Showing results by narrator "Gretchen" in All Categories

In den vornehmen Hotels, Restaurants, Kaufhäusern und Theatern von London kommt es zu einer Serie schaurig-makabrer Streiche, die Säure, Ratten, Ungeziefer und Massenpanik miteinschließen. An all diesen Orten hinterlässt der unbekannte "Witzbold" eine Visitenkarte mit Gruß. Die Presse und Teile der Polizei reagieren auf die schwarzhumorigen Taten zunächst teils amüsiert und mit Sympathie. Doch als einer der Streiche einen tödlichen Verlauf nimmt, bläst Superintendent Graves zur Jagd auf den "Jester".

Moriarty ist von dem Wunsch beseelt, sein Leben zu ändern und einem alten Rivalen den Kampf anzusagen. Doch ist dieser Plan mit großen Gefahren verbunden, denn bei seinem Gegner handelt es sich um niemand Geringeren als den Grafen Dracula. Mittels eines ausgeklügelten Plans gelingt es Moriarty, den Anführer des Zirkels der Sieben in seine alte Heimat, nach Transsylvanien, zu locken. Alles läuft auf eine letzte große Auseinandersetzung hinaus.

It was a sweltering summer night in 1952 when Mary, an 18-year-old African American girl, was bludgeoned to death. Her body was found by the riverbank that separated the small town in Arkansas. The news of her death spread quickly, and the town was rocked by the brutality of the crime.

Der Tod von Dr. Hoffman gibt Oscar Wilde neue Rätsel auf. Es stellt sich die Frage, ob es sich bei dem Tod des Rechtsmediziners tatsächlich um einen Unfall handelt oder ob er nicht einem Mordanschlag zum Opfer gefallen ist. Während der Ermittlungen stößt Wilde im Besitz von Dr. Hoffman auf die Fotos einer grausam entstellten Leiche, die eindeutig in die Mordserie passt. Doch warum hat der Rechtsmediziner die Existenz dieser Leiche verschwiegen? Als ein enger Vertrauter des Königshauses verschwindet, verdichten sich die Anzeichen, dass der Zirkel der Sieben hinter der Entführung steckt.

Unleash your inner glow and boost your self-confidence with this ultimate guide to makeup for self-care. Whether you're a seasoned makeup pro or just starting out, this book is packed with expert tips and tricks to help you create a look that enhances your natural beauty and makes you feel amazing.

Miss Patty is a socially awkward widow trying to get along in a mobile home and RV park in Florida. Well, kind of trying. She always seems to be on the wrong side of the crime scene tape. With neighbors, pets, and a ghost or two, she solves mysterious deaths.

Women's Success Guide is a self-improvement book/program designed to help all women live their best lives and make their dreams come true! Living your best life is easier said than done, because whether you’re 16 or 61, we’re all good at some things and not so good at others. The book simplifies the success process by isolating 10, key, Success Principles that help you identify what “to do” and what “not to do” in order to heal yourself, plan for your future, and reach your highest goals and aspirations.

In the real world, Pandora is homeless. Her family sleeps in a car parked in a municipal lot. But when a wizard attacks one night and her parents go out to defend their home, Pandora is transported to a magical upside-down world, where only rich people live in cars. Instead of the grimy parking lot with its chain link fence and glaring streetlights, Pandora finds herself parked on a golf course in an exclusive country club in the back seat of a Lamborghini.

The Blessed Mother has appeared under many titles and under many different names. Each of Mary’s names and titles reflect a different aspect of her role in the life of the Church and in the lives of her children. Numerous shrines throughout North America have been built to facilitate devotion to Mary under her many titles and numerous graces, and author Julie Cragon has visited many of them with her family.

If you're facing hard times and all seems lost, this book will give you the courage to press on to a better tomorrow. These reflections from saints and writers who suffered, who were tempted to despair, who were tested in every way—but who never gave up—will help you gain the insight you need to live confidently in the Lord no matter what your circumstance.

Join forces with highly esteemed civil lawyer Maya Hartwell as she embarks on an enticing journey. Navigating between two distinct legal worlds, she faces the challenge of transitioning from handling trials solely centered around financial compensation to fearlessly venturing into the intense realm of murder defence, particularly within the formidable setting of a military court.

Born to Soar is a beautiful prayer and Scripture journal experience that combines video-based online teaching with written reflection in order to gently coach you through an exploration of the truths of Scripture. Even if you’re learning about the Bible for the very first time, artist, veteran Scripture teacher, and founder of Something Greater Ministries Melissa Overmyer will show you how to achieve your full, God-given potential.

Ah, “adulting.” Promises of living independently, tossing curfews to the curb, and being the boss of your daily schedule. Yet once you approach your late teens, adulthood suddenly picks up its pace, racing up from behind and tackling you with responsibilities like choosing what to study, getting a job, and sorting your finances. Who sold you on the marvels of adulting in the first place? If you want your money back, I don’t blame you! Here’s the good news. You don’t have to create your definitive life plan just yet…

The Ketogenic Diet is made easier with keto freezer meals that can be prepared ahead of time in a slow cooker. CROCKPOT KETO is the result of over 20 years of delicious ketogenic-friendly and family-loved meals created by the author. This book is designed to make healthy eating easier for the entire family, a low-carb diet for beginners easier, and keto for beginners easier too.

"Dive into 'Sweet Dreams: 1-Week To Peaceful Nights,' a delightful journey through the land of baby sleep, where yawns turn into yawns of joy and midnight cries become lullabies of triumph. In this book are the secrets to turning sleepless nights into a dreamy paradise. You'll also discover: Expert guidance to turn sleepless nights into a dreamy paradise.

Dive into Ink of Tears, where every poem is a journey through the complexities of the human broken heart. How do we navigate the highs and lows of love and loss? What makes us resilient in the face of heartache? How does love elevate us, and how does heartbreak shape us? For all who have loved deeply and got hurt, share a timeless journey with collections of poems that will touch and break your heart at the same time.

You can achieve anything you set your mind to; the possibilities are endless. All it takes is shifting your mindset...and you're about to uncover every tool you need to do just that. Do you ever feel like you’re stuck? You had big dreams, and somewhere along the line, you got caught up in routine, and now it feels like your life isn’t going anywhere. You’re not alone—one study found that over 75 percent of people feel stuck—both professionally and personally.

Der Brite Christian Hope ist ein gefeierter Tennisstar. Beim alljährlichen London Lawn Championship Tennisturnier steht er im Halbfinale dem ehrgeizigen amerikanischen Konkurrenten Brad Malone gegenüber. Die Zuschauer, unter denen sich auch Pater Brown befindet, sehen an diesem heißen Sommertag ein packendes Match. Doch urplötzlich bricht der junge Mann unter Krämpfen und Schmerzen zusammen. Der eilig herbeigerufene Turnierarzt kann nur noch den Tod des britischen Superstars feststellen.

KQ, or kindness quotient, is a measure of how much each of us embodies the virtues of kindness, caring, and generosity. A high KQ means taking advantage of all opportunities to be kind and finding personal success by bringing kindness into the world. Now there’s a way to boost your KQ and maximize your kindness potential.

Eigentlich möchte die schwangere Isabella einfach nur einen schönen Urlaub mit ihrem Lebenspartner Eduardo, ihrer besten Freundin Lorena und Lorenas Bruder Alvess verleben. Gemeinsam wollen sie sich die alten Maya-Ruinen in der Abgeschiedenheit Mexikos ansehen. Doch als sie ihr Boot auf tragische Art und Weise verlieren, müssen sie sich auf ihrem Weg nach Hilfe durch den Dschungel kämpfen.