wyszukanych pozycji: 48
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The Capone Caper: Mr. Jellipot vs. the King of Crime
ISBN: 9781434402387 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. When an American gangster is found murdered in London under suspicious circumstances, Sir Reginald Crowe, British banker and friend of Mr. Jellipot, is accused of the crime. Brought before a coroner's court, he's on the virge of being arrested and indicted when another American is found killed under similar circumstances -- a crime that Sir Reginald could not have committed.
But who is responsible for these awful acts of violence? And who owns the huge sum of money that had been in the victim's possession at the time of his death? Mr. Jellipot follows the trail of clues from London to the... When an American gangster is found murdered in London under suspicious circumstances, Sir Reginald Crowe, British banker and friend of Mr. Jellipot, i...
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86,74 |
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The Blue Room: A Novel of an Alternate Future
ISBN: 9781434457332 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. In this alternate history of 1990, the world is dominated by three great nation-states. When the United States of Europe declares "limited war" on The Commonwealth of English-Speaking Nations, Lord Seeley Whitcombe must travel to Europe to find some way out of Armageddon. But the deranged European scientist, Richter, is determined to destroy most of mankind, leaving him in charge of the befuddled survivors. Can Seeley and Richter's lovely aide, Amelie, find a solution--before it's too late?
In this alternate history of 1990, the world is dominated by three great nation-states. When the United States of Europe declares "limited war" on The...
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65,05 |
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The King Against Anne Bickerton: A Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403148 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. When Arabella Hackett is found poisoned, her sister and heir, Anne Bickerton, is accused of the crime. She's arrested and brought to trial, but the only defense she can make is to proclaim her innocence. Can anyone save Anne Bickerton from the hangman's noose?
When Arabella Hackett is found poisoned, her sister and heir, Anne Bickerton, is accused of the crime. She's arrested and brought to trial, but the on...
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77,25 |
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Dawn: A Novel of Global Warming
ISBN: 9781434402721 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The waters are rising--everywhere--and most of England is inundated by the surge, leaving isolated pockets of mankind to fight for survival--and for civilization!
The waters are rising--everywhere--and most of England is inundated by the surge, leaving isolated pockets of mankind to fight for survival--and for c...
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87,55 |
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The Life of Sir Walter Scott: A Biography
ISBN: 9781434444608 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 760 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) is one of the best-loved Scottish writers. Beginning with a series of poetry collections and nonfiction works, Scott quickly became known as a rising force in British letters. But it was with the publication of Waverley (1814), the first of a series of sixteen bestselling historical novels known collectively as the Waverley novels, that the writer established himself as a literary icon. Such works as Guy Mannering, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, and Kenilworth, among many others, are still widely read today, and have never been out-of-print. S. Fowler Wright here provides a...
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) is one of the best-loved Scottish writers. Beginning with a series of poetry collections and nonfiction works, Scott quic...
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136,65 |
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The Rissole Mystery: An Inspector Combridge and Mr. Jellipot Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403216 / Angielski / Miękka / 2024 / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. When Adrian Rissole is murdered in his London flat, leaving all of his money to his beautiful neighbor, Jane Lovejoy, Scotland Yard Inspector Combridge immediately suspects her and her husband. Only the brilliant solicitor Mr. Jellipot can unravel the tangled mystery.
When Adrian Rissole is murdered in his London flat, leaving all of his money to his beautiful neighbor, Jane Lovejoy, Scotland Yard Inspector Combridg...
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60,71 |
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The Screaming Lake: A Lost Race Fantasy
ISBN: 9781434402929 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Devereux and Juanita travel deep into the Amazon jungle looking for Incan gold. What they find is an ancient city forgotten by time, located on the shores of The Screaming Lake, where huge, toad-like monsters feast on unwary travelers. Can they survive their encounter with the Living God?
Devereux and Juanita travel deep into the Amazon jungle looking for Incan gold. What they find is an ancient city forgotten by time, located on the sh...
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77,25 |
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The Attic Murder
ISBN: 9781518713675 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Petty criminal Francis Vaughn escapes justice and hides out in a local lodging house, after two days of his arrival there is a murder and a disappearance in the house. along with his attorney, Mr. Jellipot - Mr Hammerton /aka Vaughn sets out to catch the murderer and prove his own innocence.
Petty criminal Francis Vaughn escapes justice and hides out in a local lodging house, after two days of his arrival there is a murder and a disappeara...
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36,61 |
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Who Murdered Reynard? A Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403292 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Prof. Blinkwell, the suave, unscrupulous scientist and criminal mastermind, is back, this time visiting Paris. When Henri Reynard, the official investigating Blinkwell, is murdered in the hotel suite of the U.S. Ambassador, the prime suspect becomes Scotland Yard detective William Kindell, who's released when his identity is confirmed. But the Ambassador's daughter is kidnapped by Blinkwell's gang, and Kindell must race against the clock to save her. Will Prof. Blinkwell again escape the long arm of the law?
Prof. Blinkwell, the suave, unscrupulous scientist and criminal mastermind, is back, this time visiting Paris. When Henri Reynard, the official invest...
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77,25 |
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Dream; Or, the Simian Maid: A Fantasy of Prehistory
ISBN: 9781434402974 / Angielski / Miękka / 2024 / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Marguerite travels through time to become Rita, a simian-woman of the Tree People tens of thousands of years ago. Together with Stele, Elysa, Prince Thelmo, and Princess Tekla, she must fight the invasion of the semi-intelligent rat people who threaten to exterminate the young human race. The first novel in the Marguerite Cranleigh fantasy series.
Marguerite travels through time to become Rita, a simian-woman of the Tree People tens of thousands of years ago. Together with Stele, Elysa, Prince T...
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65,05 |
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The Bell Street Murders: An Inspector Combridge and Mr. Jellipot Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403025 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Wilfrid Ralston's new invention will revolutionalize the film industry. But the big potential payoff results in his brutal murder, and his girlfriend, Evelyn Merivale, becomes the prime suspect. Only Scotland Yard Inspector Combridge and the solicitor friend, Mr. Jellipot, can crack the enigmatic case and save the day.
Wilfrid Ralston's new invention will revolutionalize the film industry. But the big potential payoff results in his brutal murder, and his girlfriend,...
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77,25 |
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Was Murder Done? A Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403285 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Crime writer Alfred Culbertson concocts a scheme to increase his royalties: he'll fake the murder of his cousin, Thomas Birchell (who's also hard-up for cash), and together they'll reap a bonanza. When Tom takes a dive off a nearby cliff, supposedly to reappear at a later date, all seems to be well -- until a mutilated corpse wrapped in Tom's clothes washes ashore. Is Tom really alive? Or will Alfred face the hangman himself when he's unable to answer the question: WAS MURDER DONE?
Crime writer Alfred Culbertson concocts a scheme to increase his royalties: he'll fake the murder of his cousin, Thomas Birchell (who's also hard-up f...
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77,25 |
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The Song of Songs and Other Poems
ISBN: 9781434403438 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This beautifully rendered sequence of traditional poetry tells the story of King Solomon of Israel and the Shulamite girl. Also included are "Some Songs of Bilitis" and "Songs of Balochistan."
This beautifully rendered sequence of traditional poetry tells the story of King Solomon of Israel and the Shulamite girl. Also included are "Some Son...
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47,69 |
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Crime & Co.: An Inspector Cleveland Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403087 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. When Bulfwin is found murdered in his office, the prime suspect becomes his American partner, Kingsley Starr, who admits having visited the man on the night of his death. But then the coroner finds that Bulfwin had been murdered by two DIFFERENT guns fired by two DIFFERENT men at exactly the same time. Who really killed Bulfwin--and why? One of the author's most baffling puzzles.
When Bulfwin is found murdered in his office, the prime suspect becomes his American partner, Kingsley Starr, who admits having visited the man on the...
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77,25 |
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The End of the Mildew Gang
ISBN: 9781434402370 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Cornelius Mildew is dead, but his drug-trafficking gang lives on The Hon. Peter Boyle has taken administrative control of the organization, and appears to be as ruthless as his former master. But is Boyle the only member of London high society involved with the crooks?
Inspector Cauldron thinks not. When Boyle is poisoned by one of his own gang, Cauldron must push and probe the dying drug lord to give up his backers. Only Billie Wingrove seems to have the inside track on the gang's activities. But she's been kidnapped. Can Cauldron arrive in time to save her life? Watch for the other... Cornelius Mildew is dead, but his drug-trafficking gang lives on The Hon. Peter Boyle has taken administrative control of the organization, and appea...
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65,05 |
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Red Ike: A Novel of Cumberland
ISBN: 9781434403599 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. In 1883 Cumberland, England, Red Ike and his friend Will Moffatt must persevere through great difficulties and hardships to build a life for themselves and for the women they love. A classic tale, also published as Under the Brutchstone.
In 1883 Cumberland, England, Red Ike and his friend Will Moffatt must persevere through great difficulties and hardships to build a life for themselve...
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77,25 |
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The Hanging of Constance Hillier: An Inspector Cleveland Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403100 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Constance Hillier and her boyfriend, Thomas Mogson, are convicted of the murder of her aunt, and both are hanged. Before his death, Thomas unsuccessfully tries to save himself by accusing Constance's sister, Margaret, of the crime. Inspector Cleveland of Scotland Yard is faced with a terrible dilemma: either Constance was innocent, or Margaret is being unjustly accused. Either way, Cleveland's career as a policeman appears to be doomed!
Constance Hillier and her boyfriend, Thomas Mogson, are convicted of the murder of her aunt, and both are hanged. Before his death, Thomas unsuccessfu...
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77,25 |
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With Cause Enough?: An Inspector Combridge and Mr. Jellipot Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434481962 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Three women of very different characters and social backgrounds have been betrayed by the same man, Bruce Nolan, who married them for their money -- without bothering with messy divorces. Lady Eleanor Cresswell, Edith Westerham, and Lucille Belloes all learn the hard way that they've been sold down the river by the charming cad. Edith, Mr. Jellipot's secretary, is even convicted of libel and sent to prison.
But the truth will out: Nolan is finally unmasked and Edith released. Then Bruce is found murdered in circumstances that suggest that all three women had to have been present when the... Three women of very different characters and social backgrounds have been betrayed by the same man, Bruce Nolan, who married them for their money -- w...
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77,25 |
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Power: A Political Fantasy
ISBN: 9781434411518 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 324 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Stanley Maitland, a young British politician, suddenly finds himself owning a super-weapon that makes him temporary Dictator of England. He wants to reform government and abolish all the unnecessary rules and regulations that have accumulated during the last century. Opposing him are the leaders of industry and the wealthy, entrenched upper classes. Can Stanley's POWER overcome the traditions of centuries?
Stanley Maitland, a young British politician, suddenly finds himself owning a super-weapon that makes him temporary Dictator of England. He wants to r...
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82,40 |
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Post-Mortem Evidence: An Inspector Combridge and Mr. Jellipot Classic Crime Novel
ISBN: 9781434403186 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. When Mrs. Hamilton dies, Inspector Combridge receives an anonymous letter stating that she was poisoned. Post-mortem evidence finds traces of a rare dental anesthetic in her body, and her stepdaughter and heir, Ada, becomes the prime suspect, since she works in a dental office with her fiance. Can Mr. Jellipot solve the crime and block the couple's arrest?--for murder!
When Mrs. Hamilton dies, Inspector Combridge receives an anonymous letter stating that she was poisoned. Post-mortem evidence finds traces of a rare d...
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77,25 |