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Détective mondaine Séries

Plongez dans le monde éblouissant et dangereux du Londres des années 1920, où une aristocrate pleine d'esprit, privée de sa fortune, se taille une nouvelle voie en tant que détective privée. Cette série suit son intelligence vive et ses méthodes non conventionnelles alors qu'elle navigue dans le paysage scintillant mais traître de la haute société. Chaque mystère la plonge dans un réseau de secrets, de scandales et de meurtres parmi l'élite. Vivez des enquêtes passionnantes où le courage rencontre la classe et où une femme déterminée découvre les sombres vérités cachées sous un vernis de sophistication.

Murder on a Midnight Clear
Murder in Black Tie
Murder at Blackburn Hall
Murder at Archly Manor
The Egyptian Antiquities Murder
An Old Money Murder in Mayfair

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  1. 1

    Murder at Archly Manor

    • 254pages
    • 9 heures de lecture
    3,8(151)Évaluer

    "London, 1923. Olive Belgrave needs a job. Despite her aristocratic upbringing, she's penniless. Determined to support herself, she jumps at an unconventional job--looking into the background of her cousin's fiancé, Alfred. Alfred burst into the upper crust world of London's high society, but his answers to questions about his past are decidedly vague. Before Olive can gather more than the basics, a murder occurs at a posh party. Suddenly, every Bright Young Person in attendance is a suspect, and Olive must race to find the culprit because a sly murderer is determined to make sure Olive's first case is her last."--

    Murder at Archly Manor
  2. 2

    Murder at Blackburn Hall

    • 282pages
    • 10 heures de lecture
    3,9(65)Évaluer

    In a sleepy English village, a renowned author mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a trail of secrets that the locals are desperate to keep hidden. As the investigation unfolds, the protagonist uncovers layers of intrigue and deception, revealing the complex relationships within the community. The blend of mystery and character-driven storytelling invites readers to explore the darker sides of small-town life and the impact of hidden truths on personal connections.

    Murder at Blackburn Hall
  3. 3

    The Egyptian Antiquities Murder

    • 274pages
    • 10 heures de lecture
    3,8(77)Évaluer

    Set in an opulent London townhouse, the story weaves a tale of intrigue surrounding a mysterious mummy curse. As characters navigate the lavish setting, they uncover secrets and face supernatural challenges that test their courage and resolve. The blend of historical elements with modern-day suspense creates a captivating atmosphere, inviting readers to explore the intersection of luxury and danger in a narrative filled with unexpected twists.

    The Egyptian Antiquities Murder
  4. 4

    Murder in Black Tie

    • 362pages
    • 13 heures de lecture
    4,0(1776)Évaluer

    A large print edition enhances readability for those who prefer or require larger text. This format is particularly beneficial for readers with visual impairments or those who simply enjoy a more accessible reading experience. The content remains faithful to the original work, ensuring that the story and themes are preserved while providing a more comfortable option for engagement with the text.

    Murder in Black Tie
  5. 5

    An Old Money Murder in Mayfair

    • 282pages
    • 10 heures de lecture
    4,0(1561)Évaluer

    Midnight treasure hunts, fancy-dress parties, and a blue-blooded murder . . .November, 1923. Olive’s school chum, Gigi, invites Olive to London because Gigi’s dotty grandmother fears for her life—or so she’s said to Gigi. However Olive is surprised to find that the dowager is far from muddled. The sharp and imperious matriarch refuses to admit to her worries and sends Olive on her way.Without a client or case, Olive is swept into the glittering lifestyle of the “fast set,” and their decadent excess. But then among the cocktails and champagne, a murderer strikes during a frivolous party game, and Olive realizes the dowager’s fears were well-founded.Can Olive unmask the upper crust culprit before the party’s over for a Bright Young Person?An Old Money Murder in Mayfair is the fifth installment in the popular High Society Lady Detective series from USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett.Join Olive and her dapper sleuthing partner, Jasper, as they navigate the extravagant parties of the Bright Young People as well as their own budding relationship . . .

    An Old Money Murder in Mayfair
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    Murder on a Midnight Clear

    A 1920s Christmas Mystery

    • 280pages
    • 10 heures de lecture

    A snowbound country mansion, a missing butler, and a Christmas case . . .Olive and Jasper have never been closer-except in one area. Jasper is still reticent about his frequent disappearances from polite society. With the holidays approaching and no paying client on the books, Olive decides to shadow Jasper when he's unexpectedly called away. Her search brings her to Holly Hill Lodge where an eclectic group has gathered to celebrate an old-fashioned English Christmas.The guest list includes a celebrated lawn tennis champion, a fussy scientist studying snowflakes, a persuasive luggage salesman, a famous lady explorer, and the family's eccentric aunt who has a fondness for the newfangled drinks called cocktails.When the butler goes missing, Olive and Jasper must work together to solve the Christmas crime-as well as the secret Jasper hides. Murder on a Midnight Clear is the latest installment in USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett's popular High Society Lady Detective series.Unwrap this 1920s Christmas mystery with all the trimmings-carols, a Yule log, plum pudding . . . and murder.

    Murder on a Midnight Clear