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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Frances Duncan; Jane (INT) Donald
Here I am, in the early hours of the morning in a strange apartment, with a friend I barely know anymore.Some memories are hard to live with. Others are better left dead and buried.Susan hopes to escape memories of her dead husband by flying around the world to visit Sophie in New York. It's the most spontaneous thing she's ever done. Her oldest friend should be able to help her deal with Henry's death, except ten years leaves their once tight friendship strained.Can Susan recover from her loss while recovering her friendship? Or will she keep running?Frances Duncan, Sir Julius Vogel Award finalist and founder of the Jane Austen Society of New Zealand, brings you a story about loss and growth that has hints of Jane Austen's last published novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
Calling all Jane Austen fans Love Jane Austen, but short on time? This boxed set collects short pieces inspired by the author of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility in one fun-sized collection.Alison's the Sensible One: Alison Dash was always the sensible one in her family, until everyday life had other ideas.Spinster Librarian: Is Mary Smith doomed to be single after being dumped on her birthday?The Little Blue Book: Maria Bertram turns to the dark arts for help in attracting a husband.Marrying Mr Knightley: let's talk about the Emma expansion of the popular Pride and Prejudice themed card game Marrying Mr Darcy. The State of My Life: Can a trip to New York help Susan Tilney avoid dealing with the death of her husband?Suede: Anne gets to marry the boy next door ... except he died ten years ago.If you're an Austen fan you'll love this collection by the founder of the Jane Austen Society of New Zealand. Buy now to satisfy your hunger for more Jane Austen.
Always Kiss the Corpse on Whidbey Island
Sandy Frances Duncan; George Szanto
Touchwood Editions
2011
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Sandro Vasiliadis, a nurse at the Whidbey Island General Hospital, has died of an apparent heroin overdose. When his grieving mother bends over to kiss her son's corpse at the viewing, she shrieks, "That's not Sandro " Convinced that her son must still be alive, Maria Vasiliadis hires Kyra Rachel and Noel Franklin to solve the mystery. With questions of foul play continuing to swirl around the death, the detectives' inquiries lead them deeper into Sandro's life and eventually to a medical clinic that specializes in transgendering. The second in the Islands Investigations International Mystery series, Always Kiss the Corpse takes Kyra and Noel's investigation from the rush of Seattle to the seeming peace of the San Juan Islands in this thrilling page-turner. It's only once the detectives come to understand Sandro in life that they unlock the secret to his death. Also available in hardcover.
Never Hug a Mugger on Quadra Island
Sandy Frances Duncan; George Szanto
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
2011
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The Islands Investigations International team is back! This time, Kyra Rachel and Noel Franklin are sleuthing around Quadra Island in the employ of Noel's old high school buddy, Jason Cooper. In a quiet wooded area of the island, Jason, his wife and two younger boys are worried for the oldest son in the family. Derek was discovered badly beaten in the woods by Campbell River and has remained in a deep coma for three weeks. Desperate to find out what happened to his son and why, Jason hires Noel and Kyra. As the two get to know the sleepy island community, they are surprised to discover that Derek may have been in on a drug deal - but why? Others in the community describe him as a decent young man with a good head on his shoulders - what could have possibly pushed him to deal in drugs? Kyra and Noel aren't even certain the drug deal is connected to the attack, so who would want to hurt this young man and why? Kyra and Noel are determined to find out what circumstances could have drawn this happy family into such dark territory.
Never Hug a Mugger on Quadra Island
Sandy Frances Duncan; George Szanto
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
2012
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The Islands Investigations International team is back! This time, Kyra Rachel and Noel Franklin are sleuthing around Quadra Island in the employ of Noels old high school buddy, Jason Cooper. In a quiet wooded area of the island, Jason, his wife, and two younger boys are worried for the oldest son in the family. Derek was discovered badly beaten in the woods by Campbell River and has remained in a deep coma for three weeks. Desperate to find out what happened to his son and why, Jason hires Noel and Kyra. As the two get to know the sleepy island community, theyre surprised to discover that Derek may have been in on a drug deal but why? Others in the community describe him as a decent young man with a good head on his shoulders what could have possibly pushed him to deal in drugs? Kyra and Noel arent even certain the drug deal is connected to the attack, so who would want to hurt this young man and why? Kyra and Noel are determined to find out what circumstances could have drawn this happy family into such dark territory.
Never Sleep with a Suspect on Gabriola Island
George Szanto; Sandy Frances Duncan
Horsdal Schubart Publishers
2009
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In this new mystery series set on the islands off the coast of British Columbia and Washington State, Noel Franklin and Kyra Rachel team up to form Islands Investigations International. Quickly they come to realize that some crimes respect no boundaries.Their first job takes Noel and Kyra to Gabriola Island and the unsolved murder of an art gallery groundskeeper. The vicious rumours surrounding the case take several sinister turns, leading them into grave personal danger. As each investigator falls prey to those they need to trust, Kyra and Noel discover that even charming island communities can keep deadly secrets.
The life of the painter and designer Duncan Grant spanned great changes in society and art, from Edwardian Britain to the 1970s, from Alma-Tadema to Gilbert and George.
The Descendants of Stephen Horton Herbert and Mary Duncan McRae
Frances Rhea Compiler Murphy
Hassell Street Press
2021
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