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92,99 kr. 'Faulkner's Folly' is the second book in the 'Alan Ford' series of detective novels by prolific author Carolyn Wells. In Long Island, artist Eric Stannard is found stabbed to death in his studio - killed with his own etching needle. Local Detective Bobsy Roberts is on the case, but with so many people having a motive for the murder, progress is slow. Top detective Alan Ford is called in to help crack the mysterious case.-
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50,99 kr. Tjugotreåriga Kathleen Roberts har aldrig varit ifrån sin familj. Inte heller har hon haft någon friare. Allt det här ska komma att ändras när hennes föräldrar ger sig iväg på en långresa och det plötsligt dyker upp inte bara en, utan två män, som fångar hennes intresse. Den ene är pjäsförfattaren Paul McClure, en beryktad hjärtekrossare, som säger sig älska henne. Själv är hon inte så säker. Paul har ju trots allt ett förflutet med bästa vännen Hannah. Vad Kathleen däremot vet är att hon är upp över öronen förälskad i sin chef, den givmilde och rättframme Patrick Bell. Men är det möjligt att han känner samma sak för henne?Till en början går livet som självständig kvinna som på räls för Kathleen. Det nya jobbet passar henne som handen i handsken och när hon väl gjort sitt val gör kärleken henne lyckligare än någonsin. Men snart inser hon att det är något som inte stämmer. En person hon trott sig kunnat lita på, visar sig dölja hemligheter hon inte kan förlåta. Inte ens för den stora kärlekens skull...Faith Baldwin (1893-1978) var en amerikansk författare från delstaten New York. Hon skrev 85 böcker under sin livstids och arbetade även som skribent för flera tidningar.
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43,99 kr. Marvel-hjältar, SAMLAS!Följ med när dina favoritsuperhjältar från Marvel samlas i storslagna äventyr och kämpar för att hålla galaxen säker! Captain Marvel och Gamora konfronterar sina största rädslor, Spider-Man besegrar en förarglig fiende, Guardians of the Galaxy fångar en hal rymddrake - den här samlingen väcker kraften från det växande Marvel-universumet till liv och innehåller många fler berättelser fullpackade med action och skojigheter!Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!
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38,99 kr. Foster is bored of New York City. It seems impossible, but it's true. He has been forced to turn to his own imaginary world to escape the monotony. Until he meets Ives. Eccentric, entertaining, interesting Ives. Foster has met his match, or so it seems. In this short story, O. Henry dives headfirst into the idea of hedonism - perfect for fans of Oscar Wilde.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38,99 kr. Johnny Bellchambers is one of the wealthiest men in New York. His outlandish style is famous across all of America. But one day he disappears without a trace. A kidnapping? Alien abduction? Spontaneous combustion?'The Robe of Peace' follows Johnny's friends as they race against time to not only find him but potentially save his life. This transformative story reminds us that not everything is as it seems, and even those of us who have everything are secretly longing for something unattainable.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38,99 kr. A man moves from Nevada to New York, tired of his old life and hungry for change. He immediately meets a man completely enamored by Nevada's charm. They enter into a heated debate over the merits and downfalls of their respective cities. This humorous short story reflects O Henry's own enchantment with New York City and reminds us that although people talk a lot, rarely do they listen.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38,99 kr. Receiving large sums of money is never without its challenges and Dan's situation is no exception. When he inherits an impossible amount of money from his father, he is over the moon, but it soon transpires that the cash is blood money, born from ill intentions. He becomes desperate to right his father's past wrongs, in order to make peace with his own present and inspire hope for the future. Luckily for Dan, when he falls in love the solutions to his problems start to become clear. In this raw tale of humanity, O Henry reminds us that no misdeed goes unpunished.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38,99 kr. Fuzzy the homeless drunkard is infamous. What most people aren't aware of though, is his kind heart. When he finds a tattered rag doll lying in the snow, he realises that it belongs to a spoiled child living in a nearby mansion, and promptly goes to return it. He is unaware of the reward that awaits him, and he is even less aware of the three street gangsters watching his every move, desperate to claim the reward for themselves. A morality tale with a twist, 'Compliments of the Season' is O. Henry's exploration of just how small the world is, and how people from completely different walks of life can find themselves entangled.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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9,95 kr. В рассказе «Багдадская птица» О. Генри описывает жизнь человека, который днём был ресторатором, а ночью калифом, цыганским бароном. Жажда приключений толкала его на улицы ночного города в поисках таинственного, странного, необъяснимого. С собой он всегда брал много визитных карточек, которые в то же самое время были чеками из его ресторана. Богатством Квигг не обладал, но эти чеки были для него чем-то вроде благотворительности. Однажды в поисках очередного романтического приключения, которое развлекло бы его, или бедствия, где он смог бы помочь, он увидел толпу людей, которая быстро росла и люди в ней кричали и дрались. Что же привлекло эту толпу? С кем познакомится наш герой? Как связано увиденное с Багдадом? Узнаете из этого рассказа.Уильям Сидни Портер (1862-1919), известный под псевдонимом О. Генри - американский писатель, мастер короткого рассказа. Его рассказы быстро завоевали популярность, слава к нему пришла исключительно быстро. Среди самых известных его произведений роман «Короли и капуста», сборники рассказов «Голос большого города», «Деловые люди», «Четыре миллиона». Критики называли его «американским Чеховым». В его честь ежегодно вручается американская премия, присуждаемая за выдающиеся рассказы.
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38,99 kr. Dr. James is respectable, dependable, and kind. Mr. Chandler is vulgar, violent, and rude. A chance encounter between the two sets a series of events in motion that are bound to change their lives forever. This short story explores the dark recesses and duality of the human condition with chilling precision. Perfect for those who enjoyed Gabriel Krauze's 'Who They Was'.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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38,99 kr. General Falcon casts his ship's anchor at Pier No. 55, close to the Spanish-Amerian colony in Columbia. He disembarks and heads towards a shady hotel with the intention of engaging in an elusive rendezvous. Mysterious meetings, hidden messages, and revolutionary ideas follow -alongside an impossible to predict plot twist. O Henry puts his idea of morality on full display in this compelling story, perfect for fans of Oscar Wilde's flamboyancy.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.
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Fra 69,00 kr. Ny roman af Guillaume Musso, der for 10. år i træk er Frankrigs bedst sælgende forfatter. Her leger han med grænserne mellem virkelighed og fiktion, forfatterens magt og litteraturens betydning.En dag i april forsvandt min treårige datter, Carrie, mens vi legede skjul i min lejlighed i Brooklyn.Sådan begynder historien om Flora Conway, en meget berømt forfatter. Der er ingen forklaring på Carries forsvinden. Hverken døre eller vinduer i lejligheden har været åbne, kameraerne i den gamle newyorkerbygning viser ingen tegn på indbrud eller nogen form for forbrydelse. Og politiets efterforskning giver heller ingen klare svar.Samtidig, på den anden side af Atlanterhavet, søger en sønderknust forfatter tilflugt i et forfaldent hus. Han alene har nøglen til mysteriet om Carrie. Og ham må Flora finde."Pigen i labyrinten er svimlende og fascinerende læsning." - RTL"Et illusionsnummer om interaktionen mellem forfatter og forfatterens karakterer." - L'Express"Man bliver som læser ikke skuffet. Godt plot, højt tempo. Fængslende." - Version Femina"Guillaume Musso har her skrevet en af sine mest personlige romaner. Og det er også en af hans bedste." - Le Parisien"Så spændende. Glæd jer!" - France Bleu
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30,99 kr. Den oövervinnerliga Iron Man får veta att hans fiende A.I.M stjäler hans kasserade högteknologiska idéer och använder dem till att begå brott! Han kämpar ensam mot Cyclone, Aqueduct och Blizzard – men till sist kämpar han med sin senaste uppfinning vid sin sida.Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!
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140,99 kr. Un instant et tout bascule...Un tout petit instant et la vie de Maya sombre dans l’horreur et le chaos. Tony commet l’irréparable, dévoilant une nouvelle facette de sa personnalité. Déterminée coûte que coûte à atteindre son but ultime, la jeune espionne ne reculera devant aucun sacrifice.Sa confiance a volé en éclats, en même temps que toutes ses certitudes. Mais dans un jeu de dupes dont elle n’est qu’une pièce parmi d’autres, elle ne sait plus à qui se fier. Quelle est cette vérité qui risque de l’entraîner au fin fond de l’abjection ? Tony sera-t-il son bourreau ou son sauveur ? Est-il seulement capable de recoller les morceaux de l’âme ravagée de Maya ?Quand la passion détruit tout sur son passage, il est parfois impossible de revenir en arrière.Charlotte Roucel est la maman de personnages au caractère bien trempé. Elle adore leur donner vie, les mettre en danger, et leur offrir par la suite le bonheur qu'ils méritent. Mêlant romance et thriller dans le milieu des gangs, son roman Fight (2017) s'est vendu à plus de 10 000 exemplaires en moins d'un an et a créé un véritable engouement sur les réseaux sociaux. Charlotte s'est ainsi fait une petite place dans la cour des grands, et elle compte bien la garder.
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49,00 kr. "Jeg gentager til mig selv: Du sidder i et fly på vej over Atlanten, du er på vej til The United States of America, men det bliver kun til ord her i dagbogen. Til gengæld er jeg så nervøs, at jeg ikke orker at tale med dem ved siden af. Jeg vil have lov at være helt alene med min oplevelse.Jeg ved, at jeg sidder i et fly, men jeg kan ikke skifte på bevidsthedsskalaen og tænke, at nu er jeg alene, ude, fri, og at jeg skal ud i noget helt fremmed, der både skræmmer og opstemmer."Forfatter Jørgen Christian Hansen fortæller om sin rejse alene til USA i slutningen af 1980’erne. Det bliver en tur fyldt med spændende indtryk ikke mindst af den koloni af danske avantgardistiske kunstnere, der byder ham velkommen i East Village i New York. Samtidig lærer den unge forfatter meget om sig selv i mødet med den nye kultur og frirummet fra det liv i Danmark, som han tager sig en tiltrængt pause fra.En række af teksterne i Jørgen Christian Hansens rejsebeskrivelse blev oprindeligt trykt i Jyllandsposten, men udkommer her samlet for at give et helhedsindtryk af rejseoplevelserne.Jørgen Christian Hansen (1956-1989) var en dansk forfatter, der er særligt kendt for romantrilogien "Guldsmeden", "Hermelinen" og "Knæleren" fra starten af 1980’erne. Han var oprindeligt uddannet cand.mag. i dansk og engelsk og modtog en lang række legater fra blandt andet Statens Kunstfond.
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111,99 kr. Flor es una fotógrafa española de éxito que vive en Nueva York, adicta a la moda, a las redes sociales y a los lujos de la Gran Manzana, hasta el día en el que Jake, un sureño muy especial, se cruza en su camino. Juntos vivirán un romance apasionado, un proceso de crecimiento personal y un momento de inflexión que hará que ambos tengan que tomar la decisión más importante de sus vidas.Una historia que te emocionará, que te hará descubrir que no todo está en la red ni en cómo nos mostramos en ella y que te conectará con la naturaleza de un modo único. Porque allí están las claves para saber quiénes somos realmente. Porque el día que sueñes con flores salvajes empezarás a ver la vida de una manera distinta.Paola Calasanz (Barcelona, 1988), más conocida como Dulcinea, es directora de arte, creativa, instragramer y youtuber (con más de 700.000 seguidores). Ha creado varias de las campañas más emotivas de la red, ganándose así su reconocimiento. Ha colaborado con programas como El Hormiguero, con sus famosos experimentos psicosociales. Es fundadora de una reserva para el rescate de animales salvajes llamada @ReservaWildForest.Debutó en 2017 con la novela El día que sueñes con flores salvajes, un éxito de público y ventas de la que se han publicado ya más de ocho ediciones, que apeló a toda una generación de lectores apasionados por una historia llena de emociones, y a la que siguen El día que el océano te mire a los ojos y El día que sientas el latir de las estrellas, último volumen de esta maravillosa trilogía. En 2018 también publicó el libro de lifestyle y recetas veganas El cuaderno del bosque. En 2019 nos entusiasmó con la serie Luna, compuesta por las novelas Suenas a blues bajo la luna llena y Si la luna nos viera tocaría nuestra canción.
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125,99 kr. Cuando cinco mujeres hiper-exitosas, bellas y tremendamente competitivas acuerdan participar en un reality show ambientado en la ciudad de Nueva York llamado "Dig Diggers", los ejecutivos de la cadena esperan que el programa esté repleto de pequeños agravios, viciosos ataques, chismorreos... minucias. Lo que no pueden imaginar es que la segunda temporada del reality acabará en asesinato. Cada una de las cinco mujeres está ocultando algo oscuro a los espectadores, a los productores y entre ellas mismas. Y ante un cadáver nada desean más que mantener ocultos esos secretos.La hermana favorita ofrece una mirada ardiente a las presiones a las que se enfrentan las mujeres en la actualidad, incluida una mordaz crítica a los amigables y venerables lazos de hermandad femenina y a la implacable presión social y capitalista por mantenerse siempre joven, relevante, en definitiva, vendible.Jessica Knoll ha sido editora en Cosmopolitan y articulista para la revista Self. Creció en Filadelfia y se graduó en la Shipley School de Pensilvania. Vive en Nueva York con su marido. La chica que lo tenía todo es su novela debut, que la ha encumbrado como una de las autoras revelación norteamericanas con más proyección internacional.
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111,99 kr. Solo quería esconderse, no desaparecer del todo.Una novela que nos lleva desde las altas esferas de la sociedad de Nueva York hasta las profundidades de una mente depravada.Zoe Whittaker tiene una vida encantadora. Es una mujer bella y joven, casada con un atractivo y encantador magnate de Wall Street, Henry Whittaker. Ella es miembro de la elite social de Manhattan, y es miembro de una de las más prestigiosas organizaciones filántropas de la ciudad. Tiene un apartamento de ensueño en el barrio neoyorquino de Tribeca y una maravillosa casa en las afueras. El mejor vino, la moda más actual y las vacaciones más lujosas están a su alcance.Lo que nadie sabe es que hace cinco años la vida de Zoe estaba en peligro. Por aquel entonces, Zoe no era Zoe en absoluto. Ahora sus secretos vuelven a perseguirla. A medida que el pasado y el presente parecen acercarse entre sí, Zoe debe decidir en quien puede confiar, antes de que ella, sea quien sea, desaparezca por completo.Kate Moretti es autora best seller de The New York Times. Miembro de la Women's Fiction Writers Association, de la organización Sisters in Crime y directora de Marketing de Tall Poppy Writers, es también ganadora del Reader's Choice Award 2013. Actualmente trabaja en su próxima novela.www.katemoretti.com@KateMoretti1
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92,99 kr. Justin Arnold’s abrupt disappearance from his own mansion cuts his weekend festivities short. When local police are unable to locate him, a missing person case quickly becomes a murder investigation, and experts are called to his seemingly impenetrable estate. The sixth instalment of Carolyn Wells’ ‘Fleming Stone’ series, this locked-room mystery is captivating, clever, and intricate - a must-read for those who enjoyed the impossible mystery of the ‘Knives Out’ movie.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.
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92,99 kr. The third novel in Carolyn Wells ‘Patty Fairfield’ series of children’s books, in ‘Patty in the City’, we follow Patty as she moves to New York City with her father and grandmother and starts a new school. Despite being a kind and thoughtful young girl, Patty struggles to make friends at first. She soon finds her way however, and even starts a club with the goal of spreading cheerfulness. A sweet and charming story from the prolific American author.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Following school in New Jersey, Wells worked as a librarian, where she developed her love of reading. It was during 1896 that Wells' first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published. From 1900 she dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.
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67,99 kr. Melanie Blake is in a dreamy, yet unlikely situation: she is madly in love with Rick Vandraaton, who is the charming son of a millionaire. Would it be possible for Rick to want to be with an ordinary woman like Melanie, who is filling in as his secretary, when he has the elegant Diane Fairchild almost wrapped around his finger? Yet Melanie has an advantage, as she knows some of Diane's secrets that would certainly make her look bad in Rick's eyes. The question is, would revealing them also ruin Melanie's chances with the millionaire bachelor of her dreams? The intriguing story written in the 20th century under one of Ida Pollock's pseudonyms, Pamela Kent, offers a romance for the love-hungry reader.A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists of fate.-
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67,99 kr. John Waring’s life has never been better. He has just been elected as president of Corinth University, and his engagement has been confirmed to an attractive local widow. Just as it doesn’t seem that anything could mess this up, a strange girl walks into his life. When Waring is found dead behind the bolted doors of his study, detective Fleming Stone only has the small footprints found outside the French windows as clues to solve the murder. A locked-room mystery at its best, Carolyn Wells’ novel is delightfully reminiscent of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes'.Fleming Stone is a private investigator with a flair for reading books and people. The New York Police Department often resorts to his skills when a crime turns out to be too complicated for them to resolve. Carolyn Wells’ "Fleming Stone" series follow the eponymous character’s adventures as he solves crimes and mysteries.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh, and Laurie R. King.
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92,99 kr. Robert Gleason died of suicide. At least that's what he told his doctor when he called to inform him he had been shot. When his doctor arrived at his apartment though, it appeared that things were not so clear cut. He had received two shots, one which killed him instantly, and another, afterwards. How does a dead man make a phone call? The New York police are baffled by the suspicious alibis, the locked door, and the inconsistent clues. Detective Pennington Wise and his assistant Zizi are the last shot at justice. This impossible crime is unmissable for fans of locked room mystery novels, such as John Dickson Carr’s ‘The Hollow Man’.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.
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92,99 kr. Detective Pennington Wise and his assistant Zizi have yet another ‘locked room’ mystery to solve. The Varian family have rented a house for the summer, built on a cliff and surrounded by water on three sides, there is only one way in, and out. As they are heading out for a picnic, their daughter Betty returns to the house to get her camera. When she does not come back out, her father goes to find her and never returns. Carolyn Wells tackles the locked room mystery genre with a robust plot, clever writing and a flair perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.Carolyn Wells ( 1862 -1942 ) was a prolific American writer and poet. She wrote a total of 170 books, alongside collections of poetry and newspaper articles. She focused on children's books and mysteries, with great success in both of these areas. Some of her most notable works include ‘The Nonsense Anthology (1902), ‘Vicky Van’ (1918), and her autobiography ‘The Rest of My Life’ (1937). Carolyn Well’s humorous verse and intricate plotlines are perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Jill Paton Walsh and Laurie R. King.
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Fra 67,99 kr. Published in 1907 ‘That Affair at Elizabeth’ is a detective novel set in turn of the century New York City. When bride-to-be Marcia disappears just hours before her wedding, friend of the groom Lester decides to turn detective as he tries to track down the bride and uncover the mysterious reason behind her disappearance. An intriguing classic mystery novel from renowned author Burton E. Stevenson. Burton Egbert Stevenson (1872-1962) was an American author and librarian. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Stevenson went on to study at Princeton University, where he worked as a correspondent for the New York Tribune. He was Director of the Chillicothe Public Library – a post which he held for 58 years. Stevenson joined the WWI war effort, setting up a library at Camp Sherman in Ohio which held 40,000 works across 22 branches. As Director of French operations for the Library War Service in 1918 he also established the library which would go on to become the American Library in Paris. He was author of numerous books and anthologies including ‘The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet’ and ‘The Home Book of Quotations’. He died in 1962 in Ohio at the age of 89.
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94,99 kr. I mitten av 1900-talet föds Alexander Karpenko i ryska Leningrad, och det står genast klart att han inte är som alla andra barn. Alexander är en ledare. Någon som kan få ett helt land att följa hans minsta vink. Men innan han hinner utveckla sina talanger händer något som ska förändra hans liv för all framtid. Hans far blir brutalt avrättad av KGB - och resten av familjen tvingas fly för sin egen överlevnad. Alexander och hans mamma har två val. De kan antingen hoppa på ett fartyg som är på väg till USA - eller ett som ska till Storbritannien. Vilket det blir får slumpen avgöra. Krona eller klave. Men en oväntad vändning gör att Alexander till slut spenderar sitt liv på två olika kontinenter. Allt medan han sakta inser att han måste våga möta sitt förflutna i hemlandet. Han måste se till att uppfylla sitt öde. Jeffrey Archer är en brittisk författare och f.d. politiker. Archer debuterade som författare 1974 och är nu en av Storbritanniens mest framgångsrika författare med över 320 miljoner sålda böcker världen över. Hans mest kända bokserier är Cliftonkrönikorna och Rivalerna.
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30,99 kr. SPIDEYS ALLT ANNAT ÄN VÄNSKAPLIGA KAMP MITT I STAN!Peter Parker kämpar ständigt för att hinna med skolan, vännerna och superhjältelivets allvar. När klasskompisen Flash Thompson börjar mobba honom, får Peter svårt att kontrollera sina krafter. Dessutom beter sig hans superhjältevänner underligt och ställer till med elände i New York City. Kan Peter sätta stopp för SUPERHJÄLTESKURKARNA?\"Med stora krafter följer ett stort ansvar!\" Följ med Peter Parker aka Spider-Man när han svingar sig runt i New Yorks gator och bekämpar brottslingar och superskurkar!Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!
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24,99 kr. Gwen Stacy, Miles Morales och Peter Parker håller på att träna sina stridstekniker, men de måste avbryta träningen när det slemmiga monstret Venom dyker upp och förorsakar förödelse på gatorna. Nu testas verkligen hjältarnas samarbete!\"Med stora krafter följer ett stort ansvar!\" Följ med Peter Parker aka Spider-Man när han svingar sig runt i New Yorks gator och bekämpar brottslingar och superskurkar!Följ med till MARVELS fantastiska universum! Lyssna på häftiga berättelser med Avengers Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Falcon, Ms Marvel, Star-Lord, Deadpool och alla andra hjältar och skurkar från MARVELS otroliga skattkammare. Ta på dig din mantel och hitta din inre superhjälte – nu drar vi på fartfyllda äventyr!
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