The Blue Diamond

Author : Leonard Goldberg
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250789600

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The Blue Diamond by Leonard Goldberg Pdf

The fate of the allied forces lies in the hands of Joanna and the Watsons in the next Daughter of Sherlock Holmes mystery from USA Today bestselling author Leonard Goldberg. During a critical stage in World War One, the Governor-General of South Africa journeys to London for a meeting of The Imperial War Conference. Days prior to the conference, the Governor-General is scheduled to have an audience at Buckingham Palace at which time a most precious blue diamond will be presented to King Edward as a symbolic gesture of the colonies’ resolute and never-ending allegiance to England. The flawless blue diamond, with its magnificent luster, weighs nearly 3000 carats which renders it one of the world’s largest and most valuable gems. On the Governor-General’s arrival, he is ensconced at the fashionable Windsor Hotel under the tightest security, with his entire entourage and formidable security team occupying the entire penthouse floor. All entrances and exits are locked down and closely guarded, and no one is allowed entrance after 6 PM. Despite the extreme precautions, the famous diamond is stolen from the Governor-General’s suite in the middle of the night, with no clues left behind. With Scotland Yard baffled, Joanna and the Watsons are called in to investigate the theft and it becomes clear that the crime is not simply the work of a master thief, but one that could greatly aid the Germans and turn the tide of war in their favor. Time is of the essence and the blue diamond must be recovered before it begins its travels which could cause irreparable damage to the allied war plans.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : OXFORD
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0194247597

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Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

'He's an intelligent man. He was once rich and is now poor. His wife loved him once, but she doesn't love him now. And he's thirty or forty years old.' One look at an old hat, and Sherlock Holmes can tell you a lot about its owner. He sees - and thinks - a lot more than the people around him, and when a beautiful blue diamond disappears, Sherlock is the only man in London who can find it.

Author : Leonard Goldberg
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250101051

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The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes by Leonard Goldberg Pdf

2017 RT Reviewers' Choice—Best Historical Mystery From USA Today and internationally bestselling author Leonard Goldberg comes The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes, a new thrilling tale of the great detective’s daughter and her companion Dr. John Watson, Jr. as they investigate a murder at the highest levels of British society. 1914. Joanna Blalock’s keen mind and incredible insight lead her to become a highly-skilled nurse, one of the few professions that allow her to use her finely-tuned brain. But when she and her ten-year-old son witness a man fall to his death, apparently by suicide, they are visited by the elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming, handsome son, Dr. John Watson Jr. Impressed by her forensic skills, they invite her to become the third member of their investigative team. Caught up in a Holmesian mystery that spans from hidden treasure to the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880, Joanna and her companions must devise an ingenious plan to catch a murderer in the act while dodging familiar culprits, Scotland Yard, and members of the British aristocracy. Unbeknownst to her, Joanna harbors a mystery of her own. The product of a one-time assignation between the now dead Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler, the only woman to ever outwit the famous detective, Joanna has unwittingly inherited her parents’ deductive genius.

Author : Lynn Franklin
Publisher : Lynn Franklin
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985545703

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The Blue Diamond by Lynn Franklin Pdf

Get ready to dive into a thrilling cozy mystery with The Blue Diamond. When thieves target her grandfather's small-town jewelry store, gemologist Kimberley West finds herself caught up in a deadly spree of kidnapping and murder. With a flawless blue diamond in hand and armed only with her standard poodle, Kim races to uncover the diamond's secrets and protect her loved ones. Along the way, she must navigate family drama and unexpected twists and turns. This fast-paced whodunit weaves diamond legend and lore, a feisty heroine and a dash of humor into a captivating mystery that will keep you guessing. Fans of David Rosenfelt, Kate Carlisle, and Kathi Daley will love this award-winning series, which can be read in any order. Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery Series: The Blue Diamond (book #1) The Pirate's Ruby (book #2) The Carolina Emerald (book #3) The Turquoise Treasure (book #4) What readers are saying about the series: “Took me back to that oh-so-delicious time when I couldn’t put a book down." "Wonderful series! Warm, funny and just delightful!" “A perfect whodunit with characters you will love and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Could not put it down.” “These are characters so real you want to call them up and visit. And get invited for dinner.” "Perfect reading for these very imperfect times."

Author : Judith Cooper
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524677916

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The Blue Diamond by Judith Cooper Pdf

The short prologue becomes the end of the story when Roger marries Madeline with Algernon Karrendski as best man. Their gift to him is a blue diamond tie pin. The story starts in India in the early 1920s, with the marriage of a very young Indian woman, and the tales of her early life as a rani (queen) and the tragedies that befell her. During the war when British visitors stayed at the palace, one is an officer named Karrendski whose family are jewellers in London, and another is a Doctor Muir. When polio sweeps the palace, the doctor stays to assist. Many people die including the raja, the ranis husband, their only son and his familyexcept for her one, surviving little grandson who becomes the hero of this book.

Author : The Blue Diamond Souls,Zapheria Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798616967794

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The Blue Diamond Souls by The Blue Diamond Souls,Zapheria Bell Pdf

The next generation are here to change everything, supporting us back from the brink of possible extinction. How can you best support the shift? A must read for anyone interested in the future of Humanity. This book will open your mind and have you questioning how you can best support the rise of the next generation, as they teach us how to raise our consciousness and step back from our current reality of a fear based society into one that is driven by Love and support. A co-creation of channeled words from The Blue Diamond Souls and Zapheria's personal experience this book discusses -Who are The Blue Diamond Souls and why are they here? -How to conceive and birth them -How to best support them, both as parents and as anyone else who has these children in their lives -How do we raise the consciousness of humanity as we know it and what will happen if we don't -How to Activate the personal and the collective Womb

Author : Joan Smith
Publisher : Belgrave House
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781610840415

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The Blue Diamond by Joan Smith Pdf

The Congress of Vienna provided international society one party after another. But Lord Moncrief had more diplomatic duties to do in restraining his cousin from purchasing the famed (and stolen) Blue Tavernier diamond. Would the mysterious but suspicious Frenchwoman, Cécile Feydeau, or the enchantingly lovely Austrian, Maria Kruger, win Moncrief’s heart in this dangerous intrigue? Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Author : Michael Napier
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473843066

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Blue Diamonds by Michael Napier Pdf

In the seven decades since the Second World War, 14 Squadron has operated a wide array of aircraft types (Mosquitoes, Vampires, Venoms, Hunters, Canberras, Phantoms, Jaguars and Tornados) in a fascinating variety of roles. For much of this time, the Squadron was based in Germany at the front line of the Cold War, but it also participated in the Gulf War in 1991, in operations over Iraq from 1991-2009, in the Kosovo conflict in 2000 and latterly during the war in Afghanistan, firstly with the Tornado GR4 and then with the Shadow R1. Today the Squadron operates in great secrecy in an Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance role.Having had access to log-books, contemporary diaries, maps and photographs, as well as oral and written accounts from a large number of ex-Squadron members, the author has been able to produce as complete an account as is presently possible of the operational history of 14 Squadron in the second half of the twentieth century and the opening years of the twenty-first.

Author : Mustafa Al-Almudarrs
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1795031492

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The Blue Diamond by Mustafa Al-Almudarrs Pdf

The Blue Diamond highlights the story of a young man - raised by a single mother in a village. His life changes from that of being a common boy to becoming a gentleman after his path crosses with an old man. Following the tragic death of his mother, his aunt assumes the responsibility of childcare. This story highlights his journey and challenges as he navigates his way through life.

Author : Brian Mercer
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844153923

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Black Arrow Blue Diamond by Brian Mercer Pdf

Brian Mercer is one of the most outstanding post-war RAF fighter pilots and in this eminently readable autobiography he recaptures life as it was in the days of transition from flying piston-powered aircraft to jet power. His flying and leadership skills resulted in a long association with what was then considered as the finest aerobatic display team in the world - Treble One Squardron’s ‘Black Arrows’. Flying the elegant black Hawker Hunters in large formation displays was no easy task and the author explains in great detail how their legendary precision was achieved, revealing many exciting incidents en route. When Treble One’s Hunters were replaced with the supersonic Lightining fighter, it soon became clear that these superfast aircraft were not suited to close-up display flying. Brian was then asked to form a new RAF display team and continue with Hunters. This was to become the No. 92 Squadron’s Blue Diamonds’, who inherited the star role. Faced with the fact that future promotion within the RAF would move him from cockpit to desk, Brian elected to join then then fledgling airline, Cathay Pacific. His story continues with many exciting incidents flying from the company’s home base at Kai Tak in Hong Kong.

Author : Tony Bedard,Keith Giffen
Publisher : DC Comics
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781401245634

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Blue Beetle Vol. 2: Blue Diamond by Tony Bedard,Keith Giffen Pdf

Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes has abandoned his friends, family and home, setting out on a path that brings him to New York City. AsáBeetle struggles with the curse of the scarab that is the source of his powers, a loathsome threat emerges - a predator who stalksárunaway children!

Author : Francesca Cartier Brickell
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525621638

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The Cartiers by Francesca Cartier Brickell Pdf

“A dynamic group biography studded with design history and high-society dash . . . [This] elegantly wrought narrative bears the Cartier hallmark.”—The Economist The “astounding” (André Leon Talley) story of the family behind the Cartier empire and the three brothers who turned their grandfather’s humble Parisian jewelry store into a global luxury icon—as told by a great-granddaughter with exclusive access to long-lost family archives “Ms. Cartier Brickell has done her grandfather proud.”—The Wall Street Journal The Cartiers is the revealing tale of a jewelry dynasty—four generations, from revolutionary France to the 1970s. At its heart are the three Cartier brothers whose motto was “Never copy, only create” and who made their family firm internationally famous in the early days of the twentieth century, thanks to their unique and complementary talents: Louis, the visionary designer who created the first men’s wristwatch to help an aviator friend tell the time without taking his hands off the controls of his flying machine; Pierre, the master dealmaker who bought the New York headquarters on Fifth Avenue for a double-stranded natural pearl necklace; and Jacques, the globe-trotting gemstone expert whose travels to India gave Cartier access to the world’s best rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, inspiring the celebrated Tutti Frutti jewelry. Francesca Cartier Brickell, whose great-grandfather was the youngest of the brothers, has traveled the world researching her family’s history, tracking down those connected with her ancestors and discovering long-lost pieces of the puzzle along the way. Now she reveals never-before-told dramas, romances, intrigues, betrayals, and more. The Cartiers also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s most iconic jewelry—the notoriously cursed Hope Diamond, the Romanov emeralds, the classic panther pieces—and the long line of stars from the worlds of fashion, film, and royalty who wore them, from Indian maharajas and Russian grand duchesses to Wallis Simpson, Coco Chanel, and Elizabeth Taylor. Published in the two-hundredth anniversary year of the birth of the dynasty’s founder, Louis-François Cartier, this book is a magnificent, definitive, epic social history shown through the deeply personal lens of one legendary family.

Author : Annie Haynes
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788026866404

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THE BLUE DIAMOND (Thriller Classic) by Annie Haynes Pdf

Author : Susanne Steinem Patch
Publisher : Abradale Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1999-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : IND:30000061640987

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Blue Mystery by Susanne Steinem Patch Pdf

The complete history, mysterious curse, and probable origin in India is explored in this book that also traces the gem stone's roster of owners. 24 illustrations, 4 in color.

Author : Anthony Doerr
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476746609

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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Pdf

*NOW A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES—from producer and director Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti* Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, the beloved instant New York Times bestseller and New York Times Book Review Top 10 Book about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris, and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel. In a mining town in Germany, the orphan Werner grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find. Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments, a talent that wins him a place at a brutal academy for Hitler Youth, then a special assignment to track the Resistance. More and more aware of the human cost of his intelligence, Werner travels through the heart of the war and, finally, into Saint-Malo, where his story and Marie-Laure’s converge. Doerr’s “stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors” (San Francisco Chronicle) are dazzling. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, he illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another. Ten years in the writing, All the Light We Cannot See is a magnificent, deeply moving novel from a writer “whose sentences never fail to thrill” (Los Angeles Times).