An unscrupulous prospector promises John Granville a fortune to find a gold mine that legend says is protected by more than secrecy.Torn between his pledge to find a missing child and his vow to redeem his late client's promises, Granville finds himself targeted by murderous claim jumpers who want the mine—if it exists—for their own greedy purposes.Meanwhile Granville's engagement to Emily is bringing them too much attention, of the lethal kind.In this sequel to the critically acclaimed THE SILK TRAIN MURDER, gentleman-adventurer Granville and his fiancée—or is she?—the feisty Emily Turner get drawn into a search for a legendary lost gold mine. Fraud and double-dealing lead them ever deeper into trouble. Only Granville's quick thinking and quicker action can save them and those they care about.THE LOST MINE MURDERS takes place in Vancouver and Denver in the winter of 1900, linking back to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Views: 26
"Pure power flooded her body flowing freely through her veins. She had just found an emotion stronger than anger and fear combined. Lust. And there was no containing her now."After fleeing her native city — and nightmares of a traumatic childhood — Sage Peterson meets the overbearing, pretentious, yet haunted Professor Elias. He’s the only one who knows about her mysterious powers, which seem to be spiraling out of control. When he convinces her to train with him, she finds herself thrust into a five hundred year war and on the run from vampires, werewolves, and even worse — her budding feelings for James Elias.James had been living a dull and empty existence for the past century and a half. When a fiery half-sorceress, half-witch with a stubborn streak and sharp wit enters his life, he sees her only as a potential weapon to use against his greatest enemy. But when he discovers the vulnerable woman beneath the angry mask, instinct screams to keep her safe. To protect and provide. And to claim her as his.But will it be too late? As passion and lust ignite between them, vengeance is slipping away. And when Sage is confronted with fulfilling an unexpected destiny, will she choose to trust James with her heart? Views: 26
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS: A Daddy... Little Rebecca knew she and her baby brother were a handful for their new mom, Dr. Susan McKnight, especially with a bad man scaring her. She'd hoped Santa would bring Susan a husband, and when Detective Carter showed up at their door, Rebecca knew Santa wouldn't let her down... A Husband... Susan was at the mercy of a cunning stalker...but lucky for her, Jack Carter was the kind of cop who wouldn't stop until he got his man - even if it meant hounding Susan for her confidential patient records. Going head-to-head, eye-to-eye, Susan could see Jack's conviction and his passion for protection. But did she see something more...like love? Views: 26
For twenty years, Maggie has kept her true feelings for Celia a secret - even from herself. Newly widowed, she is finally free to acknowledge the unspoken wishes of her heart. The lesbian apprentices on Celia's ranch are more than willing to play matchmaker, but will Maggie and Celia have the courage to overcome their fears...and trust each other enought to finish what never got started??This was an interesting character study filled with one of a kind people. Views: 26
Soon after moving to the secluded Norfolk village of Munding, Alex Darken has a disturbing encounter with the ageing poet Edward Nesbit and his young lover Laura. They are obsessively researching the lives of Sir Henry Agnew and his daughter Louisa who lived in Munding in the nineteenth century and were deeply engaged in alchemical practices. By recovering the lost secret of the hermetic mysteries, Edward and Laura hope to find an alternative to the destructive materialism of the post-industrial world. Once drawn into their fervent quest for knowledge, Alex finds himself entangled in a passionate and intense intrigue that reaches across two centuries. A beautifully written, ambitious and captivating novel, which takes a profound look at issues of nature, human existence and forgotten knowledge, The Chymical Wedding, which won the 1989 Whitbread Prize for Best Novel, is already considered a classic for its stylistic prowess and philosophical resonances. Views: 26
The definitive autobiography of Ireland's Master Storyteller. . Known in Ireland as "the seanchai" in the 1950s and 1960s for his RTE broadcasted stories, Eamon Kelly brought a tradition of storytelling to the masses both in his published works and for years in Galway where he ran a one-man show telling stories to enthusiastic, receptive crowds. Born in 1914, the man himself died in 2001, having traveled the world, been nominated for a Tony on Broadway and shared countless hours of stories with his Irish audience back home. Views: 26
A book of naughty stories for good boys and girls! This stinky book is for GOOD boys and girls ONLY. Bad children will only be tempted to spread rumours about toilet rats, or tell rude poems to the whole class, or tip a rubbish bin over someone's head! Views: 26
It is difficult today to imagine life before standard time was established in 1884. In the middle of the nineteenth century, for example, there were 144 official time zones in North America alone. The confusion that ensued, especially among the burgeoning railroad companies, was an hourly comedy of errors that ultimately threatened to impede progress. The creation of standard time, with its two dozen global time zones, is one of the great inventions of the Victorian Era, yet it has been largely taken for granted.In Time Lord, Clark Blaise re-creates the life of Sanford Fleming, who struggled to convince the world to accept standard time. It's a fascinating story of science, politics, nationalism, and the determined vision of one man who changed the world. Set in a time marked by substantial technological and cultural transformation, Time Lord is also an erudite exploration of art, literature, consciousness, and our changing relationship to... Views: 26
