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What if Mrs. Bennet were the sharpest mind in Hertfordshire—and Darcy never saw her coming? At the Meryton Assembly, Darcy insults Elizabeth Bennet. Not once, but twice. First, as a common sharp-tongued harpy. Then, more cuttingly, as an intelligence suitable for a companion to his sister. While Elizabeth is still smarting, her mother goes to work. A contract appears within two days, binding Darcy to his hasty words heard by the entire assembly. He suggested her daughter was suitable? Excellent. He can pay for the privilege. Elizabeth goes to Netherfield, seething with resentment but ...

Scones, a tea shop in England, a kitty, and a murder...yes, please! Enjoy the first three books in the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, in one handy collection! Join tearoom sleuth Gemma Rose, her mischievous feline Muesli, and the nosy Old Biddies as they tackle murder and mystery in the beautiful city of Oxford - not to forget the delights of delicious baking and afternoon tea in a quaint English village!

Girls Together magazine agony-aunt 'Mrs Friendly-wise', aka Katinka Jones, finds herself at a loose end in Swansea, and decides to pay a surprise visit to one of the magazine's regular correspondents, 'Amista'. But reaching the address – a strange house perched atop a mountain which matches all the descriptions in the letters – nobody has even heard of 'Amista'. As Katinka begins to fall for the dashing master of the house, Carleon, more strange mysteries emerge and the plucky Detective Inspector Chucky joins the search for the truth in this self-consciously lurid mystery-melodrama.

A body in the Cotswolds. A cryptic floral clue. Can a budding community cop unearth the secrets of a 40-year-old case before the truth withers away?With a mixing bowl of responsibilities, Sergeant Keya Varma conscientiously combines her rural police duties with managing the rising success of her bustling café, kneading in the essential support of family and friends. But her well-baked routine crumbles when a local journalist is found dead in his car. Battling her new boss, who relishes red tape more than results, this dedicated detective is simmering with frustration. Yet Keya finds ...

When pets investigate, you can be sure the fur will fly. When two kids go missing on Hallowe’en, the task of finding them provokes a Buster versus Amber challenge. The dog can follow the scent, but the cat will use her brains. Who will find the children first? And where are they anyway? But Felicity’s pets aren’t the only ones trying to solve this case. Her niece, Mindy, is out in the dark too. There’s a mob forming outside a suspiciously derelict and overgrown house, but is the lady inside really a witch? In the ultimate test of feline against canine and pets against humans, who ...

She should say no. She’s not a detective after all. But how can she? When Felicity Philips receives a panicked call from an old friend, there simply isn’t a way that she can turn him down. Edward, the jeweller to the crown, is in deep trouble and he cannot tell the police. His terrible truth must be kept secret. But what is his motivation for calling Felicity? Does he really believe she is the only one who can help? Or are his motivations more personal and dark than he is letting on? With her usual cast of supporting misfits, Felicity is going to see what she can do … … but when she...

Summer is in full swing in the Cotswolds… but not everyone is playing fair! Dotty Sayers, antiques expert and amateur sleuth, is looking forward to an idyllic afternoon of sunshine, cream teas, and village rivalry at the final of a local ladies’ cricket festival. Keya Varma, café owner and part-time crime scene expert, is delighted to be on the pitch with family and friends. The stakes are high but it’s all in good spirit… until a teammate is found dead. At first, the death seems like a tragic accident, but when Keya is appointed crime scene manager and evidence starts turning up ...

An evil witch, Morella White, runs a cat cemetery deep within rural England. Unbeknownst to her grieving clients, she is raising their beloved fur babies from the dead as grotesque zombies. Morella lusts after a half-cat, half-man demon, who lies buried somewhere under farmland soil. One special feline zombie can help her achieve her aim. Enter Jasper, who turns zombie after a scrap in the woods. His owner, Amber, discovers he has unique psychic powers. She’s prepared to fight to the bitter end to protect her beloved cat from falling into Morella’s clutches. Thus unfolds a thrilling ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Hailed as “a combination of Eloise and Sherlock Holmes” by The Boston Globe, Flavia de Luce returns in a Christmas mystery from award-winning author Alan Bradley. In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia...

""This novel will bend and twist your notion of what love is, while leaving you utterly bewitched."" — KIRKUS REVIEWS (Starred Review) ""Vivid and impressive...Fans of Addie LaRue will be enthralled."" — PUBLISHER'S WEEKY (Starred Review) An inventive and romantic speculative novel about two...

Lori Took The Bait. She Visited A Genuine Haunted House at Halloween. What A Deadly Mistake. Lori was only mildly annoyed when sister Corey doesn’t show for their Halloween outing. Not to worry, Corey can be a bit flaky at times, and she and boyfriend Scott can still have fun, especially when the enigmatic Sam invites them to his very own genuine Haunted Mansion. Intrigued, and with no better offer for the evening, Lori and Scott accept Sam’s invitation. When they enter the house Lori is more than a little dubious about Sam’s claims, especially when she catches a glimpse of Corey. As ...

A cosy mystery compilation perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. When she relocates to Spain’s Costa del Sol, Karen McLaren turns her back on an unfaithful husband and a long teaching career. She arrives at the Club Britannia complex for the over-60s carrying many plans for her future… …finding herself investigating crimes along with an eccentric group of Spanish and expat friends isn’t one of them. But Karen discovers she has a real talent as an amateur sleuth. She’s aided by her sharp intellect, the expert lip-reading skills ...

The autumn equinox is here, and Caitlyn Le Fey is excited by the upcoming masquerade ball to celebrate the festival of Mabon. Not only is it a chance to dress up in glamorous costumes, but - with the Widow Mags catering - the villagers might finally put their prejudices aside and appreciate the delicious treats from her grandmother's chocolate shop. But on the night of the ball, Caitlyn barely has time to sample the decadent caramel fountain, or help her old vampire uncle search for his missing fangs, before a guest is brutally murdered.

Snowflakes, cinnamon buns, and a cat who knows true love when he sees it… Christmas is coming to the little village of Hollywell, where fairy lights twinkle across cobbled streets and the scent of coffee drifts from the Purr & Pour cat café. Lizzie Henslowe has built herself a safe, quiet life here – one filled with tea, toast, and the occasional feline tantrum. What she isn’t looking for is complication. But when a snowstorm strands American stranger Nash Carter on Christmas Eve, Lizzie finds herself offering more than just soup and a seat by the fire. Nash is handsome, mysterious, ...

“Dunmore is my new find in historical romance. Her A League of Extraordinary Women series is extraordinary.”—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author “This series balances friendship, politics, history, and romance in just the right mix.”—U.S. Representative Katie Porter An...

A seaside castle, a body below the cliffs, and a village harboring many secrets. Surprising events bring Agnes Eady and her mischievous cat, Blighter, across the pond to the cozy Shetland Islands. But within hours of settling in, she stumbles across a dying man. Every quirky villager seems to have a motive, but Agnes knows a blind alley when she sees one. Chief Inspector Ian Mullen is skeptical of foul play. That’s his first mistake. The second? Underestimating Agnes. As she navigates a web of lies and alibis, Agnes learns to trust Blighter’s keen instincts. But someone’s watching her...

A gripping, multifaceted true account of the deadliest animal of all time and the hunter on its trail, equally comparable to Jaws as to Matthiessen's The Snow Leopard. ""RIVETING."" —Scientific American ""THRILLING."" —Wall Street Journal ""GRIPPING."" —Nature Nepal, c. 1900: The...

DO YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE CATS?? -- Did you know they played a huge role in British history? Like to know more...? This funny, informative book has tons of fun stories and fascinating trivia that cat lovers can't get enough of... It tells you EVERYTHING you might like to know about how cats shaped British history and culture... DID YOU KNOW? -- Winston Churchill sneaked his cats smoked salmon under the table at state dinners? -- Margaret Thatcher bought her cat sardines in Moscow – during the Cold War? -- The Queen loved to draw cats as a child, but her allergies make her avoid them now? -- ...

Death On the Cliffs Pelican Cove is preparing for the fall festival. A British Lord is in residence at Cliffside, the abandoned mansion by the bluffs. Jenny is hired to cater a party for the august company. When one of them is found dead below the cliffs on a stormy morning, the police dismiss it as an accident. But Jenny is not convinced. Can the faithful old butler help her unmask the killer? Meanwhile, efforts are underway to raise money for the Equine Rescue Center. The town stalwarts are at war and Heather might be in love again. Molly's life takes a difficult turn. Join Jenny and the ...

If you haven’t read Cat Sebastian, what are you waiting for?”—Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author Once beloved by London's fashionable elite, Hartley Sedgwick has become a recluse after a spate of salacious gossip exposed his most-private secrets. Rarely venturing from the...