A Death at the Races (Euphemia Martins Mystery 14)
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Book 14 in The Euphemia Martins Murder Mystery series
Tato autorka zkoumá temnější stránky lidské přirozenosti a zároveň oslavuje nesobecké a velkorysé činy, kterých jsou lidé schopni. Ve svých dílech klade důraz na humor jako klíčovou součást života a jako zbraň proti nepřízni osudu. Věří, že vyprávění příběhů je zásadní pro pochopení světa a pro nalezení smyslu v tom, co se často zdá chaotické. Její tvorba, která zahrnuje romány, povídky a divadelní hry, je inspirována osobním zájmem o psychologii lidí a jejich motivace.
Book 14 in The Euphemia Martins Murder Mystery series
Hope For Tomorrow is the third thrilling adventure for British spy Hope Stapleford, whose latest mission leads her to a Scottish airfield base as the Battle of Britain takes to the skies...
The sixteenth gripping Euphemia Martins mysteries takes us on a thrilling, theatrical adventure of espionage and suspense at the start of the First World War.
The latest chapter in the Euphemia Martins Murder Mystery series.
Following the success of Caroline Dunford's engaging Euphemia Martins mysteries, comes a new historical crime series featuring Euphemia's wise and witty daughter, Hope Stapleford. With war declared and fearing for her life, Hope is on a secret mission to save her country...
When Richenda takes her companion Euphemia to London promising visits to the Zoo and afternoon teas, the last thing either expect is to end up getting arrested. But some nifty action during a police raid on a suffragette march sees Euphemia dragged off to jail. Richenda, of course, manages to slip away. For once Euphemia is relieved to see her spy acquaintance Fitzroy, thinking he has come to rescue her. However, he tasks her to figure out which of the women in her cell is the murderer of a high-ranking official. This seemingly impossible task becomes all the more urgent when one of Euphemia's cell mates is slain. With Richenda and Bertram working on the outside and Euphemia trapped in a cell with a killer, they have to work this mystery out fast, before Euphemia becomes the next victim.
Following the success of Caroline Dunford's engaging Euphemia Martins mysteries, comes a brand new historical crime series featuring Euphemia's wise and witty daughter, Hope Stapleford. With war approaching, innocence is the first casualty
Stadtmensch Lucy fällt aus allen Wolken - ein Onkel hat ihr sein Hotel in den Highlands vererbt. Für ihren Freund Jake ist klar: Lucy kann kein Hotel leiten, sie sollte verkaufen. Doch Lucy sieht das anders. Verzaubert von der atemberaubenden Landschaft beschließt sie, das Hotel wieder auf Vordermann zu bringen. Dabei hat sie nicht mit maroden Dächern, ausbleibenden Gästen und der störrischen, alten Empfangsdame Janet McGruther gerechnet, die Lucy das Leben in Momaer erschweren. Auch nicht mit Landbesitzer Sutherland, der das ganze Dorf gegen sie aufhetzt. Das erste Mal in ihrem Leben muss Lucy für etwas kämpfen, und ihr wird klar, dass Glück einem manchmal dort begegnet, wo man es nie erwartet hätte …
Book 16 in The Euphemia Martins Murder Mystery series
Set against the backdrop of the London Blitz during World War II, this thrilling installment follows Hope Stapleford as she navigates the dangers of espionage amidst the chaos of war. The story combines suspense and historical context, showcasing Hope's resilience and resourcefulness as she faces challenges that test her courage and intelligence. This captivating narrative promises to engage readers with its blend of action and the harrowing realities of wartime life.