Lucy Foley
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It's the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests' healing have been placed in the Seaside Cottages and Woodland Hutches; the "Manor Mule" cocktail (grapefruit, ginger, vodka, and a dash of CBD oil) is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen. But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests....
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Jess needs a fresh start. She's broke and alone, and she's just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn't sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn't say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up, to find a very nice apartment, (could Ben really have afforded this?) he's not there. The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig...
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On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It's a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has...
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During the languid days of the Christmas break, a group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford meet to welcome in the New Year together, a tradition they began as students ten years ago. For this vacation, they've chosen an idyllic and isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands, the perfect place to get away and unwind by themselves. They arrive on December 30th, just before a historic blizzard seals the lodge off from the outside world. Two days later,...
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Rome, 1953. Hal, an itinerant journalist finds himself on the steps of a palazzo, walking into a world of privilege and light. On a rooftop above the city he meets the mysterious Stella. Together they escape the crowded party and imagine a different life, even if it's just for a night. Stella vanishes all too quickly, and Hal is certain their paths won't cross again. A year later an Italian Contessa asks Hal to act as a reporter on a yacht skimming...
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"Kate Darling's enigmatic mother--a once famous ballerina--has passed away, leaving Kate bereft. When her grandmother falls ill and bequeaths to Kate a small portrait of a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Kate's mother, Kate uncovers a mystery that may upend everything she thought she knew."--From publisher description.
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En una isla cerca de la ventosa costa de Irlanda, se reúnen los invitados de la boda del año, el enlace entre Jules Keegan y Will Slater. Viejos amigos. Resentimientos del pasado. Familias felices. Envidias ocultas. Trece invitados. Un cadãver. En el momento de cortar la tarta, uno de los invitados aparece muerto. A su vez, una tormenta desata toda su furia sobre la isla. Todo el mundo estã atrapado. Todos tienen un secreto. Todos tienen un motivo."--Back...
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De la autora superventas de La lista de invitados llega un nuevo misterio al más puro estilo Agatha Christie, ambientado en un edificio de apartamentos de París en el que cada residente tiene algo que ocultar... Bienvenido al número 12 de la Rue des Amants, un hermoso bloque de apartamentos antiguo, lejos de las luces brillantes de la Torre Eiffel y de las bulliciosas orillas del Sena. Donde nada pasa desapercibido y todos tienen una historia que...
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A brand-new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by 12 remarkable best-selling and acclaimed authors. This collection of 12 original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery ... Miss Marple...
10) Idealny ślub
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"Idealny ślub" to najnowsze dzieło autorstwa Lucy Foley. Na małej wyspie w malowniczej Irlandii miał odbyć się piękny ślub pięknej pary. Zamiast oczekiwanego, perfekcyjnego ślubu mamy intrygującą historię pełną grozy. To z pewnością jeden z najlepszych, najbardziej zaskakujących thrillerów ostatnich lat! Jules zrobiła wszystko, aby najpiękniejszy dzień w jej życiu był perfekcyjny. Piękna suknia, malownicza wyspa, ważni goście,...
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"De la autora superventas de La lista de invitados llega un nuevo misterio de habitación cerrada al más puro estilo Agatha Christie, ambientado en un edificio de apartamentos de París en el que cada residente tiene algo que ocultar... Bienvenido al número 12 de la Rue des Amants, un hermoso bloque de apartamentos antiguo, lejos de las luces brillantes de la Torre Eiffel y de las bulliciosas orillas del Sena. Donde nada pasa desapercibido y todos...
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"Fueron un grupo unido, alegre, divertido. Han pasado varios años desde que dejaron la universidad, pero les gusta reunirse de vez en cuando. Este año han elegido un idílico pabellón de caza en medio de las montañas de Escocia para pasar los últimos días del año. El viaje comienza de manera inocente: admirando el paisaje, bebiendo y recordando anécdotas del pasado. Sin embargo, el resentimiento y el peso de los secretos han ido creciendo....
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Jess needs a fresh start. She's broke and alone, and she's just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn't sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn't say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up, to find a very nice apartment, (could Ben really have afforded this?) he's not there. The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig...
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Jane Marple was first introduced in a magazine story that Agatha Christie wrote in 1927 and went on to her first appearance in a full length novel in 1930. This collection of original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a new generation as each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own perspective while staying true to traditional mystery hallmarks.