Sophie Rundle
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Four women who worked as codebreakers at Bletchley Park have taken up civilian lives. Susan has collated data about a series of murders. She tries to convince the police she knows where another body is, but they are unable to locate it and dismiss her. She turns to her three friends and they work out where the next victim will be taken, find the body, and then decide they are the only ones who can track down the killer.
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Anne Lister returns to Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1832, determined to transform the fate of her faded ancestral home, Shibden Hall, by reopening her coal mines and marrying well. However, the charismatic, single-minded Lister--who dresses in black from head to toe and has charmed her way into high society--has no intention of marrying a man. Instead, she is determined to stay true to her nature by marrying Ann Walker, a sheltered heiress who happens...
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"When her best friend Elizabeth goes missing, Maud is convinced something terrible has happened. But her search to find Elizabeth unearths an altogether darker unsolved mystery: her sister's disappearance, long buried in the recesses of her memory. Can Maud discover the fate of both missing women before her dementia erases the clues and the answers are lost to her forever?"--
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"Before love at first sight, there were things no one saw. Annie never much believed in love. That is, until meeting Mark. After crossing paths on morning commutes, they connect at a group counseling session for trauma survivors. Each recognizes something in the other, though both hide their own troubled pasts. It's a whirlwind romance that propels Annie through their courtship, all the way to her wedding day-a day she couldn't have predicted for...
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Dead Still volume 1
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In Victorian-era Ireland, portrait photographer Brock Blennerhasset has made a successful career out of commemorating the recently deceased. When one of his photographic plates goes missing-putting his reputation on the line-Blennerhasset hires eager gravedigger Conall Molloy to help find it.
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Dickensian volume 9
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Inspector Bucket discovers a vital clue has been under his nose all the time but will it bring him the satisfaction he desires? Surely even Compeyson can't talk himself out of the situation he finds himself in now. An unexpected visitor gives Arthur hope that he may still prevent his sister's marriage.
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Dickensian volume 2
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Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin convinced he is involved in some way; following a lead he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valuable clue? Frances sees a way of scuppering her sister's plans. Later, at the Havisham New Year's Party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest.
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Dickensian volume 4
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A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunk prank goes dangerously wrong Arthur realizes the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve his aims. Meanwhile, will Arthur find the courage to confide in Matthew Pocket before Compeyson continues his plan to rid Satis House of his rival? Edward Barbary comes into the sights of Inspector Bucket.
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Dickensian volume 3
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Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil as Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding. Later, Compeyson's behavior leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.
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Dickensian volume 8
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Bucket's detecting skills are called into question when another body is discovered and a new Inspector joins the force. Hawdon goes for promotion but makes a discovery about Frances which leaves Honoria devastated. Later, dramatic events bring Frances and Honoria closer than they have ever been, but both of them are forced to make decisions that will change their lives forever.
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Dickensian volume 7
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Honoria comes to terms with letting Hawdon go and is stunned to learn of Amelia's engagement to Compeyson. A surprising discovery shocks the Barbary family and Bucket searches for reasons to keep Fagin in prison.
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Dickensian volume 5
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Already facing financial ruin Edward Barbary's situation deteriorates when Scrooge demands his loan is repaid. Devastated by the loss of Jip, Amelia is comforted and surprised when Compeyson arrives with a present and a declaration. Meanwhile, Arthur's drinking nearly gets the better of him and Compeyson is forced to teach him a lesson, while Bucket gets a major new lead.
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Dickensian volume 6
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Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's situation - will she throw everything away to save him? Meanwhile, Bucket's patience is finally rewarded. Circumstances prevent Compeyson from attending an important meeting with Amelia. Her obvious success means he is forced to take drastic measure to keep her interest.
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Dickensian volume 1
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It's Christmas Eve and as Amelia and Arthur Havisham gather to hear the reading of their father's will their lives are left in turmoil by the unexpected contents. Elsewhere, a young boy makes a macabre discovery in an alleyway. Later, as the news of a murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation.
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Dickensian volume 10
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Matthew Pocket begs Amelia to delay her wedding but will she listen? At the Bumble's workhouse it's the day of the inspection. After all their preparations surely nothing can go wrong? As Amelia Havisham prepares for the wedding of the year Arthur realizes he is the only one who can save her, but will he speak up or take the cowards way out?