Product Description: The death of the Count de Chalusse, the theft of his will and two million francs, the false accusation of Marguerite de Chalusse, make up a mystery which is solved only after some extraordinary adventuresNotice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www...read more

Product Description: The first story is set in 1894 and has Holmes returning in London and explaining the period from 1891–94, a period called "The Great Hiatus" by Sherlockian enthusiasts. Also of note is Watson's statement in the last story of the cycle that Holmes has retired, and forbids him to publish any more stories...read more

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The Queens are intrigued when a grisly murder mars a small towns Christmas. Its Christmas in Chicago, and Detective Richard Queen is enjoying a busmans holiday at a conference on gangland violencebut his son, amateur sleuth Ellery, is bored silly. Until, that is, Ellery reads of an unusual killing in rural Arroyo, West Virginia. A schoolmaster has been found beheaded and crucified. Ellery hustles his father into his roadster and heads east, since there is nothing hed like better for Christmas than a juicy, gruesome puzzle. When the Queens arrive in Arroyo, they learn that the victim was an eccentric atheist, but not the sort to make enemies. What initially looks to be the work of a sadistic cult turns out to be something far more sinister. In the months ahead, more victims will turn up all over the worldall killed in the same horrifying manner. It will take several bodies before Ellery divines the clue that unlocks the mystery of the Christmas crucifixion.

Product Description: [MP3-CD audiobook format in Vinyl case.] [Read by Scott Harrison] Ellery and his father, the irascible Inspector Queen, are trapped in a mountain retreat by a raging forest fire with an odd assortment of characters, and a dangerous killer as well! At the isolated mountain lodge, trouble comes in twos...read more

An anthology of 27 Greek myths including Heracles, The Golden Fleece, and Medusa's Head

Lawyer Jimmie Jarvis agrees to defend Teddy Adkins in a paternity suit, unaware that Adkins' involvement in a pregnancy is the least of the deeds he is hiding

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Original family recipes for the flavorful dishes and delicate desserts of traditional Greek cuisine, spiced with interesting highlights on the island's national customs and culinary arts

Ten tales of fantasy and the supernatural by the German writer are presented together with biographical and explanatory notes

Product Description: First paperback edition of a Tiger Mann thriller.

Product Description: Irish humor

Product Description: Book and cover are in very good condition. Cover shows a gentle bend. Pagesare crisp and clean. No stray morks or blemishes.

When her fiance is murdered, mystery novelist Harriet Vane becomes the chief suspect due to her expert knowledge on poison, but Lord Peter Wimsey, prompted by his love for Harriet, vows to clear her name. Reprint.