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DEATH OF A CANARY - A SOLO MALCOLM MYSTERY

The crime classic!

by John Cassells ...

It was Detective Superintendent Nick Bogardus, on holiday in a prosperous Northern town, who brought in Solo Malcolm to help a private investigator who was finding the case too much for him.Who was it who had taken the attractive night-club singer from the luxury of the Torch Club to the bleak desolation of Brickett Wood to shoot her dead? This was the problem which confronted Solo Malcolm, the ... Read more

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It was Detective Superintendent Nick Bogardus, on holiday in a prosperous Northern town, who brought in Solo Malcolm to help a private investigator who was finding the case too much for him.Who was it who had taken the attractive night-club singer from the luxury of the Torch Club to the bleak desolation of Brickett Wood to shoot her dead? This was the problem which confronted Solo Malcolm, the
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THE DEAD ARE DANGEROUS - A SUGAR KANE MYSTERY (English Edition)

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When Sugar Kane, the boxer turned detective, met his old pal Bobby Hynd at Antrade's place, it never occurred to him that he would be talking over Hynd's case before the week was out, and Kane found himself rapidly caught up in a whirlwind of violence, mystery and vicious murder...The Dead Are Dangerous by John Cassells (a pseudonym of the bestselling Scottish author William Murdoch Duncan; * 18. ... Read more

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When Sugar Kane, the boxer turned detective, met his old pal Bobby Hynd at Antrade's place, it never occurred to him that he would be talking over Hynd's case before the week was out, and Kane found himself rapidly caught up in a whirlwind of violence, mystery and vicious murder...The Dead Are Dangerous by John Cassells (a pseudonym of the bestselling Scottish author William Murdoch Duncan; * 18.
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The Story of the House of Cassell

Enriched edition. A Literary Legacy: Unveiling the Cassell Publishing House

by John Cassell, Morgan Gill ...

In "The Story of the House of Cassell," John Cassell employs a meticulous historical narrative interspersed with personal anecdotes to chronicle the evolution of his family's publishing dynasty. Known for its innovative approach to literature and education in the 19th century, the Cassell publishing house became synonymous with quality and accessibility. Cassell's literary style balances scholarly ... Read more

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In "The Story of the House of Cassell," John Cassell employs a meticulous historical narrative interspersed with personal anecdotes to chronicle the evolution of his family's publishing dynasty. Known for its innovative approach to literature and education in the 19th century, the Cassell publishing house became synonymous with quality and accessibility. Cassell's literary style balances scholarly
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The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Unabridged)

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Heloise was a strong-willed and gifted woman who was fluent in Latin, Greek and Hebrew, and came from a lower social standing than Abelard. At age 19, and living under her uncle Fulbert's roof, Heloise fell in love with Abelard, who she was studying under. Not only did they have a clandestine affair of a sexual nature, they had a child, Astrolabe, out of wedlock. Discovered by the Fulbert (who was ... Read more

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Heloise was a strong-willed and gifted woman who was fluent in Latin, Greek and Hebrew, and came from a lower social standing than Abelard. At age 19, and living under her uncle Fulbert's roof, Heloise fell in love with Abelard, who she was studying under. Not only did they have a clandestine affair of a sexual nature, they had a child, Astrolabe, out of wedlock. Discovered by the Fulbert (who was
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The Lost Letters

Absolutely heartbreaking wartime fiction about love and family secrets

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A gripping book club novel about forbidden love, friendship and family secrets in World War Two. Perfect for fans of The Letter by Kathryn Hughes, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. ‘I adored this book, devouring it in a couple of days!... A beautiful and moving story that will stay with me for quite a while. Five shiny stars!!’ Goodreads ... Read more

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A gripping book club novel about forbidden love, friendship and family secrets in World War Two. Perfect for fans of The Letter by Kathryn Hughes, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. ‘I adored this book, devouring it in a couple of days!... A beautiful and moving story that will stay with me for quite a while. Five shiny stars!!’ Goodreads
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An Orphan in the Snow

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Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet! Preorder The Wartime Librarian's Secret now!War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool’s Dr Barnardo’s Home cannot give up hope…LIVERPOOL, 1941Haunted by the death of her sister, June Lavender takes a job at a Dr Barnardo’s orphanage. June couldn’t save Clara from their ... Read more

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Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet! Preorder The Wartime Librarian's Secret now!War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool’s Dr Barnardo’s Home cannot give up hope…LIVERPOOL, 1941Haunted by the death of her sister, June Lavender takes a job at a Dr Barnardo’s orphanage. June couldn’t save Clara from their
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That Liverpool Girl

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NOT EVEN THE BOMBS THAT DESTROYED THEIR CITY COULD BREAK THEIR SPIRIT ...Three generations of strong, determined women and the war that threatened to tear them apart.In the backstreets of Liverpool, Eileen Watson lives with her mother, Nellie, daughter Mel and her three tear-away sons. Life isn't great, but they have eachother, and family can get you through anything. Or...can it?Then, on the ... Read more

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NOT EVEN THE BOMBS THAT DESTROYED THEIR CITY COULD BREAK THEIR SPIRIT ...Three generations of strong, determined women and the war that threatened to tear them apart.In the backstreets of Liverpool, Eileen Watson lives with her mother, Nellie, daughter Mel and her three tear-away sons. Life isn't great, but they have eachother, and family can get you through anything. Or...can it?Then, on the
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History of the Rain

A Novel

by Niall Williams ...

"I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williams." -Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom LakeFrom the author of the November 2025 Late Show with Stephen Colbert Book Club Pick, This Is Happiness, this novel introduces readers to Niall Williams' enchanting Irish village of Faha in a profound, beautifully written book about family, legacy, and the incredible power of sto... ... Read more

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"I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williams." -Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom LakeFrom the author of the November 2025 Late Show with Stephen Colbert Book Club Pick, This Is Happiness, this novel introduces readers to Niall Williams' enchanting Irish village of Faha in a profound, beautifully written book about family, legacy, and the incredible power of sto...
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Complete Stories

by Dorothy Parker ...

The complete collection of short stories from one of the 20th century's wittiest writersDorothy Parker’s talents extended far beyond brash one-liners and clever rhymes. This collection of stories not only bring to life the urban milieu that was her bailiwick but lay bare the uncertainties and disappointments of ordinary people living ordinary lives.Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of ... Read more

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The complete collection of short stories from one of the 20th century's wittiest writersDorothy Parker’s talents extended far beyond brash one-liners and clever rhymes. This collection of stories not only bring to life the urban milieu that was her bailiwick but lay bare the uncertainties and disappointments of ordinary people living ordinary lives.Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of
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Fetch Nurse Connie

by Jean Fullerton ...

Series Book 4 - Nurse Millie and Connie
London, 1945 and as the end of the war is declared and the troops start returning home, the nurses of the East End are joining in the celebrations.For Nurse Connie Byrne the end of the war signals the beginning of a new chapter and as the revelries go on around the city, Connie's mind is on another celebration that she'll be able to arrange - the wedding to her sweetheart, Charlie, set to take ... Read more

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London, 1945 and as the end of the war is declared and the troops start returning home, the nurses of the East End are joining in the celebrations.For Nurse Connie Byrne the end of the war signals the beginning of a new chapter and as the revelries go on around the city, Connie's mind is on another celebration that she'll be able to arrange - the wedding to her sweetheart, Charlie, set to take
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Double Indemnity

by James M. Cain ...

ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • James M. Cain, virtuoso of the roman noir, gives us a tautly narrated and excruciatingly suspenseful story in Double Indemnity, an X-ray view of guilt, of duplicity, and of the kind of obsessive, loveless love that devastates everything it touches.Walter Huff was an insurance salesman with an unfailing instinct for clients ... Read more

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ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • James M. Cain, virtuoso of the roman noir, gives us a tautly narrated and excruciatingly suspenseful story in Double Indemnity, an X-ray view of guilt, of duplicity, and of the kind of obsessive, loveless love that devastates everything it touches.Walter Huff was an insurance salesman with an unfailing instinct for clients
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The Right Sort of Man

A Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery

by Allison Montclair ...

Series Book 1 - Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery
From debut author Allison Montclair comes an engrossing historical mystery novel set in post-war London, The Right Sort of Man.In a London slowly recovering from World War II, two very different women join forces to launch a business venture in the heart of Mayfair—The Right Sort Marriage Bureau. Miss Iris Sparks, quick-witted and impulsive, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, practical and widowed ... Read more

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From debut author Allison Montclair comes an engrossing historical mystery novel set in post-war London, The Right Sort of Man.In a London slowly recovering from World War II, two very different women join forces to launch a business venture in the heart of Mayfair—The Right Sort Marriage Bureau. Miss Iris Sparks, quick-witted and impulsive, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, practical and widowed
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