Download or read book Love Death in Burgundy written by Susan C. Shea and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From critically acclaimed author, Susan C. Shea, comes Love & Death in Burgundy, an atmospheric mystery novel filled with good Chablis, french cheese, and, of course, murder. After three years of living in the small town of Reigny-sur-Canne, all Katherine Goff really wants is to be accepted by her neighbors into their little community. But as an American expat living in the proud region of Burgundy, that’s no easy task. When the elderly Frenchman who lives in the village chateau is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, the town is turned into a hot bed of gossip and suspicion, and Katherine suddenly finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into the small town’s secrets. A motherless teenager, a malicious French widow, a brash music producer, and a would-be Agatha Christie are among those caught up in a storm that threatens to turn Katherine’s quiet life upside down. As more and more of the villagers' secrets are brought to light, Katherine must try to figure out who, if anyone, in the town she can trust, and which one of her neighbors just might be a killer.
Download or read book Dressed for Death in Burgundy written by Susan C. Shea and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After finding herself mixed up in a murder investigation the previous Summer, Katherine Goff's life simply has not been the same. Her husband has been in the US recording a new album, the Burgundy region locals are finally starting to see her as a real neighbor, and Katherine has even started helping out with 'tourist' excursions. It seems she's finally found her place in the small community of Reigny-sur-Canne. But when Katherine stumbles across a body in the local museum during a tour, she finds herself caught up once again in a whirlwind of gossip and speculation. When the police zero in on her friend Pippa as a suspect, Pippa and Katherine team up to find the real killer and clear her name. However, the more clues they discover, the more the real killer wants them off the trail. When Katherine and Pippa start receiving threats, they must decide what they are more afraid of--the police getting it wrong, or possibly becoming the killer's next targets"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Let Me Off at the Top written by Ron Burgundy and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The autobiography every true American has been waiting for: a shockingly candid and raw confessional from a national treasure. From his humble beginnings in a desolate Iowa coal mining town, his years at Our Lady Queen of Chewbacca High School to his odds-defying climb to the dizzying heights of becoming America’s most trusted and beloved television News Anchor, Ron Burgundy pulls no punches in Let Me Off at the Top! In his very own words Burgundy reveals his most private thoughts, his triumphs and his disappointments. His life reads like an adventure story complete with knock down fights, beautiful women and double-fisted excitement on every page. He has hunted jackalopes with Bobby Kennedy and Peter Lawford, had more than his share of his amorous exploits, and formed the greatest on-air team in the history of televised news. Along the way, he hobnobbed with people you wish you knew and some you honestly wish you didn't -- celebrities, presidents, presidents' wives, celebrities' wives, dogs, and, of course Veronica Corningstone, the love of his life. Walter Cronkite, Barbra Streisand, Katie Couric, the list goes on. Who didn’t Mr. Burgundy, or “Ron” as he is known to his friends, rub elbows with in the course of his colorful and often criminal life? This may well be the most thrilling book ever written, by a man of great physical, moral and spiritual strength and not surprisingly a great literary talent as well. This book deserves a real shot at a Pulitzer Prize. In fact if it doesn’t win one then we will finally have proof that the Pulitzer is rigged. Ron Burgundy has taken the time to write a book. We owe it to him, as honest Americans, to read it.
Download or read book A Song of Love and Death written by Peter Conrad and published by . This book was released on 1996-03 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Song of Love and Death examines the art of opera with the same creative insight that Susan Sontag's On Photography brought to its medium. It is an eloquent inquiry into the meaning of our boldest art, its expression of human irrationality and its power to disturb and excite us.
Download or read book Murder and The Missing Dog written by Susan C Shea and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The quirky village residents make this an appealing series debut" Library Journal on Murder Visits a French Village Ariel Shepard has spent the last year renovating her beautiful French chteau, while also ingratiating herself into the lives and hearts of the quirky locals of Noyers-sur-Serein. The shocking business of the murder of the local historian is behind her and she is finally feeling at home. However, it's not long before murder and mystery once again seek Ariel out, when she and her friend Katherine find the body of the elderly Madame Toussaint in the doorway of Katherine's flea market shop. Who would want to harm this lonely soul? Where is the bag the woman never leaves home without? And more importantly, where is her loyal, loving dog who never leaves her side? Could Raoul, Ariel's stoic gardener, really have something to do with it? And could Madame Toussaint have been mixed up with the robberies increasing around the idyllic villages of France? Despite warnings from the rather handsome Brigadier Allard, Ariel, with help from Katherine and Pippa, once again dons her sleuthing hat . . .
Download or read book Sensuous Burgundy written by Barbara Delinsky and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky comes an emotional battle of wits, will, and passion, first published in 1996. A legal powerhouse, Assistant District Attorney Laura Grandine stares across the aisle at her opponent, Maxwell Kraig, the renowned big-city lawyer imported to her small Massachusetts town to act as the defense for the accused. Tough and talented, Laura has always fought hard for every victory, and she knows that she has found a worthy adversary in the skilled and charismatic Kraig, a man whose fiery spirit and need to win match her own. But their intense passions will not be confined to the courtroom—as outside, a furious contest rages between them, one that could lead to incomparable joy . . . or unbearable heartbreak. Because, beneath her hard exterior, Laura Grandine is a woman who aches to love and be loved. But it must be on her own terms.
Download or read book Charles the Bold written by Richard Vaughan and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A historical and biographical study of Charles's personality and his role as ruler, 1467-1477, discussing his relationship with his subjects and his neighbours, and giving particular attention to his imperial plans and projects and his clash with the Swiss.
Download or read book Thomas Jefferson on Wine written by John R. Hailman and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2006 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A connoisseur's compendium of a great American's passion for fine wine
Download or read book The King s Jar written by Susan C. Shea and published by Top Five Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acquisition of the King's Jar, a priceless African artifact, is a major coup for San Francisco's prestigious Devor Museum of Art and Antiquities, and the gala celebration honoring its donors is a high-stakes affair with plenty of high drama to go with it. Dani O'Rourke, Devor's chief fundraiser, is a pro at dealing with wealthy patrons, demanding bosses, big egos, and museum-world politics. She has savvy, diplomacy, resourcefulness, charm, and a genuine passion for her work, all the qualities needed to make the most important event of her career a resounding success. Murder, however, is way above her pay grade, and definitely beyond her comfort zone. When the renowned archaeologist who authenticated the King's Jar turns up dead, and the invaluable relic vanishes, Dani suddenly finds herself trapped in a real-life game of Clue, with a gallery of suspects, and a killer who's playing for keeps.--From back cover.
Download or read book Burgundy Winters written by Pranay Patil and published by Crystal Peake Publisher Ltd. This book was released on with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jace Tanner is your typical All-American rockstar who was just living the dream. His band, 'Soft Division,' was gaining traction. As the crowds grew larger and the parties became more frequent, Jace's drug addiction worsened. Jace eventually comes face-to-face with the reality of his actions. After the fatal cocaine overdose of his best friend, Jace realizes that his reckless actions have very real and very fatal consequences. Jace had never felt so disgusted with himself. He could've stopped him. If Jace had intervened and snapped out of his daze or if he just listened to Pearl for once, then his best buddy would still be here. The tragedy was a wake-up call like no other. It's been six months now, and Jace is fresh out of rehab. He leaves the rehab centre feeling optimistic. Jace felt like a new man. Jace's sister, Pearl, finally convinces him to tour Europe. While in Paris, Jace meets a beautiful young woman who was about to change his life forever--Yasmine Belmont, a tour guide with a past similar to his. Jace was head over heels. He was convinced she was his savior, while Yasmine, on the other hand, kept her trust under tight guard. Jace wasn't going to weasel his way into her life that easily. As they travel through Paris, Belgium, Aachen, Cologne, and Prague, the romance beings to build. They were a match made in chaos. If only things were that easy. Before their relationship has the chance to ignite into a wildfire and burn out of control, the pair faces the impossible; meeting parents, falling in love, seeing ghosts... If you're looking for a glamorous and fluffy romance novel, you've come to the wrong place. Burgundy Winters is an inspiring tale based on a true story that showcases the reality of addiction, tragedy, love, and self-forgiveness. A relatable yet twisted tale that will move you to your core. Reader Reviews "Burgundy Winters is not your run-of-the-mill redemption story. The book visits the dark depths of death, overdose, addiction, and abuse, topics that are unfortunately relatable to many readers. A twisted tale of love, forgiveness, and acceptance, Burgundy Winters is sure to break your heart and mend it back together again." - Riley Thomas, Journalist & Publisher, Manhattan USA Newspaper Reviews "Pranay V. Patil is the first Indian to be invited as a member of the 100 year old book club..ELA in New York."- The Week, India "Patil makes his strongest statement behind all the romance, guilt, architecture, and the occult"-The Hudson Weekly, New York "Burgundy Winters in Europe gets top spot on ELA's must reads for 2022."-The Los Angeles Tribune, Since 1886 "A choppy but sweet paranormal romance about unexpected change, second chances, and true forgiveness."-Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Murder in Burgundy written by Audrey Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flamboyant American musical agent Michael "Poppa" O'Connor arranges a pleasure cruise on a French canal, but one of his guests ungraciously kills him during it, leaving Jane Winfield and Andrew Quentin scrambling to catch a killer
Download or read book Art from the Court of Burgundy written by Cleveland Museum of Art and published by Cleveland Museum of Art. This book was released on 2004 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title concerns a patronage in whose service painters, sculptors, and goldsmiths could exercise their talents to the full.
Download or read book The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson A Novel written by Jerome Charyn and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this brilliant and hilarious jailbreak of a novel, Charyn channels the genius poet and her great leaps of the imagination." —Donna Seaman, Booklist (starred review) Jerome Charyn, "one of the most important writers in American literature" (Michael Chabon), continues his exploration of American history through fiction with The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson, hailed by prize-winning literary historian Brenda Wineapple as a "breathtaking high-wire act of ventriloquism." Channeling the devilish rhythms and ghosts of a seemingly buried literary past, Charyn removes the mysterious veils that have long enshrouded Dickinson, revealing her passions, inner turmoil, and powerful sexuality. The novel, daringly written in first person, begins in the snow. It's 1848, and Emily is a student at Mount Holyoke, with its mournful headmistress and strict, strict rules. Inspired by her letters and poetry, Charyn goes on to capture the occasionally comic, always fevered, ultimately tragic story of her life-from defiant Holyoke seminarian to dying recluse.
Download or read book Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes written by Eric LaRocca and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amongst the Top 50 Horror Books of All Time" - Cosmopolitan Three dark and disturbing horror stories from an astonishing new voice, including the viral-sensation tale of obsession, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. For fans of Kathe Koja, Clive Barker and Stephen Graham Jones. Winner of the Splatterpunk Award for Best Novella. A whirlpool of darkness churns at the heart of a macabre ballet between two lonely young women in an internet chat room in the early 2000s—a darkness that threatens to forever transform them once they finally succumb to their most horrific desires. A couple isolate themselves on a remote island in an attempt to recover from their teenage son’s death, when a mysterious young man knocks on their door during a storm… And a man confronts his neighbour when he discovers a strange object in his back yard, only to be drawn into an ever-more dangerous game. Three devastating, beautifully written horror stories from one of the genre’s most cutting-edge voices. What have you done today to deserve your eyes?
Download or read book Death and Croissants written by Ian Moore and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Laugh-out-loud caper." —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review "A fast-paced, witty story for those who enjoy dry British humor." —Library Journal Meet Richard Ainsworth: an almost divorced part time B&B owner, part time film historian, full time self-deprecator. Hoping to continue running his B&B in the quiet Val de Follet, he has no idea of its hidden intrigue, from the mafia to swingers, to the peddling of (il)legal grape seeds. His quiet has flown the coop on a fateful afternoon with a bloody handprint, a missing guest, and one dead Ava Gardner (beloved hen). Death and Croissants is an unputdownable, hilarious mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. What readers are saying: "Richard Osman meets Sherlock Holmes rampaging through the charming Loire Valley in this raucously funny book. I loved it." "A light, very funny mystery with appealing characters in a wonderful French countryside." "Oh wow, this was funny. This one just knocks it out of the park." "A story full of interesting and diverse characters told with lots of humor." "The author gives you everything you want in a humorous, witty mystery that chases you through all the twists and turns with murder, mafia, and mayhem."
Download or read book Love in the Western World written by Denis De Rougemont and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1983-08-21 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic work, often described as "The History of the Rise, Decline, and Fall of the Love Affair," Denis de Rougemont explores the psychology of love from the legend of Tristan and Isolde to Hollywood. At the heart of his ever-relevant inquiry is the inescapable conflict in the West between marriage and passion--the first associated with social and religious responsiblity and the second with anarchic, unappeasable love as celebrated by the troubadours of medieval Provence. These early poets, according to de Rougemont, spoke the words of an Eros-centered theology, and it was through this "heresy" that a European vocabulary of mysticism flourished and that Western literature took on a new direction. Bringing together historical, religious, philosophical, and cultural dimensions, the author traces the evolution of Western romantic love from its literary beginnings as an awe-inspiring secret to its commercialization in the cinema. He seeks to restore the myth of love to its original integrity and concludes with a philosophical perspective on modern marriage.
Download or read book The Road to Burgundy written by Ray Walker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-07-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intoxicating memoir of an American who discovers a passion for French wine and gambles everything to chase a dream of owning a vineyard in Burgundy Ray Walker had a secure career in finance until a wine-tasting vacation ignited a passion he couldn’t stifle. He quit his job and moved to France to start a winery—with little money, limited command of the French language, and no winemaking experience. He immersed himself in the extraordinary history of Burgundy’s vineyards and began honing his skills. Ray shares his journey to secure the region’s most coveted grapes. The Road to Burgundy is a glorious celebration of finding one’s true path in life and taking a chance—whatever the odds.
