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The Mark of the Pasha: A Mamur Zapt Mystery (Mamur Zapt Mysteries #16)
by Michael PearceThe Great War has ended, and the army is keen to be demobbed. But Willoughby, the new British High Commissioner in Egypt, has managed to affront the Khedive by refusing to receive rival delegations fueled by rising nationalism. Then, when some Armenians, Copts, and English civil servants are attacked, a state of emergency is declared.Gareth Cadwallader Owen is the Mamur Zapt, the Head of the Khedive's Secret Police. Unlike his British colleagues, Owen works for the Khedive. His is an uncomfortable perch as agitation for political and social restructuring grows. Furthermore, Owen is married to a pasha's daughter, Zeinab, herself straddling a cultural divide.The Khedive has declared a procession: he'll drive around Cairo with his Ministers. Owen, who has spent his career defusing political time bombs, learns the streets have been made dangerous by threats of real bombs. The fi rst order of business is to ward them off. The second is to ensure the safety of an impending major European delegation to the capital.But what does it all have to do with Owen's shiny new motor car?
The Mark of the Pentagram
by Esteban Navarro SorianoThe Federal police officer, Diana Dávila, is on her way to Laspaúles, a rural town in the Huesca province with a long-standing tradition of witchcraft, to investigate the murder of another police officer. Obsessed with following the clues surrounding the crime, she discovers that before the police officer was murdered, he was investigating the theft of a one-of-a-kind special edition copy of the book, Faust, by Goethe.
The Mark on the Mirror (Judy Bolton Mysteries #15)
by Margaret SuttonGhosts, bad luck from broken mirrors, and a mystery around an unloved girl set the scene for Judy's latest adventure. It is only weeks until Lorraine and Judy's double wedding, but mysteries know no social schedule. From a masked man delivering a shower gift to being run off the road, Judy's head is spinning trying to put the pieces together in another mystery adventure.
The Marked Lord
by Sharon IbbotsonA lady spy on the run finds refuge with a reclusive lord in this suspenseful Victorian romance novel. France, 1803. Sophy de Browarec knows a thing or two about survival, and very little about love. An orphaned aristocrat, she married at sixteen only to lose her husband to French revolutionaries shortly after their wedding. Since then, she’s sought justice as a spy for the British. But when her identity is revealed, Sophy flees France and returns to Cornwall, finding refuge with the only living link to her past, Fitzwilliam “Fitz” Ravensbourne. Lord Ravensbourne has suffered his own share of misfortune—and it’s left its mark in more ways than one. Though they grew up together, it’s been many years since Fitz and Sophie have seen each other, and both have changed quite a bit. Fitz, scarred by his past, has become a near recluse, while Sophy is less than forthcoming about her life. As they gradually reconnect, buried secrets come to light—secrets that could bring danger to Ravensbourne and threaten the forbidden love of these two troubled souls.
The Market Basing Mystery
by Agatha ChristiePreviously published in the print anthology Poirots Early Cases. A man has apparently committed suicide, but things are not always as they appear. The housekeeper points out that the gun was in the victims left hand, yet he was right handed.
The Marks of Cain
by Tom KnoxThe gripping new high-concept thriller from the author of The Genesis Secret, perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Sam Bourne. In America a young man inherits a million dollars, from a grandfather he thought was poor. Meanwhile, across Europe old men and women are being killed, in the most barbaric and elaborate of ways. And a brilliant scientist has disappeared from his laboratory in London, taking his extraordinary experiments with him. Tying these strange events together is an ancient Biblical curse, a medieval French tribe of pariahs, and a momentous and terrible revelation: something that will alter the world forever. One couple is intent on discovering this darkest of secrets, others will kill, and kill again, to stop them. Shifting from the forgotten churches of the Pyrenees, to the mysterious castles of the SS, to the arid and frightening wastes of Namibia, Tom Knox weaves together astonishing truths from ancient scripture and contemporary science to create an unputdownable thriller.
The Marlow Chronicles
by Lawrence SandersTOBY MARlOW: an Actor of the old school.<P> Hugely larger than life, shambling, bear-hugging and hard drinking, his slightest declamatory whisper audible at a hundred yards, his heart of gold not just worn but flaunted on his sleeve, all the world his stage and all his lines a potpourri of other men's flowers.<P> And Toby Marlow is dying. In six months he must shuffle off this mortal coil except that Toby Marlow will never shuffle like some slippered pantaloon.<P> Rather he will roar and emote and charm and browbeat. He will marry the woman to whom he has been happily unfaithful for forty years, row with their actor son who is of the introspective and mumbling tendency, comfort the boy's pregnant waif of a girl friend, do ding-dong battle with all comers. He will strut and fret and rage and laugh.<P> Toby Marlow is playing out his last part. He will be flamboyant, passionate, maudlin, brave and funny. And his last exit will leave not a dry eye in the house.<P>
The Marlow Murder Club: A Novel (The Marlow Murder Club #1)
by Robert Thorogood2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN AWARD"An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining, and beautifully written." —B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling authorA delightfully clever new mystery from creator of BBC One's hilarious murder mystery series Death in ParadiseMeet Judith: a seventy-seven-year-old whiskey drinking, crossword puzzle author living her best life in a dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of Marlow.Nothing ever happens in Marlow. That is, until Judith hears her neighbor shot while skinny-dipping in the Thames. The local police don't believe her story. It's an open and shut case, of course. Ha! Stefan can't be left for dead like that.Judith investigates and picks up a crew of sidekicks: Suzie the dogwalker and Becks the vicar's wife. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…Robert Thorogood, has turned the Christie-mystery on its head with this ever-so-sly cozy perfect for readers who love Richard Osmond's Thursday Murder Club and An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good."Lightweight but no-nonsense and genuinely brainy"—Kirkus Reviews"Damn right funny and heartwarming…great fun"—Crime Time"I love Robert Thorogood's writing."—Peter James, international bestselling author
The Marmalade Murders: A Penny Brannigan Mystery (A Penny Brannigan Mystery #9)
by Elizabeth J. DuncanThe Marmalade Murders is the ninth book in Elizabeth J. Duncan's award-winning mystery series, celebrated for its small-town charm and picturesque Welsh setting and starring amateur sleuth Penny Brannigan.The competition is friendly and just a little fierce at the annual Llanelen agricultural show as town and country folk gather for the outdoor judging of farm animals and indoor judging of cakes, pies, pastries, chutneys, jams and jellies, along with vegetables, fruit and flowers. But this year, there’s a new show category: murder. Local artist, Spa owner, and amateur sleuth Penny Brannigan agrees to help with the intake of the domestic arts entries and to judge the children’s pet competition on show day. When the president of the Welsh Women's Guild isn’t on hand to see her granddaughter and pet pug win a prize, the family becomes concerned. When a carrot cake entered in the competition goes missing, something is clearly amiss. A black Labrador Retriever belonging to the agricultural show’s president discovers the body of the missing woman under the baked goods table. A newcomer to town, a transgender woman, is suspected, but amateur sleuth Penny Brannigan believes her to be innocent. She sets out to find the real killer, but when a second body is discovered days later, the case is thrown into confusion, and Penny knows it’s up to her to figure out what happened—and why.
The Marown Files
by Sarah Jayne HainesA chance encounter turns Detective Marown's world upside down. In order to find the truth of what happened to the Jones family, she must confront her past and overcome her guilt. Can she find the truth before it's too late?
The Marquess Tames His Bride
by Annie Burrows“I have just announced our betrothal.”A Brides for Bachelors storyThe Marquess of Rawcliffe has always found his feisty childhood friend Clare Cottam enthralling. Forbidden by her strict father to pursue a relationship, he’s kept his distance. But the couple is embroiled in a heated argument that puts Clare’s reputation in danger, and Rawcliffe is forced to declare her his fiancée! It will be his pleasure to tame his independent, innocent bride…Brides for Bachelors miniseriesBook 1 — The Major Meets His MatchBook 2 — The Marquess Tames His Bride Watch out for Book 3, the last book in the trilogy — coming soon“Burrows is a master at Regency romance” — RT Book Reviews on In Bed with the Duke “Burrows’ new quartet of men who will meet their matches is filled with humor and adventure” — RT Book Reviews on The Major Meets His Match
The Marquis Wellington Jug
by John MalcolmAn original short story taken from the anthology Motives for Murder, by members of The Detection ClubFrom acclaimed crime writer John Malcolm comes a tale of dodgy dealing in the antiques world. Bill Franklin, antiques dealer extraordinaire, is saddened to hear of the death of a local picture restorer - and when he goes to a very grand estate sale, he uncovers dark deeds . . .
The Marquis Wellington Jug
by John MalcolmAn original short story taken from the anthology Motives for Murder, by members of The Detection ClubFrom acclaimed crime writer John Malcolm comes a tale of dodgy dealing in the antiques world. Bill Franklin, antiques dealer extraordinaire, is saddened to hear of the death of a local picture restorer - and when he goes to a very grand estate sale, he uncovers dark deeds . . .
The Marriage Agreement
by Carolyn DavidsonWhen an undercover lawman needs a wife to complete his disguise, a beautiful riverboat singer may be more than he bargained for in this historical romance.Mississippi River, 1878. Scams and scalawags were all in a day’s work for government agent Gage Morgan. Songbird Lily Devereaux was not. No soiled dove, she was a lady in need of protection. But once vows were spoken, would he ever be able to let her go, as their marriage bargain allowed . . . and her troubled heart might demand?Songs and secrets were Lily’s shield against the world. A desperate act led her to sing for her supper aboard a Mississippi riverboat—but now her boss expects her to entertain customers in the bedroom as well. Playing the role of Gage Morgan’s bride is a tempting way to escape dire straits. But can Lily wed him and bed him without the promise of love?
The Marriage Bargain
by Blaise KilgallenRe-release (2012) Secret Cravings PublishingBlaise Kilgallen pens a sensuous Regency with a hint of suspense in The Marriage Bargain. A historical romance full of intrigue, danger, and attraction that will have you turning the pages from start to finish as more than one marriage bargain may be offered before all is said and done.When her parents were killed in a carriage accident, young Emily Dancy attempts to save herself from the clutches of her hateful, adopted uncle and guardian. She manages to escape from him and finds employment as governess to the Earl of Leathem's ward. She is to help the untutored, countrified girl into marriage-worthy. By the same token, she hopes to be safe until she reaches her majority and can claim an inheritance.Gavin Fielding, is made guardian of a young female in an unknown person's will. As a firm bachelor he needs help, and he hires Emily to teach his ward what she must know to be launched onto London's Marriage Mart. Somewhat intrigued by the young governess, he asks his aunt to sponsor his ward's debut by adding her consequence. Lady Parcells breaks her ankle and can't get around to help, so Gavin has to change his plans. He offers a marriage bargain to Lilianne's governess.Emily is saved from her nasty, adopted uncle when he is arrested and jailed as a spy.The marriage bargain also would help the earl's problem.Meanwhile, dark forces work again the couple as they attempt to stay one step ahead of danger and yet, keep from falling in love.Content Notes: Spicy, Historical, Regency
The Marriage Bed
by H. Vernor DixonOctober 5Wednesday, 1 a.m.Tonight I have bruises on my arm. Jeff has just left me. I no longer believe he is the same man I married.The brother is locked in his study, drinking. His face is the twin of Jeff's, and sometimes I catch him watching me with the eyes of the man I love. But I cannot tell surely.Someone in this great cliff house is playing a hideous game with me. I begin to think it is more than a game.I begin to think of insanity.
The Marriage Bed
by H. Vernor DixonOctober 5Wednesday, 1 a.m.Tonight I have bruises on my arm. Jeff has just left me. I no longer believe he is the same man I married.The brother is locked in his study, drinking. His face is the twin of Jeff's, and sometimes I catch him watching me with the eyes of the man I love. But I cannot tell surely.Someone in this great cliff house is playing a hideous game with me. I begin to think it is more than a game.I begin to think of insanity.
The Marriage Bed
by H. Vernor DixonOctober 5Wednesday, 1 a.m.Tonight I have bruises on my arm. Jeff has just left me. I no longer believe he is the same man I married.The brother is locked in his study, drinking. His face is the twin of Jeff’s, and sometimes I catch him watching me with the eyes of the man I love. But I cannot tell surely.Someone in this great cliff house is playing a hideous game with me. I begin to think it is more than a game.I begin to think of insanity.
The Marriage Contract (The O'Malleys #1)
by Katee RobertNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert begins a smoking hot new series about the O'Malley family-wealthy, powerful, dangerous and seething with scandal.Teague O'Malley hates pretty much everything associated with his family's name. And when his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a "business" alliance, Teague's ready to tell his dad exactly where he can stuff his millions. But then Teague actually meets his new fiancée, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her big blue eyes, and vows he will do everything in his power to protect her.Everyone knows the O'Malleys have a dangerous reputation. But Callie wasn't aware just what that meant until she saw Teague, the embodiment of lethal grace and coiled power. His slightest touch sizzles through her. But the closer they get, the more trouble they're in. Because Callie's keeping a dark secret-and what Teague doesn't know could get him killed.
The Marriage Hearse: Book 10 in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series (DI Wesley Peterson #10)
by Kate Ellis'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The TimesA young woman is found strangled and naked, hours before her wedding. DI Wesley Peterson discovers that Kirsten Harbourn was being pursued by an obsessed stalker and had dark secrets her doting fiancé knew nothing about.But Kirsten's wasn't the only wedding planned to take place that day in South Devon. A couple made their wedding vows at Morbary registry office and a few days later the groom is found dead in a seaside hotel.As Wesley examines the links between cases, the skeleton of a young bride is found in a field that once belonged to the family of an Elizabethan playwright. Ralph Strong's play, 'The Fair Wife of Padua', is soon to be performed for the first time in four hundred years.Is the bloodthirsty drama a confession to the historic murder? And can it reveal anything about the recent killings Wesley must solve?Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS:'I loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves'Haunting' Independent'Unputdownable' Bookseller'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer'A gripping read' Best'A fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
The Marriage Hearse: Number 10 in series (Wesley Peterson Ser. #10)
by Kate EllisWhen Kirsten Harbourn is found strangled and naked on her wedding day, DI Wesley Peterson makes some alarming discoveries. Kirsten was being pursued by an obsessed stalker and she had dark secrets her doting fianc, Peter, knew nothing about. But Kirsten's wasn't the only wedding planned to take place that July day in South Devon. At Morbay register office a terrified young girl makes her wedding vows. And a few days later her bridegroom is found dead in a seedy seaside hotel. As Wesley investigates he suspects that his death and his bride's subsequent disappearance might be linked to Kirsten's murder. Meanwhile the skeleton of a young female is found buried in a farmer's field - a field that once belonged to the family of Ralph Strong, an Elizabethan playwright whose play, 'The Fair Wife of Padua' is to be performed for the first time in four hundred years. Is this bloodthirsty play a confession to a murder committed in the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1? Or does it tell another story, one that might cast light on recent mysteries?
The Marriage Knot
by Mary McBrideShe Was Too Much Woman For Half A ManDelaney cursed the wayward bullet that had made him less than what he'd been. A jewel like Hannah Dancer deserved more than he could ever be again. And besides, she belonged to someone else. But fate, it seemed, had other plans....The Law Had Moved In On Hannah DancerHer late husband's shocking bequest had given their home to Sheriff Gabriel Delaney-and left her with more than one surprise. For now this hard-muscled, brooding lawman had taken up residence in her home-and in her heart!
The Marriage Lie: A bestselling psychological thriller (Harlequin Audio Series)
by Kimberly BelleEveryone has secrets… Iris and Will have been married for seven years, and life is as close to perfect as it can be. But on the morning Will flies out for a business trip to Florida, Iris&’s happy world comes to an abrupt halt: another plane headed for Seattle has crashed into a field, killing everyone on board and, according to the airline, Will was one of the passengers.Grief-stricken and confused, Iris is convinced it must all be a huge misunderstanding. Why did Will lie about where he was going? And what else has he lied about? As Iris sets off on a desperate quest to uncover what her husband was keeping from her, the answers she finds shock her to her very core.Don't miss bestselling author Kimberly Belle's next deeply addictive thriller, The Personal Assistant—where she explores the dark side of the digital world when a mommy-blogger&’s assistant goes missing!Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by Kimberly Belle: The Last Breath Stranger in the Lake My Darling Husband Three Days Missing Dear Wife The Ones We Trust
The Marriage Pact
by Elizabeth DukeBride for hire?Money couldn't buy love, but would it buy Adam Tate a wife? Claire needed a plane ticket home, and money to help her sister. Adam promised to help-on the condition that Claire became his wife and mother to his two-year-old son, Jamie!Adam was rich, charming and gorgeous. And the deal was simple: one short wedding ceremony, and Claire's problems would be over! Financially, at least. But she knew Adam would be a hard man to walk away from. Was Claire ready to promise her heart for better, for worse...forever?"Ms Duke captivates readers with...intense passion, a strong emotional conflict and endearing characters."-Romantic Times