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Original Essays | October 18, 2009

Victoria Hislop: IMG From Leprosy to Lorca — Strange Inspiration

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My first novel, The Island, was inspired by a chance visit to a tiny island leper colony off the coast of Greece on our summer holiday. It was a... Continue »
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Spanish Dagger (China Bayles Mysteries)

by Susan Wittig Albert

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While harvesting yucca plants to make paper, China Bayles finds a body-cause of death: unknown. It seems that the simple lives of many residents of Pecan Springs hide complex and dangerous pasts. And now, while also unraveling secrets that hit close to home, China must set the record straight-and find a killer.

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"A leader among female sleuths."
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"Combines a fast-moving plot with the botanical lore and recipes that her readers have come to expect. Solid entertainment."
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ISBN:
9780425220887
Author:
Albert, Susan Wittig
Publisher:
Berkley Trade Pub
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Women Sleuths
Subject:
Women detectives
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Texas
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - General
Subject:
Mystery fiction
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
China Bayles Mysteries
Publication Date:
April 2008
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
292
Dimensions:
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