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Havoc occurs when European countries are discussing covert alliances. The story revolves around the creation of a secret alliance between Germany, Russia, and Austria. The English hope to split Russia away by holding the Czar to his previous public commitments, but they need proof of what was done to create the pressure. All the pressures that lead to WWI are there, but the intrigues and secret treaties create an interesting background to the twists and turns of the plot.

Vicar and his two daughters move to a small, quiet country village and soon learn that their neighbor in the yellow house holds secrets that will change everything they thought to be real in their lives.

Stirling Deane has sold the Little Anna Gold Mine which he discovered in South Africa. The sale has made him a rich man and the head of the company to which he sold the mine. A former acquaintance from his days in South Africa has shown up and claims that he has the original deed to the mine and that he is in fact the owner of the mine. Shortly after a meeting with Deane, the man is found murdered and the deed he claims to have had is missing.

It is during World War I. A chemist, Sandy Graham, has discovered a new powerful explosive, but he lets it slip in a London restaurant that he has made the discovery. Graham is ready to join some friends for luncheon at the restaurant but chooses to clean up before joining them. He never comes out of the restroom. Several spies from different governments set out to find him and the formula. This espionage novel is from 1918, but it could just as easily have been from today.

This is a story of intrigue, unfolding in the author's best style - a thrilling narrative of Jocelyn Thew and the English Service. The reader will follow with avidity the daring moves of Thew from the time he sails from New York on the "City of Boston," accompanied by a dying man and a special nurse in the person of Katharine Beverley, a society girl who is under obligations to Thew.

Herbert Wrayson, a bachelor returns to his flat one night to find a young lady rifling his desk. He questions her and finds she thought she was in the apartment of his neighbor, Morris Barnes, who lives above him. While he is on the telephone, she quietly slips out of his flat and heads to Barnes' abode. A few hours later, she is once again at his door - this time looking scared and faint. She asks Wrayson to escort her downstairs as the hallway is unlit. As they emerge, a hansom sits at the doorway with Morris Barnes in it. But, they discover that Barnes has been strangled.

"The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances. I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano’s restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the plat du jour, which happened to be chicken en casserole, on the plate in front of me."

Neap-Tide Madness is the strange story of Sir Jaspar Slane's visits to the Dormy House in Norfolk. One foggy evening Slane glimpses the figure of a man emerge from the mist carrying a hunting rifle. The figure raises his gun and shoots at Slane from close quarters, narrowly misses him and vanishes again into the mist. When he makes it back to the Dormy House, Slane learns that the loose madman is the mysterious Mark Rennett - a fishman and hunter who lives in a ramshackle cottage on the marshes with his extraordinarily beautiful wife.

Questo thriller ci porta in una storia di spionaggio ambientata sulla costa del Norfolk, e alla vigilia della grande guerra. Il libro fu infatti scritto nel 1914. Come negli altri romanzi dell'autore, il noir è sempre accompagnato da tocchi di rosa, e non è mai truce o angosciante.

Questo autore di thriller racconta di un'investigatrice che, non contenta di rispondere alla piccola posta di una rivista femminile, entra in contatto con la malavita londinese, forse spinta da motivi sentimentali. Ma non aspettatevi un romanzetto giallorosa, anche se potreste essere ingannati dal tono brillante: il noir è in agguato dietro ad ogni strada, come può capitare a Londra.

Join Sanford Quest, the world-renowned criminologist, as he embarks on a perilous mission to solve the haunting murder of Lord Ashleighs daughter. Little does he know, his pursuit of justice will thrust him into a deadly game of cat and mouse with an enigmatic mastermind criminal. Narrated by Richard Kilmer.

A clergyman and his two daughters relocate to a serene country village, only to discover that their enigmatic neighbor in the iconic yellow house harbors secrets that will shatter their reality and redefine everything they once knew. (Summary by Sharon Kilmer)

The plot thickens when Brigadier General Andrew Tallente, a former Parliament member, becomes the prime suspect in the mysterious death of his male secretary, who is not only an Eton classmates son but also suspected of having an illicit affair with Tallentes American wife. The intrigue intensifies as stolen political documents come to light. As political tensions escalate, the opposition party surprisingly invites Tallente to take their lead. Amid these tumultuous circumstances, a beautiful heiress emerges as Tallentes defender and potential love interest. This podcast is an absorbing tale of...

Journey through the riveting tale of Jacob Pratt, a man who, after standing bond for his brother, loses everything. Left to grapple with his debts, Jacobs life takes a drastic turn when his brother finally restores his financial stability two years later. As he navigates his newfound wealth, Jacob must contend with the complexity of revenge, rewards, and unrequited love. This story, narrated by Richard Kilmer, explores how money cant always buy happiness or the hearts desire.

Venture into the intriguing world of Stirling Deane, who has struck it rich after selling the Little Anna Gold Mine he discovered in South Africa. Now at the helm of the company he sold the mine to, Deanes past catches up with him when an old acquaintance from his South African days emerges, claiming to possess the original deed to the mine. The plot thickens when the man is mysteriously murdered and the alleged deed goes missing. As a negotiator Deane hired to retrieve the deed is accused and sentenced to death, the question remains where is the lost deed?

When a businessman is gruesomely murdered, all fingers point towards his business partner, Oliver Hilditch. Known for his legal prowess, defense attorney Francis Ledsam steps in to save Hilditch from the noose, securing a not guilty verdict. However, the victory is short-lived when Hilditchs wife reveals that her husband is a perpetrator of even more heinous crimes than murder. Now, Ledsam is caught in a moral quandary, torn between his feelings for a captivating woman and his overwhelming urge to seek justice, regardless of the personal cost. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Journey with Paul Walmsley, a well-known regular at Stephanos, as his peaceful dinner is interrupted by a fast-acting stranger who not only steals his meal but also hands him a mysterious packet beneath the table. This encounter marks the start of exhilarating adventures with the enigmatic American adventurer, Joseph H. Parker and his charming daughter, Eve. Please note that there is an alternative narration for section 8, both renditions are equally compelling and we invite you to enjoy either or both.

Dive into a complex and thrilling tale of espionage set against the backdrop of World War I. This riveting narrative unfolds through intriguing characters, leaving you torn between the cunning spy and his unyielding pursuer. Box with the Broken Seals is considered one of Oppenheims finest works. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Dive into the intriguing world of Herbert Wrayson, a bachelor who stumbles upon a mysterious young lady in his flat one evening, searching through his belongings. Mistaking his apartment for the one above, belonging to his neighbor Morris Barnes, she flees to correct her mistake. However, she reappears at Wraysons door later that night, terrified and weak, begging for his assistance to navigate the unlit hallway. As they step outside, they encounter a chilling scene - Morris Barnes, strangled to death in a hansom. As Wrayson learns more about the young woman, who happens to be the estranged ...

Meet Phillip Romilly, an underprivileged London art teacher, who is betrayed by his girlfriend Beatrice and his wealthy cousin Douglas. In a fit of rage, he murders Douglas, disposing of his body in a canal, and proceeds to steal his identity. Unbeknownst to Phillip, Douglas had booked a trip to America, leading him on an unexpected journey across the sea. Under the guise of Douglas Romilly, Phillip checks into the luxurious Waldorf Hotel in New York, only to vanish an hour later, adopting yet another identity. It appears that Douglas too, was escaping his own web of financial troubles. Dive ...