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Moncrieff А. Murder Most Festive. A Christmas Mystery
Christmas Eve, 1938. The Westbury family and assorted friends have gathered for another legendary celebration at their beautiful country house. The champagne flows, the silverware sparkles and upstairs the rooms are ready for their occupants.
1303 Руб.
Moncrieff А. Murder Most Festive. A Christmas Mystery
Christmas Eve, 1938. The Westbury family and assorted friends have gathered for another legendary celebration at their beautiful country house. The champagne flows, the silverware sparkles and upstairs the rooms are ready for their occupants.
1303 Руб.
Moncrieff Ada Murder Most Festive
It's Christmas at Westbury Manor and amateur detective Hugh Gaveston must unravel a fiendish mystery... Christmas Eve, 1938. The Westbury family and assorted friends have gathered for another legendary celebration at their beautiful country house. The champagne flows, the silverware sparkles and upstairs the rooms are ready for their occupants. But one bed will lie empty that night. On Christmas morning, David Campbell-Scott is found dead in the snow. There's a pistol beside him and only one set of footprints. Yet something doesn't seem right to amateur sleuth Hugh Gaveston. Campbell-Scott had just returned from overseas with untold wealth - why would he kill himself? Hugh sets out to investigate...
2387 Руб.
Allingham Margery, Sayers Dorothy Leigh, Peters Ellis Murder at Christmas. Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season
A rich collection of classic Christmas mysteries Christmas is a season of overindulgence. For most of us, that means an extra mince pie, a second helping of turkey, or perhaps a third glass of mulled wine. But for some, the festive season is a time to settle old scores, dispatch new enemies and indulge ... in murder. Here, ten masters of the genre serve up mystery and mayhem aplenty. From a dowager's missing jewels to a festive dinner gone horribly wrong, these classic crime stories will delight, puzzle and satisfy long after the last strands of tinsel have been cleared away.
1933 Руб.
Stevens Robin Mistletoe and Murder
The fabulously festive fifth Murder Most Unladylike mystery. It's Christmas, and the snow is falling in Cambridge, where the detective duo Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the festive period. But Hazel's hopes of relaxing amongst the beautiful spires, cosy libraries and inviting tea-rooms are dashed by the danger lurking in the dark stairwells of Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident. At least, it appears to be an accident - until the Detective Society look a little closer, and realise a murder has taken place. Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, they must use all their cunning and courage to find the killer (in time for Christmas Day, of course).
1840 Руб.
Moncrieff Ada Murder at the Theatre Royale: A Christmas Mystery
It's Christmas at London's Theatre Royale and journalist Daphne King is determined to solve an extraordinary mystery... December 1935. Director Chester Harrison's production of A Christmas Carol has had a troubled run on its tour of regional theatres. With tensions amongst the cast running high, the company reach their final stop - London's Theatre Royale - a few days before Christmas. Catastrophe, however, strikes on opening night: 'Scrooge' dies on stage, seemingly due to a heart attack. But the show must go on. Until, that is, an old rival of Chester's is murdered in a dressing room. Are those associated with the production being picked off one by one? Journalist Daphne King is determined to reveal the truth...
3260 Руб.
McDermid Val, Allingham Margery, Peters Ellis Murder On Christmas Eve. Classic Mysteries for the Festive Season
The second volume of the bestselling festive crime collection, following on from Murder under the Christmas Tree Christmas Eve. While the world sleeps, snow falls gently from the sky, presents lie under the tree ... and murder is afoot. In this collection of ten classic murder mysteries by the best crime writers from the 1920s to today, death and mayhem take many festive forms, from the inventive to the unexpected. From a Santa Claus with a grudge to a cat who knows who killed its owner on Christmas Eve, these are stories to enjoy - and be mystified by - in front of a roaring fire, mince pie in hand.
1980 Руб.
Doyle Arthur Conan, Allingham Margery, Sayers Dorothy Leigh Murder under the Christmas Tree. Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season
Murder most festive: a selection of puzzling Christmas mysteries from the creme de la creme of crime writers. Christmas is a time of goodwill to all men ... or is it? As the nights draw in, throw another log on the fire and settle back into your armchair to enjoy this collection of ten classic Christmas mysteries, in which crime's best known sleuths, from Rebus to Holmes and Cadfael to Father Brown, uncover murder and mayhem galore. Whether it's a Christmas goose with a surprising secret cargo, a murdered pantomime dame, or a killer who departs the scene of the crime without leaving a single footprint, these stories will puzzle and delight in equal measure. And along the way, there'll be enough carols and Christmas pudding, mistletoe and mulled wine, to warm the heart of a stone-cold killer ... perhaps.
2475 Руб.
The Holly Jolly Christmas Quiz Book
Festive fun for all the family! Do you know… - Which band has had the most Christmas number ones? - How many cover versions of 'All I Want for Christmas' have been recorded? - Which Christmas song is the most popular single ever released? Can you… - Identify a classic Christmas song from a line sung backwards? - Fill in the blanks of iconic Christmas film lines? - Guess the Christmas film from the critic's review? Get ready to beat your friends and family in a game of festive charades, discover the joys of Christmas-song Mad Libs, test your competitive side with a game of Who's in Santa's Bag?, have a good old-fashioned Rockin' Robin team quiz, indulge in some merry drinking games; or escape with a Jollyword Puzzle. You'll soon have Christmas all wrapped up! You'll find hours of festive fun inside to make sure everyone has a very Holly Jolly Christmas!
1873 Руб.
Wilson Jacqueline Christmas Cracker
The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker is packed with brilliant Christmas stories, including a brand-new tale from Jacqueline, and classic favourite Starring Tracy Beaker, in which Jacqueline's most famous heroine gets the lead part in her Christmas play! There are festive puzzles, tasty Christmas recipes, perfect present tips, fun Christmas facts and a guide to making your own Christmas tree decorations. Merry Christmas from Jacqueline Wilson!
2216 Руб.
Inkpen Mick Kipper's Christmas Eve
Mick Inkpen's Kipper has been a star of picture books and animation for 25 years. This festive new edition of a Kipper Christmas classic will captivate a new generation of children. Mick Inkpen is the libraries' ninth most borrowed author. Which is best, Kipper wonders, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Presents? Or expecting presents? Kipper's friends are all getting ready for Christmas too and Kipper manages to give little Arnold his best Christmas Eve ever.
1212 Руб.
Wildsmith Brian Twelve Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me . . . The perfect gift for every day of Christmas, Brian Wildsmith takes you on an enchanting journey through The Twelve Days of Christmas. This illustrated version of a Christmas classic from one of our most internationally acclaimed picture-book writers and artists deserves a spot under every Christmas tree. Beautifully presented in a cloth-bound special edition, this is perfect for sharing during the festive season. Creates a lovely set with A Christmas Story.
2504 Руб.
Doyle Arthur Conan, Horowitz Anthony, Allingham Margery A Very Murderous Christmas. Ten Classic Crime Stories for the Festive Season
We wish you a very murderous Christmas... The Christmas season is one of comfort and joy, sparkling lights and steam rising from cups of mulled wine at frosty carol services. A season of goodwill, as families and friends come together to forget their differences and celebrate. Unless, of course, you happen to be harbouring a grudge. Or hiding a guilty secret. Or you want something so much you just have to have it - whatever the cost. In A Very Murderous Christmas, ten of the best classic crime writers come together to unleash festive havoc, with murder, mayhem and twists aplenty. From a murder aboard a snow-bound train to a pantomime costume that takes on a life of its own, these are mysteries as rich and satisfying as a Christmas dinner.
1546 Руб.
Homemade Christmas
When it comes to Christmas, it's the thought that counts. Homemade Christmas is the perfect source of festive inspiration for creating thoughtful, personalised gifts and decorations for your loved ones. Discover 100 simple decorations, recipes, gifts, cards, and Christmas craft projects, from garlands and gift boxes to mince pies and marzipan. Create beautiful homemade Christmas gifts using a variety of techniques from metalwork to bread making, and delight your friends and family with the personal touch. Homemade Christmas puts an individual twist on the festive season. With a focus on upcycling and natural materials, you can create eco-friendly and cherished gifts without the waste, and personalise everything from Christmas cards to Christmas pudding. Have your most creative Christmas yet with Handmade Christmas.
3248 Руб.
Matson Rachel Teeny Tiny Santa
"In a teeny tiny village On an evening cold and bright A teeny tiny fox Dreamt of Christmas night." This teeny tiny fox fears he is too small to get a visit from Santa. But with a teeny tiny ho ho ho...the most magical visitor arrives on this snowy Christmas night! Discover a heartwarming festive read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations and bouncy rhymes!
1184 Руб.
The Night Before Christmas
Let this wonderful, timeless rhyme carry you off into an enchanted world of soft, falling snow and twinkling lights. This festive classic contains all the mystery and magic of Christmas Eve and the excitement of waiting for Santa to arrive. Make this beautiful story part of your family tradition and every Christmas will be a very merry one!
492 Руб.