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    The Lake District Murder

    £8.99 £9.99
    When a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle: was this a suicide, or something more sinister? A classic mystery novel set amidst the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake District.

    The Last Best Friend

    £7.19 £7.99
    At 2pm on a Monday in 1966, Ned Balfour wakes in Corsica beside a beautiful woman. In the same instant, back in London, fellow art dealer and Dachau survivor Sam Weiss falls ten stories to his death. First published in 1967, this thrilling tale of vertigo, suspicion and infidelity is a long-forgotten classic with an intriguing plot twist.

    The Man with Six Senses

    £8.09 £8.99
    The Man with Six Senses is a sensitive depiction of how the different, or supernaturally able, could be treated in 1920s Britain, but also a sharp skewering of societal norms and the expectations of how women should behave - and how they should think.

    The Open Door: and Other Stories of the Seen and Unseen

    £13.49 £14.99
    From suspenseful hauntings to strange tales of afterlife and purgatory, Oliphant's stories possess a unique style and nuanced voice to deliver thoroughly unnerving and unforgettable moments. This newly edited collection features many of her 'Seen and Unseen' series and rare tales newly revived from the Library collections.

    The Philosophy of Chocolate

    £9.00 £10.00
    Sam Bilton explores our complex relationship with this versatile confection, which is made from the humble beans of the tropical cacao tree.

    The Philosophy of Christmas

    £11.69 £12.99
    Following in the tradition of the British Library Philosophy of ... series, this full-colour book explores the fascinating and diverse influences on our Christmas celebrations. A beautifully designed gift book, this is the perfect stocking filler, written by popular and best-selling author, Caroline Taggart.

    The Pocket Detective: 100+ Puzzles

    £7.19 £7.99
    Polish off your magnifying glass and step into the shoes of your favourite detectives as you unlock tantalising clues and solve intricate puzzles. There are over 100 criminally teasing challenges to be scrutinised, including word searches, anagrams, snapshot covers, and crosswords - a favourite puzzle of crime fiction's golden age.

    The Question Mark

    £8.09 £8.99
    In 1926 Muriel Jaeger set out to explore `The Question Mark' of what a future society might look like if human nature were properly represented. The result is a pioneering science fiction novel and forerunner of the now-familiar genre of dystopia, in which the utopian society of the future is not the paradise it appears at first glance.

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