A lovely woman is dead, and the fortunes of overextended theatrical producer Llewellyn Frost depend on solving the mystery of the red box: two pounds of candied fruits, nuts and creams, covered with chocolate -- and laced with potassium cyanide.When Nero Wolfe's suspicion falls on Frost's kissing cousin, Frost wants the detective to kill the sickly sweet case--before it kills him. Views: 18
Revisit a classic tale about the true meaning of Christmas from New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight... It's the most wonderful time of the year. And for schoolteacher Sophie Bartholomew, nothing is better than celebrating the holiday season. So when she meets mysterious and jaded Kade McKendrick and the abandoned boy he's taken charge of, Sophie is determined to help the hurting pair find their Christmas spirit. Before long, the town of Redemption, Oklahoma, is embracing Kade and little Davey, both of whom have burrowed themselves deep in Sophie's caring heart. Now, as the days grow shorter and the nights turn colder, Sophie and Kade form a connection they cannot deny—to each other and to a rescued little boy who evokes the true meaning of Christmas. Previously Published as THE CHRISTMAS CHILD. Views: 18
Sadie Wagner has always been devoted to her family. So when her stepfather is injured and can't work, she decides to leave home and accept a position as a clerk at the mercantile in Goldtree, Kansas. Goldtree also offers the opportunity to use her God-given singing talent—though the promised opera house is far different from what she imagined. With her family needing every cent she can provide, Sadie will do anything to keep her job.Thad McKane comes to Goldtree at the request of the town council. The town has been plagued by bootlegging operations, and Thad believes he can find the culprit. After he earns enough money doing sheriff work, he wants to use it to pay for his training to become a minister.Thad is immediately attracted to the beautiful singer who performs in Asa Baxter's unusual opera house, but when he hears her practicing bawdy tunes, he begins to wonder if she's far less innocent than she seems. And when Sadie appears to be part of the very crimes... Views: 18
A God whose powers are reduced to petty acts of destruction attempts to reclaim his lost seat in the heavens. Views: 18
The Purple Decades brings together the author's own selections from his list of critically acclaimed publications, including the complete text of Mau-Mauing and the Flak Catchers, his account of the wild games the poverty program encouraged minority groups to play. Views: 18
Otis, Cody, and Rae are thrilled to fly down to the Amazon, where the twins' dad has a commission to paint a portrait of coffee baron Enrico Estevez. But then a speeding car tries to run down Mr. Estevez and an overnight in the jungle turns terrifying when the kids encounter deadly animals...and even deadlier smugglers. Views: 18
An Apothecary John Rawlings Georgian mystery - Apothecary John Rawlings has travelled to Devon to be by the side of his mistress, Elizabeth di Lorenzi, who is due to give birth to their child. Leaving his shop – and his new carbonated water business – in good hands, John is presented with a surprise on his arrival at Sidmouth Bay. While Elizabeth is recuperating, he learns that Lady Sidmouth’s daughter, Miranda, is to marry the elderly Earl of St Austell, who is fifty-four years her senior and has a cruel reputation. As the wedding day approaches, John feels increasingly uneasy, and before too long his worst forebodings are realized . . .About the AuthorLake is the pseudonym of a popular, best-selling historical novelist. Views: 18
