A Surprise For Christmas And Other Seasonal Mysteries

Author : Martin Edwards
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781464214820

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A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries by Martin Edwards Pdf

"Exceptional fourth anthology of golden age Christmas-themed mysteries"—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review A Postman murdered while delivering cards on Christmas morning. A Christmas pine growing over a forgotten homicide. A Yuletide heist gone horribly wrong. When there's as much murder as magic in the air and the facts seem to point to the impossible, it's up to the detective's trained eye to unwrap the clues and neatly tie together an explanation (preferably with a bow on top). Martin Edwards has once again gathered the best of these seasonal stories into a stellar anthology brimming with rare tales, fresh as fallen snow, and classics from the likes of Julian Symons, Margery Allingham, Anthony Gilbert and Cyril Hare. A most welcome surprise indeed, and perfect to be shared between super-sleuths by the fire on a cold winter's night.

Author : M. Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0712353372

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Suprise for Christmas A by M. Edwards Pdf

Author : Martin Edwards
Publisher : British Library Crime Classics
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1464210918

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The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories by Martin Edwards Pdf

"A Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policeman's watchful eye. A jewel heist is planned amidst the glitz and glamour of Oxford Streets Christmas shopping. Lost in a snowstorm, a man finds a motive for murder. Featuring stories by John Bude and E.C.R. Lorac, as well as tales by little-known writers of crime fiction, this collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the festive season, from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow to the darkness that lurks beneath the sparkling decorations"--

Author : Martin Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1525243675

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Crimson Snow by Martin Edwards Pdf

Edwards skillfully weaves the strands together [in] this twisty whodunit.'''' -Publishers Weekly ''''Edwards, ever the professional, plots densely but lucidly and includes a surprisingly logical killer.'''' -Kirkus Reviews A notice announcing that Harry Devlin died suddenly on Midsummer's Eve arrives at the office of his law firm one June day. Harry isn't happy to read it: Midsummer's Eve is less than a week away. His partner Jim Crusoe treats the message as a joke, but Harry isn't so sure. Meanwhile, young women are being murdered in Harry's home city of Liverpool. When a friend who has asked to meet him becomes the latest victim, Harry becomes a suspect. He's soon fighting for survival on two fronts. Even as he unravels the shocking secret behind the murders, Harry must discover and confront the enemy who wants him dead if he is to live to see Midsummer's Day. This atmospheric, fast-moving and intricate thriller features Harry Devlin, one of modern crime fiction's most memorable amateur detectives, in the deadliest case of his life. Martin Edwards has published 12 novels: eight featuring Harry Devlin and three Lake District Mysteries. He has twice been short-listed for a CWA Dagger and The Coffin Trail was short-listed for the Theakston's prize for best crime novel of 2006.

Author : Sears, Roebuck and Company
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780486849133

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The 1945 Sears Christmas Book by Sears, Roebuck and Company Pdf

This facsimile of the Sears, Roebuck and Co.'s 1945 Christmas catalog offers a nostalgic look back at consumer goods of the era, from dolls and toy trains to housewares, clothing, furniture, candy, and much more. Also reproduced here is an insightful poem, "Christmas Peace," included in the original mailing to commemorate the end of the war.

Author : Maddie Day
Publisher : Kensington Cozies
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496741554

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Christmas Cocoa and a Corpse by Maddie Day Pdf

ʼTis the season to indulge in hot chocolate and irresistible holiday treats—until too much of a good thing turns downright deadly . . . When local businessman Jed Greenberg is found dead with a Chocolate lab whimpering over his body, the police start sniffing around Robbie Jordan’s country restaurant for answers. Was it something in Robbie’s hot cocoa that killed Jed, or was it Cocoa, the dog . . . ? As the suspects pile as high as her holiday tree, Robbie attempts to get to the bottom of the sickly-sweet murder . . . Previously published in Christmas Cocoa Murder

Author : Rupert Latimer
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781728261232

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Murder After Christmas by Rupert Latimer Pdf

"[Murder After Christmas] supplies cheerfully calculating relatives, decorously brutal dialogue, and a fiendishly intricate set of Chinese boxes before the surprising reveal...no, they don't make them like this anymore."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "A war's on and a murder has been committed—and we sit here talking nonsense about almond whirls and mince pies!" Good old Uncle Willie—known for an insatiable sweet tooth and being an epic pain in the rear—has come to stay with the Redpaths for the holidays. As luck would have it, he's found dead in the snow, in a Santa suit on Boxing Day. It seems as though someone may have poisoned his chocolate...or was it the mince pie? As the police flock to the house, Willie's descendants, past lovers and distant relatives are drawn into a perplexing investigation to find out how the old man met his fate, and who stands to gain by such an unseasonable crime. First published in 1944, Murder After Christmas is a lively riot of murder, holiday desserts, and misdirection, cleverly twisting the tropes of Golden Age detective fiction to create a pacey, light-hearted package admirably suited for the holiday season. Featuring an introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger Award-winning author and series editor Martin Edwards.

Author : Debbie Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1804830763

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Murder in the Manger by Debbie Young Pdf

When Sophie Sayers' plans for a cosy English country Christmas are interrupted by the arrival of her ex-boyfriend, her troubles are only just beginning. Before long, the whole village stands accused of murder. Damian says he's come to direct the village nativity play, but Sophie thinks he's up to no good. What are those noises coming from his van? Who is the stranger lurking in the shadows? And whose baby, abandoned in the manger, disappears in plain sight? Enjoy the fun of a traditional Cotswold festive season, as Sophie seeks a happy ending for her latest village mystery - and for her new romance with charming local bookseller Hector Munro.

Author : Martin Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 071235610X

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Silent Night by Martin Edwards Pdf

Christmas is a mysterious, as well as magical, time of year. Strange things can happen, and this helps to explain the hallowed tradition of telling ghost stories around the fireside as the year draws to a close. Christmas tales of crime and detection have a similar appeal. This book introduces readers to some of the finest Christmas detective stories of the past.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782833871

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Murder On Christmas Eve by Anonim Pdf

Christmas Eve. While the world sleeps, snow falls gently from the sky, presents await under the tree ... and murder is afoot. In this collection of ten classic murder mysteries from the best crime writers in history, death and mayhem take many festive forms, from the inventive to the unexpected. From a Santa Claus with a grudge to a cat who knows who killed its owner on Christmas Eve, these are stories to enjoy - and be mystified by - in front of a roaring fire, mince pie to hand.

Author : Martin Edwards
Publisher : Allison & Busby
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780749010218

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The Coffin Trail by Martin Edwards Pdf

Oxford historian Daniel Kind and his partner Miranda both want to escape to a new life. On impulse they buy a cottage in Brackdale, an idyllic valley in the Lake District. But though they hope to live the dream, the past soon catches up with them. Tarn Cottage was once home to Barrie Gilpin, suspected of a savage murder. A young woman's body was found on the Sacrifice Stone, an ancient pagan site up on the fell, but Barrie died before he could be arrested. Daniel has personal reasons for becoming fascinated by the case and for believing in Barrie's innocence. When the police launch a cold case review, Brackdale's skeletons begin to rattle and the lives of Daniel and DCI Hannah Scarlett become strangely entwined. Daniel and Hannah each find themselves risking their lives as they search for a ruthless murderer who is prepared to kill again to hide a shocking secret.

Author : Patricia Moyes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1885941080

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Who Killed Father Christmas? by Patricia Moyes Pdf

Who Killed Father Christmas? And Other Unseasonable Demises contains 20 short stories ranging from holiday homicides to Caribbean crimes and village villainies. The book also has a short detective novel, "The Holly Wreath", set at Christmastime. Each story is told with quiet warmth and urbane charm. Introduction by the author.

Author : Anne Meredith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1038765811

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Portrait of a Murderer by Anne Meredith Pdf

'Adrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas, 1931.' Thus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933 that has been too long neglected-until now. It is a riveting portrait of the psychology of a murderer. Each December, Adrian Gray invites his extended family to stay at his lonely house, Kings Poplars. None of Gray's six surviving children is fond of him; several have cause to wish him dead. The family gathers on Christmas Eve-and by the following morning, their wish has been granted. This fascinating and unusual novel tells the story of what happened that dark Christmas night; and what the murderer did next.

Author : Martin Edwards
Publisher : British Library Crime Classics
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1464207488

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Continental Crimes by Martin Edwards Pdf

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder "As with the best of such compilations, readers of classic mysteries will relish discovering unfamiliar authors, along with old favorites such as Arthur Conan Doyle and G.K. Chesterton." --Publishers Weekly STARRED review A man is forbidden to uncover the secret of the tower in a fairy-tale castle by the Rhine. A headless corpse is found in a secret garden in Paris--belonging to the city's chief of police. And a drowned man is fished from the sea off the Italian Riviera, leaving the carabinieri to wonder why his socialite friends at the Villa Almirante are so unconcerned by his death. These are three of the scenarios in this new collection of vintage crime stories. Detective stories from the golden age and beyond have used European settings--cosmopolitan cities, rural idylls and crumbling chateaux--to explore timeless themes of revenge, deception, murder and haunting. Including lesser-known stories by Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, G.K. Chesterton, J. Jefferson Farjeon and other classic writers, this collection reveals many hidden gems of British crime.

Author : Mavis Doriel Hay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Christmas stories
ISBN : 0712356304

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The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay Pdf

Aunt Mildred declared that no good could come of the Melbury family Christmas gatherings at their country residence Flaxmere. So when Sir Osmond Melbury, the family patriarch, is discovered - by a guest dressed as Santa Klaus - with a bullet in his head on Christmas Day, the festivities are plunged into chaos. Nearly every member of the party stands to reap some sort of benefit from Sir Osmond's death, but Santa Klaus, the one person who seems to have every opportunity to fire the shot, has no apparent motive.