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Hooky Hooked
by Laurence MeynellHooky Hefferman is commanded to spend his forty-first birthday with his aunt, the formidable Theresa Page-Foley. While there, the occasional private eye is directed to look into the affairs of the devastatingly beautiful Lois Girling, who appears to have walked off with a piece his aunt's jewellery, given to her by a maharajah in the days of the Raj.Never averse to investigating a female, Hooky arranges to meet Lois, and quickly realises that she is embroiled in greater crimes than theft. Soon he unveils a web of fraud and deception that threatens the standing of a major public company . . .
Hooky and the Crock of Gold
by Laurence MeynellWhen Bunny, disguised as Major Beresford, fails to con a lady out of £500, his partner and bedmate becomes extremely discontented. Dolly was after a bigger game, and she sets out to enliven their partnership with a far more ambitious plan. She is going to use her feminine wiles to persuade a young peer to cough up £20,000 of investment in a non-existent company. For the extortion to happen Bunny and Dolly have to separate. But the separation has unforeseen consequences, and soon it's apparent that the master plan is doomed to go hopelessly awry. 'His best yet' The Times 'Well written, thoroughly enjoyable' Sunday Telegraph
Hooky and the Prancing Horse
by Laurence MeynellDiana Gael, aged twenty-two, is the youngest cub reporter on the Barling Gazette. She's met Hooky Hefferman previously at a cricket match, so when she comes to Sayle Place she is able to recommend him as a player in the village's annual cricket game. The squire of Sayle - Sir Colyn Collingford - is a miser and an unscrupulous womaniser. On the day of the great match Hooky's dual role is to make runs for the squire's team and guard the treasures of Sayle against burglars. Soon, though, Hooky has far more than would-be burglars on his hands ...
Hooky and the Villainous Chauffeur
by Laurence MeynellHooky arrives in the Sussex village of Sweeting by accident, the consequence of winning a bizarre bet and being nearly killed by a speeding limousine. Herbert Aston arrives there on purpose and in disguise, seeking revenge for a wrong done years ago to his dead brother - a wrong that has led indirectly to the suicide of Herbert's young niece. The ruthless tycoon who had made himself squire of Sweeting village soon becomes the quarry they are both looking for. Others have been looking for him too, and someone's killed him. And now it's up to Hooky to solve the crime.'Booze, gusto and humour again as the roguish adventurer Hooky Hefferman wins a bet and stumbles across murder' Yorkshire Post
Hooky on Loan
by Laurence MeynellA tiny Sussex village harbours a motley collection of inhabitants. Millerscroft, the big house, is now an expensive school, run by the flamboyant and promiscuous Raymond Montague. Hooky Hefferman is introduced into the community supposedly as a temporary teacher at Millerscroft, but in reality to investigate the theft of £500 from one of the students. It doesn't take Hooky long to discover that underneath the outwardly tranquil veneer of the village there's a tangle of adultery, debt and venomous hatred. But before Hooky can identify the thief a body is found in a stream. Did he fall or was he pushed?
Hoot
by Carl HiaasenThis Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestseller is a beloved modern classic. Hoot features a new kid and his new bully, alligators, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes.A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIMEEverybody loves Mother Paula's pancakes. Everybody, that is, except the colony of cute but endangered owls that live on the building site of the new restaurant. Can the awkward new kid and his feral friend prank the pancake people out of town? Or is the owls' fate cemented in pancake batter?Welcome to Carl Hiaasen's Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder!
Hoot: A Novel Teaching Pack
by Carl Hiaasen"¡LIBRO DE HONOR DE NEWBERY! Desafortunadamente, el primer conocido de Roy en Florida es Dana Matherson, una conocida bravucona. Por otra parte, si Dana no hubiera estado hundiendo sus pulgares en las sienes de Roy y aplastando su cara contra la ventana del autobús escolar, Roy nunca hubiera visto al chico corriendo. Y el chico que corre es intrigante: huía del autobús escolar, no llevaba libros y, aquí está la parte extraña, no llevaba zapatos. Roy siente un misterio y se pone tras el rastro del chico. La persecución le presenta caimanes entrenados para ir al baño, un campeón de pedo falso, algunas lechuzas madrigueras, un eco-vengador renegado y varias serpientes extremadamente venenosas con colas brillantes de forma antinatural. Roy definitivamente ha llegado a la Florida de Carl Hiaasen.
Hop 'Til You Drop (A Jules & Bun Mystery #3)
by J.M. GriffinWhen an Easter egg hunt becomes a crime scene, it&’s up to Jules and Bun to crack the case . . . Juliette &“Jules&” Bridge is devoted to rabbit rescue and rehabilitation on her beloved Fur Bridge Farm in rural New Hampshire, but she also likes to do volunteer work wherever and whenever she can. This spring she&’s offered to help hide painted eggs at the Hop &’Til You Drop Easter egg hunt—and of course she&’s bringing along her black-and-white rabbit, Bun. In fact, he insists on it. Jules knows, because Bun communicates with her telepathically . . . But their egg hiding is disrupted by a hare-raising scene: their unpleasant supervisor, Della Meany, lies peacefully on the grass with stems of Lily of the Valley on her chest, surrounded by garishly decorated Easter eggs. Is someone sending a message by staging the corpse? As they begin to examine the crime scene, Jules spots a tall, two-legged rabbit fleeing into the woods. Perhaps late for an important date? If their prime suspect is a person in an Easter Bunny costume, it seems a safe bet the killer is a real basket case. Jules and Bun will need to put their heads together—because the hunt is on . . .
Hope (Bernard Samson #8)
by Len DeightonBernard Samson returns to Berlin in the second novel in the classic spy trilogy, FAITH, HOPE and CHARITY. Bernard is trying hard to readjust his life in the face of questions about his wife Fiona, and her defection to the East. Is she the brilliant high-flyer that her Department seems to think she is? Or is she a spent force, a wife and mother unwilling or unable to face her domestic responsibilities? Bernard doesn't know but is determined to find out. Bernard's boos Dicky Cruyer is certainly not anxious to reveal what he knows, as he jostles for power with Fiona herself in London Central, and takes to the road with Bernard on a mysterious mission to Poland.
Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery (Obama Biden Mysteries #1)
by Andrew ShafferVice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama team up in this high-stakes thriller that combines a mystery worthy of Watson and Holmes with the laugh-out-loud bromantic chemistry of Lethal Weapon’s Murtaugh and Riggs. Vice President Joe Biden is fresh out of the Obama White House and feeling adrift when his favorite railroad conductor dies in a suspicious accident, leaving behind an ailing wife and a trail of clues. To unravel the mystery, “Amtrak Joe” re-teams with the only man he’s ever fully trusted: the 44th president of the United States. Together they’ll plumb the darkest corners of Delaware, traveling from cheap motels to biker bars and beyond, as they uncover the sinister forces advancing America’s opioid epidemic.Part noir thriller and part bromance, Hope Never Dies is essentially the first published work of Obama/Biden fiction—and a cathartic read for anyone distressed by the current state of affairs.
Hope Rides Again: An Obama Biden Mystery (Obama Biden Mysteries #2)
by Andrew ShafferIn the sequel to the New York Times best-selling novel Hope Never Dies, Obama and Biden reprise their roles as BFFs-turned-detectives as they chase Obama's stolen cell phone through the streets of Chicago--and right into a vast conspiracy.Following a long but successful book tour, Joe Biden has one more stop before he can return home: Chicago. His old pal Barack Obama has invited him to meet a wealthy benefactor whose endorsement could turn the tide for Joe if he decides to run for president.The two friends barely have time to catch up before another mystery lands in their laps: Obama’s prized Blackberry is stolen. When their number-one suspect winds up full of lead on the South Side, the police are content to write it off as just another gangland shooting. But Joe and Obama smell a rat...Set against the backdrop of a raucous city on St. Patrick’s Day, Joe and Obama race to find the shooter, only to uncover a vast conspiracy that goes deeper than the waters of Lake Michigan—which is exactly where they’ll spend the rest of their retirement if they’re not careful.
Hope To Die
by Lawrence BlockThe fifteenth Matt Scudder mystery from NEW YORK TIMES bestseller Lawrence Block.Byrne and Susan Hollander stroll home from a concert on a fine summer's evening in New York. Some hours later, their daughter Kristin arrives home to discover her parents brutally killed and the house ransacked. She also finds she is now a very young millionaire. A few days later the police trace the two killers to an apartment in Coney Island, and both are dead. One killed the other before turning the gun on himself - at least that's the way it looks. So that's another case solved. But for Matt Scudder it's only the beginning. The more he looks into it, the more things look wrong to him. There's a murderer out there, and he's just getting started. Pitted in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Scudder is up against the most resourceful and diabolical killer of his career.
Hope Under Fire: Hope Stapleford Adventure 4
by Caroline DunfordSet in London during the Blitz, Hope Under Fire is the fourth exciting spy thriller in Caroline Dunford's World War II Hope Stapleford Adventures.It is late August 1940 and British Intelligence agent Hope Stapleford is desperate to join the Special Operations Executive. But spymaster Fitzroy, now Hope's stepfather, has promised to protect her, so instead he sends her to work in the home propaganda department of the Ministry of Information.When bombs start to fall in London and lives are tragically lost, Hope secretly becomes an ARP warden and her asset, Harvey, becomes a nightshift fireman on the East End docks. And as the Blitz rages on, Hope must keep the nation's spirits up, while never knowing where the next threat to her safety lies . . .Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping Second World War thrillers!'Wonderful in its writing, characterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Hope Under Fire: Hope Stapleford Adventure 4
by Caroline DunfordSet in London during the Blitz, Hope Under Fire is the fourth exciting spy thriller in Caroline Dunford's World War II Hope Stapleford Adventures.It is late August 1940 and British Intelligence agent Hope Stapleford is desperate to join the Special Operations Executive. But spymaster Fitzroy, now Hope's stepfather, has promised to protect her, so instead he sends her to work in the home propaganda department of the Ministry of Information.When bombs start to fall in London and lives are tragically lost, Hope secretly becomes an ARP warden and her asset, Harvey, becomes a nightshift fireman on the East End docks. And as the Blitz rages on, Hope must keep the nation's spirits up, while never knowing where the next threat to her safety lies . . .Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping Second World War thrillers!'Wonderful in its writing, characterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Hope Under Fire: Hope Stapleford Adventure 4
by Caroline DunfordSet in London during the Blitz, Hope Under Fire is the fourth exciting spy thriller in Caroline Dunford's World War II Hope Stapleford Adventures.It is late August 1940 and British Intelligence agent Hope Stapleford is desperate to join the Special Operations Executive. But spymaster Fitzroy, now Hope's stepfather, has promised to protect her, so instead he sends her to work in the home propaganda department of the Ministry of Information.When bombs start to fall in London and lives are tragically lost, Hope secretly becomes an ARP warden and her asset, Harvey, becomes a nightshift fireman on the East End docks. And as the Blitz rages on, Hope must keep the nation's spirits up, while never knowing where the next threat to her safety lies . . .Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping Second World War thrillers!'Wonderful in its writing, characterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Hope and Happiness in Bluebell Wood: the most uplifting and joyful read of the summer
by Ali McNamaraAn Ali McNamara novel is the perfect escape.Welcome to Bluebell Wood where the sun shines, the locals are kind and there's something more than a little bit magical about the place.Ava loves city life but when something happens to make her feel unsafe, she retreats to the calm and quiet of Bluebell Wood. The once high-flying Ava now locks herself away in her fairy-tale cottage, only leaving to explore the trails of the nearby woods or to potter in the garden with her dog, Merlin. When Ava begins to feed the wild birds that flock to her bird table, they start leaving her trinkets of appreciation in return. The gifts seem innocent at first, but they soon seem to take on a deeper meaning. It isn't until Ava meets Callum, the handsome parish priest, that she can't help but wonder if the birds might have been trying to get her out of the house all along. But will their curious behaviour help to heal Ava, and transform her and Callum into the lovebirds they clearly long to be?Praise for Ali McNamara:An enchanting escape. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain'A perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy Bramley'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde'Perfect easy reading' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickinson'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
Hope and Happiness in Bluebell Wood: the most uplifting and joyful read of the summer
by Ali McNamaraAn Ali McNamara novel is the perfect escape.Welcome to Bluebell Wood where the sun shines, the locals are kind and there's something more than a little bit magical about the place.Ava loves city life but when something happens to make her feel unsafe, she retreats to the calm and quiet of Bluebell Wood. The once high-flying Ava now locks herself away in her fairy-tale cottage, only leaving to explore the trails of the nearby woods or to potter in the garden with her dog, Merlin. When Ava begins to feed the wild birds that flock to her bird table, they start leaving her trinkets of appreciation in return. The gifts seem innocent at first, but they soon seem to take on a deeper meaning. It isn't until Ava meets Callum, the handsome parish priest, that she can't help but wonder if the birds might have been trying to get her out of the house all along. But will their curious behaviour help to heal Ava, and transform her and Callum into the lovebirds they clearly long to be?Praise for Ali McNamara:An enchanting escape. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain'A perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy Bramley'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde'Perfect easy reading' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickinson'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
Hope and Happiness in Bluebell Wood: the most uplifting and joyful read of the summer
by Ali McNamaraAn Ali McNamara novel is the perfect escape.Welcome to Bluebell Wood where the sun shines, the locals are kind and there's something more than a little bit magical about the place.Ava loves city life but when something happens to make her feel unsafe, she retreats to the calm and quiet of Bluebell Wood. The once high-flying Ava now locks herself away in her fairy-tale cottage, only leaving to explore the trails of the nearby woods or to potter in the garden with her dog, Merlin. When Ava begins to feed the wild birds that flock to her bird table, they start leaving her trinkets of appreciation in return. The gifts seem innocent at first, but they soon seem to take on a deeper meaning. It isn't until Ava meets Callum, the handsome parish priest, that she can't help but wonder if the birds might have been trying to get her out of the house all along. But will their curious behaviour help to heal Ava, and transform her and Callum into the lovebirds they clearly long to be?Praise for Ali McNamara:An enchanting escape. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain'A perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy Bramley'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde'Perfect easy reading' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickinson'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
Hope for Tomorrow: A thrilling tale of secrets and spies in wartime Britain (Hope Stapleford Mystery)
by Caroline Dunford'A Sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' - Lin Anderson'Impeccable historical detail with a light touch' - Lesley Cookman, The Libby Sarjeant Series'Euphemia Martins is feisty, funny and completely adorable' - Colette McCormick, Ribbons in Her Hair'A rattlingly good dose of Edwardian country house intrigue with plenty of twist and turns and clues to puzzle through along with the heroine of the book, Euphemia Martins' - Booklore.co.ukHope for Tomorrow - the third edition of the exciting spy thriller Hope Stapleford Mystery series!_______________Hope rises to a challenge as pilots take to the skies...It is 1940 and the Battle of Britain takes to the air as Hope Stapleford embarks on her third thrilling adventure...It is 1940 and, as the Battle of Britain takes to the air, Hope Stapleford is recruited to join the Special Operations Executive. In the nick of time, spymaster Fitzroy intercepts; she is his intelligence operative after all, and he wants to send her to a Scottish airfield where Harvey is already stationed undercover as a mechanic.At the airbase, Hope and Harvey find a community in turmoil. Pilots talk of strange sightings in the air and local mechanics report mysterious scratches appearing on the wings and fuselage of the aircraft. Is this a case of homegrown sabotage or something more sinister? And why has Cole, an old colleague of Fitzroy's, suddenly appeared? Glowing orbs, grieving mothers and the legacy of dead German pilots are only some of the challenges Hope must face to complete her latest mission..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping thrillers!'Wonderful in its writing, chaterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ***** Author review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
Hope for Tomorrow: A thrilling tale of secrets and spies in wartime Britain (Hope Stapleford Mystery)
by Caroline Dunford'A Sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' - Lin Anderson'Impeccable historical detail with a light touch' - Lesley Cookman, The Libby Sarjeant Series'Euphemia Martins is feisty, funny and completely adorable' - Colette McCormick, Ribbons in Her Hair'A rattlingly good dose of Edwardian country house intrigue with plenty of twist and turns and clues to puzzle through along with the heroine of the book, Euphemia Martins' - Booklore.co.ukHope for Tomorrow - the third edition of the exciting spy thriller Hope Stapleford Mystery series!_______________Hope rises to a challenge as pilots take to the skies...It is 1940 and the Battle of Britain takes to the air as Hope Stapleford embarks on her third thrilling adventure...It is 1940 and, as the Battle of Britain takes to the air, Hope Stapleford is recruited to join the Special Operations Executive. In the nick of time, spymaster Fitzroy intercepts; she is his intelligence operative after all, and he wants to send her to a Scottish airfield where Harvey is already stationed undercover as a mechanic.At the airbase, Hope and Harvey find a community in turmoil. Pilots talk of strange sightings in the air and local mechanics report mysterious scratches appearing on the wings and fuselage of the aircraft. Is this a case of homegrown sabotage or something more sinister? And why has Cole, an old colleague of Fitzroy's, suddenly appeared? Glowing orbs, grieving mothers and the legacy of dead German pilots are only some of the challenges Hope must face to complete her latest mission..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping thrillers!'Wonderful in its writing, chaterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ***** Author review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
Hope for Tomorrow: A thrilling tale of secrets and spies in wartime Britain (Hope Stapleford Mystery)
by Caroline Dunford'A Sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' - Lin Anderson'Impeccable historical detail with a light touch' - Lesley Cookman, The Libby Sarjeant Series'Euphemia Martins is feisty, funny and completely adorable' - Colette McCormick, Ribbons in Her Hair'A rattlingly good dose of Edwardian country house intrigue with plenty of twist and turns and clues to puzzle through along with the heroine of the book, Euphemia Martins' - Booklore.co.ukHope for Tomorrow - the third edition of the exciting spy thriller Hope Stapleford Mystery series!_______________Hope rises to a challenge as pilots take to the skies...It is 1940 and the Battle of Britain takes to the air as Hope Stapleford embarks on her third thrilling adventure...It is 1940 and, as the Battle of Britain takes to the air, Hope Stapleford is recruited to join the Special Operations Executive. In the nick of time, spymaster Fitzroy intercepts; she is his intelligence operative after all, and he wants to send her to a Scottish airfield where Harvey is already stationed undercover as a mechanic.At the airbase, Hope and Harvey find a community in turmoil. Pilots talk of strange sightings in the air and local mechanics report mysterious scratches appearing on the wings and fuselage of the aircraft. Is this a case of homegrown sabotage or something more sinister? And why has Cole, an old colleague of Fitzroy's, suddenly appeared? Glowing orbs, grieving mothers and the legacy of dead German pilots are only some of the challenges Hope must face to complete her latest mission..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's gripping thrillers!'Wonderful in its writing, chaterisation and plot the book never fails to entertain' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'This is one of the best written mystery series that I have read' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'They're so well written that they're hard to put down! I can't wait for the next one!' ***** Reader review for HOPE TO SURVIVE'This has got to be one of the best writers of mystery books' ***** Author review for HOPE TO SURVIVE
Hope for the Innocent
by Caroline DunfordIt is 1939 - World War II is looming, Oswald Mosley has awoken fascist sympathies among the British aristocracy and, in London, socialites are gathering for the start of the Season. Enter astute, Oxford graduate Hope Stapleford, whose quick wit, love of books and keen observations set her apart from her peers. Her rebellious friend, Bernadette, has persuaded her to take part in the Season, and Hope expects little more than a round of dull engagements and dreary introductions. But when an innocent, young debutante goes missing from their very first house party, feared to have been kidnapped or worse, Hope's curiosity is piqued. With Bernie and their new acquaintance, the amiable rogue Harvey, Hope soon finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue that threatens the very heart of the nation...
Hope for the Innocent: A gripping tale of murder and misadventure
by Caroline Dunford'A Sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple' - Lin Anderson'Impeccable historical detail with a light touch' - Lesley Cookman, The Libby Sarjeant Series'Euphemia Martins is feisty, funny and completely adorable' - Colette McCormick, Ribbons in Her Hair'A rattlingly good dose of Edwardian country house intrigue with plenty of twist and turns and clues to puzzle through along with the heroine of the book, Euphemia Martins' - Booklore.co.ukHope for the Innocent - the first edition of the addictive and twisty Hope Stapleford Mystery series!_______________With war approaching, innocence is the first casualty...It is 1939. World War II is looming.Oswald Mosley has awoken fascist sympathies among the British aristocracy and, in London, socialites are gathering for the start of the Season.Enter astute, Oxford graduate Hope Stapleford, whose quick wit, love of books and keen observations set her apart from her peers. Her rebellious friend, Bernadette, has persuaded her to take part in the Season, and Hope expects little more than a round of dull engagements and dreary introductions. But when an innocent, young debutante goes missing from their very first house party, feared to have been kidnapped or worse, Hope's curiosity is piqued. With Bernie and their new acquaintance, the amiable rogue Harvey, Hope soon finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue that threatens the very heart of the nation..._______________Readers LOVE Caroline Dunford's compelling crime novels!'I enjoyed this very much, Hope is a good character and hopefully worthy of a new series' ***** Reader review'... evokes the period and class structure beautifully, while at the same time being a rollicking good read and a mystery unsolved until almost the final page' ***** Reader review'An interesting plot and good character development' ***** Reader review'This is a perfect read for difficult times' ***** Reader review
Hope for the Innocent: A gripping tale of murder and misadventure (Hope Stapleford Mystery)
by Caroline DunfordIt is 1939 - World War II is looming, Oswald Mosley has awoken fascist sympathies among the British aristocracy and, in London, socialites are gathering for the start of the Season. Enter astute, Oxford graduate Hope Stapleford, whose quick wit, love of books and keen observations set her apart from her peers. Her rebellious friend, Bernadette, has persuaded her to take part in the Season, and Hope expects little more than a round of dull engagements and dreary introductions. But when an innocent, young debutante goes missing from their very first house party, feared to have been kidnapped or worse, Hope's curiosity is piqued. With Bernie and their new acquaintance, the amiable rogue Harvey, Hope soon finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue that threatens the very heart of the nation...
Hope for the Innocent: A gripping tale of murder and misadventure (Hope Stapleford Mystery)
by Caroline DunfordIt is 1939 - World War II is looming, Oswald Mosley has awoken fascist sympathies among the British aristocracy and, in London, socialites are gathering for the start of the Season. Enter astute, Oxford graduate Hope Stapleford, whose quick wit, love of books and keen observations set her apart from her peers. Her rebellious friend, Bernadette, has persuaded her to take part in the Season, and Hope expects little more than a round of dull engagements and dreary introductions. But when an innocent, young debutante goes missing from their very first house party, feared to have been kidnapped or worse, Hope's curiosity is piqued. With Bernie and their new acquaintance, the amiable rogue Harvey, Hope soon finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue that threatens the very heart of the nation...(P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Limited