dexter colin the wench is dead
Dexter Colin The Wench is Dead
The Wench is Dead is the eighth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series. That night he dreamed in Technicolor. He saw the ochre-skinned, scantily clad siren in her black, arrowed stockings. And in Morse's muddled computer of a mind, that siren took the name of one Joanna Franks… The body of Joanna Franks was found at Duke's Cut on the Oxford Canal at about 5.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 22nd June 1859. At around 10.15 a.m. on a Saturday morning in 1989 the body of Chief Inspector Morse - though very much alive - was removed to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital. Treatment for a perforated ulcer was later pronounced successful. As Morse begins his recovery he comes across an account of the investigation and the trial that followed Joanna Franks' death… and becomes convinced that the two men hanged for her murder were innocent…
2270 Руб.
Dexter Colin The Dead of Jericho
Winner of the CWA Silver Dagger Award, The Dead of Jericho is the fifth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set Inspector Morse series. Morse switched on the gramophone to 'play', and sought to switch his mind away from all the terrestrial troubles. Sometimes, this way, he almost managed to forget. But not tonight... Anne Scott's address was scribbled on a crumpled note in the pocket of Morse's smartest suit. He turned the corner of Canal Street, Jericho, on the afternoon of Wednesday, 3rd October. He hadn't planned a second visit. But he was back later the same day - as the officer in charge of a suicide investigation...
3377 Руб.
Prescott Richard Officially Dead
Colin Fenton and his wife run a computer software company, but only Colin knows that the business is 10,000 in debt. When a chance meeting in a pub leads him to an offer that will, he thinks, quickly and easily solve all his problems, he accepts. But he loses the gamble and subsequently his identity, leaving his wife to try to prove whether or not he is officially dead.
2464 Руб.
Dexter Colin Service of All the Dead
Service of All the Dead is the fourth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series. The sweet countenance of Reason greeted Morse serenely when he woke, and told him that it would be no bad idea to have a quiet look at the problem itself before galloping off to a solution. Chief Inspector Morse was alone among the congregation in suspecting continued unrest in the quiet parish of St Frideswide's. Most people could still remember the churchwarden's murder. A few could still recall the murderer's suicide. Now even the police had closed the case. Until a chance meeting among the tombstones reveals startling new evidence of a conspiracy to deceive…
2444 Руб.
Ost Виниловая пластинка Ost Music Of Red Dead Redemption II
Состояние носителя: S. Состояние конверта: S. Music Of Red Dead Redemption II. Виниловая пластинка . A1 Jeff Silverman , Luke O'Malley And Woody Jackson– By 1899, The Age Of Outlaws And Gunslingers Was At An End A2 Woody Jackson– Outlaws From The West A3 Woody Jackson– The Fine Art Of Conversation A4 Woody Jackson– Mrs. Sadie Adler, Widow A5 Woody Jackson– An American Pastoral Scene B6 Woody Jackson– It All Makes Sense Now B7 Woody Jackson– Blessed Are The Peacemakers B8 Mario Batkovic And Woody Jackson– Revenge Is A Dish Best Eaten B9 Michael Leonhart And Woody Jackson– Banking, The Old American Art B10 Mario Batkovic– There She Is. A Real City, The Future B11 Woody Jackson– Everybody Wake Up C12 Senyawa And Colin Stetson– Welcome To The New World (Part 1) C13 Senyawa And Colin Stetson– Welcome To The New World (Part 2) C14 Senyawa, Colin Stetson And Woody Jackson– Paradise Mercifully Departed C15 Colin Stetson– Doctor's Opinion C16 Colin Stetson And Woody Jackson– Fleeting Joy C17 Colin Stetson, David Ralicke And Jeff Silverman – Icarus And Friends C18 Arca And Woody Jackson– Country Pursuits D19 Woody Jackson– Red Dead Redemption D20 Woody Jackson– Blood Feuds, Ancient And Modern (Part 1) D21 Woody Jackson– Blood Feuds, Ancient And Modern (Part 2) D22 Woody Jackson– The Wheel D23 Woody Jackson– American Venom D24 Woody Jackson– American Reprise Тип носителя: Виниловая пластинка
9990 Руб.
Green John An Abundance of Katherines
When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washedup child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight, Judge Judy - loving best friend riding shotgun - but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself.
1327 Руб.
DeLuca Jen Well Met
'I didn't choose the wench life. The wench life chose me…' Emily's moved to the small Maryland town of Willow Creek for the summer to help her sister recover from an accident. But when teenage niece Caitlin volunteers for the local Renaissance Faire, Emily's suddenly signing up too as a… tavern wench. She's not sure how it happened, but it's certainly nothing to do with Simon, the infuriating and inscrutable schoolteacher running the show. The Faire is Simon's family legacy - and he hasn't time for Emily's jokey approach, her take on Shakespeare, or her suggestions to liven things up. Yet as the Faire comes together and each inhabits their costumed roles, he becomes a different person. Is irritation turning to flirtation? Soon, Emily's asking herself: is their mutual attraction real, or just the roles they're playing?
2119 Руб.
Dexter Colin Last Bus to Woodstock
A special edition of Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter reissued with a bright retro design to celebrate Pan's 70th anniversary. The death of Sylvia Kaye figured dramatically in Thursday afternoon's edition of the Oxford Mail. By Friday evening, Inspector Morse had informed the nation that the police were looking for a dangerous man - facing charges of wilful murder, sexual assault and rape. But as the obvious leads fade into twilight and darkness, Morse becomes more and more convinced that passion holds the key… Last Bus to Woodstock is the first book in Colin Dexter's bestselling Inspector Morse series and the basis for the much-loved television detective drama, starring John Thaw as the eponymous Inspector.
1255 Руб.
Gleitzman Morris Two Weeks with the Queen
'I need to see the Queen about my sick brother.' Colin Mudford is on a quest. His brother Luke has cancer and the doctors in Australia don't seem to be able to cure him. Sent to London to stay with relatives, Colin is desperate to do something to help Luke. He wants to find the best the doctor in the world. Where better to start than by going to the top? Colin is determined to ask the Queen for her advice. In Morris Gleitzman's trademark style, this very moving story illuminates deeply serious issues about illness and loss with bright moments of humour.
1935 Руб.
Dexter Colin The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn
The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn is the third novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series. Morse had never ceased to wonder why, with the staggering advances in medical science, all pronouncements concerning times of death seemed so disconcertingly vague. The newly appointed member of the Oxford Examinations Syndicate was deaf, provincial and gifted. Now he is dead… And his murder, in his north Oxford home, proves to be the start of a formidably labyrinthine case for Chief Inspector Morse, as he tries to track down the killer through the insular and bitchy world of the Oxford Colleges…
2270 Руб.
Green J. Abundance of Katherines
The award winning An Abundance of Katherines is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.About An Abundance of Katherines:A Michael L. Printz Honor Book,Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist.When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton’s type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. Now, on a road trip far from home, this washed-up child prodigy is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship and avenge Dumpees everywhere. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel. .
446 Руб.
Green J. Abundance of Katherines
The award winning An Abundance of Katherines is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.About An Abundance of Katherines:A Michael L. Printz Honor Book,Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist.When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton’s type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. Now, on a road trip far from home, this washed-up child prodigy is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship and avenge Dumpees everywhere. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel. .
446 Руб.
Lindsay Jeff Dexter Is Dead
Dexter Morgan has burned the candle at both ends for many years. Blood spatter analyst ...husband ...father ...serial killer. And now, for the first time, his world has truly collapsed. Dexter is arrested on charges of murder. He has lost everything - including his wife, his kids, and the loyalty of his sister. Now completely alone, Dexter faces a murder charge (for a crime ...ironically ...he did not actually commit). His only chance for freedom lies with his brother, Brian, who has a dark plan to prove Dexter's innocence. But the stakes are deadly, and the epic showdown that lies in Dexter's path may lead, once and for all, to his demise. Jeff Lindsay's trademark devilish wit and cutting satire have never been sharper. Dexter Is Dead marks the end of a beloved series, but is also Dexter's most satisfying and suspenseful outing yet.
1949 Руб.
Dexter Colin The Jewel That Was Ours
The Jewel That Was Ours is the ninth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series. He looked overweight around the midriff, though nowhere else, and she wondered whether perhaps he drank too much. He looked weary, as if he had been up most of the night conducting his investigations… For Oxford, the arrival of twenty-seven American tourists is nothing out of the ordinary . . . until one of their number is found dead in Room 310 at the Randolph Hotel. It looks like a sudden - and tragic - accident. Only Chief Inspector Morse appears not to overlook the simultaneous theft of a jewel-encrusted antique from the victim's handbag… Then, two days later, a naked and battered corpse is dragged from the River Cherwell. A coincidence? Maybe. But this time Morse is determined to prove the link…
3117 Руб.
Quinn J. Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London . . . Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn't know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat— or his promise of a happy ending?
591 Руб.
Quinn J. Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London . . . Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn't know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat— or his promise of a happy ending?
591 Руб.