検索キーワード： 著者 "Thomas W. Hanshew Mary E. Hanshew" すべてのカテゴリー

On her eighteenth birthday, orphan Lady Margaret Cheyne returns to her ancestral home to live with her bitter maiden aunt and claim her inheritance—the renowned Cheyne jewels. Among them is the legendary Purple Emperor pendant, a priceless gem stolen from a temple during the tumultuous Indian Mutiny. While studying in Paris, Lady Margaret fell in love with Sir Edgar Brenton, the charming son of her aunt’s old flame, who also happens to be their neighbor in the quaint village of Hampton. However, her homecoming triggers a series of mysterious and sinister events that catch the attention of ...

Join Hamilton Cleek in this thrilling full-length mystery as he delves into the eerie disappearances of individuals and the inexplicable flicker of flames that haunt the desolate Fens at night. Alongside his trusty friend, Superintendent Narkom from Scotland Yard, Cleek navigates a web of intrigue that includes baffling bank robberies in London. While it may not reach the heights of previous Cleek adventures, this tale promises an engaging journey filled with excitement and fun, especially with Cleeks witty cockney sidekick, Dollops, adding to the charm. (Introduction by Ruth Golding)