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The Birches was one of the grand mansions of the 1920s, with a ballroom, tennis courts, and, of course, a swimming pool. But after the crash of '29, when Lois and Judith's father killed himself to escape his debts, the family turned the summer home into a fulltime retreat from the world. Decades later, Judith is the queen of New York society, a fast-living beauty whose nerves are beginning to fray, while Lois still lives in the dilapidated old mansion, writing mystery novels to pay the bills. She is about to encounter a mystery of her own.

This novel centres on the friendship of William Beckwith, a young gay aristocrat who leads a life of privilege and promiscuity, and the elderly Lord Nantwich, who is searching for someone to write his biography.

A heartbreaking affair, an unsolved murder, an explosive romance: welcome to summer on the Cape in this powerful debut.Seven summers ago, Marcella Atkinson fell in love with Cecil McClatchey, a married father of two. But on the same night their romance abruptly ended, Cecil's wife was found...

When Elizabeth's husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, the only person she can turn to is her friend, Jo. Soon Jo has called in her daughter, Lucy, to help save Elizabeth from bankruptcy. Leaving her old life behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start. As life slowly begins to return to normal, these three women, thrown together by circumstance, become fast friends. But then Jo's world is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news. In search of solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying midnight dips in the freezing Irish Sea. 

Conquer the California Swimming Pool Contractor Exam (C-53 License) offers comprehensive guidance for contractors and professionals involved in the planning, construction, and maintenance of swimming pools and spas. This study guide covers every aspect of pool projects, from initial site evaluation and excavation to structural shell formation, plumbing, electrical systems, and interior finishes. Detailed chapters address circulation systems, filtration, heating, water treatment, lighting, and specialty equipment. Residential and commercial pools are explored, including design considerations...

***REVISED ON 9/1/23-BUY PAPERBACK VERSION AND GET THIS KINDLE VERSION FREE*** There are thousands of swimming pools that need maintenance every day! Swimming pool maintenance business is desirable for many reasons: ★ You can make your own schedule ★ It has low startup cost ★ It is not affected by economy downturn ★ and it has GREAT income potential! As a sole residential swimming pool technician, you can expect to make anywhere from 50k-100k average in State of California for your first year! As with any business, annual income can vary based on number and type of accounts you have...

When a medical procedure goes horribly wrong and famous actor Ralph Meier winds up dead, Dr. Marc Schlosser needs to come up with some answers. After all, reputation is everything in this business. Personally, he’s not exactly upset that Ralph is gone, but as a high-profile doctor to the stars, Marc can’t hide from the truth forever.

It's summer when Elm Hill lido opens, having stood empty for years. For Natalie Steele, it offers freedom and leads her to Lara Channing, a charismatic former actress who seems all too happy to invite Natalie into her elite circle. Soon Natalie is spending long days at the pool, basking in popularity. But is it too good to be true? Why are dark memories of a summer long ago now threatening to surface? Could Natalie have been swept dangerously out of her depth?

This is a brief simplified owners guide to maintaining a pool. Tips, tricks, and techniques you won't find in other guides. This booklet will help to remove the mystery out of maintaining a pool that can always crystal clear, clean, and ready to use whenever you want. Written by a pool service professional.

Maggie Sparks does NOT like swimming! So when Mum decides to sign her up for swimming lessons, Maggie is not happy. Thankfully, Maggie is a super powerful, super smart, super talented witch. She is determined to use her powers to get into the elite Sharks swimming group and help her best friend, Arthur, along the way.

This fast, focused guide presents the essential technical knowledge behind swimming pool and spa construction as an integrated system. It explains how site conditions, structural geometry, reinforcement, shell placement, curing behavior, and surface finishes interact over time. Rather than isolating individual tasks, the book shows how each phase of construction influences long-term performance, durability, and stability. The guide explores hydraulic behavior in detail, including circulation patterns, suction and return design, feature integration, filtration systems, and equipment layout. ...

Building a swimming pool may seem like an enormous task. But with this book that large task is logically broken down into an organized procession of much smaller ones. Each step is explained in clear and precise language and is never vague. At the beginning of each chapter you are given a complete list of tools and supplies needed for that step in the process.

From the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Line of Beauty: a magnificent, century-spanning saga about a love triangle that spawns a myth, and a family mystery, across generations. In the late summer of 1913, George Sawle brings his Cambridge schoolmate—a handsome, aristocratic young...

A systematized guide on how to start and build a swimming pool service business and become independently wealthy.

Lost at the School Swimming Pool - Mystery of the Missing Kids Embark on a thrilling journey where mystery, suspense, and adventure converge in "Lost at the School Swimming Pool - Mystery of the Missing Kids." This captivating tale is perfect for young readers eager to dive into a story filled with unexpected twists and the enduring strength of friendship. About the Book: When Levi and his friends uncover a hidden facility beneath their school’s pool, they are plunged into a thrilling adventure that tests their courage and friendship. As they unravel the school’s dark secrets, they must...

A short story from British Library Crime Classic Deep Waters. The character that made Bailey’s name is the medically trained detective Reggie Fortune, and he’s at his best in this short story investigating a murder and the disappearance of a nurse at a mysterious stately home.

DC Tina Abbott from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigations Team is on maternity leave, and spending some time with her mum Annie in Lyme Regis. But then after a morning swim, two members of Annie’s swimming club discover a dead body in another member's car. A body that later vanishes into thin air.

When a medical procedure goes horribly wrong and famous actor Ralph Meier winds up dead, Dr. Marc Schlosser needs to come up with some answers. After all, reputation is everything in this business. Personally, he's not exactly upset that Ralph is gone, but as a high profile doctor to the stars, Marc can't hide from the truth forever.

My name is Emma Brennan, and I never thought I’d find myself in this position—standing on a Cape Cod beach at sunrise, wondering which of my friends is a killer.

Owning a pool can be an incredibly exciting experience, but there are many things all pool owners should know before diving head first. With this pool care guide, you'll have everything you'll need to know about how to start up and maintain a clean and clear swimming pool!