Download or read book The Mince Pie Mystery written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2020-12-12 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can the business' most efficient and effective Personal Assistant solve a crime? Ginger's the office’s Go-To Girl. Whatever it is, she'll get it done almost before you finish asking. She's got an overflowing in-tray. But now someone's stolen the mince pies. A howdunnit office mystery for Christmas.

Download or read book Detective Dopeyworth and the Mince Pie Mystery written by Elizabeth Green and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been a quiet few weeks since Detective Jim Dopeyworth captured the Green Emerald Gang and became a hero. Jim is starting to worry that his old boss Mr "sausage fingers" Hart was right and he just isn't good enough to be a famous detective, like his hero, Sherlock Holmes. Christmas is only a few days away and Jim needs to find another job quickly so that he can buy his pet hamster, Watson, a special gift. Down at The Rolling Pin Bakery, Jim's best friend, Percy Caramel, is in trouble. A mysterious burglar is targeting all the local bakeries and runs away with Percy's money. Not even Percy's new assistant, the beautiful Linda Butterworth, can catch him. Will Detective Dopeyworth be able to help Percy and his friends in time to save Christmas and solve "The Mince Pie Mystery?"

Download or read book Mince Pies Mistletoe and Murder A Charlotte Denver Small Town Culinary Cozy Mystery written by Sherri Bryan and published by Sybden Publishing. This book was released on with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when small-town murder meets a big-hearted café owner? Light, clean, fun, cozy mysteries, set in an English coastal town, with characters who'll stay with you long after you've finished reading, and recipes to try for yourself. No gore, graphic language, sex or violence, and no cliffhangers! Christmas comes but once a year, but murder visits more often... When an unpopular St. Eves' resident is found dead, the shadow of suspicion falls upon a familiar face returning to the town, a group of visiting newcomers, and a trusted friend to many. As reluctant amateur sleuth Charlotte Costello digs ever-deeper in her quest to find the murderer, more lives are thrown into peril, and the race to stop a killer from striking again is on. And who is playing Secret Santa? This is the seventh book in the Charlotte Denver Cozy Mystery series, and is a clean mystery read with no graphic violence, profanity or sex. Cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder mystery, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder, cozy mystery, cozy mysteries, cozy romance mystery, amateur sleuth, female amateur sleuth, British cozy mystery, British cosy mystery, culinary cozy mystery, culinary cozy mystery series, cozy mystery with recipes, small-town mystery, lighthearted cozy mystery, happy endings, standalone cozy mystery, international cozy mystery, clean cozy mystery, cozy mystery with dog, animal cozy mystery, quirky characters, nosy old women

Download or read book Mince Pies Mistletoe and Murder written by Sherri Bryan and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an unpopular St. Eves' resident is found dead, the shadow of suspicion falls upon a familiar face returning to the town, a group of visiting newcomers, and a trusted friend to many. As Charlotte Costello digs ever-deeper in her quest to find the murderer, more lives are thrown into peril, and the race to stop a killer from striking again is on...

Download or read book Claridge s The Cookbook written by Martyn Nail and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Claridge's: The Cookbook is a sophisticated addition to your cookbook collection - and a purse-friendly alternative to an overnight stay." Stylist "...not that I intend to die, but when I do, I don't want to go to heaven, I want to go to Claridge's" Spencer Tracy "I love to check myself into Claridge's now and then for a few nights - just to spoil myself" Jade Jagger "When I pass through the revolving doors into the glamorous lobby of Claridge's in London, I always feel a thrill. You enter a world of sophistication and wonderful service... Claridge's is my ultimate treat." Lulu Guinness "It's the best in the world" Alex James An art deco jewel set in the heart of London's Mayfair, Claridge's - one of the world's best luxury hotels - has long been known for inspiring menus and exceptional dining from breakfasts and elevenses, through lunch and afternoon tea, and on to drinks, dinner and the dessert cart. Claridge's: The Cookbook celebrates that heritage in style, with a collection of over 100 of the best-loved dishes and drinks from The Foyer and Reading Room, the Bar and The Fumoir. With interludes ranging from the magic of Christmas to how to host dinner for 100, the extraordinary experience of dining at Claridge's is brought to life in book form. The book will include delectable dishes and drinks for every time of day: from the Arnold Bennett omelette, to the Lobster, langoustine & crab cocktail and the Smoked duck salad. Treats include Cheddar Eccles cakes and a Raspberry marshmallow. Savour everything from the prized Claridge's chicken pie to a slice of Venison Wellington, with some Truffled macaroni gratin or Pommes château. Share the essence of Claridge's with family and friends, in the comfort of your own home - and enjoy!

Download or read book American Babel written by Clifford J. Doerksen and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When American radio broadcasting began in the early 1920s there was a consensus among middle-class opinion makers that the airwaves must never be used for advertising. Even the national advertising industry agreed that the miraculous new medium was destined for higher cultural purposes. And yet, within a decade American broadcasting had become commercialized and has remained so ever since. Much recent scholarship treats this unsought commercialization as a coup, imposed from above by mercenary corporations indifferent to higher public ideals. Such research has focused primarily on metropolitan stations operated by the likes of AT&T, Westinghouse, and General Electric. In American Babel, Clifford J. Doerksen provides a colorful alternative social history centered on an overlooked class of pioneer broadcaster—the independent radio stations. Doerksen reveals that these "little" stations often commanded large and loyal working-class audiences who did not share the middle-class aversion to broadcast advertising. In urban settings, the independent stations broadcast jazz and burlesque entertainment and plugged popular songs for Tin Pan Alley publishers. In the countryside, independent stations known as "farmer stations" broadcast "hillbilly music" and old-time religion. All were unabashed in their promotional practices and paved the way toward commercialization with their innovations in programming, on-air style, advertising methods, and direct appeal to target audiences. Corporate broadcasters, who aspired to cultural gentility, were initially hostile to the populist style of the independents but ultimately followed suit in the 1930s. Drawing on a rich array of archives and contemporary print sources, each chapter of American Babel looks at a particular station and the personalities behind the microphone. Doerksen presents this group of independents as an intensely colorful, perpetually interesting lot and weaves their stories into an expansive social and cultural narrative to explain more fully the rise of the commercial network system of the 1930s.

Download or read book Mince Pies and Madness written by Agatha Frost and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a mysterious benefactor begins funding the spirited protests against the Howarth Estate development in Peridale, Julia South-Brown finds herself at the heart of a deepening rebellion. The 'Save Peridale’s Soul' campaign is gaining momentum, with the café abuzz with schemes to thwart the developers. But a shocking discovery at the construction site unearths human remains, halting the controversial project of avaricious developer James Jacobson. The bones thrust the village into the heart of a decades-old mystery. As Julia finds herself increasingly entwined in the investigation, the case reopens old wounds and uncovers hidden secrets. The village's unity is tested as they grapple with the specter of their past, even as they stand together against Jacobson's relentless ambitions. With increasingly tempting offers to buy her café coming from the suave but sinister James Jacobson, the villagers rally behind Julia, undeterred by the looming threat of a developer's takeover. The community's resilience shines, with an illicit Christmas market springing up in defiance, but their unity is shattered when a car, brakes failing, crashes through the stalls. The unraveling mystery brings together an unlikely group, each with their own connections to the case. Julia, driven by her commitment to truth and community, navigates through the layers of the past, uncovering startling revelations. The investigation challenges the fabric of Peridale, exposing the frailty of long-held relationships and the strength of newfound bonds. As secrets unravel and truths emerge, join Julia on an epic tale of loss, redemption, and the enduring power of community...

Download or read book Murder After Christmas written by Rupert Latimer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[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.

Download or read book The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries written by Otto Penzler and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.

Download or read book Christmas Kisses written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Christmas under the hot Australian sun isn’t twisted enough, this story will turn it up a notch or ten. Ava Gibson, slightly stressed event manager, organising the Goldings Investment Bank annual Christmas dinner. Ryan Griffith, high flyer, confirmed bachelor, and Christmas Sceptic. Knocking heads together. Literally.

Download or read book Christmas Business written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Christmas under the hot Australian sun isn’t twisted enough, this story will turn it up a notch or ten. Vada Paloma was busy working undercover. So deep undercover she can't find her way back. Is Christmas the key to unlocking her present?

Download or read book The Space Time Paradox written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the right time and place... It is Morag Clementine’s first day at Hayward Hall, and so far, she is impressed. Mystified, but impressed. Barely noticing the clock stopped at fourteen minutes past nine. The previous housekeeper's sudden departure is concerning. But more concerning; where exactly is her employer?

Download or read book Taipan vs Brown written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2022-06-09 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Robin Hood of Private Detectives Georgia Garside. Foul-mouthed Private Investigator. Ex-contorionist. Out of her depth. In over her head. Caught up in the war between a wealthy industrialist and the ex-sugar babe who can’t take a hint. A laugh-out-loud tripartite battle of wits, winner takes all.

Download or read book Never Going to be a Hero written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2022-04-24 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how far you go, you can't escape the triads. Mephisto station sits on the intersection of a dozen interglactic trade routes. Field medic Vee runs a repair shop. Does good deeds. Tries to escape attention. Until her past catches up with her. And won't take no for an answer.

Download or read book The Second Son Squad written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2022-02-20 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Danger within. Danger without. Abby Fisher wakes in the body of a girl masquerading as a boy at an Elite Military Academy. She must figure out why she's there before she can get back home. But first, there's the small matter of the rebellion to deal with. And who's side is she on? Princess or the Usurper?

Download or read book The Palace Hotel written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even the road to nowhere ends up somewhere. Diana sits in a roadhouse in the middle of nowhere. An oasis in the desert with great lattes. At a crossroad. With a decision to make. Will she take the road less travelled?

Download or read book Millie and the Mountain written by Alexandria Blaelock and published by BlueMere Books. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It takes an escapologist labrador… A darling white weather board cottage. In a eucalypt forest. With insecure fencing. Welcomes Millie the golden labrador home. But when she goes missing… Dignity goes out the window until she comes safely back to where she belongs.