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  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    42.99 kr.

    Sherlock Holmes is at the stables of Colonel Ross in Dartmoor. He has an especially important mission to investigate the disappearance of Silver Blaze, titular horse and a famous winner. It is not enough that the champion is gone, but his trainer, John Straker, has apparently been murdered. After carefully examining the crime scene, Holmes follows the horse’s footprints to the neighbor stables, where he tries to get more information from Silas Brown. After the conversation Holmes assures Colonel Ross that another horse, Silver Flame, is ready to participate in the race later that day.What exactly happened with John Straker and who murdered him? Where is Silver Blaze and was the horse killed as well? Will Sherlock Holmes make another great reveal to another complicated case?This short story about crimes, mystery and investigation was published in 1892.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British medical doctor and writer. He is best known for the creation of the notorious characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Besides the many Holmes stories, Doyle’s work includes science and fantasy fiction, many plays, poetry, historical and non-fiction novels. He wrote his first Sherlock Holmes story at the age of twenty-seven and it was published in 1886.

  • by Anton Chekhov
    42.99 kr.

    After Olenka Plemyannikova’s father dies, she marries Ivan Kukin – the owner of the local theater. She soon takes over some of his paperwork-related roles and becomes more involved in the business. Unfortunately, Kukin dies in Moscow during one of his work-related travels. Olenka’s grief does not last too long and she soon gets married to a timber yard worker named Vasily Pustovalov. They live a happily and comfortable life together, until one day Pustovalov gets sick and dies a few days later.What is the reason behind the death of Olenka’s spouses? Does it have anything to do with her or it is nothing more than bad luck? Will she get married once again after Vasily’s death? Or will she give up and live alone for the rest of her life?You can find all the answers in Chekhov’s short story "The Darling".B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 – 1904) was a Russian playwright and a master of the short novel. Besides literature, Chekhov was also practicing as a medical doctor for a large part of his life. Some of his most popular works are the plays "The Seagull", "Uncle Vanya" and "The Three Sisters", and the short stories "Ward No. 6" and "The Lady with the Dog".

  • by – Anonymous
    66.99 kr.

    Ali Baba and Cassim are two Persian brothers. Ali Baba barely manages to put food on the table for his family, while his brother lives an easy life thanks to his rich wife. One day, while chopping wood in the forest, Ali Baba sees a band of thieves laden with treasures approaching. They stop in front of a rock and the captain shouts "Open Sesame!". What happens next is pure magic. The giant rock moves to the sides and opens a portal which the thieves enter. After a few minutes they come out with empty hands, making it clear to Ali Baba that they have left their loot inside the mountain.Who are those thieves? How is it possible for them to move a giant rock with only two words? What are they going to do with all the wealth they have hidden away? Will Ali Baba manage to steal a little bit of their gold to provide a better life for his family?Find all the answers in this magical adventure story.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    42.99 kr.

    Jabez Wilson, a London pawnbroker with ginger hair, pays a visit to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. He tells them about his young assistant, Vincent Spaulding, who has advised Wilson to respond to an urgent job advertisement in the local newspaper. The very next morning the pawnbroker is interviewed and hired. Everything goes well, until one morning he sees an announcement which says that "The red-headed league is dissolved". Wilson is extremely dissatisfied and goes to meet the landlord but does not receive any help. Now Sherlock Holmes has the task of resolving this case.What is this red-headed league and why was it dissolved? Where is Vincent Spaulding and did he lie to Wilson? Can Sherlock Holmes solve this case and help the pawnbroker?Find all the answers in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s short story "The Red-Headed League".B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British medical doctor and writer. He is best known for the creation of the notorious characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Besides the many Holmes stories, Doyle’s work includes science and fantasy fiction, many plays, poetry, historical and non-fiction novels. He wrote his first Sherlock Holmes story at the age of twenty-seven and it was published in 1886.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    42.99 kr.

    The three scientist Mr. Edward Malone, Mr. Peerless Jones and Professor Challenger come together to build a machine that can drill deep into the earth. When the machine’s construction is finally completed the drilling starts, and it will not stop until the earth’s mantle is reached. Everything goes well for the three men, until they reach something into the earth that threatens to destroy their excavation.What is the reason for the excavation? What is threatening to destroy their mission and why? How is everything going to end? Will the three scientists manage to complete their goals, or it will all be one great failure?This science fiction is the fourth Professor Challenger story and it was first published in 1928.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British medical doctor and writer. He is best known for the creation of the notorious characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Besides the many Holmes stories, Doyle’s work includes science and fantasy fiction, many plays, poetry, historical and non-fiction novels. He wrote his first Sherlock Holmes story at the age of twenty-seven and it was published in 1886.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    42.99 kr.

    While in the middle of the arctic ocean, Captain Nicholas Craigie decides to cast anchor. His crew, however, is afraid that the ship will be trapped in the ice, which would lead to everyone's inevitable death, but the captain is unwavering. Suddenly, one morning, the second mate reports that he has seen a ghost during the night. Of course, everyone laughs at him and refuses to believe his words. But things change when sailor Milne also reports seeing a shadow wandering around their boat. One night the brave captain decides to go out in the dark to find the ghost.For what reason did the captain decide to anchor in the middle of the arctic ocean? What is this mysterious ghost that is wandering around the boat every night? Will the captain be able to find the ghost and solve the mystery? What will happen with the "Pole Star" and its crew?You can find all the answers in this intriguing short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British medical doctor and writer. He is best known for the creation of the notorious characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Besides the many Holmes stories, Doyle’s work includes science and fantasy fiction, many plays, poetry, historical and non-fiction novels. He wrote his first Sherlock Holmes story at the age of twenty-seven and it was published in 1886.

  • by Tommy Rander
    From 43.99 kr.

    Massakern i Srebrenica 1995 är en av historiens värsta brott mot mänskligheten. Det var också en punkt där konflikten i Bosnien nådde en form av kokpunkt. En svensk man blir mot sin vilja indragen i den blodiga konflikten, där han snart tvingas bevittna grymma handlingar och fruktansvärda brott mot mänskligheten. Inledningsvis rör han bara sig på ytan till kriget i Balkan, men snart sätter den infekterade konflikten klorna i även hans privatliv. Det blir svårt att hålla sig flytande över ytan när mörkret hela tiden försöker dra ner en i djupet. Hans familj visar sig vara hotad och han måste ge sig in med huvudet före i blodbadet för att inte förlora en person han älskar ...Detta är en spännande thriller som bygger på djupgående research kring händelserna under kriget i Bosnien. Tommy Rander är en svensk författare, musiker och journalist. Han har skrivit romaner och böcker om musikhistoria.

  • by Algernon Blackwood
    42.99 kr.

    An aunt and her nephew embark on a weird adventure. They attempt to spend a night in a house which witnessed way more dangerous days. A man was murdered many years ago. And the aunt and her nephew want to find out if something or someone was left behind. How will their night end and will they see? Will they have the courage to stay inside or the house will not accept the self-invited guests?Find out the answers in "The Empty House", a ghost story by Algernon Blackwood.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Algernon Blackwood was an English author who lived in the period 1869-1951. He left a large literary legacy behind, but he is to be remember mostly for stories about ghosts and supernatural occurrences. His personal life and the many travels he embarked on through the world had a major influence upon his works. He had a life-long interest in spiritualism and the occult, the reason for which can be seen in the fact that his father was a preacher. Blackwood wrote several novels, essays, children’s books, and plays but his ghost tales which create "a weird atmosphere" are the ones that remain in the reader’s mind.

  • by Ambrose Bierce
    42.99 kr.

    A man named Manton killed his wife and his two children and managed to get away with it. Ten years later he returns to the house where the crime was committed. He is recognized by the locals and he is provoked into a duel which is to be held in the haunted house where Manton killed his family. The locals were aiming to scare Manton away. However, the day after the duel Manton was found dead.Was it Manton’s opponent who had killed him or had the ghost of his past caught up to him? Find out the answers in Ambrose Bierce’s ghost story "The Middle Toe of the Right Foot".B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Ambrose Bierce was an American author and journalist who lived in the period 1842 – 1914. He is best known for his horror short stories, but he was also considered to be one of the pioneering writers of realist fiction. Ambrose Bierce was often called "Bitter Bierce" because of his cynicism and sardonic view of human nature, a point of view which transpires mainly in "The Devil’s Dictionary", a work which was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature". Other popular works by Bierce are "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians". Ambrose Bierce’s interesting life ended as if it had been plotted by himself. The last that is known of him is a letter he wrote to a friend, which said "I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination", and he was never seen again.

  • by Ambrose Bierce
    42.99 kr.

    "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Tales" is a collection of 23 stories by the American author Ambrose Bierce. It consists of some of the author’s best known works such as "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", "Chickamauga", "A Horseman in the Sky" and many others.The American Civil War, execution of plantation owner, twist endings, stream of consciousness narration, soldiers who are morally challenged, horses running through the sky, murder and supernatural occurrences. The collection of stories promises to take up not only those, but also more intriguing cases.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Ambrose Bierce was an American author and journalist who lived in the period 1842 – 1914. He is best known for his horror short stories, but he was also considered to be one of the pioneering writers of realist fiction. Ambrose Bierce was often called "Bitter Bierce" because of his cynicism and sardonic view of human nature, a point of view which transpires mainly in "The Devil’s Dictionary", a work which was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature". Other popular works by Bierce are "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians". Ambrose Bierce’s interesting life ended as if it had been plotted by himself. The last that is known of him is a letter he wrote to a friend, which said "I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination", and he was never seen again.

  • by Ambrose Bierce
    42.99 kr.

    Joel Hetman Jr. is summoned home because his mother was found dead. The only thing his father saw was an unknown man fleeing their home. The murderer was never found and the crime case turned to a mystery. One night Joel and his father were walking down a moonlit road when suddenly the father saw a pale figure. Was it a ghost or was he going crazy?Joel will finally find out what happened to his mother. "The Moonlit Road" by Ambrose Bierce holds all the answers.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Ambrose Bierce was an American author and journalist who lived in the period 1842 – 1914. He is best known for his horror short stories, but he was also considered to be one of the pioneering writers of realist fiction. Ambrose Bierce was often called "Bitter Bierce" because of his cynicism and sardonic view of human nature, a point of view which transpires mainly in "The Devil’s Dictionary", a work which was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature". Other popular works by Bierce are "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians". Ambrose Bierce’s interesting life ended as if it had been plotted by himself. The last that is known of him is a letter he wrote to a friend, which said "I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination", and he was never seen again.

  • by Ambrose Bierce
    42.99 kr.

    Halpin Frayser awakes from a dreamless sleep and the only thing in his mind was the words "Catherine Larue". Frayer feels a shiver down his spine because this was not the first strange thing he had experienced that day. Earlier, he was hunting in the forest but he could feel that something was not quite right. The picture of a haunted forest dripping with blood had come up in his mind. He had seen himself writing a poem with blood. The corpse of his mother had been in front of him.When one day later a detective finds Frayser’s lifeless body, many questions begin to arise.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Ambrose Bierce was an American author and journalist who lived in the period 1842 – 1914. He is best known for his horror short stories, but he was also considered to be one of the pioneering writers of realist fiction. Ambrose Bierce was often called "Bitter Bierce" because of his cynicism and sardonic view of human nature, a point of view which transpires mainly in "The Devil’s Dictionary", a work which was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature". Other popular works by Bierce are "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians". Ambrose Bierce’s interesting life ended as if it had been plotted by himself. The last that is known of him is a letter he wrote to a friend, which said "I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination", and he was never seen again.

  • by Algernon Blackwood
    42.99 kr.

    Can people come back from the dead? Can they bring something or someone back from there? If so, can they reach out to people who are still alive?"The Return" and "The Second Generation" are two stories about supernatural occurrences, about people returning from a world, which most of us do not know. Algernon Blackwood sets the readers in a scary and dreadful atmosphere which only the bravest can endure.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Algernon Blackwood was an English author who lived in the period 1869-1951. He left a large literary legacy behind, but he is to be remember mostly for stories about ghosts and supernatural occurrences. His personal life and the many travels he embarked on through the world had a major influence upon his works. He had a life-long interest in spiritualism and the occult, the reason for which can be seen in the fact that his father was a preacher. Blackwood wrote several novels, essays, children’s books, plays as well, but his ghost tales, which create "a weird atmosphere" are the ones that remain in the reader’s mind.

  • by Grzegorz Majewski
    56.99 kr.

    Jesień 1945 roku. W okolicach Przemyśla oddział majora Kosy skutecznie przeciwstawia się sowieckiemu okupantowi. Partyzanci wysadzają budynek UB, odbijają wszystkich więźniów i mordują najwyższych rangą oficerów. Nie wiedzą jednak, że sukces ma swoją cenę, a wokół nich powoli zaciska się pętla.W Warszawie powstaje specjalna grupa mająca za zadanie schwytać Kosę. Dowodzenie nad nią otrzymuje kapitan KBW Adam Nowacki, jeden z najlepszych agentów operacyjnych. Wspierać ma go oddział NKWD pod dowództwem majora Antona Bondarenki. Atmosfera jest napięta, a przymusowi sojusznicy gotowi pod byle pretekstem skoczyć sobie do gardeł.Rozpoczyna się wyścig, kto pierwszy złapie osławionego partyzanta i zdobędzie względy pięknej agentki. Nowicki i Bonadrenko mają swoje plany. Każdy z nich wpadł na inny pomysł wykończenia konkurenta.Grzegorz Majewski – jest dziennikarzem z wykształcenia i pisarzem z zamiłowania. Na co dzień sprzedaje kominki. Jest autorem powieści przygodowych, historycznych i kryminalnych. Do jego najsłynniejszych pozycji należą cykl przygodowo-historyczny "Niezłomni" i kryminał "Pętla", które skradły serca wielu czytelników.

  • by Andrzej Sawicki
    32.99 kr.

    Oto druga z historii o „generale policjantów", o którym pamięć żyje do dzisiaj w potocznej nazwie policjantów.W marcu 1808 roku w swoim kantorze przy ulicy Gęsiej brutalnie został zamordowany Leopold Atalias, szanowany żydowski finansista, jeden z pięciu wekslarzy wybranych do ustalania kursów i stóp procentowych w Księstwie Warszawskim.Czas, miejsce i narzędzie zbrodni wprawiają w konsternację Glinę. Wszyscy funkcjonariusze Wydziału Śledczego zostają oddelegowani do rozwiązania sprawy. Podejrzani są jednocześnie rodzina, wierzyciele, konkurencja zmarłego, a nawet agenci wywiadów Rosji i Prus. Nie da się również wykluczyć udziału ortodoksyjnych kabalistów lub religijnego motywu zbrodni.„Pierwszy Glina" pokazuje początki funkcjonowania pierwszej polskiej policji śledczej z prawdziwego zdarzenia, zajmującej się rozwiązywaniem poważnych zagadek kryminalnych. Jej twórcą był legendarny stróż prawa, Augustyn Feliks Gliński (1762-1828), człek prawy i wielkiego serca, a dla przestępców bezlitosny. Podziwiający pana Augustyna prosty lud warszawski przezwał go Gliną.Andrzej Sawicki urodził się w 1974 roku. Posiada tytuł inżyniera chemika. Uwielbia eksperymentować nie tylko z substancjami, ale też z losami bohaterów swoich powieści. Zadebiutował w 2004 roku w czasopiśmie internetowym Fahrenheit. Dotąd wydał 29 powieści i opowiadań, które niezmiennie cieszą się ogromnym zainteresowaniem ze strony fanów fantasy i science fiction.

  • by Andrzej Sawicki
    32.99 kr.

    "W grudniu 1807 roku spokojnym warszawskim Żoliborzem wstrząsa potężny wybuch, który niszczy pałacyk zajmowany przez oficera armii napoleońskiej. Policjanci z nowo utworzonego Wydziału Śledczego wszczynają dochodzenie, ale szybko zostają odsunięci od sprawy przez Francuzów. Nie dają za wygraną, bo Warszawa to ich miasto i żabojady nie będą się tutaj szarogęsić. Szybko okazuje się, że afera sięga samych szczytów władz Księstwa Warszawskiego...„Pierwszy Glina" pokazuje początki funkcjonowania pierwszej polskiej policji śledczej z prawdziwego zdarzenia, zajmującej się rozwiązywaniem poważnych zagadek kryminalnych. Jej twórcą był legendarny stróż prawa, Augustyn Feliks Gliński (1762-1828), człek prawy i wielkiego serca, a dla przestępców bezlitosny. Podziwiający pana Augustyna prosty lud warszawski przezwał go Gliną.Oto pierwsza z historii o „generale policjantów", pamięć o którym żyje do dziś w przezwisku polskich policjantów."Andrzej Sawicki urodził się w 1974 roku. Posiada tytuł inżyniera chemika. Uwielbia eksperymentować nie tylko z substancjami, ale też z losami bohaterów swoich powieści. Zadebiutował w 2004 roku w czasopiśmie internetowym Fahrenheit. Dotąd wydał 29 powieści i opowiadań, które niezmiennie cieszą się ogromnym zainteresowaniem ze strony fanów fantasy i science fiction.

  • by Robert C. Marley
    110.99 kr.

    London 1895 – Im kältesten Januar des Jahrhunderts wird auf der obersten Plattform des Watkins Tower in Wembley die nackte Leiche eines Mannes gefunden. Er wurde mit Handschellen an einen Stahlträger gekettet und ist erfroren.Als der Bruder des Opfers in einer Knabenschule in Blackheath einer spontanen Selbstverbrennung zum Opfer fällt und ein weiterer Verwandter bei einem Flugversuch ums Leben kommt, wird Inspector Swanson klar, dass jemand im Begriff ist, eine ganze Familie auszulöschen. Da der Killer mit mathematischer Präzision vorzugehen scheint, müssen Swanson und sein Team mit weiteren Morden rechnen ...

  • by Oscar Wilde
    58.99 kr.

    «El retrato del Sr. W. H.» es una historia escrita por Oscar Wilde, publicada por primera vez en la revista «Blackwood's Magazine» en 1889. Fue posteriormente añadida a la colección «El crimen de lord Arthur Savile y otras historias».En esta novela corta Oscar Wilde intenta descubrir la identidad de la persona a la que van dedicados los sonetos de Shakespeare, un secreto que los expertos intentan averiguar sin éxito desde hace quinientos años. Hay múltiples teorías al respecto y Wilde se decanta por la teoría de que el autor de estos es Willie Hughes.Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) fue un escritor, ensayista, poeta y dramaturgo irlandés. Su única novela, «El retrato de Dorian Gray», es considerada una de las mejores obras de terror gótico de la historia. Después de la represión que sufrió en Inglaterra por su orientación sexual se exilió en Francia.

  • by Mads Peder Nordbo
    118.99 kr.

    Der Journalist Matthew Cave wird nach Grönland geschickt, um über den Fund eines mumifizierten Wikingers im Eis zu berichten. Doch am Tag nach ihrer Entdeckung ist die Mumie verschwunden und der sie bewachende Polizist ermordet, aufgeschnitten und ausgeweidet. Matthew entdeckt Parallelen zu einem Fall aus den Siebzigerjahren, bei dem vier Männer brutal getötet wurden. Bei seinen Ermittlungen hilft ihm die junge eigenartige Tupaarnaq, die gerade aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wurde, wo sie für den Mord an ihrer Familie einsaß. Gemeinsam graben sie tiefer und tiefer in der Vergangenheit, was ihnen fast zum Verhängnis wird ...

  • by Stendhal
    92.99 kr.

    M. de Rênal is the mayor of a provincial town named Verrières, who hires Julien Sorel as a private teacher for his child. Sorel desires to become a real man and follow the steps of his hero – Napoleon. The young man thinks that it is his duty to seduce the mayor’s wife and they become lovers. However, their little secret will soon be revealed. Who will find out about the love affair? What is going to happen with the two lovers? Will mayor M. de Rênal also find out or the truth will be hidden from him? Find all the answers in Stendhal’s novel "The Red and the Black" from 1830.Stendhal (1783-1842), the pseudonym of Marie-Henry Beyle, was a French writer. A pioneer of literary realism, he is best known for his novels "The Red and the Black" (1830) and "The Charterhouse of Parma" (1839).

  • by Victor Ljungberg
    94.99 kr.

    Ett villainbrott i en förort till Göteborg slutar i ett brutalt dubbelmord. Kriminalkommissarie Carl Bergwall leder den svåra utredningen, som på många sätt avviker från traditionella brottsmönster. Polisen inser efterhand att det finns kopplingar till gamla oförrätter som skett i östblocket under 60- och 70-talet. Carl Bergwall följer ledtrådarna som leder honom till en skrämmande uppgörelse långt ute i glesbygden ...Victor Ljungberg är född 1946 och uppvuxen i Falun, men numera bosatt i Uppsala tillsammans med sin familj. Han har som anställd arbetat i ett stort antal befattningar inom ekonomi och finans i allt från startup-bolag till börsbolag. Sedan många år arbetar han som managementkonsult i eget bolag med uppdrag både i Sverige och utomlands. Hämnd (2020) är Victor Ljungberg debutroman. Den tryckta utgåvan är utgiven av förlaget Ekström & Garay.

  • by Krzysztof Koziołek
    77.99 kr.

    Malownicza Zielona Góra, mecz żużlowy i morderstwo historycznym artefaktem.Czołowy żużlowiec z drużyny Falubaz Zielona Góra, niespodziewanie staje przed oskarżeniem o morderstwo kolekcjonera antyków. Narzędzie zbrodni? Średniowieczny miecz. Tymczasem nowosolski dziennikarz, Andrzej Sokół, odkrywa tajemnicę skarbu rodziny von Schönaichów sprzed 300 lat. Prowadzi go do Zielonej Góry, gdzie niegdyś kosztowności były poszukiwane przez gestapo.Czy te dwie sprawy mogą się łączyć? Czy Andrzejowi uda się rozwikłać zagadkę zabójstwa kolekcjonera?Idealna dla fanek i fanów retro kryminałów Marka Krajewskiego.Andrzej SokółSeria o Andrzeju Sokole, dziennikarzu z Nowej Soli, który rozwiązuje zagadki kryminalne lubuskich miast.Krzysztof Koziołek – pisarz i dziennikarz, który na co dzień oddaje się pisaniu kryminałów retro.

  • by Jan-Olof Ekholm
    62.99 kr.

    Journalisten och kriminalreportern Göran Sandahl arbetar i redaktionen för en tidning i en skånsk småstad som lider av nyhetstorka. Det händer sällan något och årets första domherre visar sig utgör det en av huvudnyheterna. Men allt det kommer att förändras när ett brutalt mord skakar den lilla staden. En kvinnlig taxichaufför hittas skjuten i sin bil och kvinnans make, Alf Ekman, misstänks för dådet. Göran å sin sida är inte övertygad och bestämmer sig för att undersöka saken på egen hand, till polischef Ture Carlssons stora förtret, och det han finner är näst intill otänkbart ...Jan-Olof Ekholm (1931-2020) var en svensk författare som skrivit allt från barnböcker till kriminalromaner. Ekholm inledde sin författarkarriär med en rad barnböcker innan han slutligen debuterade som kriminalförfattare. 1975 valdes han in i deckarakademin där han förblev aktiv fram till sin bortgång i januari 2020.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    38.99 kr.

    The Australian Charles McCarthy is brutally murdered in Hertfordshire, England. His son James is the prime suspect, having been the last person seen at his side. Yet he claims to be innocent. Lestrade calls on Holmes to clarify the case."The Boscombe Valley Mystery" is part of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    66.99 kr.

    General Heatherstone, who was a while ago a part of the Indian Army, moved to Cloomber Hall. The general was however acting strange and was paranoid for most of the time. His fears were apparently caused by things that happened in his past during the First Afghan War. The situation worsened when three priests from Kurrachee arrived and demanded a meeting with the general. What will happen with him? Will he have the courage to face his past or he will try to run away? What was the real reason for his fears? What was so bad that it caused him paranoid outbursts even forty years later?Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    38.99 kr.

    Graf von Schulling died and his legacy got sent to the University of Budapest. The legacy consisted of letters and weapons, one of which – a silver hatchet. A few days after the objects had already arrived, tragic cases began to occur. A few people were found brutally killed. The perpetrator - still unknown. The weapon as well. Until shortly after two medical students find a silver hatchet in the snow. What follows after that is more than unexpected. If you want to find out what it is, check the answers in "The Silver Hatchet" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    38.99 kr.

    Mr. Hammond is on his way to America when he hears two passengers discussing a suspicious plan that was going to be executed at 10 o'clock in the evening. The two unknown passengers got aboard in the very last minute. Their baggage was not searched. And their plan consisted of some mysterious box. What do you think happened in the evening? Did Mr. Hammond try to warn the rest of the crew or he escaped with a life boat? Can all be a big misunderstanding or the American steamer will be blown up?Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    38.99 kr.

    The powerful Duke of Holdernesse’s son is missing. The boy was last seen in the Priory School but shortly after he received a letter from his father, he was nowhere to be seen. The main suspect was the German master because he went missing the same day as the boy. The Priory School’s director reached out to Watson and Holmes who followed after the boy’s steps. Will they solve the case and find the boy? Did the boy went somewhere by himself or someone kidnapped him?Find the answers in "The Adventure of the Priory School" which is a part of "The Return of Sherlock Holmes".Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    41.99 kr.

    Mr. Robert Ferguson thinks his wife might be a vampire. He’s caught her sucking their baby’s neck and since that discovery, she has locked herself in her room, only allowing their Peruvian maid to bring her food. Her behaviour had been strange before that and she had struck Ferguson’s son from an earlier marriage twice. The boy, fifteen, has been left handicapped by a childhood accident. Holmes is immediately convinced he has solved the case upon hearing the story but he follows Ferguson back home to clear the mystery."The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire" is part of "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes".Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.

  • by Arthur Conan Doyle
    38.99 kr.

    After a sumptuous wedding, the bride disappears during the party. The wealthy Lord Simon, the groom, doesn’t know whether his new wife – Hetty Doran of San Francisco – is dead or alive, or if she’s been kidnapped, or has left with another man behind his back. There had been some strange happenings before her disappearance, including at the wedding, when Hetty dropped her bouquet and a man at the front row of the church handed it back to her. After the ceremony and back at home, her mood had suddenly soured and she’d gone up to her room, from where she had vanished."The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor" is part of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.