Download or read book An Historical Mystery written by Honore de Balzac and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: An Historical Mystery by Honore de Balzac

Download or read book An Historical Mystery written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Historical Mystery written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Historical Mystery written by Honore de Balzac and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step back in history through the eyes of one of the masters of European realism. This keenly observed and utterly absorbing account of the period after Napoleon Bonaparte fell from power in nineteenth-century France is both an interesting historical document and an engrossing mystery.

Download or read book An Historical Mystery The Gondreville Mystery written by Honoré de Balzac and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Download or read book The Daughter of Time written by Josephine Tey and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alan Grant, Scotland Yard Inspector is feeling bored while confined to bed in hospital with a broken leg. Marta Hallard, an actress friend of his, suggests that he should amuse himself by researching a historical mystery. She brings him some pictures of historical characters, aware of Grant's interest in human faces. He becomes intrigued by a portrait of King Richard III. He prides himself on being able to read a person's character from his appearance, and King Richard seems to him a gentle, kind and wise man. Why is everyone so sure that he was a cruel murderer? With the help of other friends and acquaintances, Grant investigates Richard's life and the case of the Princes in the Tower, testing out his theories on the doctors and nurses who attend to him. Grant spends weeks pondering historical information and documents with the help of Brent Carradine, a likable young American researcher working in the British Museum. Using his detective's logic, he tries to come to the conclusion whether the claim of Richard being a murderer is a fabrication of Tudor propaganda, or was he really a monstrous hunchback. The Daughter of Time was voted greatest mystery novel of all time by the Crime Writers' Association in 1990.

Download or read book How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries written by Kathy Lynn Emerson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her useful, fascinating, and complete guide to writing historical mysteries, Emerson demonstrates how she and her colleagues bring history to life, rather than merely writing contemporary mystery in costume.

Download or read book No Stone Unturned written by Pam Lecky and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Lawrence stared down at her husband, his once handsome face now a twisted mask of death. She shivered and pulled her shawl tighter around her shoulders. His life had held so many secrets, and now his sins were hers to bear... England, 1886. In the flickering gaslights of Victorian London, 28-year-old Lucy Lawrence's future hangs in the balance. Her husband's murder has left her reputation in tatters, and the theft of her mother's priceless heirloom pearls has only added to her woes. But when the handsome investigator Phineas Stone enters her life, Lucy finds herself drawn into a web of deceit that leads right back to her marriage and a deadly conspiracy that could undo them all. Beneath the polished veneer of London's high society, danger is as common as in the city's darkest alleys. As the stakes rise, Lucy discovers that the key to unravelling the mystery may lie in a cryptic note left behind by her late husband... a note that could either secure her innocence or seal her fate at the hands of a ruthless killer. And unputdownable historical mystery full of twists, red herrings and a dash of romance. No Stone Unturned is the first instalment in the bestselling Lucy Lawrence Mystery series. What readers are saying about No Stone Unturned: "My, oh my!! What a fantastic book, my goodness I absolutely loved it!! I couldn't put it down, I was turning the pages at lightning speed... Honestly I don't think I have the adequate words to fully describe just how blooding brilliant this book is, I feel like I have been waiting my whole life for this book and it is amazing!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A perfect page turner, with all the classical elements that make for an exquisite historical thrill ride of a mystery." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Enthralling... commanded my attention from the very first sentence... This is a novel that is deserving to be read over and over again." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must-read for mystery as well as historical lovers. Highly recommend." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Once I started reading, I found it hard to put down and was practically glued to it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I absolutely loved this book!... The plot is full of intrigue and twists and turns and even has the beginnings of a wonderful romance." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A most refreshing murder mystery. Nail-biting, daring and an excellent plot." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book A Trace of Poison written by Colleen Cambridge and published by Kensington Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phyllida Bright, housekeeper to the grand dame of murder mysteries, Agatha Christie, must uncover the killer among a throng of crime writers in this sparkling new historical mystery from acclaimed writer Colleen Cambridge. In England’s stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer . . . The neighboring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fête organized to benefit a local orphanage. Members of The Detection Club—a group of celebrated authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Agatha herself—will congregate for charitable events, including a writing contest for aspiring authors. The winner gets an international publishing contract, and entrants have gathered for a cocktail party—managed by the inimitable Phyllida—when murder strikes too close even for her comfort. It seems the victim imbibed a poisoned cocktail intended for Alastair Whittlesby, president of the local writers’ club. The insufferable Whittlesby is thought to be a shoo-in for the prize, and ambition is certainly a worthy motive. But narrowing down these suspects could leave even Phyllida’s favorite fictional detective, M. Poirot, twirling his mustache in frustration. It’s a mystery too intriguing for Phyllida to resist, but one fraught with duplicity and danger, for every guest is an expert in murder—and how to get away with it . . .

Download or read book An Historical Mystery The Gondreville Mystery written by Оноре де Бальзак and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Mysteries written by Andrew Lang and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Many a man,' says De Quincey, 'can trace his ruin to a murder, of which, perhaps, he thought little enough at the time.' This remark applies with peculiar force to Philip II. of Spain, to his secretary, Antonio Perez, to the steward of Perez, to his page, and to a number of professional ruffians. All of these, from the King to his own scullion, were concerned in the slaying of Juan de Escovedo, secretary of Philip's famous natural brother, Don John of Austria. All of them, in different degrees, had bitter reason to regret a deed which, at the moment, seemed a commonplace political incident. The puzzle in the case of Escovedo does not concern the manner of his taking off, or the identity of his murderers. These things are perfectly well known; the names of the guilty, from the King to the bravo, are ascertained. The mystery clouds the motives for the deed. Why was Escovedo done to death? Did the King have him assassinated for purely political reasons, really inadequate, but magnified by the suspicious royal fancy? Or were the secretary of Philip II. and the monarch of Spain rivals in the affections of a one-eyed widow of rank? and did the secretary, Perez, induce Philip to give orders for Escovedo's death, because Escovedo threatened to reveal to the King their guilty intrigue? Sir William Stirling-Maxwell and Monsieur Mignet accepted, with shades of difference, this explanation. Mr. Froude, on the other hand, held that Philip acted for political reasons, and with the full approval of his very ill-informed conscience. There was no lady as a motive in the case, in Mr. Froude's opinion. A third solution is possible: Philip, perhaps, wished to murder Escovedo for political reasons, and without reference to the tender passion; but Philip was slow and irresolute, while Perez, who dreaded Escovedo's interference with his love affair, urged his royal master on to the crime which he was shirking. We may never know the exact truth, but at least we can study a state of morals and manners at Madrid, compared with which the blundering tragedies of Holyrood, in Queen Mary's time, seem mere child's play. The 'lambs' of Bothwell are lambs playful and gentle when set beside the instruments of Philip II.

Download or read book A Fall from Grace written by Irina Shapiro and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Nicole Rayburn adds a historic bookshop to her list of promotional venues, she meets the owner, Deborah Dolan, who's desperate to discover what happened to her Victorian ancestor. A well-respected playwright, Edgar Hilliard seemingly had it all: professional success, a thriving business, and a loving family, but according to family lore, Edgar walked out one night, never to return, an unfinished manuscript his only legacy to future generations. Deborah's obsession with Edgar borders on the unhealthy, but despite her better judgment, Nicole can't seem to walk away from this new challenge and enlists the help of her friend, Dr. Quinn Allenby to solve the mystery. Nicole and Quinn are determined to discover what happened to Edgar, but their search for answers is hindered by unexpected personal obstacles that threaten to alter the course of their lives forever.

Download or read book The Hanging Tree written by Irina Shapiro and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1640, Alys Bailey was accused of witchcraft and sentenced to hang. Today, Alys is said to haunt Lockwood Hall, the Tudor manor house where she died. When Nicole Rayburn travels to Lockwood Hall and begins to research Alys's story for a new book, she discovers startling irregularities in Alys's case. Nicole's suspicions mount as every answer leads to more questions. What really happened to Alys? And what became of her son, who disappeared the day she was hanged? Could it be that Alys's death was the result of a well-planned conspiracy, or is there another, less obvious answer? And who is trying to sabotage Nicole's attempts to discover the truth?As Nicole delves deeper into Alys's life, with the help of a handsome crime writer and a history-obsessed vicar, she comes to realize that things are not quite as they appear, and people will sometimes do the unthinkable to protect their secrets.Perfect for fans of Susanna Kearsley, Barbara Erskine, and Kate Morton

Download or read book Footprints in the Sand written by Pam Lecky and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Lucy Lawrence travels to Egypt with a dashing French archaeologist, she thinks she's leaving her troubled past behind. But in the shadow of the pyramids, death and deception await... Egypt, 1887. After scandals in London, young widow Lucy Lawrence seeks a fresh start in Cairo, agreeing to fund an archaeological dig led by the charismatic Frenchman Armand Moreau. Enticed by Egypt's ancient mysteries, Lucy dreams of making a spectacular discovery. But her hopes turn to dread when Moreau is found brutally murdered in the Great Pyramid. The only clue is the ceremonial dagger buried in his heart - a relic of Moreau's own past. As mysterious thefts plague the expedition, Lucy becomes ensnared in a plot reaching from lost desert tombs to Cairo's stylish avenues. With Phineas Stone far away in London, Lucy must rely on her own wits to uncover the truth behind Moreau's death. Pitted against corrupt officials, rival archaeologists, and a foe determined to silence her, can Lucy unmask the killer... or will she become the next unlucky victim herself? An unputdownable historical mystery blending mystery, romance and murder, Footprints in the Sand is the second novel in the bestselling Lucy Lawrence Mystery series. What readers are saying about Footprints in the Sand: "My, oh my!!! How bloody brilliant is this book? ... Lucy Lawrence is back with another cracking case for us all to get our teeth into... I adore this series... Brilliantly thrilling plot with more twist and turns then a maze!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A dazzling book that is not only an immensely pleasurable one to read but the ending is also extremely satisfying. I truly hope there are more books to come in this beguiling series!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is like opening a box of chocolate to find that the box is full of your favourites...did I mention that I utterly adore this book?... if you love Death on the Nile then this is the perfect book for you!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I loved this book... well-plotted and incredibly well researched... shades of Agatha Christie in this book. Excellent." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A most enjoyable read. The plot was very devious and I wasn't able to guess the culprit until the very end." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A gripping story... It will appeal to all lovers of historical crime fiction and especially to fans of Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book A Gladiator s Tale written by Ashley Gardner and published by Jennifer Ashley. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AD 63 Leonidas’s former trainer, Aemil, asks him to look into the disappearances of gladiators from his ludus. Leonidas and Cassia investigate, and soon uncover gruesome murders involving some of the wealthiest citizens of Rome. Leonidas pits his skills against an unknown killer who hunts gladiators from the back lanes of the Subura to prestigious villas atop Rome’s hills. He and Cassia must succeed in uncovering the murderer’s identity before Nero grows impatient and makes Leonidas pay for the chaos the killer has rained down upon his city.

Download or read book Murder on the SS Rosa written by Lee Strauss and published by La Plume Press. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Murder in the British Quarter written by Amanda Roberts and published by Red Empress Publishing. This book was released on with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young Chinese woman is murdered within the British Quarter of the foreign legation, Inspector Gong is ordered by the Imperial Court to solve the crime before the incident escalates into war between China and the foreign powers. The only problem? Inspector Gong doesn’t speak English. And he is hardly the type of man to be accepted by the British elite living in Peking. Once again, he must turn to the one woman who can help him. The woman he can’t stop thinking about. Lady Li is trying to forget about Inspector Gong. He’s a danger to herself, her position, and her children’s future. But when he comes once again knocking on her door and asking for her assistance in solving a case, she can’t resist, despite her better judgment. Lady Li’s language and diplomatic abilities allow her to freely enter the world of the Western visitors, but tensions between the foreigners and local people are increasing by the hour. Will Lady Li and Inspector Gong be able to solve the crime without the answer leading China to war? Keywords: historical mystery, female sleuths, amateur sleuth, procedural, detective mystery, historical fiction, historical Chinese fiction, Mystery & Detective, International Crime & Mystery, traditional mystery, historical romance, mystery romance, historical mystery romance, mystery books best sellers, mystery books, mystery novels, Victoria Thompson, Anne Perry, Anna Lee Huber, Rhys Bowen, C. S. Harris, Tasha Alexander, Lisa See, Amy Tan, 2023