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"On a ship from London to South Africa, a young woman gets wrapped up in a deadly scheme, in this classic novel by the master of mystery. New to London, Anne Beddingfeld is hungry for adventure, when she witnesses a shocking accident. At the Hyde Park tube station, a man named L.B. Carton falls onto the tracks, dying instantly. An address for Mill House is found on Carton's person, but only Anne notices the slip of paper he dropped?with the name of...
2) Prudence
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Series
Custard protocol ; 1
Language
English
Description
"Twenty-year-old Prudence 'Rue' Akeldama and her friends journey in a gaudy dirigible to India in search of a superior type of tea for her adoptive father, a wealthy vampire, only to run headfirst into danger, intrigue, and local politics." --
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English
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In this hilariously heartwarming sequel to Call Me Irresistible, Lucy Jorik, the daughter of the former president of the U.S., jilts her soon-to-be husband at the altar and makes a run for it on the back of a stranger's motorcycle, finally embarking on the adventure she has been waiting for.
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Series
World of Hetar ; 2
Publisher
HQN
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
From one of the original masters of romance, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Bertrice Small invites you back to the magical, sensual world of Hetar. The time of peace is over. After the murder of her husband, Lara, half faerie, half human, must leave the home she has made in the Outlands and follow the destiny that has long called her. Using her brilliant sword and even sharper mind, Lara must journey toward the coast, seeking alliances...
Author
Publisher
D.I. Fine
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
A middle-aged lady of refinement, impeccable taste and breeding, her dwindling finances signal a drastic call to action. She hires out as a freelance assassin but she simply won't consent to killing anyone who doesn't have it coming.
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English
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For over a decade Cassiopeia Vitt has been building an authentic French castle, using only materials and techniques from the 13th century. But when a treasure is unearthed at the construction site—an ancient Book of Hours—a multitude of questions are raised, all pointing to an ancient and forgotten religious sect.
Once the Cathars existed all across southern France, challenging Rome and attracting the faithful by the tens of thousands.
...11) The warrior moon
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Series
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Barsalayaa Shefali, famed Qorin adventurer, and the spoiled divine warrior empress, O-Shizuka, have survived fights with demon armies, garnered infamy, and ruled an empire. Raised together since birth, then forced into exile after their wedding, and reunited amidst a poisonous invasion--these bold warrior women have faced monumental adventures and catastrophic battles. As they come closest to fulfilling the prophecy of generations--Shefali and Shizuka...
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Series
Bastard Legion ; 1
Publisher
Gollancz, an imprint of the Orion Publishing Group Ltd
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Four hundred years in the future, the most dangerous criminals are kept in suspended animation aboard prison ships and "rehabilitated" in a shared virtual reality environment. But Miska Corbin, a thief and hacker with a background in black ops, has stolen one of these ships, the Hangman's Daughter, and made it her own. Controlled by explosive collars and trained in virtual reality by the electronic ghost of a dead marine sergeant, the thieves, gangsters,...
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Series
Rat queens ; 4
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Palisade is still a rat infested hell hole and the only hope of saving it are Violet, Hannah, Dee, Betty and the brand new Queen, Braga!" --
Author
Series
Rat queens ; 6
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The further adventures of the booze guzzling, death dealing battle maidens-for-hire in the business of killing all the gods' creatures for profit. Hannah the Rockabilly Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric, Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief and Braga the Orc Princess."--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Rat queens ; 5
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Having escaped the nefarious cluthces of the insidious trickster Castiwyr, the Rat Queens return to Palisade with piles of gold - and they are in the mood to party. But Palisade has a new resident: a strange wizard that wishes to end the suffering of others. Forever." -- Page 4 of cover.
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Series
Rat queens ; 7
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A vengeful presence from the past forces the Rat Queens to face their own demons in order to save everything they've ever loved! Can the Queens hold their own legacy together when faced with their greatest challenge yet? A whole new era for the RAT QUEENS begins here, chronicled by a brand new creative team!" --
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Series
Rat Queens ; 8
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Titans, parasites, werewolves, oh my! In the absence of gods, Palisade has become a Pandora's box of the absolutely weird and definitely not wonderful. As Hannah struggles to level up her black magic skills, the Queens face a foe unlike ever before...the Void! Herald of anarchy or gatekeeper of freedom? Answers abound in the thrilling conclusion to "THE GOD DILEMMA." Collects RAT QUEENS #21-25"--Publisher's website.
