Cambridge, 1888. When schoolmistress Vanessa Duncan learns of a murder at St John's College, little does she know that she will become deeply entangled in the mystery. Dr Geoffrey Akers, Fellow in Pure Mathematics, has been found dead, struck down by a violent blow to the head. What could provoke such a brutal act? Vanessa, finding herself in amongst Cambridge's brightest scholarly minds, discovers that the motive may lie in mathematics itself.Drawn closer to the case by a blossomin...

Successful campaign manager and three-term mayor of Ashland, Oregon, Catherine Shaw presents the must-have handbook for navigating local campaigns.This clear and concise handbook gives political novices and veterans alike a detailed plan for organizing, funding, publicizing, and winning local political campaigns. Finding the right message and targeting the right voters are clearly explained through specific examples, anecdotes, and illustrations. Shaw also provides in-depth informa...

Cambridge, 1896. Motherhood and private detecting don't easily go hand in hand, but even with two small children Vanessa Weatherburn still manages to indulge her passion for solving mysteries. When three sombre scholars knock on the door of her family home, Vanessa is presented with perhaps her most puzzling case yet.Professor Gerard Ralston, Head of the History Department at King's College, London, has been shot dead in his study. As the only suspect left the building a matter of s...

Everything you need to know about Vote by Mail!Successful campaign manager and three-term mayor of Ashland, Oregon, Catherine Shaw presents the must-have handbook for navigating local campaigns. This clear and concise handbook gives political novices and veterans alike a detailed, soup-to-nuts plan for organizing, funding, publicizing, and winning local political campaigns. Finding the right message and targeting the right voters are clearly explained through specific examples, ane...

It is New Year's day, 1900, when the brilliant violinist Sebastian Cavendish is found dead. The last few days of his life are a mystery, but in the final hours of 1899 he wrote a cryptic suicide note mentioning a "cursed inheritance", took poison, and died in agony.Yet his friends and relations are utterly perplexed. The man they knew and grieve for was vivacious, exuberant and extroverted. His fellow musicians speak of his passion, his drive, and his love of living. The socialites ...

Cambridge, 1898. When the unidentified body of a young woman is found floating in the River Cam, journalist Patrick O'Sullivan calls on the one woman he is sure will solve the mystery: Mrs Vanessa Weatherburn. Vanessa agrees to takes up the challenge, but, with a victim as well as a murderer to identify, she knows it will be no easy task.Forced to go undercover while investigating the owners of Heffer's bookshop, and helped along by the cream of Cambridge's academic community, Vanes...

Cambridge, 1892. Four years have passed since Vanessa Duncan's memorable introduction to detective work, and her success at proving the innocence of the wrongly accused has not gone unnoticed. With the arrival of the formidable Mrs Bryce-Fortescue, Vanessa is once again called on to help solve a perplexing mystery.Mr George Burton Granger has been found shot dead at the edge of his manor estate. His wife Sylvia, daughter to Mrs Bryce-Fortescue, appears to be the police's main suspec...

Dive into a world where words weave enchanting tales, where every page invites you on a journey through time and imagination. "Twilight Stories" by Catharine Shaw is a collection of classic short stories that will captivate your heart and transport you to a bygone era. Uncover the Magic of "Twilight Stories" . With "Twilight Stories" by Catharine Shaw, you'll embark on a literary adventure that transcends time and space. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or simply seeking tales th...

Children from abroad who are alone in the UK are vulnerable and at increased risk of harm without the care and protection of their parents or caregivers. They may be unaccompanied asylum seekers, refugees, or victims of trafficking.This book examines the issues and problems faced by these children, what their needs are, and how these needs should be met in order to ensure their effective safeguarding. It demonstrates that these children often receive a different level of service to...

“How strange is it to fall in love with a stranger… but how even more strange is it the moment you feel as if you’ve known them your entire life?”~ Matt FowlerJaegerAs the illegitimate son of King Damon, I have lived beyond the walls of the castle—unwanted, struggling to survive, an outcast. I’ve never wanted to be a part of their world, but then fate forces my hand, and I’m swept up into the whirlwind of r...

Collection includes:Book 9- The Future King's QueenTake a leap through time, a whole decade back, to the moment when Prince Carlak first discovered Princess Jessa was his fated mate. You might know how their story ultimately ends, but you'll be dying to know how their journey actually began!Book 10- The Dragon of her DreamsVanya and the bastard son of King Damon meet.... and sparks fly. But what will the princess think abou...

"Woman- the biggest mistake you can make is removing jewels from your crown, to make it easier for a man to carry. When this happens, realize... You do not need a smaller crown— You need a man with bigger hands.”- Michael Reid.Enter a realm of the paranormal, where danger thrives and sweeping romance shapes the world. Where Dragon Kings rule, and their Fated Mates are the only ones who can unlock their hearts and tame the wild beasts within!