Historical Mystery
epub |eng | 2016-11-16 | Author:Christine Trent [Trent, Christine]

Chapter 16 The British delegation boarded SMS Viribus Unitis a half hour later. They were escorted into Franz-Josef’s reception quarters by Karl Dorn, the emperor’s chamberlain, who bowed stiffly before ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 18,2020 )
epub |eng | 2010-07-15 | Author:Malla Nunn

A pain that could not be cured by morphine or any other drug pressed against Emmanuel’s skull. The sergeant major’s voice would come soon, spitting and swearing. Expect pain. Accept ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 18,2020 )
epub |eng | 2017-02-23 | Author:Michael Druce

One Foot in the Future Einstein’s apartment was a short walk from Maganhildi’s Restaurant. As Darden Poppin had said, Max and Ingrid Veidt had proved invaluable. Holmes easily found the ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 17,2020 )
epub |eng | 2019-05-06 | Author:Liz Hedgecock [Hedgecock, Liz]

CHAPTER 25 Sherlock murmured as I gently moved his arm. ‘Whassa —’ ‘Ssh,’ I whispered, kissing his shoulder. ‘I am going to the bathroom.’ I could not see what time ...
( Category: Murder March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Max Allan Collins [Collins, Max Allan]

CHAPTER 11 For the first time in over a week, I was in my inner sanctum at the Chicago branch of the A-I Detective Agency, seated behind the old scarred ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2019-10-25 | Author:Denise Domning [Domning, Denise]

"Do they now?" Heyward replied, an eager note in his voice. "Help me up then, sir, if you don't mind." Faucon came to his feet, then offered the oldster his ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2018-03-13 | Author:Maureen Ash [Ash, Maureen]

CHAPTER 20 “A youth brimming over with selfish passion and vanity,” Humbert murmured as Leofwine showed Sweyn to the front door of the hall and saw him outside so he ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2014-11-16 | Author:R. Austin Freeman [Freeman, R. Austin]

* * * XIV — A LONELY WOMAN IF I had had any intention of avoiding Mrs. Samway, that intention must inevitably have been frustrated, for her recognition was as ...
( Category: Traditional Detectives March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2019-04-02 | Author:C. S. Harris

Chapter 26 Lawrence McCay was alone when Sebastian pushed open the door to the showroom. The furniture maker was shifting the position of a delicate Adam-style chest and had brought ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2015-12-31 | Author:Robert D Kidera [Kidera, Robert D]

Your secretary is alive. Whether she stays that way is up to you. The price is $500,000. I know you have it. Make out a certified bank check to cash. ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2019-12-12 | Author:Shane Chastain [Chastain, Shane]

10 With a bologna sandwich down, and a spare in my inside jacket pocket, we were let out at Edwards’ address. I’d wondered for a moment how Dave had known ...
( Category: Crime March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2019-12-22 | Author:Liz Hedgecock [Hedgecock, Liz]

Dear Miss Frobisher, I must apologise for my conduct yesterday evening. I did not intend to raise my voice to you, which was most ungentlemanly behaviour. I am also sorry ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2019-11-06 | Author:Sean McLachlan [McLachlan, Sean]

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE Dinner was a friendly affair that Moustafa enjoyed while at the same time feeling slightly uncomfortable. Other than a few quick, casual meals with Mr. Wall in his ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 16,2020 )
epub, mobi |eng | 2019-12-08 | Author:Catherine Lloyd

Chapter 12 They exited the house together, and Lucy waited until Mrs. Pell had shut the door before turning to Robert. “I didn’t mention that Flora Rosa was dead.” “So ...
( Category: Historical March 16,2020 )
epub |eng | 2019-12-08 | Author:C. M. Gleason

CHAPTER 8 Sophie hurried up the walk to the front door of the Executive Mansion—or, as President Lincoln had begun to call it, the White House. “Good morning, Mr. McManus,” ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 16,2020 )