FROM THE ADDICTIVE ONLINE DAILY WORD SEARCH PUZZLECan you find the hidden words?Word Salad is a delicious combination of challenging fun and tricky brainteasers, designed to test your general knowledge.The puzzles have all been devised by two childhood friends and obsessive puzzlers, Samuel and Mark. Each puzzle includes a four-by-four grid of letters that spell words relating to a theme, ranging from art and literature to ...

"I loved this even more than the first one" -- Bookworm StephanieA killer dressed as a plague doctor is terrorising London’s docks.Able seaman Humphrey Wilkes is dead, shot between the eyes by the murderer known as the Plague Doctor. When Samuel Pepys’s naval colleague, Robert Drake, finds a black cross daubed on his door, it marks him out as the next victim.Pepys dispatches his inquisitors, Abby Harcourt and Jacob Standish, to the ...

In London, 1666, drinking coffee can get you killed…The case of Samuel Pepys’s missing pocket watch escalates rapidly when Eustace Blount, writer and wit, is found murdered in Rose’s Coffee House on The Strand.Blount was a prig, a poseur and a parliamentarian – nobody liked him, not even his friends – and Pepys’s intrepid personal inquisitors, Abby Harcourt and Jacob Standish, find themselves with a suspect list as unwieldy as it is perplexing.When ...

The King’s mistresses are being murdered, one by one…When Samuel Pepys and his loyal inquisitors, Abby Harcourt and Jacob Standish, are summoned to King Charles II’s court, they anticipate frivolous entertainment and unimaginable luxury. Instead, they find only death.One of the King’s beloved mistresses lies slain beneath a fallen chandelier, its rope cunningly sabotaged. Was her demise the work of a jealous rival, or a duplicitous courtier with dire secret...

Three murders. One diarist. And two unlikely detectives navigating witch hunts, dockside devilry… and the underbelly of Restoration London.Step into the dark heart of 17th-century England with Samuel Pepys and his loyal inquisitors, Abigail Harcourt and Jacob Standish, as they unravel deadly secrets behind respectable façades.• In The Brampton Witch Murders, Pepys’s own sister stands accused of witchcraft as flames consume London - and a fanatical witch-fin...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

Book your ticket now for a trip to the future, the past, and the timeslips in between.Through the eloquent prose and imaginings of eighteen tellers of tales, we are pleased to present to you a collection of stories-on-a-train that will transport you to tantalizing worlds that you simply cannot imagine.Perhaps no other anthology in-living-memory encapsulates such wholehearted, ill fated, poignant, and even hallucinogenic stories with such grace and balance a...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

The American Civil War was a crucible of conflicting ideals, fierce combat, and defining moments that continue to shape the nation's identity. Yet behind every battle map and famous general's portrait stood countless ordinary men, called from their farms, workshops, and city streets to don uniforms. Meanwhile, the testimonies of commanding officers shed strategic insight on the human cost of this monumental conflict. Their experiences, from the harsh realities of frontline warfare to momen...

In 'The History of Ancient Rome – 20 Essential Books,' readers are invited to embark on an expansive journey through the heart of one of history's most formidable empires. This anthology encompasses a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the meticulous annals of Tacitus to the philosophical musings of Marcus Aurelius, painting a comprehensive portrait of Rome's political, cultural, and social landscapes. Each piece, whether it be narratives from Caesar's campaigns or Suetonius's biograp...

The dark side is waiting…Fish N’ Chips lead a curious traveler to a sinister island, where the residents are more than they seem. Forbidden occult knowledge strands a pair of friends in a terrifying nexus of evil. And an ancient ice storm forces a wandering tribe to choose between following a bloodthirsty shaman, or the glowing lights in the sky…Venture into new realms of terror with Scare Street’s latest bone-chilling collection. This spine-tingli...