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Mary Russell, assistant and protégée of the great Sherlock Holmes, finds herself and her partner once more mired in mystery. When Mary is given a scrap of papyrus by an old archaeologist friend, she has no inkling of what it contains. Written in Greek, it could be a letter from a previously unknown apostle - who just happens to be female. However, the situation moves from being curiously exciting to chillingly perilous as the archaeologist is murdered and Mary and Sherlock's home is ransacked.

“WHITETHORN WOODS is Binchy’s best read in a decade . . . Few contemporary novelists match Binchy’s gift for giving us the world through her characters’ eyes.” –The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Maeve Binchy once again brings us an enchanting book full of the wit, warmth, and wisdom that...

Though she cannot entirely discount the effects of the head injuries they were both suffering at the time, Mary Russell is delighted by Sherlock Holmes’ proposal of marriage. After all, they have become partners in crime, and she has recently come into her inheritance: what remains but to confirm the union with her mentor-turned-partner through a piece of paper? Russell’s pragmatic side tells her to head straight to the registry office - until Holmes surprises her with a sentimental wish to be married in the chapel of his ancestral manor. There’s just the small issue of ownership: the house is not exactly his, and he is most definitely not welcome there.

Sherlock Holmes has received a call for help from an old friend. The Reverend Barring-Gould, noted parson and folklorist, wants Holmes to investigate some strange sightings. When Mary Russell realises where their search will take them, however, her blood runs cold. A ghostly coach and giant dog have been glimpsed on Dartmoor - the chilling landscape of the Hound of the Baskervilles.

Can someone really disappear without a trace? Artist and young mother Sandra Gilles disappears without trace after leaving her three-year-old daughter, Charlotte, with a friend. Her lawyer husband, Naz Malik, is devastated - but he's also the prime suspect in a murder investigation.

Greek billionaire Leo Christakis is convinced the prim and proper suits worn by Natasha are simply a cover for the gold-digger that lies beneath. Suspecting Natasha to be stealing from his company, Leo insists she remain at his beck and call. Natasha is then thrown into his world of unimaginable luxury until Leo discovers she's innocent - in every sense. Now she must become the Christakis bride....

Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them, as au pair to their irascible son, Martin - is undeniably low. What could possibly have driven her to leave her home, job and life in London for such rural ignominy? Why has she severed all contact with her parents? Why is she so reluctant to talk about her past?

Helene Follet hasn’t had close contact with Lord Burl Winterson since she chose to spend her life caring for his brother. Now she’s forced to live under Burl’s protection, because he has become guardian to her young son. What Helene craves is to finally find a loving home in his safe, strong arms. Neither can admit that they are still tantalised by the memory of one magical, fateful night...

From dutiful debutante... to passionate princess! Lieutenant Michael Thorpe is a forbidden temptation for Lady Hannah Chesterfield. Etiquette demands Hannah ignore the shivers of desire his wicked gaze provokes, but he's the only man to recognise her restless spirit, and her unawakened body is clamouring for his touch. Thrown together by scandal, defiant Hannah joins Michael on an adventure to uncover the secret of his birth - could this common soldier really be a prince?

New York Times best-selling author Laurie R. King has won or been nominated for every major award in mystery writing. King's beloved sleuth Mary Russell here attempts to reverse her legendary husband Sherlock Holmes' greatest failure.

Independent Margot de Bryun has no intention of giving a man control of her life! Although handsome rake Stephen Standish, Marquess of Fanworth, does pique her interest.... Stephen sees Margot as perfect marriage material - talented, intelligent and alluring. When a stolen family ruby is traced to the jewellery shop Margot owns, an infuriated Stephen demands she become his mistress. Except Margot's not one to be easily tamed - and, whether she be mistress or wife, sparks will certainly fly!

When William Felkirk opens his eyes, the past six months are blank. What happened? And who is this beautiful woman claiming to be his wife and caring for his broken body? Justine will do anything to protect her sister, even if that means pretending to be a stranger’s wife. But with every passing day, William unlocks her heart just a little more, and Justine knows she won’t be able to hide the truth forever....

Mooning about, Larky Mavis trips on three peanuts. She eats two of them, but when she sees what is in the third peanut, she can only laugh and say, "I won’t eat you!" The villagers can’t agree on exactly what Larky Mavis has found, but they soon have to admit that something strange and wonderful is happening in this delightful, contemporary fairy tale from Brock Cole, the award-winning author of Buttons.

Cathy is used to making the beds - not slipping between the sheets! Arrogant Prince Xaviero has one rule: after he's taught Cathy everything he knows, their affair will be over. But when the King of Zaffirinthos is taken ill, Xaviero is forced to take up his role as Prince Regent. The voluptuous curves of meek Cathy still haunt his dreams, and he vows to hold this humble maid to a special kind of prince's ransom!

Two women, two generations apart, both on the brink of scandal.... Phoebe shared more than her unruly dark curls with the ancestor whose portrait graced the walls of Ham House. Both had retreated from London life to Richmond's leafy beauty. Their retreat posed a challenge to Society's most notorious rakes - Viscount Ransome seemed set on making Phoebe his own. But secrets and passion were part of the fabric of Ham House and Phoebe had learnt from her rebellious ancestor.

When virgin waitress Holly is thrown into Prince Casper's arms he lives up to his reputation by bedding her and casting her aside. Then Holly informs the Prince she is pregnant. Although furious, royal protocol demands he make her his bride. Innocent Holly has the wedding of her dreams - only Casper knows her first duty as his convenient wife will be on their wedding night....

A list of noblemen’s names - each one guilty of treason. To save his family legacy Rafe Densmore must seize a courtesan’s infamous register. No one can ever know how his father betrayed his country! One person stands in Rafe’s way - the beautiful Cornelia, Comtesse de Vane. In the card rooms of Paris, Rafe and Cornelia once made an unbeatable team. Now, returning to London an impoverished widow, she’ll do anything to possess the register.