94 Results for : passageways
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Murder Most Holy (eBook, ePUB)
An impossible mystery must be solved, and he is running out of time.Men have been found dead in the scarlet chamber of an Italian manor. They have no marks upon them, they have not ingested poison, there are no secret passageways in to the room. And they all have awful expressions of terror upon their faces. London, 1379. Sir John Cranston is invited to a banquet at the Regent's palace on the Thames. There he is trapped into a wager with Signor Gian Galeazzo, Lord of Cremona and owner of the manor, who challenges him to resolve the mystery within two weeks. Realising that his reputation and future wealth now depend upon him solving this mystery, Cranston seeks the help of his faithful secretarius Brother Athelstan. However, Athelstan has problems of his own... A thrilling mystery with a twist you won't see coming, perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and S. G. MacLean.Praise for Paul Doherty'If you like Inspector Morse, you'll love Brother Athelstan' Prima 'The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters' Time Out- Shop: buecher
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The Labyrinth of the Spirits
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Magnificent: a dizzying tale of drama, intrigue and passion' MAIL ON SUNDAYAs a child, Daniel Sempere discovered among the passageways of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books an extraordinary novel that would change the course of his life. Now a young man in the Barcelona of the late 1950s, Daniel runs the Sempere & Sons bookshop and enjoys a seemingly fulfilling life with his loving wife and son. Yet the mystery surrounding the death of his mother continues to plague his soul.Just when Daniel believes he is close to solving this enigma, a conspiracy more sinister than he could have imagined spreads its tentacles from the hellish Franco regime. That is when Alicia Gris appears, a soul born out of the nightmare of the war. She is the one who will lead Daniel to the edge of the abyss and reveal the secret history of his family, although at a terrifying price.'This is a novel to lose oneself in, and it promotes the sort of reading experience we remember from childhood - of complete absorption into a fantasy world' IRISH TIMES- Shop: buecher
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Rhianna and the Castle of Avalon: Rhianna Trilogy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 220min
Book 3 in the Rhianna series, a gripping sequel to Rhianna and the Wild Magic and Rhianna and the Dogs of Iron.A great fantasy series for girls, featuring the strong character of Rhianna, believably flawed yet with an innate desire to do the right thing.The shelf of books before them and the wall itself rose smoothly from the floor; straight up into the ceiling... Until a narrow doorway the height of a tall man was revealed. It was the top of a staircase, and the steps curved away into the darkness, downwards and out of sight... Wild Magic is loose in the kingdom, and the Queen needs Rhianna at the Castle of Avalon. But the castle is full of secret passageways and hidden tunnels, and evil is closer than anyone thinks. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mikaela Martin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/000411/bk_boli_000411_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Her Hidden Secret: A Riveting Mystery Boxset , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 910min
Buried past In spite of a dark secret still haunting her, Detective Jacqueline Frye is trying to move on. Until a 100-year-old case gives her a new purpose. When Jacqueline, a self-professed detective with a dark secret, arrives in Whitechapel, she becomes embroiled in one of London's greatest mysteries. Buried secrets When Jacqueline Frye heads to Chicago for a wedding, she never expects a homicide case to land in her lap. Another copycat killer is on the loose, and this time the culprit is obsessed with America’s first serial killer, H. H. Holmes. As Jack navigates secret passageways, coded journals, and charming locals, more victims disappear and the mystery deepens. Then there’s Jack’s best friend, Evelyn, who seems to be hiding a big secret.... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Cheryl May. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/214618/bk_acx0_214618_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Partners in Crime: A Girl on Girl Jailbreak Romance , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 81min, (USK 18)
The curvaceous and sheltered Lulu is a naive girl wrapped in a world of luxury. When her father is suddenly imprisoned and her estate seized, she's forced out onto the streets to fend for herself. Will the dangers of the city swallow her, or will a new ally change everything? Riley is a fighter and a master thief in a secret guild of grifters. Riley thought her heart had been hardened by her work until she came across the beautiful Lulu in distress. Unable to resist Lulu's beautiful eyes and adorable laugh, Riley finds herself involved in more danger than she's ever encountered. Will Riley's street smarts and Lulu's wiles be enough to save them? This audiobook includes secret passageways, daring escapes, and a love that can't be kept behind bars. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Risa Pappas. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/041869/bk_acx0_041869_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Beautiful Darkness , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 956min
Fall under the spell of the Beautiful Darkness, the sequel to the instant New York Times best-selling gothic fantasy, Beautiful Creatures!There were no surprises in Gatlin County. At least, that's what I thought. Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong.Ethan Wate used to think of Gatlin as a place where nothing ever changed. Then mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes revealed a secret world of curses and Supernaturals with terrifying abilities. Lena showed him a Gatlin where impossible, magical, life-altering events happen. Sometimes life-ending.And now that Ethan's eyes have been opened to the darker side of Gatlin, there's no going back. Haunted by strange visions only he can see, Ethan is pulled deeper into his town's tangled history and finds himself caught up in the dangerous network of underground passageways endlessly crisscrossing the South, where nothing is as it seems. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin T. Collins. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hach/000540/bk_hach_000540_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Secret of the Labyrinth: The Temple of the Blind, Book Five , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 569min
Urged onward by the mysterious Sentinel Queen, Albert, Brandy, and Nicole venture ever deeper into the Temple of the Blind - and into the greatest danger they have yet faced. Endless miles of twisting passageways and perilous chambers stand before them, and with Albert's box of clues finally exhausted, they will have to navigate the dark corridors utterly blind. And time is ticking as a dangerous beast stalks them with murderous intent. Meanwhile, Wayne struggles to catch up to them with a warning that all may not be as it seems. Someone is lying to them. Is it the mysterious old man who aided Wayne in his journey into the Wood? Or is it the kindly Sentinel Queen? Together the six of them must decide who to trust. The very fate of the world may hinge on the actions they take this night. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Norman Gilligan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/cher/000144/bk_cher_000144_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Gritty: The Adam Garwood Detective Series , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 371min
Garwood would soon be captivated by this homeless man living on the streets of Montreal. What power did he have and why did Adam take him on with no retainer or promise of future payment?Much against the advice of his partner and friends, he delves into and uncovers the corruption, cover ups and payoffs involving top executives working for one of Canada s largest pharmaceutical companies. As the story unfolds, Adam is disillusioned with Gritty when his true identity is revealed. Murder, exploitation and the stealthy night life of the rich and famous come to play as Adam watches them navigate Montreal s secret passageways searching for lust and medicating themselves in order to deal with the light of day. Was it all worth it? Would Richard, his partner forgive him? But most of all, would Gritty find justice or perhaps would justice find Gritty? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Robbins. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/099570/bk_acx0_099570_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Slow Regard of Silent Things: Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 2.5 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 219min
Deep below the University, there is a dark place. Few people know of it: a broken web of ancient passageways and abandoned rooms. A young woman lives there, tucked among the sprawling tunnels of the Underthing, snug in the heart of this forgotten place. Her name is Auri, and she is full of mysteries. The Slow Regard of Silent Things is a brief, bittersweet glimpse of Auri’s life, a small adventure all her own. At once joyous and haunting, this story offers a chance to see the world through Auri’s eyes. And it gives the listener a chance to learn things that only Auri knows.... In this book, Patrick Rothfuss brings us into the world of one of The Kingkiller Chronicle’s most enigmatic characters. Full of secrets and mysteries, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Patrick Rothfuss. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/peng/002443/bk_peng_002443_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of an astonishing scientific breakthrough. The evening's host is billionaire Edmond Kirsch, a futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a controversial figure around the world. But Langdon and several hundred guests are left reeling when the meticulously orchestrated evening is suddenly blown apart. There is a real danger that Kirsch's precious discovery may be lost in the ensuing chaos. With his life under threat, Langdon is forced into a desperate bid to escape Bilbao, taking with him the museum's director, Ambra Vidal. Together they flee to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch's secret. To evade a devious enemy who is one step ahead of them at every turn, Langdon and Vidal must navigate the labyrinthine passageways of extreme religion and hidden history. On a trail marked only by enigmatic symbols and elusive modern art, Langdon and Vidal will come face-to-face with a breathtaking truth that has remained buried - until now.- Shop: buecher
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