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A Practical Guide for the Perfumer: Being A New Treatise On Perfumery The Most Favorable To Beauty Without Being Injurious To The Health, Comprising A
by H. Dussauce Adolphe Benestor Lunel Auguste DebayA practical guide for the perfumer: being a new treatise on perfumery the most favorable to beauty without being injurious to the health, comprising a description of the substances used in perfumery, and the formulæ of more than one thousand preparations.THE industry of the perfumer has in our day been advanced to a position which now makes it one of the first of the arts; indeed, we might almost say, one of the most useful. Perfumery has had to undergo many transformations and changes to free itself from the old beaten path of quackery and charlatanism.In the last century, the general abuse of paints of every kind, and perfumery of different varieties, often most injurious to health, gave birth to preventives, sometimes unnecessary and exaggerated. Since, however, the perfumer, discarding a multitude of absurd receipts, now asks from the chemist combinations formed with a view to hygienic considerations, and studies the crude materials and co-ordinates them in a rational manner, perfumery has at last taken new forms in perfect harmony with good taste and refinement.The art of the perfumer, with the advances which it has recently made, and its present scientific character, is worthy of the consideration and support of rational people. Of the truth of this assertion I hope to give a proof in this work, and unless the desire to be useful has made me the victim of a strong delusion, I trust that this guide, which has been made as complete as possible, will advantageously direct the manufacture and contribute to the progress which skilful perfumers are daily making in that interesting branch of industry.
A Prayer for the Damned (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 17): A twisty Celtic mystery filled with treachery and bloodshed
by Peter TremayneSuper sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in the seventeenth historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of MASTER OF SOULS, WHISPERS OF THE DEAD and many more.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: 'Rich helpings of evil and tension with lively and varied characters' Historical Novels Review, 'The most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland' Irish Examiner February, AD 668, and Cashel is full of distinguished visitors. Under the old Irish custom, Fidelma of Cashel and Eadulf of Seaxmund's Ham, having been joined together for a year and a day, are to be married. But on the eve of the ceremony, the pious Abbot Ultán is found murdered in his chamber. Worse still - one of the most distinguished guests, the King of Connacht, is seen fleeing from the scene and charged with the murder. He demands his right to appoint Fidelma in his defence. Fidelma soon discovers that Abbot Ultán is not the pious man he was thought to be - indeed, many of the guests have cause to hate him. It is a long weekend of suspicion, fear and more death before Fidelma and Eadulf are able to reveal the truth behind Ultán's murder. What readers are saying about A PRAYER FOR THE DAMNED:'Tremayne is unparalleled. Five stars''The twists and turns kept me intrigued throughout this excellent book''Keeps you guessing right till the end. Very well written'
A Prayer for the Damned: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland (Sister Fidelma Mystery #17)
by Peter TremayneIn 668 A.D., Fidelma of Cashel and her companion are about to be married. But on the eve of the ceremony, the fanatical and much-disliked Abbot Ultan is found murdered in his chamber. It's up to Fidelma to uncover the murderer if the tenuous peace of the land is to be maintained.
A Prayer for the Damned: A twisty Celtic mystery filled with treachery and bloodshed (Sister Fidelma)
by Peter TremayneSuper sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in the seventeenth historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of MASTER OF SOULS, WHISPERS OF THE DEAD and many more.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: 'Rich helpings of evil and tension with lively and varied characters' Historical Novels Review, 'The most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland' Irish Examiner February, AD 668, and Cashel is full of distinguished visitors. Under the old Irish custom, Fidelma of Cashel and Eadulf of Seaxmund's Ham, having been joined together for a year and a day, are to be married. But on the eve of the ceremony, the pious Abbot Ultán is found murdered in his chamber. Worse still - one of the most distinguished guests, the King of Connacht, is seen fleeing from the scene and charged with the murder. He demands his right to appoint Fidelma in his defence. Fidelma soon discovers that Abbot Ultán is not the pious man he was thought to be - indeed, many of the guests have cause to hate him. It is a long weekend of suspicion, fear and more death before Fidelma and Eadulf are able to reveal the truth behind Ultán's murder. What readers are saying about A PRAYER FOR THE DAMNED:'Tremayne is unparalleled. Five stars''The twists and turns kept me intrigued throughout this excellent book''Keeps you guessing right till the end. Very well written'
A Prayer for the Damned: A twisty Celtic mystery filled with treachery and bloodshed (Sister Fidelma)
by Peter TremayneSuper sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in the seventeenth historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of MASTER OF SOULS, WHISPERS OF THE DEAD and many more.February, AD 668, and Cashel is full of distinguished visitors. Under the old Irish custom, Fidelma of Cashel and Eadulf of Seaxmund's Ham, having been joined together for a year and a day, are to be married. But on the eve of the ceremony, the pious Abbot Ultán is found murdered in his chamber. Worse still - one of the most distinguished guests, the King of Connacht, is seen fleeing from the scene and charged with the murder. He demands his right to appoint Fidelma in his defence. Fidelma soon discovers that Abbot Ultán is not the pious man he was thought to be - indeed, many of the guests have cause to hate him. It is a long weekend of suspicion, fear and more death before Fidelma and Eadulf are able to reveal the truth behind Ultán's murder. (P) 2015 Audible, Inc.
A Prayer for the Dead (Tom And Stanley Ser. #2)
by Victor J. BanisA Tom and Stanley NovelDoes murder follow Tom and Stanley around, or do they follow the murders? After a hospital stay, Stanley is invited by Father Brighton to convalesce at St. Marywood, an isolated monastery on the ocean cliffs of Big Sur. Upon arrival, Stanley finds Father Brighton dead. The order's doctor writes it up as a death by natural causes, but those seem to be quite prevalent at the monastery. The recent demise of a young brother who fell from the cliffs is described as an accident, but Stanley's nose is twitching. Plus the order's finances have taken a sudden, mysterious turn for the better. Is something rotten at St. Marywood? Stanley and Tom can't resist digging around even if it means testing their tumultuous relationship against a gaggle of handsome, young, virginal, and--they are told--gay men.Continues the Deadly Mysteries Series published with MLR Press.
A Prayer for the Dead (Tom and Stanley #2)
by Victor J. BanisA Tom and Stanley MysteryDoes murder follow Tom and Stanley around, or do they follow the murders? After a hospital stay, Stanley is invited by Father Brighton to convalesce at St. Marywood, an isolated monastery on the ocean cliffs of Big Sur. Upon arrival, Stanley finds Father Brighton dead. The order’s doctor writes it up as a death by natural causes, but those seem to be quite prevalent at the monastery. The recent demise of a young brother who fell from the cliffs is described as an accident, but Stanley’s nose is twitching. Plus the order’s finances have taken a sudden, mysterious turn for the better. Is something rotten at St. Marywood? Stanley and Tom can’t resist digging around, even if it means testing their tumultuous relationship against a gaggle of handsome, young, virginal, and—they are told—gay men.Continues the Deadly Mysteries Series published with MLR Press.
A Prayer for the Dying (The Martin Fallon Novels #2)
by Jack HigginsAn IRA hit man is on the run and out for redemption in this novel from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed and Dark Justice. Martin Fallon has more blood on his hands than any man has a right to. And once upon a time he had no problem with that, killing for his IRA brethren without remorse or regret. But when a mistake leads to the explosion of a school bus full of children, Fallon flees to London to hide with his guilt. His seclusion is broken when he agrees to make one last killing on behalf of the criminal Meehan brothers—and that may be his greatest mistake. For the hit is witnessed by a priest—and now the Meehans want him dead, too. But Fallon has had enough innocent blood. In a desperate struggle for his soul, Fallon must protect the clergyman while fighting not only the ruthless Meehans but also his former IRA comrades who have decided that Fallon himself needs to be silenced. For decades, Jack Higgins has delivered edge-of-the-seat thrills for millions of fans all over the world, and has truly earned his status as &“the master&” of international action and intrigue (Tom Clancy). A Prayer for the Dying is the 2nd book in the Martin Fallon Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
A Prayer for the Dying (The Martin Fallon Novels #2)
by Jack HigginsAn IRA hit man is on the run and out for redemption in this novel from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed and Dark Justice. Martin Fallon has more blood on his hands than any man has a right to. And once upon a time he had no problem with that, killing for his IRA brethren without remorse or regret. But when a mistake leads to the explosion of a school bus full of children, Fallon flees to London to hide with his guilt. His seclusion is broken when he agrees to make one last killing on behalf of the criminal Meehan brothers—and that may be his greatest mistake. For the hit is witnessed by a priest—and now the Meehans want him dead, too. But Fallon has had enough innocent blood. In a desperate struggle for his soul, Fallon must protect the clergyman while fighting not only the ruthless Meehans but also his former IRA comrades who have decided that Fallon himself needs to be silenced. For decades, Jack Higgins has delivered edge-of-the-seat thrills for millions of fans all over the world, and has truly earned his status as &“the master&” of international action and intrigue (Tom Clancy). A Prayer for the Dying is the 2nd book in the Martin Fallon Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
A Prayer for the Night (Ohio Amish Mystery #5)
by P. L. GausBook 5 of the Amish-Country Mysteries Three young friends disappear while traveling on their Amish rite of passage, Rumschpringe, or wild days. In a race against the clock, the sheriff must find a murderer and break a ruthless drug ring operating within the heart of Ohio's Amish Country.
A Predadora (Inferno Moderno #1)
by Nadia Dantes Kara NightMONSTRO x MONSTRO A Predadora (Inferno Moderno #1) Bem-vindo ao melhor encontro erótico de sua vida... uma pena que você não vá viver por tempo o suficiente para aproveitá-lo. Eu sou uma súcubo, e minha luxúria só pode ser saciada por sangue e sexo, então eu ando pela noite à procura de presas. No entanto, poucos homens provam ser obscuros o suficiente para o meu gosto. Eu não gosto de vítimas fáceis. Eu gosto de um desafio. Adoro a caça. Mas nesta noite eu tive sorte - encontrei um predador tão doentio quanto eu... e que carrega informações que poderiam inclinar a balança na iminente guerra entre o Céu e o Inferno. *** Quer mais? Procure o segundo conto no universo da série Inferno Moderno. Tenha cuidado com o que sonha em Delicioso Pesadelo, ou um íncubo pode lhe fazer uma visita... a sua primeira e última.
A Predator's Rights: A Beastly Crimes Book (#2)
by Anna Starobinets Marie MuravskiFlush with success from having solved the case of the murdered Rabbit, crotchety detective Chief Badger and his impetuous young assistant, Badgercat, anticipate the return of peace and quiet to their community. But trouble recurs with a visit from Huntington Farm's bloodthirsty security team, who bring accusations of theft and harsh demands for justice. Guard dog Muxtar and hunting hound Polkan are searching for Chicken Four, a plucky little fowl who's just discovered what happens to her sister chickens when they disappear into Nina Palna's kitchen on Fridays. Now Badger and Badgercat have to persuade Palna to stop making chicken soup and to prevent Muxtar and Polkan from taking matters into their own paws (and jaws). Filled with quirky illustrations and newly translated from the original Russian, this is the second of the Beastly Crimes Books to come from this imaginative mystery series geared toward middle-grade readers. It's the perfect read for young detectives ... and all who oppose fowl play.
A Pregnant Courtesan for the Rake: Regency Christmas Wishes A Pregnant Courtesan For The Rake Lord Hunter's Cinderella Heiress (The Society of Wicked Gentlemen #3)
by Diane GastonClaiming the courtesan’s child…It’s been more than three months, but Oliver Gregory still remembers the exquisite night he shared with a beautiful woman in Paris. Discovering her working at the discreet London gentlemen’s club he owns comes as a shock…even more so when he realizes she’s pregnant!Oliver knows the pain of being an outcast and will do all in his power to ensure his child is not born illegitimate. Cecilia will return to his bed…as his wife!
A Premonition of Murder
by Mary KennedyAn elderly Southern heiress's nightmare becomes a real case of murder in the latest Dream Club Mystery from the national bestselling author of Dream a Little Scream.When Abigail Marchand, Savannah's famously reclusive heiress, invites the Dream Club ladies to lunch at her Beaux Reeves mansion, Taylor and Ali hope for an invitation to join the distinguished Magnolia Society. But Abigail has a more pressing concern: a recent dream that seems to foretell her death. Taylor reassures Abigail that there are many ways to interpret a dream, but at the next meeting of the Dream Club, their discussion is cut short by a call from Detective Sam Stiles. She's at Abigail's mansion, where the elderly woman appears to have been pushed to her death down a flight of stairs. Now Taylor, Ali, and the Dream Club need to catch a killer before someone else is laid to rest.From the Paperback edition.
A Presence of Departed Acts
by A. C. AlexanderWhen Caroline Williams survives a traumatic event in which she is injured and a friend is murdered, she decides to abandon her career as an actress and return to the farm where she grew up. She’s shaken, and the last thing she needs is to almost immediately encounter the man she once loved. David Thompson is a physician who has taken over his father’s family practice, something that was not at all in his plans, but then nothing has fallen neatly into place. When he hears his former fiancée is back in town, he wonders if fate has it in for him. Caroline is as beautiful as ever, but he has to wonder about her stability when she claims there’s someone out there stalking her. The quiet, small town holds an old secret, and the past can come back to haunt you…
A Present For Grandfather (The Adventures of Benny and Watch #2)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerAn Early Reader, Benny wants to get something special for his grandfather's birthday, but he has trouble finding the right present while trying to keep an eye on his dog Watch.
A Present for Grandfather
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Daniel Mark DuffyBenny Alden has only one dollar to spend on Grandfather's birthday present. But everything he finds either costs too much or is not much fun. Then Benny, his friend Michael, and his dog, Watch, hear Grandfather talking to the baker, and suddenly Benny has an idea that is just right!This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
A President in Peril (The Snap Malek Mysteries)
by Robert GoldsboroughA Chicago crime reporter is out to stop a local hate group from assassinating President Truman in this historical crime thriller.Chicago, 1948. As President Harry Truman prepares to visit Chicago in the final tense days of his reelection campaign, police reporter Steve “Snap” Malek receives an ominous threat. An anti-Semitic group plans to assassinate the president for officially recognizing the new state of Israel. When Malek refuses the hate group’s demands for newspaper publicity, they begin killing Chicagoans—one a day, including a policeman and a fireman. As the so-called New Reich promises more of the same, Malek begins his dogged hunt to uncover their true identities. Along the way, he meets maverick automaker Preston Tucker, and even gets the chance to drive the revolutionary Tucker Torpedo. But when Truman arrives in Chicago for a parade, time is running out for Malek to stifle the deadly plot.
A Pressing Engagement (A Lady Darby Mystery #4)
by Anna Lee HuberIn this delightful novella from the national bestselling author of A Study in Death, Lady Kiera Darby has one last mystery to solve before she can walk down the aisle... Scotland, 1831. With her wedding to fellow investigator Sebastian Gage only a day away, Kiera is counting down the hours. But just when matrimonial jitters threaten to consume her, Kiera receives a welcome distraction in the form of a mysterious gold necklace. The Celtic torc, thought missing for decades, was directly involved in a recent investigation. Now, Kiera feels compelled to uncover the truth behind its sudden reappearance. But with an overwhelming flock of wedding guests, a muddled cat, an unpaid favor, and a ferocious storm throwing things into disarray, it's anyone's guess whether Kiera and Gage will actually make it to the altar... Includes an exclusive preview of the next Lady Darby Mystery, As Death Draws Near Praise for the Lady Darby Mysteries "[A] fascinating heroine...A thoroughly enjoyable read!"--Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author "[A] clever heroine with a shocking past and a talent for detection."--Carol K. Carr, national bestselling author "[A] must read...One of those rare books that will both shock and please readers."--Fresh Fiction
A Presumption of Death
by Dorothy L. Sayers Jill Paton WalshIn A Presumption of Death, Jill Paton Walsh tells how World War II changed the lives of Peter, Harriet and their growing family. The story opens in 1940. Harriet Vane--now Lady Peter Wimsey--has taken her children to safety in the country. But the war has followed them: glamorous RAF pilots and even more glamorous land-girls scandalise the villagers; the blackout makes the night-time lanes as sinister as the back alleys of London.<P> Then the village's first air raid practise ends with a very real body on the ground--not a war casualty but a case of plain, old-fashioned murder. And even before the second body is found, Lord Peter Wimsey and his brilliant wife are on their way to finding the killer.
A Presumption of Death: A Gripping World War II Murder Mystery
by Dorothy L Sayers Dorothy L Sayers Jill Paton Walsh'Miraculously right: catching precisely the tone of the relationship . . . thrilling' - The Times'A must for all Wimsey lovers . . . an entertaining read' - Northern EchoIt's 1940, and while the Second World War rages on, Harriet Vane - now Lady Peter Wimsey - has taken her children to safety in the country. But the war has followed them: glamorous RAF pilots and even more glamorous land-girls scandalise the villagers, and the blackout makes the night-time lanes as sinister as the back alleys of London.Then the village's first air raid practice ends with a very real body on the ground - and it's not a war casualty, but a case of plain, old-fashioned murder. And it's not long before a second body is found . . .
A Presumption of Death: A Gripping World War II Murder Mystery
by Dorothy L Sayers Dorothy L Sayers Jill Paton Walsh'Miraculously right: catching precisely the tone of the relationship . . . thrilling' - The Times'A must for all Wimsey lovers . . . an entertaining read' - Northern EchoIt's 1940, and while the Second World War rages on, Harriet Vane - now Lady Peter Wimsey - has taken her children to safety in the country.But the war has followed them: glamorous RAF pilots and even more glamorous land-girls scandalise the villagers, and the blackout makes the night-time lanes as sinister as the back alleys of London.Then the village's first air raid practice ends with a very real body on the ground - and it's not a war casualty, but a case of plain, old-fashioned murder. And it's not long before a second body is found . . .
A Presumption of Death: A Gripping World War II Murder Mystery (Lord Peter Wimsey/harriet Vane Ser. #2)
by Dorothy L Sayers Dorothy L Sayers Jill Paton Walsh'Miraculously right: catching precisely the tone of the relationship . . . thrilling' - The Times'A must for all Wimsey lovers . . . an entertaining read' - Northern EchoIt's 1940, and while the Second World War rages on, Harriet Vane - now Lady Peter Wimsey - has taken her children to safety in the country. But the war has followed them: glamorous RAF pilots and even more glamorous land-girls scandalise the villagers, and the blackout makes the night-time lanes as sinister as the back alleys of London.Then the village's first air raid practice ends with a very real body on the ground - and it's not a war casualty, but a case of plain, old-fashioned murder. And it's not long before a second body is found . . .
A Pretty Deceit (A Verity Kent Mystery #4)
by Anna Lee Huber&“A historical mystery to delight fans of Agatha Christie or Daphne du Maurier.&” —Bookpage In the aftermath of the Great War, the line between friend and foe may be hard to discern, even for indomitable former Secret Service agent Verity Kent, in award-winning author Anna Lee Huber&’s thrilling mystery series. Peacetime has brought little respite for Verity Kent. Intrigue still abounds, even within her own family. As a favor to her father, Verity agrees to visit his sister in Wiltshire. Her once prosperous aunt has fallen on difficult times and is considering selling their estate. But there are strange goings-on at the manor, including missing servants, possible heirloom forgeries, and suspicious rumors—all leading to the discovery of a dead body on the grounds. While Verity and her husband, Sidney, investigate this new mystery, they are also on the trail of an old adversary—the shadowy and lethal Lord Ardmore. At every turn, the suspected traitor seems to be one step ahead of them. And even when their dear friend Max, the Earl of Ryde, stumbles upon a code hidden among his late father&’s effects that may reveal the truth about Ardmore, Verity wonders if they are really the hunters—or the hunted . . . Praise for Anna Lee Huber&’s Penny for Your Secrets &“Stellar mystery . . . a great read for fans of the series and all who enjoy Downton Abbey-era fiction.&” —Booklist
A Prey to Murder: A George & Molly Palmer-Jones Novel (George & Molly Palmer-Jones Series)
by Ann CleevesBefore Shetland and Vera, Ann Cleeves wrote the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series following remarkable mysteries in a birdwatching community—now in print for the first time in the US.The huge and powerful hawk dominated the scene. Its talons pierced the woman’s flesh and the beak pointed towards her eyes . . .The sight is a particularly horrible shock for George Palmer-Jones, ornithologist and amateur detective, as he was an old friend of the victim Eleanor Masefield. George and his wife Molly are staying at Eleanor’s family-run hotel, but Molly can’t help but be suspicious of Eleanor.Is Eleanor a black widow—a ruthless manipulator of all those caught in her far-reaching web? Can Molly prove it in time to prevent another death?