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It is 1863, the year of Gettysburg and Vicksburg, when a nation savagely tears at its soul. At the center of the carnage stands the calm, enigmatic figure of President Abraham Lincoln. In this extraordinary thriller, Lincoln sends his most trusted agent to turn the course of the War. . .Twelve miles from Wilmington, Delaware, a heavily guarded ammunition dump has exploded–and lit up the night sky for miles around. On a newly christened ironclad in the Potomac, Lincoln meets with Colonel Fitz Dunaway and his beautiful, brilliant wife Asia. Fitz has already been wounded in service to the President. Now, the Union is imperiled as never before . . . and the President needs Fitz's skills more than ever. In the clandestine world where more than espionage is kept secret, a killer makes his first move on Lincoln's man. It is then that Fitz and Asia confront a cabal of traitors and spies, sufferers and sinners who are all guarding the most terrifying threat of all. . . Praise for Steven Wilson and President Lincoln's Spy "A story as vivid and engrossing as the Civil War itself." –Troy Soos"You'll taste the grit and feel the excitement of a pivotal time in American history."–John Lutz"If Robert Ludlum had written a Civil War novel, it would read like President Lincoln's Spy." –Clint Johnson

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'A thoroughly enjoyable, powerful novel' Lyn Andrews 'An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story' Cathy Sharp Winter, Liverpool 1947. [/b][b]Evie Kilgaren is a fighter. Abandoned by her mother and with her father long gone, she is left to raise her siblings in dockside Liverpool, as they battle against the coldest winter on record. But she is determined to make a life for herself and create a happy home for what's left of her family. Desperate for work, Evie takes a job at the Tram Tavern under the kindly watch of pub landlady, and pillar of the community, Connie Sharp. But Connie has problems of her own when her quiet life of spinsterhood is upturned with the arrival of a mysterious undercover detective from out of town.
When melting ice reveals a body in the canal, things take a turn for the worst for the residents of Reckoner's Row. Who could be responsible for such a brutal attack? And can Evie keep her family safe before they strike again? A gritty, historical family drama full of laughter and tears from the author of Annie Groves' bestsellers including Child of the Mersey and Christmas on the Mersey . Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. 'I found The Orphan Daughter  a thoroughly enjoyable, powerful novel set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty. A fast paced story-line and believable characters added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a series of successful books for Sheila Riley.' Lyn Andrews 'An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.' Cathy Sharp, author of the best-selling  Orphans of Halfpenny Street. [b][/b] [/b][b]What readers are saying about The Orphan Daughter 'Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.' 'Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.''Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!' 'A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.' 'From the first page I was hooked. I've loved reading this fabulous story.'

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В данной книге раскрываются факты гибели туристической группы Дятлова, по которым до сих пор нет однозначного ответа у следствия, несмотря на то, что прошло уже 60 лет. Чем больше изучается это дело, тем больше возникает вопросов. Есть только многочисленные версии, которые объединяет одно – никто не может понять до конца причины гибели, а также логику этих опытных туристов в критический момент. Да и природу этого трагического случая никто не может разгадать.

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Impressive … A precisely written, carefully plotted novel, all the more dramatic for its understated tone Booklist In a world of growing nationalism, a quiet few are determined to resist. This gripping historical mystery explores the darkest days of the early 20th century. Munich, 1920. Detective Willi Geismeier has a problem: how do you uphold the law when the law goes bad? The First World War has been lost and Germany is in turmoil. The new government in Berlin is weak. The police and courts are corrupt. Fascists and Communists are fighting in the streets. People want a savior, someone who can make Germany great again. To many, Adolf Hitler seems perfect for the job. When the offices of a Munich newspaper are bombed, Willi Geismeier investigates, but as it gets political, he is taken off the case. Willi continues to ask questions, but when his pursuit of the truth itself becomes a crime, his career – and his life – are in grave danger.

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The enthralling story of two remarkable women caught up in the maelstrom of the English Civil War. February, 1642. With the King and Parliament at loggerheads, England is rushing headlong into a brutal and bloody war. Caught up in the turbulence are two formidable women who face difficult and dangerous times ahead.Forced to abandon her children and leave for foreign shores, the extravagant and unpopular Queen Henrietta Maria discovers that she cannot rely on the loyalty of her former friends and relatives in the royal courts of Europe. Meanwhile, her friend and former lady-in-waiting, the beautiful Countess of Carlisle, determines to remain loyal to the King, despite his craven betrayal of her lover and protector.Separated from their menfolk, these two very different women determine to do what they can to survive in a world where brother is at war with brother, a world where no one can be trusted. But the war will change both their lives in ways they could never have imagined.

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Could a mysterious music box hold the key to unlocking the puzzle behind a gruesome murder for Detective Inspector Silas Quinn? London, 1914. Despite a number of setbacks, rehearsals for The Hampstead Voices' Christmas concert are continuing apace. The sold-out event is raising funds for war refugees, and both Winston Churchill and Edward Elgar are expected to attend. But the most disturbing setback of all occurs when the choirmaster, Sir Aidan Fonthill, is discovered dead at a piano, a tuning fork protruding from his ear. Detective Chief Inspector Silas Quinn and his team from the Special Crimes Department at New Scotland Yard soon discover that Sir Aidan had a number of enemies, but who hated him enough to carry out such a heinous crime? Could the answer be linked to a mysterious music box delivered to Sir Aidan's house shortly before the murder, and can Silas solve the puzzle of the music box enigma and catch the killer before the concert takes place?

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В Древних Афинах (V век до н. э.) совершено неслыханное святотатство: кто-то ночью срубил “священную маслину”, находящуюся под опекой полиса, – ведь ее прародительницей была та самая олива, которая произросла из копья, воткнутого в землю на Акрополе богиней Афиной, выигравшей спор с могущественным Посейдоном за право обладания Аттикой. Рядом с поверженной святыней найден бездыханным добропорядочный афинянин Клеофонт – кажется, нечестивец вдобавок ко всему еще и убийца? Несколькими днями ранее горожан ошеломило известие о беспримерном кощунстве – безлунной ночью, затаившись на Акрополе, некто взломал дверь сокровищницы Парфенона и похитил бронзовое изображение первого божественного царя Аттики Кекропа. Есть ли какая-то связь между этими преступлениями? Почему от руки злодея вскоре падет еще и раб Клеофонта Закхей? Кто этот таинственный убийца? Что движет тем святотатцем, который не страшится гнева богов Олимпа? На все эти вопросы пытается найти ответы самодеятельный сыщик, земледелец и отважный воин Фокион… Повесть, предлагаемая читателю, построена по современной классической схеме: преступление – расследование – наказание, однако сугубо на античном материале. Возможно, в литературе это первая попытка создать именно такой античный детектив.

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Иван Иванович Любенко – современный автор детективов, совмещающий работу адвоката с литературным творчеством. Сюжеты его произведений сложны, но очень правдоподобны и поддерживают читательский интерес до конца книги. Вам предлагается в аудиоформате очередной ретро-детектив о приключениях Клима Ардашева, присяжного поверенного Ставропольского окружного суда. В этот раз герой отправляется в Персию, где ему предстоит расследовать убийство второго секретаря российского посольства. Под подозрением исламские фанатики, но для Ардашева всё не так однозначно, он намерен раскрыть истинного убийцу, а заодно – загадку исчезновения полумиллиона рублей, выделенных на строительство православного храма в Тегеране. Ждёте подробностей? Слушайте! Исполняет Иван Шевелёв Звукорежиссёр и автор музыки Олег Панфилов Спродюсировано агентством Frontline Creative Продюсер Константин Барышев © Иван Любенко ©&℗ ООО «1С-Паблишинг»

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England, 1870: His health failing, his most important work all but done, Charles Dickens is readying himself for the final bed. But there is still one more story that he must tell. As a young journalist just getting his start, Dickens encountered a story that would affect him for the rest of his life.As his “Sketches by Boz” column is just beginning to find acclaim, young Dickens encounters the wealthy and powerful Charles Wingate. While researching the mysterious businessman, Dickens uncovers a horrific story of corruption and violence, centered on a mutilated prostitute and the murder of her lover. Dickens’s investigation could wreak havoc on Wingate and, more importantly, his beautiful wife Amanda. Dickens, already betrothed to his publisher’s daughter, realizes just how loveless his future marriage will be as he falls in love with Amanda – even as his story threatens to ruin the Wingates.The Final Recollections of Charles Dickensblends a historically-accurate telling of Dickens’s life with a gripping portrait of betrayal, murder, obsession, and love. It’s the story of Dickens’s deflowering and coming of age, caught between the worlds of England’s ruling elite and the seamy underside of London society. In this experience we witness the seeds being sown for what will become Dickens’s most popular and revered novels, and the social philosophies —rich versus poor —behind them. Meticulously researched and masterfully told, The Final Recollections of Charles Dickens captures the voice of the beloved author, the divided city of London, and the uncertain tenor of the times.

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