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Lady Willow Douglas holds the powers of persuasion and can charm men with her appearance as well as her words. But when her skill doesn't work on Sir Conrad Lochwood, he becomes a thorn in her side. The autumn festival is about to start, and all the eligible, rich, single noblemen are arriving. She has decided to find a husband, but unfortunately, her father has other plans. He's hired Sir Conrad to keep her away from all the men until his return. When a visiting earl's prize ruby is stolen, Willow steps in to use her skills to figure out which of the guests is the thief.

Can a rugged Highlander love a lass whose secrets threaten to ruin his one chance at redemption? And will a woman who has fallen in love with her captor be able to betray him if necessary?

Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only 14 when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next 10 years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles.

The Discoveries Of Sherlock Holmes is a series of Sherlock Holmes stories that give fans the opportunity to sample Sherlockian writers from all over the world. One story per writer will appear each month. Number IX is Paula Hammond.

John "Slim" Hardy, heavy drinker and disgraced soldier turned bumbling private detective, is hired to investigate Ted Douglas, an investment banker who slips out of work every Friday to visit a desolate cove on the Lancashire coast. There, he walks to the shore, opens an old book, and begins to read aloud.

Bodies washing up along the eastern coast of New England and the mysterious grounding of a “ghost ship” near Manhattan combine to bring Sherlock Holmes out of retirement to resume his pursuit of the villainous Baron Antonio Barlucci--the Whitechapel Vampire. But when he arrives in London to enlist the assistance of Dr. Watson, the good doctor has reservations.

They thought it was over. Six months after the events of YOU INVITED IT IN, world-renowned parapsychologist Emmanuel Stark releases a video sent to him by Lilith Lavelle, claiming it shows *proof* of an afterlife. The video goes viral. Asher Eastwood finds himself at the epicentre of a media frenzy, one that puts him in danger. To escape the too-eager reporters and paranormal enthusiasts, Asher, his uncle Eli, and their dog Specs flee to a holiday let in the middle of nowhere. The only problem is, they’re not alone. Kill the host, kill the demon.

More parodies have been written targeting Sherlock Holmes than anyone else dead or alive, fictional or real. James M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, started it all back in the early 1890's and Sherlockian parody has been coming out regularly ever since, right into the age of the internet. While Sherlock's creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived, close to 400 appeared in Britain and America.

When Mrs. Hudson asks Holmes and Watson to find a missing girl, neither men expected what they would find. Along with Lestrade, they are plunged into a case of abduction and murder. As they race from Marylebone, to Finchley, to Wapping, and back again, time is running out for them to solve the case without further casualties. With two of their own under threat, the pressure is mounting to catch and stop the group known as "Hellfire Heirs".

Cinema has had a hugely influential role on global culture in the twentieth century at multiple levels: social, political, and educational. The part of British cinema in this has been controversial—often derided as a whole, but also vigorously celebrated, especially in terms of specific films and film-makers. In this Very Short Introduction, Charles Barr considers films and filmmakers, and studios and sponsorship, against the wider view of changing artistic, socio-political, and industrial climates over the decades of the twentieth century.

Lenore must try to restore a fractured kingdom. Hidden enemies surround her, all vying for power, while a mysterious new adversary rises in the South, requiring Erin to be dispatched on a fateful mission to stop it. All the while, Nerra and her dragons thirst for vengeance, while Lenore longs to be reunited with Devin - but a tragic twist may shatter all of their plans.

Traumatized by a recent case, private investigator John “Slim” Hardy tries to create a new life for himself on the remote Cornish coast. However, when he is recognized by a local woman, he is unable to resist the draw of a dark mystery which has left a long shadow over the village.

Under the guidance of the elder dragon Kokoro, Kai must master her newfound abilities and train with her dragon to strengthen their connection. As Kai’s strength grows, so does the shadow of her sister, whose dark ambitions will destroy everything she holds dear.

When Sheriff Zachariah Fitch hears about a corpse found inside the wall of Maltby le Marsh Abbey, he wants nothing to do with the investigation since that is where his estranged sister resides as a nun. But with the local constable asking for his help, and Lady Vivienne accepting the case for them, he quickly finds himself not only working on a murder, but having to face his ghosts of the past involving his sister.

Known as a gossip and for never being able to keep a secret, Morag Douglas longs to change her reputation. She strives to do great things like her sister and cousins and desires to be a true member of the followers of the Secret Heart. Then an opportunity arises for her to be mentored in this secret group of strong women. But when she meets up with the mysterious knight Sir Bedivere, her plans go astray.

"There is a spirit that moves amongst us. They call him the Messenger of Death. And tonight... tonight... he called my name." The Loxworths are a family of clairvoyant mediums. Sitters at their seances are dying. Their deaths predicted by a mysterious entity known as The Messenger of Death. Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade must stop the deaths, before someone close to them becomes the next victim.

Did you ever wonder where Sherlock Holmes found the Persian slipper he keeps his shag tobacco in? Had Holmes and Watson ever met before that day at St. Barts? Did Holmes really believe in curses when he said he did? Dr. John Watson reveals the answers to these questions in The Persian Slipper and Other Stories, along with cases involving the putative Naval Man, a night spent at a gentlemen’s club, Holmes’ second marriage proposal, a movable tree, and a surprising wedding ending.

Lord Corbett Blake is determined to bring honor back to his family name. King Edward III has told him he needs to marry or lose his lands and title. Now he searches for the perfect lady. Devon has been raised in secret in the monastery, put there by the sorcerer Orrick, 18 years ago before he disappeared. Now the black-hearted Lord of Steepleton has discovered her and is taking her to the castle as his servant.

After being framed and stripped of his title, Sir Jacob Quincey vows revenge against the High Sheriff of Durham who ruined his life and stole his lover. With no family, title, or lands to his name, Jacob takes to the forest to live as an outcast. But after three long years, he's managed to assemble an army, teaching commoners how to fight. Now is the time for justice to be served, but one lady stands in his way.

Corbett Blake is a child who wants to be a knight and follow in his father's footsteps, but because he is gifted, he is sent to be a sorcerer's apprentice instead. Follow Corbett in this prequel in the Legacy of the Blade series.