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James Faraday is about to turn eighty and his daughter has organised a gathering of friends and family at Woodford Grange to celebrate the big day. There will be a marquee in the garden, plenty of food and drink, and a huge stack of birthday presents. One particular gift, however, is proving difficult to track down.

An idle conversation on the merits of the glorious game with an old Etonian chum is just the excuse Blotto needs to put himself forward for a cricket tour to foreign climes...and so begins the next adventure for our intrepid duo, where the action takes them to India where, as everyone knows, the finest cricket players hail from - as well as the world's most skilled jewel thieves.

From the Queen of Suspense and #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a thrilling mystery aboard a luxurious but deadly cruise. Fleeing the disastrous and humiliating last-minute arrest of her fiancé on the eve of their wedding, Celia, an expert on gems and jewelry, is hoping to escape from...

Parker Hayes has finally found her rhythm at Catch You Latte, her cozy cafe known for frothy lattes and mouthwatering desserts. But when a glitzy engagement party ends in murder, Parker's peaceful routine gets a sprinkle of chaos. The victim has ties to Parker's assistant, Hazel, pulling Parker into an investigation she'd rather avoid. As she digs deeper, she uncovers whispers of shady dealings and a scheme that could rock Magnolia Grove's picture-perfect reputation.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the runaway hit Mother-Daughter Murder Night, a Reese’s Book Club pick, comes another fun, family-centered whodunnit about two sisters who work together to find a killer as they raft down the rapids of the Grand Canyon. Liv and Mandy Chisolm’s...

Parker Hayes—a former true-crime podcaster turned aspiring cafe owner—thought swapping the hustle of big-city life for the charm of Magnolia Grove would be a piece of cake… or at least a slice of pie. But when a high-society gala at the historic Beauregard Mansion ends with a murder and the theft of the priceless Magnolia Rose necklace, Parker's peaceful plans quickly go up in steam.

Agnes Hart’s Ladies College wasn’t the kind of name associated with bad press. One of the most prestigious boarding schools in the country, this is where high society sends their daughters, the school seen as the very pinnacle of education. But when Grace Miller receives a letter from a concerned parent, it’s not long before the dark reality of this institution comes to light. Murder is the order of the day…if only someone could prove it.

Winter in Magnolia Grove means snowy streets, local cheer, and… a feud so frosty it could rival the weather. When a Polar Plunge at the annual Frost Fest ends in murder, suspicion falls on the ambitious (and some might say, cutthroat) owner of Feta & Friends.

Having landed a small part in a new West End play, The Habit of Faith, Charles Paris is dismayed to discover that his good fortune has been orchestrated by his bête noire, the now-famous screen actor Justin Grover. But why has Grover become involved in this relatively obscure production - and why has he roped in Charles to star? From the outset the production is fraught with difficulties - and matters become even more complicated when a body is discovered at the foot of the dressing room stairs.

All Parker Hayes wanted was a fresh start, serving up frothy lattes and decadent desserts at her charming new cafe, Catch You Latte. But just as she's perfecting her caramel drizzle, her grand opening takes a bitter turn when a face from her past turns up dead… right behind the cafe. Suddenly, Parker's at the center of town gossip—and the prime suspect. Dodging murder accusations was definitely not part of her business plan. Then an ominous text turns everything upside down, and the clues start pointing to one of Magnolia Grove's most upstanding citizens.

Parker Hayes is busy serving up steaming lattes and warm smiles at her cozy cafe, Catch You Latte, when Magnolia Grove's annual tree-lighting ceremony takes a shocking turn. A prominent town figure is found dead, clutching a cup of Parker's signature blend, throwing the community into turmoil. Determined to clear her friend Maggie's name, Parker once again takes on the role of amateur sleuth. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets, scandals, and surprising betrayals hidden beneath Magnolia Grove's quaint charm.

There are stories about the dilapidated stone circle at Chipping Amesbury, going back centuries. The villagers may tell the tales with relish to visiting tourists, but a careful observer will notice that there is no transport to the stone circles, no tours on offer, and the locals stay well away. Alistair Kincaid, the youngest-ever bishop of All Souls Hollow, is an expert in Britain’s ancient stone circles. That’s why, when landowner Sir Neville Chumley announces his plans to restore the circle to its ancient glory, he agrees to take part in a documentary about the project.

When tragedy strikes the small island community of Peasant's Island, not everyone is convinced it was just an accident. After authorities find the lifeless body of a devoted father, and with her little girl missing, presumed drowned, a heartbroken mother refuses to accept the loss of her family. With nobody on the island willing to listen to her suspicions, she begins a desperate search for someone who will.

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When too many patients die under his watch, a troubled young doctor suspects murder. But are his instincts to be trusted? Returning to practice after a suspension for stealing opioids, a young doctor takes the only job he can find: a post as a physician at the struggling St. Luke's Hospital in...

Spanish journalist and art historian Jaime Azcárate has always been a magnet for trouble. So when the authorities call on him to help investigate a museum heist while he's enjoying a rare vacation, he is more annoyed than surprised. Jaime brushes off the detectives' pleas to find a missing and reportedly cursed Medusa sculpture, until an attempt on his life pulls him into the investigation.

Überglücklich und frisch verliebt nimmt Klara einen neuen Fall an. Im Hotel Charlotte treibt ein Dieb sein Unwesen, den sie diskret überführen soll. Als Zimmermädchen eingeschleust, stolpert sie prompt über die Leiche eines amerikanischen Kinostars. Verschwiegenheit ist gefordert, Fingerspitzengefühl von Nöten und Klaras Neugier unaufhaltbar. Hinter dem Rücken der Polizei beginnt sie mit ihren eigenen Mordermittlungen. Wie so oft springt Klara von einem Fettnäpfchen ins nächste und landet plötzlich vor einer laufenden Kamera und einem Millionenpublikum.

Spurlos verschwunden. Klara Golders erster bezahlter Auftrag als Detektivin führt sie inkognito in die Villa der Unternehmerfamilie Meiners, deren Putzfrau Nathalie spurlos verschwunden ist. Sie tritt ihre Nachfolge an und findet heraus, dass die junge Frau eine Entlassungswelle in der Möbelfabrik verhindern wollte. Wurde ihr das zum Verhängnis? Klara setzt alles daran, Nathalie zu finden und deren geheimen Plan fortzuführen. Dabei bekommt sie Unterstützung von Fee, der 15-jährigen, eigenwilligen Tochter des Hauses.

Heiliger BimBam. Klara Golders neue Putzstelle hat es wieder in sich: nach einem Bestseller floppten die nachfolgenden Bücher des ehemaligen Erfolgsautors und nun ertränkt er seinen Kummer in Alkohol und lässt sich von seiner Schwester bedienen. Als diese eine Auszeit benötigt, engagiert sie kurzerhand Putzperle Klara, damit sie in der Wohnung ihres exzentrischen Bruders Ordnung hält. Doch als der beliebte Pfarrer ermordet im Beichtstuhl aufgefunden wird, ist Klara sofort klar: hier ist ihre Spürnase gefragt.

Royale Ermittlungen. Klara Golders neue Putzstelle ist mehr als außergewöhnlich: Die alte, reiche Dame wird von allen nur "die Queen" genannt, sammelt alles über das englische Königshaus und lässt sich von einem Chauffeur in einem englischen Taxi durch die Gegend fahren. Immer wieder behauptet sie, dass wertvolle Gegenstände und Geld aus ihrer Wohnung entwendet werden. Als die Polizei ihr nicht glaubt, bitte sie kurzerhand Klara um Hilfe.