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Book The Stolen Sapphire

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Masters Buckey
  • Publisher : American Girl Publishing Incorporated
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 9781593691004
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Stolen Sapphire written by Sarah Masters Buckey and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samantha and Nellie set sail for Europe in 1906. Also aboard the ship is a world-famous archaeologist and the legendary sapphire he is carrying to a London museum. When his priceless jewel disappears, Samantha realizes that every one of the first-class passengers is a suspect--and one of them must be the thief!

Book The Stolen Sapphire

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Masters Buckey
  • Publisher : American Girl Publishing Incorporated
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 9781593690991
  • Pages : 196 pages

Download or read book The Stolen Sapphire written by Sarah Masters Buckey and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samantha investigates when a valuable jewel is stolen during an ocean liner's transatlantic crossing to Europe.

Book The Stolen Sapphire

Download or read book The Stolen Sapphire written by Sarah Masters Buckey and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an archaeologist's priceless jewel goes missing during a 1906 ocean liner voyage to Europe, eleven-year-old Samantha tries to discover which of the first-class passengers is the thief. Includes French glossary and historical information on travel and archaeology in the early twentieth century.

Book Stolen

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lucy Christopher
  • Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
  • Release : 2014-01-07
  • ISBN : 0545361117
  • Pages : 270 pages

Download or read book Stolen written by Lucy Christopher and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning debut novel with an intriguing literary hook: written in part as a letter from a victim to her abductor. Sensitive, sharp, captivating!Gemma, 16, is on layover at Bangkok Airport, en route with her parents to a vacation in Vietnam. She steps away for just a second, to get a cup of coffee. Ty--rugged, tan, too old, oddly familiar--pays for Gemma's drink. And drugs it. They talk. Their hands touch. And before Gemma knows what's happening, Ty takes her. Steals her away. The unknowing object of a long obsession, Gemma has been kidnapped by her stalker and brought to the desolate Australian Outback. STOLEN is her gripping story of survival, of how she has to come to terms with her living nightmare--or die trying to fight it.

Book Death on the Sapphire

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  • Author : R. J. Koreto
  • Publisher : Crooked Lane Books
  • Release : 2016-06-14
  • ISBN : 1629536741
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Death on the Sapphire written by R. J. Koreto and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary woman living in extraordinary times, Lady Frances Ffolkes is an Edwardian-era suffragette who has an uncanny ability to attract danger and romance. When Major Colcombe, a family friend and war veteran, dies under mysterious circumstances, the good Lady Frances discovers that he was working on a manuscript about South Africa’s bloody Boer War, which reportedly revealed a scandalous mistake that cost many innocent lives. Now, it’s up to Frances and her loyal lady's maid, June Mallow, to track down the missing manuscript and bring the killer to justice. Despite clashes with Scotland Yard and the British Secret Service, Frances never backs down and finds herself in several very unfortunate positions--and one very fortunate love triangle. Death on the Sapphire, R. J. Koreto's witty and winsome series debut, is sure to delight fans of historical mysteries for years to come.

Book Clue in the Castle Tower

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Masters Buckey
  • Publisher : American Girl Publishing Incorporated
  • Release : 2011
  • ISBN : 9781593697525
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Clue in the Castle Tower written by Sarah Masters Buckey and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a trip to England, Samantha and Nellie visit an ancient manor house - next to a castle that's rumored to be haunted. The visit turns spooky when the girls see odd and eerie lights in the castle tower at night . . . and learn that valuable books are disappearing from the manor's library. Can the girls find out who - or what - is behind the strange happenings? Includes an illustrated "Looking Back" essay about Americans traveling abroad at the turn of the last century.

Book Sapphire in the Snow

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carol Townend
  • Publisher : eBook Partnership
  • Release : 2014-01-11
  • ISBN : 1783012994
  • Pages : 254 pages

Download or read book Sapphire in the Snow written by Carol Townend and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-01-11 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KIDNAPPED BY THE ENEMY...1066. Beatrice Giffard - a Norman - is captured by the fierce Saxon warrior, Edmund of Lindsey. His brother has been killed and he wants vengeance!Edmund plans to use Beatrice as a pawn to get close to his enemies, but he's unprepared for his attraction to her and must choose between protecting his family and loving her.

Book Sapphire s Grave

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  • Author : Hilda Gurley Highgate
  • Publisher : Crown
  • Release : 2007-12-18
  • ISBN : 0307419215
  • Pages : 258 pages

Download or read book Sapphire s Grave written by Hilda Gurley Highgate and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debut of a major new talent, SAPPHIRE'S GRAVE tells the stories of several generations of African-American women, bringing their spirit and their sorrow to life with a power, sensitivity, and immediacy. In 1749 in Sierra Leone, a woman of fierce dignity is captured and forced onto a slave ship. On the harrowing voyage to the Americas, she is beaten for her unrelenting will and staunch pride. When she arrives, she gives birth to a daughter who is called Sapphire because of the "black-blue-black" complexion she shares with her mother. Sapphire has also inherited her mother's strength and defiant spirit, and despite a life of poverty and opression, she grows up to mother several daughters of her own. Even when tragedy strikes and part of Sapphire dies, her strength gives rise to a legend that will sustain the women who follow her, "each carrying something of her mother, her grandmother, her aunts; each passing on to her own daughters blessing and cursing, the consequences of her own choosing. Through the lives of Sapphire and her descendants, Hilda Gurley-Highgate not only creates a poignant and engrossing saga of black women in America, she brilliantly illuminates the meaning of roots and the links between women and their female ancestors, a tie that often appears tenuous, undefined, and distant, but is strong, palpable, and much closer than we imagine. Written in luminous prose, SAPPHIRE'S GRAVE is an astonishing work by an author poised to take the literary world by storm.

Book Sapphire Blue

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  • Author : Kerstin Gier
  • Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
  • Release : 2012-10-30
  • ISBN : 0805096353
  • Pages : 369 pages

Download or read book Sapphire Blue written by Kerstin Gier and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gwen's life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), she's been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean. At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an eighteenth century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he's very warm indeed; the next he's freezing cold. Gwen's not sure what's going on there, but she's pretty much destined to find out.

Book Singapore Sapphire

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  • Author : A. M. Stuart
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2019-08-06
  • ISBN : 198480264X
  • Pages : 386 pages

Download or read book Singapore Sapphire written by A. M. Stuart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early twentieth-century Singapore is a place where a person can disappear, and Harriet Gordon hopes to make a new life for herself there, leaving her tragic memories behind her--but murder gets in the way. Singapore, 1910--Desperate for a fresh start, Harriet Gordon finds herself living with her brother, a reverend and headmaster of a school for boys, in Singapore at the height of colonial rule. Hoping to gain some financial independence, she advertises her services as a personal secretary. It is unfortunate that she should discover her first client, Sir Oswald Newbold--explorer, mine magnate and president of the exclusive Explorers and Geographers Club--dead with a knife in his throat. When Inspector Robert Curran is put on the case, he realizes that he has an unusual witness in Harriet. Harriet's keen eye for detail and strong sense of duty interests him, as does her distrust of the police and her traumatic past, which she is at pains to keep secret from the gossips of Singapore society. When another body is dragged from the canal, Harriet feels compelled to help with the case. She and Curran are soon drawn into a murderous web of treachery and deceit and find themselves face-to-face with a ruthless cabal that has no qualms about killing again to protect its secrets.

Book Amazing Mysterious Stories

Download or read book Amazing Mysterious Stories written by Atina Amrahs and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am thrilled to present to you my latest work, a collection of mystery-suspense stories that I have poured my heart and soul into. As a writer who is deeply passionate about the mystery genre, I have always been fascinated by the complexities of human nature and the power of suspenseful storytelling. The stories in this book are a reflection of my love for the genre, and I have worked tirelessly to ensure that each one is a unique and thrilling experience for the reader. From the dark alleys of big cities to the remote corners of the countryside, the stories in this collection take the reader on a journey through the twisted minds of murderers, the devious schemes of criminals, and the desperate struggles of those who seek to bring them to justice. I have always believed that a good mystery story is not just about the plot, but also about the characters. The protagonists in these stories are a diverse cast of individuals, each with their own unique strengths, flaws, and motivations. As the stories unfold, you will find yourself rooting for them, sympathizing with them, and ultimately, experiencing their triumphs and defeats. One of the things I find most compelling about the mystery genre is its ability to explore the darker aspects of human nature. In this book, you will encounter characters who are driven by greed, revenge, and a thirst for power, as well as those who are struggling to overcome the traumas of their past. Through these characters, I hope to shed light on the complex, and often conflicting, forces that shape our lives. Writing these stories has been a labor of love, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way. Whether you are a seasoned fan of the mystery genre or a newcomer, I hope that this collection will leave you on the edge of your seat, eager to discover what happens next.

Book Sapphire Sunset

    Book Details:
  • Author : C. Travis Rice
  • Publisher : Blue Box Press
  • Release : 2022-03-01
  • ISBN : 1952457866
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book Sapphire Sunset written by C. Travis Rice and published by Blue Box Press. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice writes as C. Travis Rice. Under his new pen name, Rice offers tales of passion, intrigue, and steamy romance between men. The first novel, SAPPHIRE SUNSET, transports you to a beautiful luxury resort on the sparkling Southern California coast where strong-willed heroes release the shame that blocks their heart's desires. Logan Murdoch is a fighter, a survivor, and a provider. When he leaves a distinguished career in the Marine Corps to work security at a luxury beachfront resort, he’s got one objective: pay his father’s mounting medical bills. That means Connor Harcourt, the irresistibly handsome scion of the wealthy family that owns Sapphire Cove, is strictly off limits, despite his sassy swagger and beautiful blue eyes. Logan’s life is all about sacrifices; Connor is privilege personified. But temptation is a beast that demands to be fed, and a furtive kiss ignites instant passion, forcing Logan to slam the brakes. Hard. Haunted by their frustrated attraction, the two men find themselves hurled back together when a headline-making scandal threatens to ruin the resort they both love. This time, there’s no easy escape from the magnetic pull of their white hot desire. Will saving Sapphire Cove help forge the union they crave, or will it drive them apart once more?

Book Push

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sapphire
  • Publisher : Vintage Books
  • Release : 2009
  • ISBN : 9780307474841
  • Pages : 139 pages

Download or read book Push written by Sapphire and published by Vintage Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A courageous and determined young teacher opens up a new world of hope and redemption for sixteen-year-old Precious Jones, an abused young African American girl living in Harlem who was raped and left pregnant by her father.

Book A Stolen Life

Download or read book A Stolen Life written by Jaycee Dugard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revelatory memoir about a young woman whose life was stolen when she was kidnapped in 1991 and remained an object of captivity for 18 years.

Book Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon  Dragon Girls  5

Download or read book Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon Dragon Girls 5 written by Maddy Mara and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls! Mei, Aisha, and Quinn are Treasure Dragon Girls. They draw on the power of precious gems to transform into mighty dragons. Tasked with keeping the the Magic Forest safe from harm, the Treasure Dragon Grls must come together as a team, embrace their clawsome new abilities, and save the day. The Shadow Sprites have stolen the Heartstring Violin. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the violin, and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest's secret vault.

Book The Sapphire Sirens

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Zakour
  • Publisher : D A W Books, Incorporated
  • Release : 2009
  • ISBN : 9780756405816
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Sapphire Sirens written by John Zakour and published by D A W Books, Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zach Johnson, the world’s last freelance detective, has been man-napped by the beautiful sapphire-haired Amazon Kiana. She’s brought him to her home island of Lantis—where the women dominate men with their words—to discover who killed her mother, the Queen. But to save the day this time, Zach and his holographic A.I. sidekick HARV have to tangle with not just one gorgeous superwoman, but four. Each of Kiana’s three sisters could have the motive and the means to pull off the crime—and now that you mention it, Kiana could too...

Book Danger in Paris

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Masters Buckey
  • Publisher : American Girl Publishing Incorporated
  • Release : 2015
  • ISBN : 9781609589103
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Danger in Paris written by Sarah Masters Buckey and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling to Paris in 1907 with Grandmary and the Admiral, Samantha and her adopted sister Nellie suspect that someone is trying to harm their beloved grandfather and stop his secret government mission. Includes a glossary of French words and an "Inside Samantha's World" essay about tourism and international tensions in Europe in the early 1900s.