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Improve your Italian vocabulary and absorb real grammar naturally while solving a thrilling murder mystery set in Rome! When a cold case resurfaces in the historic streets of Trastevere, American journalist Arthur Finch starts asking the questions nobody wants to hear. To find the truth, he will need his instinct, his notebook — and the help of Rome's most feared prosecutor. Specially written for A2-B1 (Pre-Intermediate) language students, this graded reader combines the suspense of a classic detective story with a complete, structured learning framework. Designed for maximum ...

Ennio Basile had worked in the archive of the Rome Prosecutor's Office for forty years. He knew every file, every shelf, every secret of the Port of Fogs. One morning he is found dead among his shelves, and everyone says: his heart. But the evening before, Basile had left a message on Luisa Corna's desk: "Dottoressa, I must show you something. It concerns you." Luisa will not be allowed to investigate: an internal inquiry has been opened against her, carefully built by those who want to stop her forever. The system has decided to settle its accounts: with her, with the American, with ...

Praise for Pattaya Heat: "IF YOU ENJOY OLD DETECTIVE STORIES, YOU'LL ENJOY THIS." "EXCELLENT BOOK AND A GREAT NEW DETECTIVE!" Welcome to Pattaya City, Thailand. This piss-poor paradise makes Las Vegas look like a PG-13 Disney movie. Pattaya is where Richy Sky has landed for a premature mid-life crisis. This is not where he wants to be, scraping by taking small-time PI jobs, mostly infidelity investigations. The fun, if you could call it that, can't last forever, and now Richy sees a way out -- a new job, one that pays very well. All he has to do is find a missing antique watch that's worth ...

At dawn, the Colosseum is the most beautiful place in the world. But this morning, in an area closed “for restoration,” a man lies on the ground: Davide Ricci, tour guide, thirty-two years old. A workplace accident, they say immediately. But Davide was not supposed to be there. And above all: why does a tour guide enter a construction site at night? Arthur Finch knew Davide: he was the best guide in Rome, and a month earlier he had told him a strange sentence: “Arthur, the walls of the Colosseum talk. The problem is what they say about money.” Meanwhile, someone has decided to stop ...

Experience the first episode of the Baumgartner & Momsen detective story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! The narration style and speed of this audiobook is aimed at providing learners with real-world spoken German which is clearly understandable, not too fast, but also not too slow.

Arthur Finch has stayed in Rome. After the Trastevere case, the American journalist is almost famous: his article "The Port of Fogs" made noise around half the world. But the calm does not last. Bruno Castelli, an elderly art restorer, is found dead in his workshop behind the Vatican walls. An accident, says the first report. But only one painting is missing from the workshop: a small "school" Madonna, a "minor" painting. Why does a thief enter a workshop full of treasures and take exactly that one? Prosecutor Luisa Corna has the file on her desk. Arthur has his uncomfortable questions. The...

The Mystery That Makes Learning English Fun! Eleven-year-old Alex Carter finds something strange in his school library—an old silver key with a mysterious symbol. But what does it open? Why was it hidden? And why is someone trying to steal it? Join Alex, Mia, and Noah—three curious young friends—as they investigate the secret key. Their adventure takes them through hidden rooms, dusty archives, and a forgotten safe. The clues lead to a secret from the past. Can the young detectives solve the puzzle before the mysterious man in the dark jacket finds the treasure first? More Than Just a...

Arthur Finch is a forty-five-year-old American investigative journalist with an Italian mother, chasing his next story in the city she never stopped talking about. He speaks Italian well enough to get by, badly enough to make mistakes — the kind of mistakes that make a story worth reading if you are learning the language too. Each of the five novels in this collection is built around a real Roman setting — the courthouse steps of Piazzale Clodio, a stolen painting, the shadow of the Colosseum, a border case, and the archive they call the "Porto delle Nebbie," where files go to disappear...

Are you learning Spanish and looking for a story to improve your reading skills? This short story is designed for intermediate Spanish learners (B2 level) who want to enjoy an engaging narrative while expanding their vocabulary and improving their reading fluency. Book description: A perfect wedding. A church full of guests. And a crime no one saw coming. Debbie Fernsby, a young police officer at the start of her career, must face her first major case alongside Jack Plessas, a seasoned detective who is far from convinced about sharing such an important investigation with someone so ...

Every clue tells a story. Every mystery hides a secret. Step into the fascinating world of Sherlock Holmes, where strange cases, hidden clues, and unexpected twists await. Join the brilliant detective and Dr. Watson as they uncover the truth behind some of literature’s most intriguing mysteries. A Spanish graded reader for A2 (pre-intermediate) learners, specially adapted to help you improve your Spanish through reading. ✓ Clear, natural language ✓ Vocabulary adapted to your level ✓ Engaging stories that keep you reading Learn Spanish through reading. Follow the clues. Solve the ...

READ SHERLOCK HOLMES IN FRENCH—WITHOUT A DICTIONARY Level: A2 (Elementary) Genre: Mystery / Classic Literature Do you understand basic French but still find native novels too difficult? You have completed the language apps. You know the essential grammar. But when you open a novel written for native speakers, you encounter long sentences, unfamiliar vocabulary and literary tenses that make reading feel like work. You are not alone. The gap between textbook French and authentic literature is one of the most difficult stages for language learners. THIS BOOK IS THE BRIDGE Welcome to the ...

A writer attacked in the oldest library in Naples. A manuscript with one chapter missing. And an author who refuses to say who took it. Salvatore Esposito is attacked while working on his latest book in the Biblioteca dei Girolamini. He does not want to press charges, he does not want protection and he does not want to talk about the manuscript. He only says that the book will never come out. His daughter asks Edward Blake for help, and in the writer’s study Edward finds the real problem: the numbering jumps from twelve to fourteen. The missing chapter was not stolen. It was removed by ...

Something strange is happening at the Greenfield Museum. An old map from 1852 has vanished from a locked display case. The lock is undamaged. The key is safe. The mystery is impossible. But not for Alex Carter, Mia Bennett and Noah Reed. Alex is observant and brave. He notices things other people miss. Mia is calm and intelligent. She remembers details others forget. Noah is creative and quick. He finds unusual ways to solve difficult problems. Together, they are the Mystery Trail detectives. And this is their first case. The Missing Map Should Be Easy to Find. But Nothing Is What It Seems....

Five mysteries. Five Italian regions. One retired Scotland Yard detective — and a complete journey through Italy while you learn the language. This is the complete Misteri Italiani collection: all five Edward Blake detective stories in one volume, from the theft at the Uffizi in Florence to the murder at the Arena of Verona. Travel from Tuscany to Lombardy, Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont and the Veneto — solving a mystery in each region while your Italian grows from book to book. Written for learners of Italian at A2–B1 level (Pre-Intermediate), the collection is designed with progressive ...

Read five Italian detective stories and practise the language in context. Misteri Italiani: The Complete Collection brings together Books 6 to 10 for learners at A2-B1 level, with English learning support. The five standalone stories take you through Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Campania, Puglia and Sicily. Each book contains five chapters in Italian, giving you 25 narrative chapters across the collection. Key vocabulary appears in bold. After each chapter, Italian-English glossary support helps you work through the language. Expressions, cultural notes and exercises add ways to explore what you ...

If Alison Girling, former principal of England's Holm Coultram College, died in an avalanche in Austria, why has her skeleton been unearthed on campus? While no love is lost between conservative detective Andrew Dalziel and the entirety of Liberal Arts, his attention to the grim discovery must be paid. But when he and Peter Pascoe scour the ivory tower for answers, they discover that the shady faculty and creepy student body have more to bury than just one corpse. Try two-and counting.

A stolen painting interrupts Arthur Finch’s quiet holiday in Florence. In Sicily, Klaus Richter has forty-eight hours to save his wife. Three more investigations lead to the Costa Smeralda, the Langhe and Verona’s Arena. Misteri Italiani: The Collection — Books 1 to 5 brings together five self-contained mystery novels for adult intermediate learners of Italian at B1–B2 level. The stories are written in Italian, with English used for vocabulary support and selected learning guidance. Included in this collection Il Giglio Proibito — Florence, a stolen painting and a family secret. ...

Unlock the Mystery. Learn the English. Join the Adventure. Something strange is happening at Blackwood Station. The old railway has been locked for five years, but a mysterious note appears on the door with a single instruction: Check the timetable. When young detectives Alex, Mia, and Noah follow the clue, they discover a hidden key, a secret room, and a strange symbol that connects this case to a much larger puzzle. Someone is leaving them a trail of clues, but who? And why? In this second book of the thrilling Mystery Trail series, readers join Alex, Mia, and Noah as they investigate an ...

Three friends discover magical worlds where they learn about resilience, compassion, and joy through veterinary care, music, and celebration. **A Magical Adventure Teaching Resilience, Compassion, and Joy for Ages 6-9** When a mysterious llama delivers a silver envelope to Imani, Tommy, and Maya, the three friends are swept into an unforgettable adventure through the Corner of Forgotten Things—a magical realm where celebrations come to life! **Perfect for young readers who love:** ✓ Fantasy and magical adventures ✓ Stories about friendship and teamwork ✓ Animal stories with heart ...

A giant hound haunts the night. A detective who sees everything. And you… reading it all in Spanish with ease. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the foggy moors, where the Baskerville family lives in fear. Is it a beast… or something else? The mystery awaits you. This easy edition is specially adapted for Spanish learners at A1 level: ✅ Simple vocabulary ✅ Short sentences ✅ Natural rhythm A rewritten and simplified version so you can enjoy the suspense while improving your Spanish step by step. Un sabueso gigante aterroriza la noche. Un detective que lo observa todo. Y tú...