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The Girl in the Green Dress: A Mystery Featuring Zelda Fitzgerald
From the author of The Lindbergh Nanny comes an evocative mystery about the 1920 murder of the gambler Joseph Elwell, featuring New Yorker writer Morris Markey and Zelda Fitzgerald. At the dawn of the Jazz Age, Morris Markey arrives in New York to become a writer. Having served in France, he needs to be in a place so distracting he cannot hear himself think. New in town, Markey hovers at the edge of the city's revels, unable to hear the secrets that might give him his first Big Story. Finally one night he spots Joseph Elwell, a man about town known for courting wealthy married women, with a glorious girl in a dress of silver and dollar green. The next morning, Elwell's housekeeper runs out into the street screaming that Elwell has been shot. Every door and window in the house is locked. Did the ravishing woman kill her paramour? At last, Morris Markey has his story. To penetrate the glittering world of Joseph Elwell, Markey turns to the newly famous Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, who met Elwell the same fateful night he night. Bored while Scott is working on his next novel, Zelda offers to help Markey with his investigation. Together, Markey and Zelda learn that there were many people in Elwell's life who had reason to want him dead. And when a second man is found shot in his home in a very similar way, Markey begins to suspect that the truth may be more complicated--a story so dangerous that after he finishes it three decades later, he himself is found dead in his home, a single bullet through his head. Mariah Fredericks's third standalone novel based on a true story from New York City's glamorous past, The Girl in the Green Dress is a truly standout historical mystery.
The Wharton Plot

The Wharton Plot

Mariah Fredericks

MINOTAUR BOOKS
2025
nidottu
Mariah Fredericks' mesmerizing novel, The Wharton Plot, follows renowned novelist Edith Wharton in the twilight years of the Gilded Age in New York as she tracks a killer.New York City, 1911. Edith Wharton, almost equally famed for her novels and her sharp tongue, is bone-tired of Manhattan. Finding herself at a crossroads with both her marriage and her writing, she makes the decision to leave America, her publisher, and her loveless marriage. And then, dashing novelist David Graham Phillips--a writer with often notorious ideas about society and women's place in it--is shot to death outside the Princeton Club. Edith herself met the man only once, when the two formed a mutual distaste over tea in the Palm Court of the Belmont hotel. When Phillips is killed, Edith's life takes another turn. His sister is convinced Graham was killed by someone determined to stop the publication of his next book, which promised to uncover secrets that powerful people would rather stayed hidden. Though unconvinced, Edith is curious. What kind of book could push someone to kill? Inspired by a true story, The Wharton Plot follows Edith Wharton through the fading years of the Gilded Age in a city she once loved so well, telling a taut tale of fame, love, and murder, as she becomes obsessed with solving a crime.
Death of an American Beauty

Death of an American Beauty

Mariah Fredericks

MINOTAUR BOOKS
2021
nidottu
Death of an American Beauty is the third in Mariah Fredericks's compelling series, set in Gilded Age New York, featuring Jane Prescott. Jane Prescott is taking a break from her duties as lady's maid for a week, and plans to begin it with attending the hottest and most scandalous show in town: the opening of an art exhibition, showcasing the cubists, that is shocking New York City. 1913 is also the fiftieth anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation speech, and the city's great and good are determined to celebrate in style. Dolly Rutherford, heiress to the glamorous Rutherford's department store empire, has gathered her coterie of society ladies to put on a play--with Jane's employer Louise Tyler in the starring role as Lincoln himself. Jane is torn between helping the ladies with their costumes and enjoying her holiday. But fate decides she will do neither, when a woman is found murdered outside Jane's childhood home--a refuge for women run by her uncle. Deeply troubled as her uncle falls under suspicion and haunted by memories of a woman she once knew, Jane--with the help of old friends and new acquaintances, reporter Michael Behan and music hall pianist Leo Hirschfeld--is determined to discover who is making death into their own twisted art form.
The Lindbergh Nanny

The Lindbergh Nanny

Mariah Fredericks

MINOTAUR BOOKS
2022
sidottu
Mariah Fredericks's The Lindbergh Nanny is powerful, propulsive novel about America's most notorious kidnapping through the eyes of the woman who found herself at the heart of this deadly crime. "A masterful blending of fact and fiction that is as compelling as it is entertaining."--Nelson DeMille When the most famous toddler in America, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., is kidnapped from his family home in New Jersey in 1932, the case makes international headlines. Already celebrated for his flight across the Atlantic, his father, Charles, Sr., is the country's golden boy, with his wealthy, lovely wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, by his side. But there's someone else in their household--Betty Gow, a formerly obscure young woman, now known around the world by another name: the Lindbergh Nanny. A Scottish immigrant deciphering the rules of her new homeland and its East Coast elite, Betty finds Colonel Lindbergh eccentric and often odd, Mrs. Lindbergh kind yet nervous, and Charlie simply a darling. Far from home and bruised from a love affair gone horribly wrong, Betty finds comfort in caring for the child, and warms to the attentions of handsome sailor Henrik, sometimes known as Red. Then, Charlie disappears. Suddenly a suspect in the eyes of both the media and the public, Betty must find the truth about what really happened that night, in order to clear her own name--and to find justice for the child she loves. "Gripping and elegant, The Lindbergh Nanny brings readers into the interior of the twentieth century's most infamous crime."--Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair
The Wharton Plot

The Wharton Plot

Mariah Fredericks

MINOTAUR BOOKS
2024
sidottu
Mariah Fredericks' mesmerizing novel, The Wharton Plot, follows renowned novelist Edith Wharton in the twilight years of the Gilded Age in New York as she tracks a killer.New York City, 1911. Edith Wharton, almost equally famed for her novels and her sharp tongue, is bone-tired of Manhattan. Finding herself at a crossroads with both her marriage and her writing, she makes the decision to leave America, her publisher, and her loveless marriage. And then, dashing novelist David Graham Phillips--a writer with often notorious ideas about society and women's place in it--is shot to death outside the Princeton Club. Edith herself met the man only once, when the two formed a mutual distaste over tea in the Palm Court of the Belmont hotel. When Phillips is killed, Edith's life takes another turn. His sister is convinced Graham was killed by someone determined to stop the publication of his next book, which promised to uncover secrets that powerful people would rather stayed hidden. Though unconvinced, Edith is curious. What kind of book could push someone to kill? Inspired by a true story, The Wharton Plot follows Edith Wharton through the fading years of the Gilded Age in a city she once loved so well, telling a taut tale of fame, love, and murder, as she becomes obsessed with solving a crime.
Death of a Showman

Death of a Showman

Mariah Fredericks

MINOTAUR BOOKS
2022
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In Mariah Fredericks's Death of a Showman, the fourth in this absorbing series set in Gilded Age New York, lady's maid Jane Prescott is thrust into the world of show business, where a killer is stalking Broadway. "A lively upstairs/downstairs mystery."--New York Times Book Review on A Death of No Importance It is the summer of 1914 and lady's maid Jane Prescott is back in New York with the Tylers after a glittering society wedding in Europe. On their return, Jane learns another wedding has taken place. Her old dancing partner, Leo Hirschfeld, has married a chorus girl in his new Broadway musical. Jane and Louise Tyler are pulled into the sparkling and scandalous world of Broadway, as a star struck Louise invests in Leo's show, and Jane chaperones her at rehearsals. But behind the glittering facade of the theater, there are rivalries, secret romances, and some very dodgy business practices. When the show's abusive producer, Sidney Warburton, is murdered, the list of suspects is long. Was it the comedic star or her gambler boyfriend? The disgruntled costume designer? The beautiful, blond dancer, her jealous husband? Or was it Leo himself, who had more reason than anyone to hate Sidney Warburton? As the First World war looms in the distance, Jane and tabloid reporter Michael Behan must strip back the masks of these consummate performers before one of them kills again.
The Christmas Princess

The Christmas Princess

Mariah Carey; Michaela Angela Davis

HENRY HOLT COMPANY INC
2022
sidottu
There was one time unlike any other, when everyone pitched in and helped one another . . . CHRISTMAS TIME! Mariah Carey, lovingly and aptly known as the Queen of Christmas, has brought forth a unique, heartwarming, and modern fairy tale with The Christmas Princess, starring Little Mariah! Like her historic, globally adored song “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” this story is an instant and inclusive family holiday classic. While firmly placed in the tradition of Christmas storytelling, The Christmas Princess is infused with her one-of-a-kind festive Mariah magic and musicality. Little Mariah doesn’t have much and doesn’t want a lot, but there is just one thing she longs for: a peaceful and joyous holiday season. Feeling outcast and alone, Little Mariah sets off on a wintry, wondrous journey, ultimately discovering the healing power of her voice to spread the spirit of Christmas at home and all around the world.
The Lindbergh Nanny

The Lindbergh Nanny

Mariah Fredericks

MINOTAUR BOOKS
2024
nidottu
Mariah Fredericks's The Lindbergh Nanny is powerful, propulsive novel about America's most notorious kidnapping through the eyes of the woman who found herself at the heart of this deadly crime. "A masterful blending of fact and fiction that is as compelling as it is entertaining."--Nelson DeMille When the most famous toddler in America, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., is kidnapped from his family home in New Jersey in 1932, the case makes international headlines. Already celebrated for his flight across the Atlantic, his father, Charles, Sr., is the country's golden boy, with his wealthy, lovely wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, by his side. But there's someone else in their household--Betty Gow, a formerly obscure young woman, now known around the world by another name: the Lindbergh Nanny. A Scottish immigrant deciphering the rules of her new homeland and its East Coast elite, Betty finds Colonel Lindbergh eccentric and often odd, Mrs. Lindbergh kind yet nervous, and Charlie simply a darling. Far from home and bruised from a love affair gone horribly wrong, Betty finds comfort in caring for the child, and warms to the attentions of handsome sailor Henrik, sometimes known as Red. Then, Charlie disappears. Suddenly a suspect in the eyes of both the media and the public, Betty must find the truth about what really happened that night, in order to clear her own name--and to find justice for the child she loves. "Gripping and elegant, The Lindbergh Nanny brings readers into the interior of the twentieth century's most infamous crime."--Nina de Gramont, New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair
The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

Mariah Suarez

Lulu.com
2013
pokkari
Lindsay has thirty minutes until her wedding and her life with the perfect man starts. So why is she sitting here, thinking about her ex-boyfriend? Can one person decide the rest of their life in thirty minutes?
Dodging Karma Part 2

Dodging Karma Part 2

Mariah Carson

Lulu.com
2023
pokkari
With a baby on the way and a wife that wants nothing to do with him, Jonah is a man on a mission. New city, new rules, and new temptation awaits him. Married woman seems to be his weakness. Jonah has fought for everything he has. His true enemy is Karma, and all the hell she brings Newly single Neveah has moved on with a new man, had a beautiful baby girl and ready to start over. Will she move on with her new boo or will she fall back into Jonah's web of lies and deceit? Time to see how tempting temptation can really get. Karma has no menu, you get served what you deserve.
A Momentous Beginning

A Momentous Beginning

Mariah Johnson

Lulu.com
2015
pokkari
This book covers my journey through first semester at Tennessee State University. I showcase some of my work over the semester, as well as giving advice for incoming freshman. College is super nerve wrecking so I hope this book falls into the hands of those who could use some advice.
Accidentally Dating the Enemy

Accidentally Dating the Enemy

Mariah Ankenman

Harlequin Romance Larger Print
2025
pokkari
Nora's plans to save her family's ski resort are foiled when she learns that its prospective buyer is the man she's met on a dating app Their connection is unmistakable, but could she let herself fall for the enemy? Find out in this Harlequin Romance debut by Mariah Ankenman FALLING FOR HER RIVAL Nora Lucchese rues the day that the Colorado winds blew Zane Starlight to her family's ski resort, with an offer to buy her out. She'll do anything to stop the ex-slopes superstar from owning her beloved Neve Mountain. But there's a hiccup in her plan...because Nora is about to learn that Zane is also the anonymous man she's been flirting with on a dating app for months The enemy who's trying to take what Nora loves most can't also be "the one"...can he? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Wandering Women in French Film and Literature

Wandering Women in French Film and Literature

Mariah Devereux Herbeck

Palgrave Macmillan
2013
nidottu
How and when can a narrative agent or voice be considered unreliable? What happens when narrative authority fails and, just as importantly, why does it? As a means to answering these questions, Wandering Women in French Film and Literature examines the phenomenon of 'narrative drift' through in-depth analysis of twentieth-century novels and films.
Magnetic Lines of Force

Magnetic Lines of Force

Mariah Payne

Lulu.com
2017
pokkari
This book is an exploration of energy and magnetism through relationships, life experiences, and memories. This book is about the energy we bring to a room, or the magnetization that draws us towards potential partners, or even simply the energy it takes to exist. Take a look into the life of a queer woman who lives in North-east Ohio.
Daily Keto Miracle

Daily Keto Miracle

Mariah Richardson

Mariah Richardson
2019
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"People don't become obese overnight.... good nutrition involves discipline that must be learned and practiced on a daily basis." -- Amy Klobuchar The Ketogenic diet seeks to reverse the obesity problem by recommending a significant reduction of carb intake coupled with the intake of high amounts of fats and moderate amounts of proteins. The reason for doing that is to push the body into a metabolic state referred to as ketosis. You do this by starving the body of carbohydrates so that it can make the most use of the available dietary fat (what you take in your diet) and body fat, which the body burns when the available dietary fat is not enough to fuel its different processes. Ketogenic diet comes with a plethora of benefits and can be a key contributor in ensuring optimum health and weight loss in the long run. Recent studies report that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic -- 66 days to be precise. As you continue your Keto journey, this research can be very helpful. You need to embrace the long, gradual process towards ketogenic greatness. Longer timelines help us realize that habits are a process and not an event. Understanding this truth from the beginning in our Keto journey will make it easier to manage our expectations and commit to making small daily incremental improvements -- rather than pressuring ourselves into thinking that we have to make a giant leap and do it all at once. And that's the goal of this book, to help you make small, daily improvements in your Keto journey over the next 66 days via inspirational quotes and delicious Keto Miracle recipes. As you commit to this Daily Keto Miracle system, Mariah Richardson hopes that Keto gets strongly integrated into your lifestyle and ends up becoming a life-changing habit for you over time as it has for countless people all across the world. Here's a preview of what you'll learn: - A Complete Overview of the Ketogenic Diet- Benefits of Ketogenic Diet- What to Consume on Keto- What Foods You Should Avoid- The Importance of Healthy Eating Habits- The 66 Day Rule for Habit Formation- 66 Day Daily Keto Miracle system comprising of inspirational quotes and delicious Keto recipes for different occasions
Keto Miracle For Vegans

Keto Miracle For Vegans

Mariah Richardson

Mariah Richardson
2018
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The Ketogenic diet is a low-carb and high-fat diet and thus, the food contains a high proportion of fat, a moderate proportion of protein and very low carbs. A Ketogenic vegan diet is the same diet but it is based solely on plant-based foods. In other words, Ketogenic vegan diet consists of plant-based fats, plant-based carbs, and plant-based fats. The Ketogenic vegan diet is designed in such a way so that it can switch the body completely to burn the stored fats. Naturally, our body needs glucose, breaks down of carbohydrates, to fuel the body with energy. However, various scientific studies have proven that carbs are not healthy and are the main cause of many harmful ailments. The solution - making the human body to rely on fats to get the energy which carbs provide. This whole process that is turning the human body into the fat-burning machine is called ketosis which is the main goal of the Ketogenic diet. Ketosis is a process where the liver breakdowns stored fats in the body into ketones and hence, the body uses these ketones as a fuel. The Ketogenic vegan diet is one of the most difficult and restrictive diets, but it is possible to pull it off while maintaining your sanity, minimizing animal suffering, and improving your health. The aim of this book is to help you out in this journey. In this book, you'll learn: - Basics of a Ketogenic Vegan Diet- Benefits of Ketogenic Vegan Diet- Getting Started With Ketogenic Vegan Diet- Foods to Have or Not On a Ketogenic Vegan Diet
Crunch Time

Crunch Time

Mariah Fredericks

Atheneum Books for Young Readers
2007
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Leo, Max, Jane, and Daisy don't have much in common. But when they all blow off their SAT prep in favor of forming their own study group, they actually begin to bond -- over why there's so much competition over a stupid test. And what it really measures, anyway. Then it's revealed that someone has cheated on the SATs, and all eyes point to the study group. Everyone knows that Leo can't stand to lose. That Max is convinced he's a loser. That Jane couldn't care less about the whole thing. And that if Daisy doesn't clinch the right score, forget it -- she can't afford to go to college. The pressure is on for the cheater to come forward. Who will fess up?