apple-cheeked Annie Tibetts, dies of poisoning. And as the doctor confirms her death wasn't an accident, accusations fly around the whole community.With more of the village struck down by the poison, Eleanor must unmask a killer who seems intent on spreading chaos amongst her nearest and dearest. Everyone is accusing their neighbour. and Eleanor is in a pickle as the seating plans for the wedding fall apart. But she soon has bigger fish to fry when the source of the poison is traced to a trusted establishment in town. Eleanor is certain they are being framed and that sabotage is afoot.And when a sample of poisoned wedding cake is delivered anonymously to Hugh working at his station miles away in Oxford, Eleanor realises that while she has been planning for the future, her past has been catching up with her. Eleanor must race across the countryside to save her love from certain death. Can Eleanor find the proof in the pudding and save Hugh in time? And will the poisoner finally get their just desserts?A gripping and totally twisty historical cozy mystery set in an English village. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and L.B. Hathaway won't be able to put this down.Readers love Verity Bright 'MY FAVOURITE BOOK. Had me hooked. I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down. I was gutted when I came to the end. Amazing ' bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely LOVED this . Had me hooked from the beginning and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down ' @bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense, mystery, laughter. Absolutely perfect. I devoured it in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened ' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE. I finished this book in one day ' DianeLikesToRead, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous. Charming. A nail-biting page-turner. Fabulous. I gobbled it up in a single sitting.' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery I loved. had me laughing out loud before the tenth page . I can't recommend this book enough ' Too Fond of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A magnificent seaside hotel, striped deckchairs, strawberry ice cream. and a rather familiar dead body? Lady Swift is on the case Spring, 1921. Lady Eleanor Swift, explorer extraordinaire and accidental sleuth, hasn't had a vacation since she arrived in England a year ago. Being an amateur detective can be a rather tiring business and she is determined to escape any more murder and mysteries. So she books into the Grand Hotel in the fashionable resort of Brighton for some fresh air, fish and chips and, of course, a dip in the ocean.Eleanor is enjoying her view of the waves and trying to find her bathing suit when calamity strikes: a guest has been found dead at her beautiful hotel. The distraught manager, who can't afford a scandal, asks Eleanor to solve the case as swiftly as possible. Thank goodness she has her partner in crime - Gladstone the bulldog - to help her sniff out the dastardly culprit.But when Eleanor enters the dead man's room, she receives a shock big enough to make her forget even the finest ice cream sundae. The body is that of her husband, who supposedly died six years ago on the other side of the world. Has he been alive all these years? Why does he have a copy of their wedding photograph with a cryptic message written on the back? If Eleanor can keep herself safe long enough to find her husband's killer, she might discover that everything is not quite as it seems beside the seaside.A warm and witty whodunnit Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and L.B. Hathaway will be utterly charmed by this addictive and absolutely gripping page-turner.Readers are totally addicted to Verity Bright 'Can I give it six stars please? Pretty much perfect. Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. At the royal boat race there are beautiful barges, plenty of bunting, a handsome prince and. is that a body in the water? Lady Swift is on the case Spring, 1923. One-time adventurer and now amateur sleuth Lady Eleanor Swift is attending the annual royal regatta with her new pal Tipsy Fitzroy. Tipsy has Eleanor trussed up like a debutante in a new dress, determined to turn her into a proper society lady. Even Eleanor's favourite companion, Gladstone the bulldog, has a new outfit for the occasion.But the sparkling prize-giving ceremony is interrupted when the devilishly handsome host gulps his glass of champagne on stage and collapses to the floor. The victim is none other than the king's cousin, Lord Xander Taylor-Howard. He was rumoured to be entangled in a rather dubious gambling ring, but did someone kill him instead of collecting his debt? Or was this simply an ill-timed tragic accident? Either way, a right royal scandal is afoot.Sir Percival, the head of the royal police, asks Eleanor for her help investigating. He'd do anything to keep the story under wraps. She knows it will get her into hot water with a certain dapper Detective Seldon, but she's determined to see justice done. However, as she digs deeper, she learns Lord Taylor-Howard was hiding more than one murky secret. It isn't until she takes a closer look at the unfortunate royal's shattered champagne flute that she stumbles upon just the clue she needs. But can she reel in the killer before her ship is sunk too?A warm and witty 1920s mystery that cozy fans will just adore. Addictive reading for fans of T E Kinsey, Lee Strauss and Agatha Christie. Readers cannot get enough of Verity Bright 'What a great cozy mystery I am hooked This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year. An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery. I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress. A most enjoyable read ' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Can I give it six stars please? Perfect. Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'What a wild ride it is . Gripping. This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm ' The Literary Wife 'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine'OMG What an incredible read . When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down ' Celebrating Authors ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery I loved it. Had me laughing out loud before the tenth page . I can't recommend this book enough ' Too Fond of Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. For Lady Eleanor Swift, Paris means champagne at breakfast, romantic walks by the Eiffel Tower. and her deadliest case yet Newlyweds Lady Swift and Detective Hugh Seldon are honeymooning in the most romantic city on earth. Clifford, her butler, has come along for the trip to make sure everything goes to plan for the happy couple. And Gladstone, the mischievous bulldog, to make sure it doesn't But the pair are shocked when, just as they are toasting their new marriage at the best table in their hotel's opulent restaurant, a man tumbles through the glass roof and lands amid the silverware and coq au vin. Before he dies, he presses a striking pearl brooch into Eleanor's hands. She has the strangest feeling of d j vu. Has she met this man before? All too quickly, the local police arrive and immediately accuse the new Mr and Mrs of working with the victim - a thief who'd just robbed the museum down the block.With her new husband by her side, Eleanor races to clear their name and discover who would kill to get their hands on the unusual brooch. Following a clue about a doomed love affair takes the gang from the famous cabarets and cobbled streets of Paris to rubbing shoulders with the aristocracy at the very top of the Eiffel Tower.But soon Eleanor notices a mysterious man in black following their every footstep. Is he friend or foe? And can Eleanor and Hugh unravel the case before the City of Light becomes the city of death?An utterly charming and unputdownable golden age cozy mystery set in Paris. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and Lee Strauss will adore it.Readers love Verity Bright: 'MY FAVOURITE BOOK. Had me hooked. I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down. I was gutted when I came to the end. Amazing ' bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely LOVED this . Had me hooked from the beginning and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down ' @bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense, mystery, laughter. Absolutely perfect. I devoured it in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened ' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE. I finished this book in one day ' DianeLikesToRead, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous. Charming. A nail-biting page-turner. Fabulous. I gobbled it up in a single sitting.' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery I loved. had me laughing out loud before the tenth page . I can't recommend this book enough ' Too Fond of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Lady Swift has been cordially invited to a huge royal celebration in Little Buckford to toast the King's birthday. but wait, is that a body in the village hall? Lady Eleanor Swift and her loyal butler Clifford are busy lending a hand with preparations for the big day. The grand dining room at Henley Hall is overflowing with home-sewn flags, paint and royal rosettes. Even Gladstone the bulldog and his new friend Tomkins the ginger cat are invited But just days before the event Mr Prestwick-Peterson, the chairman of the celebrations committee, is found dead in the village hall: strangled with handmade red, white and royal blue bunting. With the village hall in total disarray and a key part of the decorations missing, Eleanor wonders if someone dastardly is sabotaging the King's birthday celebrations? Teaming up with her handsome beau Detective Hugh Seldon to question the local butcher, baker, and pub landlord it becomes clear that the meddlesome busybody Mr Prestwick-Peterson was not universally liked in charming Little Buckford. Indeed, the only mystery is why he wasn't murdered before. Searching Mr Prestwick-Peterson's pristinely organised rooms, Eleanor is surprised to find a faded photograph of a beautiful young woman hidden within the pages of a novel. Could this be the key to untangling this very village murder? And can Eleanor catch the killer before the party is over for her, too? A totally charming, unputdownable Golden Age murder mystery with characters readers will adore. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love Verity Bright 'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense. Will have you laughing until you're crying. A page-turning and unputdownable success ' Bookworm 86 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely loved this . I read the book in a day, I couldn't put it down ' NetGalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I am hooked The best book, bar none, that I have read this year. An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery. I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress. A most enjoyable read ' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Can I give it six stars please? Pretty much perfect. Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'OMG What an incredible read . When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down ' Celebrating Authors ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐&#65039.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Lady Eleanor Swift has a special royal invitation. She's got just the right dress and the perfect plus one. But wait! Is that a body by the throne?Lady Eleanor Swift is at Buckingham Palace to see her new husband, Detective Chief Inspector Seldon, knighted. Brimming with pride, all she can hope is that Gladstone the bulldog behaves himself in front of the king.But the happy day is overshadowed when Dilly Dalrymple, a royal guard from the Tower of London, tragically dies. The head of the royal police asks Eleanor and Hugh to investigate - unofficially. This is her first clue that there's more to the story.Donning a disguise as a journalist for a well-to-do magazine, Eleanor, with butler Clifford posing as her photographer, is invited to stay in the Tower amongst the remaining guards and their families. She wasn't expecting gossiping wives, affairs aplenty and talk of long-lost treasure! Was Dilly killed to settle an old score or was he perhaps a little too close to someone else's wife?But when another soldier is murdered at midnight, hours after the gates are locked, Eleanor knows she needs to keep her wits about her. And when everyone seems to have a reason to lie, can Eleanor dig up the truth before it's her head next?A totally gripping royal whodunnit full of twists, set in 1920s London. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and Lee Strauss will be utterly obsessed!Readers love Verity Bright: 'MY FAVOURITE BOOK. Had me hooked. I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down. I was gutted when I came to the end. Amazing!!!' bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely LOVED this! Had me hooked from the beginning and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down!' @bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense, mystery, laughter. Absolutely perfect. I devoured it in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened!!' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE. I finished this book in one day!' DianeLikesToRead, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous. Charming. A nail-biting page-turner. Fabulous. I gobbled it up in a single sitting.' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery! I loved. had me laughing out loud before the tenth page! I can't recommend this book enough!' Too Fond of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous! I absolutely adored this! If you are a fan of Poirot, Miss Marple and Downton Abbey then this book is definitely for you. Kept me guessing right up to the very end.' my_reading_narnia, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Lady Eleanor Swift has a special royal invitation. She's got just the right dress and the perfect plus one. But wait! Is that a body by the throne?Lady Eleanor Swift is at Buckingham Palace to see her new husband, Detective Chief Inspector Seldon, knighted. Brimming with pride, all she can hope is that Gladstone the bulldog behaves himself in front of the king.But the happy day is overshadowed when Dilly Dalrymple, a royal guard from the Tower of London, tragically dies. The head of the royal police asks Eleanor and Hugh to investigate - unofficially. This is her first clue that there's more to the story.Donning a disguise as a journalist for a well-to-do magazine, Eleanor, with butler Clifford posing as her photographer, is invited to stay in the Tower amongst the remaining guards and their families. She wasn't expecting gossiping wives, affairs aplenty and talk of long-lost treasure! Was Dilly killed to settle an old score or was he perhaps a little too close to someone else's wife?But when another soldier is murdered at midnight, hours after the gates are locked, Eleanor knows she needs to keep her wits about her. And when everyone seems to have a reason to lie, can Eleanor dig up the truth before it's her head next?A totally gripping royal whodunnit full of twists, set in 1920s London. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and Lee Strauss will be utterly obsessed!Readers love Verity Bright: 'MY FAVOURITE BOOK. Had me hooked. I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down. I was gutted when I came to the end. Amazing!!!' bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely LOVED this! Had me hooked from the beginning and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down!' @bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense, mystery, laughter. Absolutely perfect. I devoured it in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened!!' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVE. I finished this book in one day!' DianeLikesToRead, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous. Charming. A nail-biting page-turner. Fabulous. I gobbled it up in a single sitting.' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery! I loved. had me laughing out loud before the tenth page! I can't recommend this book enough!' Too Fond of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous! I absolutely adored this! If you are a fan of Poirot, Miss Marple and Downton Abbey then this book is definitely for you. Kept me guessing right up to the very end.' my_reading_narnia, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An English Christmas has mince pies, cheerful carols, a twinkling tree. and a murder? Thank goodness Lady Swift is on the scene Winter, 1920. Amateur sleuth Lady Eleanor Swift is feeling festive. She is playing host to the entire village at Henley Hall for gifts, games and gingerbread. She's also purchased perfect presents for each of her household - not forgetting the biggest bone in the butcher's shop for her partner in crime, Gladstone the bulldog - and is looking forward to celebrating her first English country Christmas.As snowflakes fall, Eleanor is cheering on contestants in the traditional Christmas fun run in the grounds of the Hall. But tragedy strikes when one of the runners drops dead at the finish line. Dashing Detective Seldon is convinced it's just a heart attack, but Eleanor isn't so sure. When she finds a rather distinctive key where the man fell, Eleanor knows she'll never rest until she finds out the truth about what happened in her own home.Next the vicar is taken ill with what looks like poison and Eleanor starts to wonder if the two cases are linked. When someone tries to frame her by planting poisoned berries in her own kitchen, she knows speed is of the essence. But the entire village was at Henley Hall for the festivities and Eleanor has enough suspects to stuff a town full of turkeys. Can she nail the true killer and clear her name in time for Christmas?Christmas won't be complete without it A festive treat for fans of Agatha Christie, TE Kinsey and Lee Strauss.Readers absolutely adore Verity Bright 'Oooh I loved this book. I wanted a book which would be absolutely soothing to read with a murder in it and this was it. The book was everything I wanted in these troubling times. I loved it.' Book Reviews by Shalini'Worth the wait It was an excellent visit once again with people that felt like old friends. I can't wait until the next book in the series is ready to read. Verity Bright has created endearing characters that you want to spend time with again and again.' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐&#65039.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Homemade baubles, reindeer-shaped cookies and snowy walks across the rolling moors. but Lady Swift's festive plans are ruined when a body turns up Winter 1924. When Lady Eleanor Swift unexpectedly finds herself a guest of the reclusive Duke of Auldwyke, she's determined to enjoy Christmas with all the trimmings at his sprawling manor house. And that includes kisses under the mistletoe and cozying up by the fire with her fianc , dashing detective Hugh Seldon.Instead, the season of goodwill turns frosty as she finds the Duke's studious secretary, Mr Porritt, dead in the storeroom. Clasped in his chilly hand is a golden pendant in the shape of a rose. The Duke denies ever having seen the necklace before. But Eleanor can see the lies in his eyes. Did it belong to his mysteriously absent wife?Hugh and Eleanor must ditch relaxing with hot cocoa in favour of interviewing the Duke's holiday guests. Every suspect has a secret they'd kill to keep: the socialite with the false name, the Sir with a questionable inheritance and the husband hiding a crack in his marriage.As the blizzard outside rages, Auldwyke Hall becomes cut off. Trapped by the snow, Eleanor and Hugh must skate around the increasingly secretive Duke to unwrap the identity of the killer. But does the answer to the secretary's murder lie with a ghost of Christmas past? And when an attempt is made on the Duke's life too, they realise the killer is closer than they think.A gripping and twisty Golden Age murder mystery set in a country house on the Yorkshire moors, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss Readers adore Verity Bright: 'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense. Will have you laughing until you're crying. A page-turning and unputdownable success ' Bookworm 86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am hooked This is the best book that I have read this year. An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery. I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress. A most enjoyable read ' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'OMG What an incredible read . When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down ' Celebrating Authors ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine'I absolutely LOVED this . Had me hooked. and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down ' bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my goodness. Amazing. Wow, what a phenomenal addition to this fantastic series. fabulous read. exactly what I needed. It made me laugh out loud. Captivating. So good I may have to go back and read it again.' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Homemade baubles, reindeer-shaped cookies and snowy walks across the rolling moors. but Lady Swift's festive plans are ruined when a body turns up Winter 1924. When Lady Eleanor Swift unexpectedly finds herself a guest of the reclusive Duke of Auldwyke, she's determined to enjoy Christmas with all the trimmings at his sprawling manor house. And that includes kisses under the mistletoe and cozying up by the fire with her fianc , dashing detective Hugh Seldon.Instead, the season of goodwill turns frosty as she finds the Duke's studious secretary, Mr Porritt, dead in the storeroom. Clasped in his chilly hand is a golden pendant in the shape of a rose. The Duke denies ever having seen the necklace before. But Eleanor can see the lies in his eyes. Did it belong to his mysteriously absent wife?Hugh and Eleanor must ditch relaxing with hot cocoa in favour of interviewing the Duke's holiday guests. Every suspect has a secret they'd kill to keep: the socialite with the false name, the Sir with a questionable inheritance and the husband hiding a crack in his marriage.As the blizzard outside rages, Auldwyke Hall becomes cut off. Trapped by the snow, Eleanor and Hugh must skate around the increasingly secretive Duke to unwrap the identity of the killer. But does the answer to the secretary's murder lie with a ghost of Christmas past? And when an attempt is made on the Duke's life too, they realise the killer is closer than they think.A gripping and twisty Golden Age murder mystery set in a country house on the Yorkshire moors, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss Readers adore Verity Bright: 'Unputdownable. Had me hooked immediately. Filled with suspense. Will have you laughing until you're crying. A page-turning and unputdownable success ' Bookworm 86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am hooked This is the best book that I have read this year. An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery. I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress. A most enjoyable read ' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'OMG What an incredible read . When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down ' Celebrating Authors ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine'I absolutely LOVED this . Had me hooked. and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down ' bookishbri_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my goodness. Amazing. Wow, what a phenomenal addition to this fantastic series. fabulous read. exactly what I needed. It made me laugh out loud. Captivating. So good I may have to go back and read it again.' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐&#11088.…