The Secrets of Palmerston House
The Secrets of Palmerston House

Author: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Publisher: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Published: 2018-11-30

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13:

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Could an historic house hold the key to their happiness? The small seaside town of Rivers End is abuzz with an upcoming wedding, to be held at historic Palmerston House. Once home to Christie Ryan's ancestors but lost in a poker game in the 1850s, it’s now an inviting bed and breakfast. When a stranger arrives to stay at Palmerston House and starts asking questions around town, Christie begins to wonder about the history of the house. Do the locals know more than they are letting on and is someone hiding something? Christie decides to do some investigating of her own, determined to uncover the true story behind the house’s ownership. But it turns out she’s not the only one with suspicions and searching for the truth can be a dangerous pastime. The disappearance of two members of the wedding party turns into a race against time to locate a lost key and discover what really lies beneath the old home. The Secrets of Palmerston House will take you on a journey to the past and back, where enduring friendships warm the heart and the power of true love shines. Recommended reading order: The Stationmaster's Cottage Jasmine Sea The Secrets of Palmerston House The Christmas Key

The Secrets of Palmerston House
The Secrets of Palmerston House

Author: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11-30

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780648013884

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In 1853, a game of poker changed the lives of two families forever. A house was lost. Now, someone wants it back.

The Secrets of Palmerston House
The Secrets of Palmerston House

Author: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Publisher:

Published: 2024-08-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780645309553

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Could an historic house hold the key to their happiness? The small seaside town of Rivers End is abuzz with an upcoming wedding, to be held at historic Palmerston House. Once home to Christie Ryan's ancestors but lost in a poker game in the 1850s, it's now an inviting bed and breakfast. When a stranger arrives to stay at Palmerston House and starts asking questions around town, Christie begins to wonder about the history of the house. Do the locals know more than they are letting on and is someone hiding something? Christie decides to do some investigating of her own, determined to uncover the true story behind the house's ownership. But it turns out she's not the only one with suspicions and searching for the truth can be a dangerous pastime. The disappearance of two members of the wedding party turns into a race against time to locate a lost key and discover what really lies beneath the old home. The Secrets of Palmerston House will take you on a journey to the past and back, where enduring friendships warm the heart and the power of true love shines.

The Stationmaster's Cottage
The Stationmaster's Cottage

Author: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Publisher:

Published: 2019-04-18

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 9780648013860

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Christie Ryan inherits an old cottage full of secrets in a small seaside town. A damaged painting leads her to reclusive artist, Martin Blake, who was raised to protect the past. As Christie uncovers the truth of family lies and manipulation, her world crumbles and the one chance to make things right may destroy her own happy ending.

Jasmine Sea
Jasmine Sea

Author: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Publisher:

Published: 2024-08-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780645309546

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Danger lurks in the sea... with a storm of the heart and a storm of the sky. Christie has never been so happy. She adores living in Rivers End and every day her relationship with Martin grows stronger. But a last-minute job in Melbourne puts her back in the sights of the one person she vowed to keep away from, setting in motion a dangerous series of events. Back home again, she works on the renovations of the stationmaster's cottage and discovers a hidden room whose secrets might heal the old hurts of someone she loves... or reopen past wounds. When a sudden crime spree affects the town, Christie finds herself at odds with Martin over her safety. Instead of the proposal she hoped for, she's now unsure of their future and loses focus on the danger closing in on her. In a heart-stopping series of events, Christie comes face to face with her greatest fear... and has one chance to save those she loves.

The Daphne Jones Mystery Collection
The Daphne Jones Mystery Collection

Author: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Publisher: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Published: 2023-10-02

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13:

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Three cozy mysteries to delight your inner sleuth. At an age when most people are retiring, Daphne Jones starts a new career as a wedding and funeral officiant who travels from town to town with her husband, John, and cute camper, Bluebell. Daphne didn't set out to help solve murders along the way, but somehow she finds herself in the middle of local mysteries, murders, and mayhem. And she isn't someone who turns her back in an hour of need. After all, there's nothing like a spot of sleuthing. Between old family feuds, poisoned preserves, and murder on the menu at a mountain retreat, there's barely time for Daphne to bake her beloved cookies. Get your fill of Daphne and John with the three full length cozy mystery adventures in one fun collection. Till Daph Do Us Part The Shadow of Daph Tales of Life and Daph

Inspector of the Dead
Inspector of the Dead

Author: David Morrell

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2016-03-08

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 0316323969

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Legendary thriller writer David Morrell transports readers to the fogbound streets of London, where a killer plots to assisinate Queen Victoria. The year is 1855. The Crimean War is raging. The incompetence of British commanders causes the fall of the English government. The Empire teeters. Amid this crisis comes opium-eater Thomas De Quincey, one of the most notorious and brilliant personalities of Victorian England. Along with his irrepressible daughter, Emily, and their Scotland Yard companions, Ryan and Becker, De Quincey finds himself confronted by an adversary who threatens the heart of the nation. This killer targets members of the upper echelons of British society, leaving with each corpse the name of someone who previously attempted to kill Queen Victoria. The evidence indicates that the ultimate victim will be Victoria herself.

Breaking Storm
Breaking Storm

Author: Vikki Holstein

Publisher: Vulpine Press

Published: 2020-05-08

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781839190223

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Kelsey's sole purpose in life is to keep four-year-old Pipa safe. Conceived in a violent, drug-induced rampage, Pipa is being hunted by the man responsible. He wants her dead, and no matter how far Kelsey and Pipa run, the brewing storm is never far behind. Protection lies in Kelsey's hometown of White Wattle Creek in the form of Ethan, the man who'd always been her safe place. The one she loved. And the one who broke her heart. But she not only has Ethan to face when she returns. The emotional abuse of her past and the truth surrounding Pipa's existence both rain down on her from the clouds gathering overhead. When Kelsey finally opens her heart to Ethan, her nightmares tip over into reality, and with Pipa's future hanging in the balance, Kelsey must find the strength within to fight for their right to happiness ... before the storm breaks.

The Elusive Language of Ducks
The Elusive Language of Ducks

Author: Judith White

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-06-05

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1780744013

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As if it will make up for her loss, they bring Hannah a duckling to care for. They were well meaning, and it could have done the trick. However, Hannah’s focus on the duck progressively alienates those around her. As the duck takes over her world, past secrets are exposed. Will Hannah’s life unravel completely? This funny, moving and insightful novel contemplates the chemistry between one person and another: a man and another man’s wife; a woman and a duck; a woman and her dead mother; a drug addict and his drug. Beautifully written, it is a penetrating and compassionate view of marriage, dependency, obsession, addiction, and love.

Tales of Life and Daph
Tales of Life and Daph

Author: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Publisher: Phillipa Nefri Clark

Published: 2021-07-24

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13:

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A retreat in the mountains sounds perfect with spa treatments for Daphne and fishing for John. Until a killer strikes... Daphne Jones is invited to an exclusive conference in the high country in Victoria. The annual meeting of wedding officiants is her first and she's excited to attend sessions with her peers. In between a bit of spoiling, of course. Within hours of John leaving for an overnight camping trip to the best fishing river in the region, Daphne is knee-deep in a fountain full of puzzles in the middle of the night. Literally. Was there really a body in the water feature or is this an elaborate hoax? A note arrives with a terrible warning. Murder is on the menu at the banquet. But who is the target? People are quick to point fingers at Daphne whose sleuthing reputation preceded her. She suspects there is a whole lot more going on in this Bridgerton-style hotel and between power outages, planted evidence, and missing diamonds, closes in on the killer. Until the only way down the mountain is blocked. Book three in the Daphne Jones Mysteries puts Daphne in the middle of someone's dangerous game and it might take more than her homemade cookies to get her out of this alive. A light and quirky story with a nosy main character.