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London 1890. Das Britische Museum plant die Ausstellung einer ägyptischen Grabkammer. Doch das Ereignis wird überschattet von der Ermordung des Museumswächters. Der Täter ist schnell gefunden, wird er doch, mit der Tatwaffe in der Hand, beim Toten angetroffen. Aber hat er wirklich die Tat begangen? Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson stellen Ermittlungen an. Um die Wahrheit zu finden, müssen sie das Rätsel der ägyptischen Grabkammer lösen.

Sommer 1890 in Robertsbridge, einem kleinen Dorf in East Sussex. Der Ort wirkt malerisch und verträumt. Doch die Idylle trügt. Angst und Gefahr beherrschen das Dorf. Dies muss auch Dr. Watson feststellen, der hier seine Ferien verbringt. Im Zentrum der Bedrohung stehen drei rätselhafte Mönche und eine Entführung.

Wir schreiben das Jahr 1890. London wird von einer Serie grausamer Morde heimgesucht. Zwischen den Opfern existiert keine Beziehung. Die einzige Gemeinsamkeit ist der Fundort der Leichen – nämlich das Themseufer. Scotland Yard ist ratlos und bittet Sherlock Holmes um Hilfe. Wird es Holmes und Dr. Watson gelingen, den Mörder zu überführen, bevor dieser erneut zuschlägt?

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. served as special assistant to President John F. Kennedy throughout his presidency—from the long and grueling campaign to Kennedy's tragic and unexpected assassination by Lee Harvey Oswald. In A Thousand Days, Schlesinger combines intimate knowledge as one of President Kennedy's inner circle with sweeping research and historic context to provide a look at one of the most legendary presidential administrations in American history.

Twenty-two-year-old Alessandro Silva knows that returning to tiny Perch Creek to help his foster mother was the right thing to do. With no degree and a delinquent's reputation, he's lucky to have landed a job waiting tables. But not everyone is happy he's back, and the only thing keeping his...

The Founding Fathers series includes: George Washington by James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn In this thoughtful and incisive biography, Burns and Dunn dissect the strengths and weaknesses of Washington's presidential leadership, from his lasting foreign and economic policies to his polarizing...

Three heartwarming gay romances from A.M. Arthur’s The Belonging series. No Such Thing New hearts and fresh starts. Twenty-two-year-old Alessandro Silva knows that returning to the small town of Perch Creek to help his foster mother was the right thing to do, but not everyone is happy he's...

As a regular at gay hotspot Pot O Gold, Ezra Kelley avoids his tangled emotions with the simplicity of one-night stands and attachment-free hookups. Until the night bartender Donner Davis picks him up off the floor after a misunderstanding and too much tequila. Ezra can't remember the last time...

Unsettling Canada, a Canadian best seller, is built on a unique collaboration between two First Nations leaders, Arthur Manuel and Grand Chief Ron Derrickson.Both men have served as chiefs of their bands in the B.C. interior and both have gone on to establish important national and international reputations. But the differences between them are in many ways even more interesting. Arthur Manuel is one of the most forceful advocates for Aboriginal title and rights in Canada and comes from the activist wing of the movement.

Seven legendary unproduced screenplays, resurrected and reinvented for BBC Radio 4 The annals of movie history are full of lost treasures – spectacular scripts from world-renowned writers that could have been classics, had they only been made. Now, for the first time, some of these forgotten...

Tom, Sam, and Dick Rover are back for another thrilling adventure! This time, the trio sets sail on the lower Mississippi River and into the Gulf of Mexico. Along with their friends, they stumble upon a mysterious deserted steam yacht. Who does it belong to? As they dig deeper, secrets start to unravel. Counterfeit schemes emerge and the boys find themselves in a high-stakes chase across the southern waters. Packed with fun, excitement, and a touch of mystery, this journey promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Join the Rover Boys as they navigate challenges, forge friendships, and ...

Long before nuclear war, climate catastrophe, and zombie outbreaks became staples of modern fiction, visionary writers were imagining the end of civilization in startlingly original ways. Apocalypse Then brings together six pioneering classics of apocalyptic and cosmic horror literature...

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This book collects seven short stories by some of England's best turn-of-the-(last)-century's writers. The collection begins with the humor of J. M. Barrie, of Peter Pan fame. A later and equally humorous story is by Israel Zangwill, also widely known for his exposures of social and economic problems. The immensely popular Marie Corelli’s contribution is the last, and among the most moving. (NB: Though a less prominent writer than some represented here, Corelli was so popular that her literary sales exceeded those of Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling – combined.) In short...

A great collection of 12 classic stories about ghosts and the supernatural. Included are stories by Thomas Hardy, Fitz-James O'Brien, and Margaret Oliphant. Recommended for fans of classic ghost stories of yesteryear. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli

I present this new Rover Boys story, which tells of the doings of Dick, Tom, and Sam and their friends during an outing on one of our great rivers,—an outing full of excitement and fun and with a touch of a rather unusual mystery. During the course of the tale some of the old enemies of the Rover Boys turn up, but our heroes know, as of old, how to take care of themselves; and all ends well. - Summary by Arthur Winfield Arthur M. Winfield is a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Rover Boys series.

This is the sixth book in “The Second Rover Boys Series for Young Americans,” there having been twenty books in the first series. We are now following the adventures of a new generation of Rover boys who had been sent to boarding school, Colby Hall, but then venture out into cowboy country. How about, Bonfire Night, Professor Duke’s Secret, The Cattle Stampede, and The Mountain Lion? - Summary by Larry Wilson Arthur M. Winfield is a pen name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Rover Boys series.

First of the famous Rover Boys books by future Hardy Boys creator Edward Stratemeyer (under the pseudonym Arthur M Winfield), this is an introduction to the fun-loving teenage Rover Brothers -- Dick, Tom & Sam. Virtual orphans, they are sent by their prudish Uncle Randolph to a military boarding school and their adventures soon begin! (Summary by BellonaTimes)

This installment in the Rover Boys' Series follows the adventures of the three Rover brothers—Dick, Tom, and Sam—as they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River and into the plains. The story centers around their exploration, thrilling escapades, and encounters with both old foes and new characters, hinting at a mystery to unravel at the Red Rock Ranch. At the start of the tale, the Rover boys are enjoying a leisurely trip on a houseboat, engaging in light-hearted banter and excitement as they navigate the river. Their adventures take a turn when they encounter a lumber raft that ...

LongBefore H.P. Lovecraft defined cosmic horror, a generation of pioneering writers was already exploring the unknown. Of the Unknown: Before Lovecraft collects 11 influential tales of early science fiction, weird fiction, and speculative horror that shaped the genre’s foundations. Featuring...