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In Victorian London, the greatest city of the richest country in the world, the industrial revolution has created a world of decadence and prosperity, but also one of unimaginable suffering. Ever-present in its streets are rats, parasites, filth, death, decay, danger and sorrow. Catherine Eddowes is found murdered gruesomely in the street. When the police make their report, the only indicators of her life are the possessions carried on her person, likely everything she owned in the world.

She is Catherine Weatherhead, and she is Madame Rostov. She will lie, though not with malice. She will deceive, though often with good cause. And she will change the course of history, for murder speaks to her. In Whitechapel, all talk is of Jack the Ripper, but there is another killer in play, and he most definitely has a name. Mr. Edwin Dry, the Deptford Assassin. The truth is not what you believe. It is what he makes it.

Yfrey is lost, alone in a world where her kind is persecuted. She has one hope: to find the Roghnaithe, one who is destined to help save her world from destruction by a tyrannical ruler.

Why does everything always go wrong at the same time? Danielle and Patricia's idyllic walk in the countryside comes to an abrupt end, when they find a corpse hanging from a chestnut tree. Danielle’s investigation uncovers related suspicious deaths and disappearances. There’s little respite at home, as their best friend Marjorie is distraught. The town’s immersed in gossip at her husband, the mayor's overt relationship with a young assistant. What can Danielle do to restore the balance?

If God revealed to us the glories that await us, it would blow our minds. What prizes will you receive in heaven? Are you going to get a prize? If you have faithfully served the Lord Jesus, this will be a time of great rejoicing, because you will receive wonderful rewards.

In 1884 London, 12-year-old Albert Gladwyck must decide whether to follow his generous heart or learn to harden it in the harsh world in which he lives. As a River Thames scavenger, he has made the find of a lifetime, a wrecked boat full of goods, washed up on the Isle of Dogs and hidden from view. To save himself and his mum from severe poverty, he must try to make salvage from the wreck before the other mudlarks find it, before the bully, George Hardly, catches up to him, before illness and death from the poisonous river have a say in the matter.

Gone follows a grisly window of chance in the life of portrait photographer Justin James, a courteous soul who has everything to live for until a twist of fate leads him into The Circle. In a place where every picture tells of a moment of madness, you too might ask yourself, "How did I get here?"

Deadly Degrees in the Pyrenees is the fifth book in Elly Grant's series Death in the Pyrenees. The story unfolds, told by Danielle, a single, 30-something, female cop. The ghastly murder of a local estate agent reveals unscrupulous business deals. Danielle's friends may be in danger. She must catch the killer before anyone else is harmed. All these stories are about life in a small French town, local events, colorful characters, prejudice and, of course, death.

Dead End in the Pyrenees is the fourth book in Elly Grant's Death in the Pyrenees series. The story unfolds, told by Danielle, a single, 30-something, highly-respected, female cop. A sudden and unexpected death at the local spa brings to light other mysterious deaths. Important local people are involved, people who Danielle respects. She must quickly solve the case before things get out of control.

Red Light in the Pyrenees, third in the series Death in the Pyrenees, gives you an insight into the workings and atmosphere of a small French town in the Eastern Pyrenees. The story unfolds, told by Danielle, a single, 30-something, respected, female cop. The sudden and violent death of a local madam brings fear to her working girls and unsettles the town. But doesn't every cloud have a silver lining? Danielle follows the twists and turns of events until a surprising truth is revealed.

This is the true story about discovering the furry community in Rhode Island with the help of a guide, who shares her experiences and the stories of others from across the US. Their lives create a rich and informative scene about different relationship forms, sexual expression today, personal identity, coming out in society, and how each of us is seeking others that share our values and beliefs.

Grass Grows in the Pyrenees, the second book in the series Death in the Pyrenees, gives insights into the workings and atmosphere of a small French town and the surrounding mountains in the Eastern Pyrenees. The story unfolds as told by Danielle, a single, 30-year-old, recently promoted cop. The sudden and mysterious death of a local farmer who is suspected of growing cannabis opens a Pandora's box of trouble. It's a race against time to stop the gangsters before the town and everyone in it is damaged beyond repair.

A colleague of John's brings fresh danger to the team as they discover a lineage even older than Emma's.

Things are looking up for Emma. She is setting up a new business and found a family. Unfortunately, when your family are vampires, nothing goes quite to plan.

The story unfolds, told by Danielle, a single, downtrodden, 30-year-old who is the only cop in the small Pyrenean town. She feels unappreciated and unnoticed, having been passed over for promotion in favor of her male colleagues working in the region. But everything is about to change. The sudden and mysterious death of a much-hated, locally-based Englishman propels Danielle forward into the spotlight. This one violent death will have far reaching effects.