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Celebrating a significant milestone, this 100th novel marks Cynthia Harrod-Eagles' much-anticipated return to the Morland Dynasty series. The book continues the sweeping historical saga, delving into the intricate lives and challenges of the Morland family across generations. Rich in detail and character development, it promises to engage readers with its exploration of love, power, and the impact of historical events on personal destinies.

Set at the turn of the twentieth century, this installment of the Ashmore Castle series continues to explore the intricate dynamics of a historical family drama. Following the acclaimed Morland Dynasty novels, it delves into the lives of the Ashmore family, revealing their challenges, relationships, and the societal changes of the era. Rich in detail and character development, the narrative promises to engage readers with its blend of history and personal conflict.

The landmark 100th novel by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, and eagerly-awaited return to her epic historical series, the Morland Dynasty

The third in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, set at the turn of the twentieth century, by the author of the acclaimed Morland Dynasty novels.

Happily married, wealthy Felicity Holland is missing, and no one knows why. DCI Bill Slider and his team will have to move fast if there's to be a hope of finding her alive. But with no evidence of foul play - nothing to go on at all - where do they even start looking? All they know for sure is that the clock is ticking ...

Anglicko, 1903. Giles, nový gróf zo Staintonu, sa po otcovej smrti snaží zveľadiť rodinné panstvo a na svoju tehotnú manželku Kitty nemá veľa času. Tá žije v strachu pred svokrou, ktorá sa nechce vzdať vedenia domácnosti. Stane sa Kitty jedného dňa skutočnou paňou zámku Ashmore? Možno by pomohlo, ak by porodila chlapca. Aj grófove mladšie sestry prvýkrát okúsia romantiku, hoci nie vždy s tými správnymi ľuďmi. Richard nadväzuje zakázaný vzťah s Molly, zatiaľ čo Nina si nájde nového priateľa, ktorý jej prinesie viac problémov než radosti. Na chodbách zámku Ashmore striehnu ambície, žiarlivosť a pomsta, ale skutočné výzvy na jeho obyvateľov ešte len čakajú. Niekto si siahne na život, iný okúsi nežný románik a ktosi sa bez stopy stratí...

Power, money, murder . . . Investigating a seemingly accidental death leads DCI Bill Slider and his team down a dark path in this gripping British police procedural. The woman lies dead at the foot of the stairs. It's obvious what happened: she tripped and fell. But PC D'Arblay, called to the dilapidated West London villa by an anonymous tip-off, can't shake the feeling that's exactly what someone wants him to think.It was the deep head wound that killed her - but her dying fall left no blood trail, so what was it she hit her head on?DCI Slider, of the Shepherd's Bush murder squad, is soon convinced D'Arblay's right. But with no motive, no murder weapon and no idea even who the victim is, Slider faces steep odds to get a result . . . while each painstaking step towards the truth brings him closer to a ruthless, evil killer. The Bill Slider series is in "a league of its own" (Publishers Weekly Starred Review). If you haven't met Slider and his team yet, why not start now?

Ten deň v roku 1901 bol na poľovačku ako stvorený. Tragická nehoda počas lovu však pripraví o život grófa Staintona a obyvateľom zámku Ashmore spôsobí krušné chvíle. Zámok získa nového majiteľa, ktorým je grófov najstarší syn Giles. Ten z vyhliadky na dedičstvo nie je veľmi nadšený. Musí obetovať svoj dovtedajší život, prácu archeológa a vymeniť horúci Egypt za nenávidené, pochmúrne Anglicko. A nielen to, veľmi skoro zistí, že okrem titulu zdedil po otcovi aj značné dlhy. Existuje len jediný spôsob, ako rodinu zachrániť pred bankrotom. Musí sa výhodne oženiť. Kitty Bayfieldová, dcéra zámožného baroneta, je vo veku vhodnom na vydaj. Spoločnosť jej robí dlhoročná priateľka Nina, ktorá ju sprevádza aj pri uvedení do spoločnosti. Mladé ženy sú veľmi odlišné. Zatiaľ čo Kitty je plachá a zakríknutá, Nina je výrečná a vášnivá a veľmi rýchlo si získa Gilesovo srdce. Ten sa bude musieť rozhodnúť - dá prednosť láske alebo manželstvu z povinnosti? Šťastie sa zdá nedosiahnuteľné, no niekedy ho človek nájde na tých najnečakanejších miestach.

Bill Slider and his team investigate the death of a prominent literary agent in this intriguing contemporary mystery Does blood run thicker than ink? When one of London's best-known literary agents is found dead in strange circumstances, seemingly having fallen from his office window, DCI Slider is under pressure to confirm a case of accidental death. But when the evidence points to murder, the team find themselves uncovering some decidedly scandalous secrets. Every lead seems to result in more questions, and as Slider delves deeper into the publishing world it's up to him to sort fact from fiction.

When a famous music critic is found dead, Detective Inspector Bill Slider is called in to investigate the crime, but as the case drags on, Slider realizes he must solve it before the murderer strikes again