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  1. Death of a Gossip

    by M.C. Beaton
    A small Scottish village is rocked by the murder of a gossip columnist. Detective Hamish Macbeth investigates.

    Eight people of varied background meet in the fictional village of Lochdubh in Northern Scotland . They attend the Lochdubh School of Casting : Salmon and Trout Fishing, owned and operated by John ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Quiche of Death

    by M.C. Beaton
    Amateur sleuth navigates a small-town murder mystery, uncovering secrets and solving the crime.

    Agatha Raisin retires from her profitable position as a PR agent in London, she moves to the Cotswolds expecting a peaceful country life. She enters a local baking contest with a quiche she bought in ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist

    by M.C. Beaton
    Agatha Raisin investigates the murder of a tourist in a Cotswold village. Her investigation leads to unexpected twists and turns.

    Cold-blooded murder heats up Agatha's summer holiday! Agatha travels to Cyprus, only to contend with her estranged fiance, an egregious group of truly terrible tourists, and a string of murders...In ... (Goodreads)

  4. Lemon Meringue Pie Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    A small-town baker gets wrapped up in a murder investigation as she searches for clues to solve the case.

    The residents of Lake Eden, Minnesota, are planning to paint the town red, white, and blue to celebrate the Fourth of July—but the fireworks are already going off at Hannah Swensen’s bake shop, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Undomestic Goddess

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A lawyer's unexpected journey into domesticity, learning the joys of a simpler life.

    Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable: she’s made a huge mistake. A mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Sugar Cookie Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen must solve a murder mystery while running her bakery.

    The holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen. Surrounded by her loved ones, she has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas—until murder is added to the mix . . ., , ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Cherry Cheesecake Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen solves a murder mystery with the help of her baking skills.

    Hannah Swensen and her bakery, The Cookie Jar, bask in the glow of Hollywood glamour when Main Street becomes a movie set. And although tensions simmer as the cameras roll, no one expects the action ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. 4th of July

    by James Patterson
    An ex-FBI agent takes on a case of a missing girl, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

    When Lindsay Boxer gets a lead on a recent murder of two teenagers, she responds to the call and joins Warren Jacobi on a stakeout of a Mercedes. When the car takes off, a high speed chase ends in a ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Death of an Expert Witness

    by P.D. James
    A detective investigates a suspicious death in a hospital laboratory, uncovering a sinister conspiracy.

    Dr. Lorrimer appeared to be the picture of a bloodless, coldly efficient scientist. Only when his brutally slain body is discovered and his secret past dissected does the image begin to change. Once ... (Goodreads)

  10. E is for Evidence

    by Sue Grafton
    A homicide detective investigates a murder case and uncovers a web of lies.

    Just after Christmas, Kinsey Millhone discovers that five thousand dollars has mysteriously been credited to her bank account. She flashes back a few days to when she was asked to investigate a fire ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery

    by Jenny Colgan
    A heartwarming Christmas tale of love, friendship, and baking in a small seaside town.

    It's the most wonderful time of the year… and the perfect moment to escape to a charming English village! From the beloved author whose novels are "sheer indulgence from start to finish" (SOPHIE ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Millie's Fling

    by Jill Mansell
    Millie's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for a man who is already taken. A heartwarming and humorous romantic comedy.

    Millie's quiet, single summer is about to get turned upside down..., When her dear friend and bestselling novelist Orla Hart invites Millie to spend the summer with her in Cornwall, Millie leaps at ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Cafe by the Sea

    by Jenny Colgan
    A woman returns to a remote Scottish island to find love and a new beginning.

    Years ago, Flora fled the quiet Scottish island where she grew up – and she hasn't looked back. What would she have done on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life, where no one ... (Goodreads)

  14. Two Little Girls in Blue

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A family's search for the truth behind their twin daughters' mysterious disappearance.

    Queen of Suspense and #1, New York Times, bestselling writer Mary Higgins Clark brilliantly weaves the mystery of twin telepathy into a mother’s search for a kidnapped child, presumed dead in this ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues

    by Linda Berdoll
    Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy reconcile to start a family amidst the social pressures of Victorian England.

    What readers are saying about, Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife,:,"This is such a treat!","An overheated potboiler of a bodice ripper.","I want more!","Jane Austen is turning over in her grave.","Exceptional! ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Mummy Case

    by Elizabeth Peters
    An archeological adventure uncovering ancient Egyptian mysteries.

    Amelia and her husband, Professor Radcliffe Emerson , return to Egypt for the 1894–95 season , to excavate the ruined pyramids of Mazghunah , which pale in comparison to the nearby dig at Dahshoor – ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Victoria

    by Daisy Goodwin
    A thrilling tale of love, loss, and self-discovery set in the 19th century British court.

    “They think I am still a little girl who is not capable of being a Queen.”,Lord Melbourne turned to look at Victoria. “They are mistaken. I have not known you long, but I observe in you a natural ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Mystery of the Blue Train

    by Agatha Christie
    A young woman investigates a murder on the luxurious Blue Train.

    Poirot boards Le Train Bleu , bound for the French Riviera . So does Katherine Grey, who is having her first winter out of England, after recently receiving a relatively large inheritance. On board ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Curtain

    by Agatha Christie
    An amateur detective investigates a murder at a country estate, uncovering a mysterious plot.

    A specific person is unsuspected of involvement in five murders by both the police and family of the victims. In all cases, there was a clear suspect. Four of these suspects have since died (one of ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Bookends

    by Jane Green
    Two women's friendship and life journeys, exploring the joys and challenges of adulthood.

    On the heels of her national bestsellers, Jemima J, and, Mr. Maybe, British sensation Jane Green delivers a sparkling tale of old friends reunited and old jealousies rekindled. Catherine Warner and ... (Goodreads)

  21. Unnatural Causes

    by P.D. James
    A detective investigates a series of mysterious deaths, uncovering a sinister plot.

    AN ADAM DALGLIESH MYSTERY Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh had been looking forward to a quiet holiday at his aunt's cottage on Monksmere Head, one of the furthest-flung spots on the remote Suffolk ... (Goodreads)

  22. Twelve Sharp

    by Janet Evanovich
    A female bounty hunter tracks down a murderer while uncovering a larger conspiracy.

    Welcome to Trenton, New Jersey, where bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's life is about to implode in Janet Evanovich's wildest, hottest novel yet! FIRST A STRANGER APPEARS While chasing down the usual ... (Goodreads)

  23. Relic

    by Douglas Preston
    Scientists investigate an ancient secret, hidden deep in the South American jungle.

    In September 1987, Dr. Julian Whittlesey is leading an expedition through the Amazon Basin , in the Brazilian rainforest , in search of the lost Kothoga tribe. He hopes to prove that they still do ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Twelfth Night

    by William Shakespeare
    An intertwined story of mistaken identity, love, and hilarity in a world of deception.

    Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Ritual Bath

    by Faye Kellerman
    A female detective investigates a religious murder, uncovering a web of secrets.

    Detective Peter Decker of the LAPD is stunned when he gets the report. Someone has shattered the sanctuary of a remote yeshiva community in the California hills with an unimaginable crime. One of the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Crocodile on the Sandbank

    by Elizabeth Peters
    An intrepid female archaeologist uses her wits to solve a mysterious murder in the Nile Valley.

    Amelia Peabody is left a wealthy orphan after the death of her studious father, who has left her everything in his will because she is the only one of his children who shared his interests, namely ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Shell Seekers

    by Rosamunde Pilcher
    A family explores their past, present, and future while examining the importance of treasured objects.

    Shifting in time, the novel tells the story of Penelope Keeling, the daughter of unconventional parents (an artist father and his much-younger French wife), examining her past and her relationships ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Reader

    by Bernhard Schlink
    A man's journey of understanding, uncovering a dark secret from his past.

    Hailed for its coiled eroticism and the moral claims it makes upon the reader, this mesmerizing novel is a story of love and secrets, horror and compassion, unfolding against the haunted landscape of ... (Goodreads)

  29. I is for Innocent

    by Sue Grafton
    Private investigator searches for the truth behind a murder, uncovering the secrets of the past.

    After being unceremoniously fired by California Fidelity Insurance, Kinsey has found herself new office space with her attorney, Lonnie Kingman. Lonnie has a case with which he wants Kinsey's help. ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides

    by Tim LaHaye
    A thrilling apocalyptic story of a demon-infested world and the fight for faith and freedom.

    After the Wrath of the Lamb earthquake, Rayford Steele must find his wife Amanda White , who was supposed to land in New Babylon . Buck Williams must find his wife Chloe Steele , who was last seen in ... (Wikipedia)