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Where Death Delights
Bernard Knight
The first in a new series from author of the 'Crowner John' books
1955. Forensic pathologist Richard Pryor uses his 'golden handshake' to set up in private practice with scientist Angela Bray. A friendly coroner gives them a start, and when two women both claim that human remains found near a reservoir are their relatives, the dilemma is given to them to investigate. Written by a former Home Office pathologist, the story carries the stamp of forensic authenticity . . .
According to the Evidence
Bernard Knight
A forensic mystery of the 1950s
After starting their risky venture of a private forensic consultancy, Doctor Richard Pryor (now a Home Office pathologist) and forensic biologist Angela Bray have now become firmly established. An apparent bizarre suicide in a remote Welsh farm starts them on a new investigation, which is followed by an unusual request from the War Office. And when a Cotswold veterinary surgeon is charged with poisoning his ailing wife, can Pryor's expert evidence save him from the gallows? . . .
Grounds For Appeal
Bernard Knight
The third in the Dr Richard Pryor forensic mystery series from author of the 'Crowner John' books
Home Office pathologist Doctor Richard Pryor is pleased when forensic biologist Angela Bray is able to return earlier than expected to their new and thriving private forensic consultancy, following the quick recovery of her mother from a stroke. Together, they are able to persuade locum doctor Priscilla Chambers to stay on a few weeks longer, and Priscilla's flair for anthropology comes in handy when a new case shakes up the quiet resort town of Borth ? a body, found in the bog, with its hands tied and the head missing . . .
Bodies in Winter
Robert Knightly
A New York mystery from a talented new writer
On a cold winter's morning in New York, NYPD detective Harry Corbin and his partner Adele Bentibi arrive at the scene of a murder. It looks like a cut-and-dried case but, as Corbin and Bentibi investigate, they uncover a murky world of bent cops and cover-ups that puts both of their careers (and their lives) in serious danger . . .
The Cold Room
Robert Knightly
The new mystery from the author of Bodies in Winter
NYPD detective Harry Corbin hasn't been allowed to work on a homicide case for almost a year following his unearthing of corruption amongst his colleagues and superiors. So when a young woman's body is found dumped and mutilated on a sweltering New York morning, Corbin jumps at the chance to redeem his career and solve the case – and finds himself on a journey into the dark and secretive world of illegal immigrants, where humans are exploited and life is cheap . . .
The Waiting Game
Jayne Ann Krentz
Two lovers caught in an intriguing and passionate adventure
Feeling burned out, Sara Fraser abandons her trendy lifestyle and sets off to the mountain cabin of Lowell Kincaid, her mysterious uncle and the black sheep of her family. But Uncle Lowell has gone missing . . . and that means finding Adrian Saville, a recluse Kincaid had told her to contact if anything should ever happen to him. Together, Adrian and Sara work to track Lowell down, but Sara makes a discovery that puts her in grave danger . . .
The Mills of God
Deryn Lake
From the author of the 'John Rawlings' mysteries
The sleepy, eccentric Sussex village of Lakehurst suddenly becomes a place of terror and night shadows. After dark, it is hardly safe to go out, to the consternation of the newly arrived Vicar, trendy young Nick Lawrence, and Inspector Dominic Tennant of the Sussex Police Force. For a serial killer is on the loose: one who leaves notes at the scene of his crimes signed 'The Acting Light of the World' . . .
Death and the Black Pyramid
Deryn Lake
A 'John Rawlings' Georgian mystery
Apothecary John Rawlings is summoned to Devon by his beautiful, unpredictable mistress. Leaving his daughter in the good care of her grandfather, Rawlings sets off for Exeter. His fellow stagecoach passengers are a motley crew, and include a talkative German lady, a dance-master, and a bare-knuckle fighter called the 'Black Pyramid'. Before the journey's end a man is found brutally murdered, and Rawlings is drawn into a complex, dangerous intrigue . . .
Death at the Wedding Feast
Deryn Lake
An Apothecary John Rawlings Georgian mystery
Apothecary John Rawlings has travelled to Devon to be by the side of his mistress, Elizabeth di Lorenzi, who is due to give birth to their child. Leaving his shop, and his new carbonated water business in good hands, John is presented with a surprise on his arrival at Sidmouth Bay. While Elizabeth is recuperating, he learns that Lady Sidmouth's daughter, Miranda, is to marry the elderly Earl of St Austell, who is fifty-four years her senior and has a cruel reputation. As the wedding day approaches, John feels increasingly uneasy, and before too long his worst forebodings are realized . . .
Garlands of Gold
Rosalind Laker
From a best-selling author
17th-century Rotterdam. Young Saskia is lady's maid to wealthy merchant's wife Vrouw Gibbons, but her talent for manufacturing beautifying face balms far exceeds her lowly status. When the Gibbons family returns to England, Saskia goes with them and sets up in business selling the beauty products which have earned her a devoted clientele, and hopes to win the heart of Grinling Gibbons, her employee's only son, a man whose interests lie elsewhere . . .
