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Der berühmte Detektiv Hercule Poirot und sein Polizistenfreund Edward Catchpool beraten sich gerade über das perfekte Weihnachtsmenü, als Catchpools eigenwillige Mutter in der Tür steht und kein Nein gelten lässt. Wenige Stunden später fahren alle drei gemeinsam an die stürmische Küste von Norfolk, um dort einen Mordfall aufzuklären. Ein älterer Mann wurde in dem Krankenhaus umgebracht, in das ein schwerkranker Freund von Mrs Catchpool demnächst eingeliefert werden soll. Die Polizei wirkt ratlos, und die Ehefrau des Kranken ist außer sich vor Angst, ihr Mann könnte das nächste Opfer sein. Poirot ist zuversichtlich, die Ermittlungen vor den Feiertagen abschließen zu können – doch dann geschieht der nächste Mord. Ein vergnüglicher Weihnachtskrimi in malerischer Umgebung – Sophie Hannah bleibt der Figurenwelt von Agatha Christie treu, bringt aber ihren ganz eigenen Humor hinein.

Hercule Poirot znovu na scéne! Po detektívke Tichá noc Hercula Poirota nám britská spisovateľka Sophie Hannahová ponúka nový, už šiesty príbeh s ikonickým belgickým detektívom v hlavnej úlohe. Tentoraz sa Hercule Poirot a mladý inšpektor Scotland Yardu Edward Catchpool spolu vydajú na grécky ostrov Lamperos. Keď na Silvestra roku 1932 Hercule Poirot s inšpektorom Catchpoolom pricestujú na ostrovček Lamperos, aby tam oslávili príchod nového roka, vysvitne, že tieto sviatočné chvíle prežijú v spoločnosti pomerne svojráznych obyvateľov polorozpadnutej vily. Ich pobyt na krásnom ostrove čoskoro poznačí nepríjemné tušenie, že sa stane niečo zlé. Po slávnostnej večeri sa hostia rozhodnú zabaviť zdanlivo nevinnou hrou na novoročné predsavzatia, ktorá spočíva v tom, že každý hráč anonymne napíše svoje predsavzatie a potom budú hádať, ktoré je čie. Jeden lístok však obsahuje zlovestnú hrozbu, že pisateľ spôsobí „poslednú a prvú smrť v roku“, a dokonca v ňom stojí aj meno budúcej obete. A naozaj, o niekoľko hodín nájdu na terase vily jedného z obyvateľov mŕtveho. Vtedy Poirot konečne prezradí Catchpoolovi skutočný dôvod, prečo ho vzal so sebou na ostrov: život ďalšieho člena tamojšej komunity je v ohrození. Obaja muži si zaumienia, že urobia všetko preto, aby táto prvá vražda ostala poslednou vraždou v roku...

Hercule Poirot a vražda spáchaná coby novoroční předsevzetí… Slovutný Belgičan a jeho přítel inspektor Edward Catchpool přijíždějí na malý řecký ostrov Lamperos, aby se tu rozloučili s rokem 1932 a přivítali ten následující. Octnou se v poněkud svérázné komunitě obyvatel jedné zdejší vily. Součástí silvestrovských oslav se stane i napohled nevinná hra: každý host má anonymně napsat své novoroční předsevzetí a pak se bude hádat, které je čí. Na jednom lístku však stojí, že pisatel uskuteční „poslední a první smrt roku“, a jmenuje i oběť svého zamýšleného činu. A navzdory přítomnosti nejgeniálnějšího detektiva všech dob se tak i stane…

The book, recognized with the 2023 CWA Dagger in the Library, showcases a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. It delves into themes of mystery and suspense, weaving a gripping tale that keeps audiences engaged from beginning to end. The author's skillful storytelling and unique voice contribute to a richly immersive experience, making it a standout choice for fans of the genre.

Hercule Poirot sa opäť vracia! Po detektívke Vraždy v Kingfisher Hille ponúka britská autorka Sophie Hannahová ďalší príbeh s týmto jedinečným belgickým detektívom, tentoraz s vianočnou atmosférou. Dňa 19. decembra 1931 plánujú Poirot a mladý inšpektor Scotland Yardu Edward Catchpool spoločné Vianoce, keď ich prekvapí inšpektorova matka Cynthia. Donúti ich, aby s ňou odišli do Norfolku, kde je potrebné objasniť záhadnú vraždu obľúbeného muža na nemocničnom oddelení. Cynthia trvá na tom, aby sa ubytovali v rozpadajúcom sa sídle jej priateľov Vivienne a Arnolda Laurierovcov, kde plánujú stráviť Vianoce. Arnold má byť čoskoro hospitalizovaný v tej istej nemocnici a jeho manželka sa obáva, že sa stane ďalšou obeťou vraha, no odmieta vysvetliť prečo. Poirot má len necelý týždeň na vyriešenie prípadu, aby sa mohol vrátiť domov pred Vianocami a zabránil ďalším vraždám. Ako sa pustí do hľadania súvislostí medzi mŕtvym mužom a Arnoldom Laurierom, preniká do komplikovaných rodinných vzťahov a tajomstiev, pričom sa aj on dostáva do nebezpečenstva...

Set in a luxurious resort, the story follows newlyweds who receive a chilling warning that escalates into a life-threatening situation. As tension mounts, the plot unfolds with unexpected twists, showcasing the psychological complexities of the characters. Renowned author Sophie Hannah crafts a gripping narrative filled with suspense, leaving readers questioning trust and safety in a seemingly idyllic setting.

Agatha Christie was not only the biggest selling writer of detective stories the world has ever known, she was also a mystery in herself, giving only the rarest interviews, declining absolutely to become any sort of public figure, and a mystery too in the manner in which she achieved her astonishing success. H R F Keating, a crime novelist and respected reviewer of crime fiction, brought together a dozen distinguished writers from both sides of the Atlantic to throw light on this double mystery. Some analyse the art itself; some explain the reasons for her success, not just the books, but also in film and theatre. The approaches are penetrating, affectionate, enthusiastic, analytical, funny - even critical. Together, they give an almost unique insight into the life and work of the First Lady of Crime.

All Beth has to do is drive her son to his Under-14s away match, watch him play, and bring him home. Just because she knows her ex-best friend lives near the football ground, that doesn't mean she has to drive past her house. But she can't resist. She parks outside the open gates, watches from across the road as Flora and her children Thomas and Emily step out of the car. Except? There's something terribly wrong. It's the children. Twelve years ago, Thomas and Emily were five and three years old. Today, they look precisely as they did then. They haven't changed at all. They are no taller, no older... Why haven't they grown?

Najslávnejší detektív všetkých čias Hercule Poirot opäť ožíva v celkom novom príbehu. Britská spisovateľka Sophie Hannahová aj tentoraz zosnovala poriadne zamotanú detektívnu zápletku, ktorú môže rozpliesť iba geniálny Belgičan so svojimi malými sivými bunkami. Hercule Poirot cestuje v luxusnom autobuse z Londýna do honosného vidieckeho sídla v Kingfisher Hille. Pozval ho tam Richard Devonport, ktorému nedávno zavraždili brata Franka. Slávny detektív má dokázať, že Frankovu smrť nezapríčinila Richardova snúbenica Helen. K tejto žiadosti pridal hostiteľ zvláštnu podmienku: Poirot musí pred ostatnými členmi devonportovskej rodiny zatajiť pravý dôvod svojej návštevy. Počas cesty autobusom sa odrazu postaví jedna očividne rozrušená cestujúca a chce vystúpiť. Tvrdí, že ak ostane sedieť na svojom sedadle, zavraždia ju. Po výmene miest prebehne zvyšok cesty pokojne. Poirot má však z toho zlý pocit a jeho obavy sa naplnia, keď v sídle Devonportovcov nájdu bezduché telo s lístkom, na ktorom stojí: „... sadli ste si na miesto, kam ste nemali“. Mohli by táto nová vražda a bizarný incident v autobuse viesť k vyriešeniu záhady, kto zabil Franka Devonporta? Podarí sa Poirotovi nájsť skutočného vraha a zachrániť tak nevinnú ženu pred šibenicou?

A TIME must-read book of 2019 'Hannah is excellent on how to embrace our grudges, nurture them and use them to become a better person' Grazia What if grudges are not just good for us but great? How often have you held a grudge and felt guilty about it? 'Forgive and move on' is the received wisdom, and that's what many of us try to do. Positive thinking is essential for a happy life, but how we get to that positive is even more crucial. What if grudges can ward off danger, and help us live better lives? What if they can act as stepping stones, pointing us in the right direction? This ultimate guide will give you all the tools you need to analyse, process and embrace your grudges in order to be your best possible self. ** How to Hold a Grudge - The Podcast now available for download! Check out Grudge of the Week, and discover the latest Grudge Music **

"How far would you go to protect your daughter? Four mothers must identify the true threat at their daughters' school before it's too late. Carolyn, Bronnie, Elise, and Kendall are bound together by one thing--their four daughters are best friends at the highly competitive Orla Flynn Academy for the Performing Arts. Last year the foursome exploded because of brutal bullying between the girls, but they've since forgiven each other. The mothers, however, haven't been able to move on. When new threats surface and accidents begin to happen - just as a mysterious new girl enters the scene - the mothers take matters into their own hands. But they will have to risk their own secrets being exposed if they stand a chance at uncovering the truth."--Provided by publisher

Po obrovskom úspechu románov Vraždy s monogramom a Záhada zavretej schránky sa britská spisovateľka Sophie Hannahová opäť rozhodla oživiť najobľúbenejšieho detektíva na svete - legendárny Hercule Poirot sa vracia na scénu v rafinovanom, diabolsky zosnovanom detektívnom príbehu, odohrávajúcom sa v Londýne 30. rokov minulého storočia. Keď sa Hercule Poirot jedného dňa vráti po obede domov, predo dvermi ho čaká neznáma žena. Rozčúlene sa ho pýta, prečo jej poslal list, v ktorom ju obvinil z vraždy Barnabasa Pandyho, hoci ona toho človeka nikdy nestretla ani o ňom nepočula. Ibaže ani Poirot o Barnabasovi Pandym nikdy nepočul a nikoho z vraždy neobvinil. Otrasený vojde do bytu, kde ho už čaká ďalší návštevník – neznámy muž tvrdí, že ráno dostal od Poirota list, v ktorom ho obvinil z vraždy Barnabasa Pandyho. Koľko takých listov existuje? Kto ich poslal a s akým úmyslom? A napokon, kto je Barnabas Pandy? Je mŕtvy, a ak áno, zavraždili ho? Podarí sa slávnemu detektívovi nájsť odpovede na tieto otázky bez toho, aby zároveň ohrozil životy ďalších ľudí?

Pushed to breaking point, Cara Burrows abandons her family and escapes to a five-star spa resort she can't afford. Late at night, exhausted and desperate, she lets herself into her hotel room and is shocked to find it already occupied by a man and a teenage girl. A simple mistake on the part of the hotel receptionist but Cara's fear intensifies when she works out that the girl she saw in the hotel room is someone she can't possibly have seen: Melody Chapa, whose parents are serving life sentences for her murder. Cara doesn't know what to trust: everything she's read and heard about the case, or the evidence of her own eyes. Did she really see Melody?

A killer that the police are calling 'Billy Dead Mates' is murdering pairs of best friends, one by one. Before they die, each victim is given a small white book... For months, detectives have failed to catch Billy, or work out what the white books mean. And then a woman, scared by what she's seen on the news, comes forward. Stand-up comedian Kim Tribbeck has one of Billy's peculiar little books. A stranger gave it to her at a gig she did a year ago. Was he Billy, and does he want to kill her? Kim has no friends and trusts no one. How - and why - could she possibly be Billy Dead Mates' next target?

Po celosvetovom úspechu románu Vraždy s monogramom, v ktorom britská autorka Sophie Hannahová znova uviedla na scénu Hercula Poirota, je tu ďalší záhadný prípad, ktorý môže vyriešiť iba geniálny belgický detektív! Lady Athelinda Playfordová plánuje usporiadať vo svojom sídle Clonakilty večierok, no nepôjde o bežnú spoločenskú udalosť. Lady Playfordová sa totiž náhle rozhodla zmeniť svoj závet a na večeri sa to chystá oznámiť prítomným. Medzi hosťami sa nachádzajú i dvaja muži, s ktorými sa hostiteľka ešte nikdy nestretla: slávny detektív Hercule Poirot a inšpektor Edward Catchpool z londýnskeho Scotland Yardu. Ani jeden z nich netuší, prečo ho pozvali – vari sa lady Playfordová obáva, že sa stane obeťou vraždy? Ak áno, prečo potom robí všetko preto, aby možného vraha vyprovokovala?

Queen of psychological crime Sophie Hannah returns with a brand new puzzle guaranteed to unlock the dark side of the mind . . .

'One of the great unmissables of this genre - intelligent, classy and with a wonderfully Gothic imagination' - The Times Justine thought she knew who she was, until an anonymous caller seemed to know better... After escaping London and a career that nearly destroyed her, Justine plans to spend her days doing as little as possible in her beautiful home in Devon. But soon after the move, her daughter Ellen starts to withdraw when her new best friend, George, is unfairly expelled from school. Justine begs the head teacher to reconsider, only to be told that nobody's been expelled - there is, and was, no George. Then the anonymous calls start: a stranger, making threats that suggest she and Justine share a traumatic past and a guilty secret - yet Justine doesn't recognise her voice. When the caller starts to talk about three graves - two big and one small, to fit a child - Justine fears for her family's safety. If the police can't help, she'll have to eliminate the danger herself, but first she must work out who she's supposed to be...

The Sunday Times bestselling novel—“a dense, intricate historical thriller in the tradition of Hilary Mantel” (Sophie Hannah). It’s 1792, on a cold winter night in Berkeley Square. As the city sleeps, the night watchman keeps a cautious eye on the neighborhood streets. Then, he discovers the body of Pierre Renard, the eponymous silversmith, lying dead, his throat cut and his valuables missing. It could be robbery, committed by one of the many villains who frequent the square, but as news of the murder spreads, it soon becomes clear that Renard had more than a few enemies, all with their own secrets to hide. At the center of this web is Mary, the silversmith’s wife. To the outside world theirs was a loving marriage, but behind closed doors their relationship was a dark and at times sadistic one. Upon meeting Mary, she is withdrawn and weak, haunted by her past and near-mad with guilt. Will she find the redemption she seeks and what, exactly, does she need redemption for…? Rich and beautifully told, this is a stunning story of murder, love, and buried secrets.

Nicki Clementsová uviazne v dopravnej zápche a vtedy zbadá tvár, na ktorú už nikdy nechcela natrafiť. Určite je to on, ten istý policajt, a zastavuje všetky autá na Elmhirst Road. Nicki sa mu chce vyhnúť, otočí sa do protismeru a v panike ujde. Aspoň si to myslí. Na druhý deň ju policajti predvedú na výsluch v súvislosti s vraždou Damona Blundyho, kontroverzného novinového fejtonistu. Nicki nevie odpovedať ani na jedinú otázku, ktorú jej policajti položia. Netuší, prečo vrah použil nôž takým zvláštnym spôsobom, ani prečo na stenu v Blundyho pracovni napísal „Nie je o nič menej mŕtvy“. Ale takisto nedokáže vysvetliť, prečo sa v ten deň vyhýbala Elmhirst Road, ako je to zrejmé z kamerového záznamu. Musela by odhaliť tajomstvo, ktoré by jej zničilo život. Hoci Nicki nie je vinná z vraždy, zďaleka nie je nevinná...

The Poetry of Sex is a raucous, highly enjoyable anthology by acclaimed poet Sophie Hannah. Romance and poetry seem to go hand in hand, but sex itself has long been a staple subject for poets. In fact, a great deal of erotic poetry rejects the distinction. It's hard to imagine a more fruitful subject for poets than sex, in all its glorious manifestations: from desire and hope, through disappointment and confusion, to conclusion and consequence. And little has changed over the centuries, as Sophie Hannah's anthology vividly demonstrates, from Catullus pleading with Lesbos to Walt Whitman singing the body electric. Moods and attitudes may vary, but the drive persists as does the desire to write about it. Sophie Hannah's selection ranges from ancient Rome to modern New York, from gay to straight, but her principle has been to go low on the sugar and high on the excitement. The result is a raucous, highly enjoyable anthology. From Shakespeare to Carol Ann Duffy, this book is essential reading for poetry lovers and romantics everywhere.

V roku 2014 sa fanúšikovia Agathy Christie dočkali príjemného prekvapenia v podobe celkom nového románu s Herculom Poirotom v hlavnej úlohe. Na žiadosť dedičov legendárnej spisovateľky prevzala štafetu známa britská autorka Sophie Hannahová a napísala prvý zo série príbehov s Herculom Poirotom, v ktorom sa geniálny belgický detektív predstavil v tej najlepšej forme. Román Vraždy s monogramom vám prinášame v novom vydaní. Keď Hercule Poirot v jeden štvrtkový večer spokojne čaká v reštaurácii na hovädzí rezeň, ani len netuší, akú smršť udalostí rozpúta blesková návšteva neznámej mladej ženy. A keď mu po návrate do penziónu, kde sa istý čas snaží ukrývať pred svetom, jeho spolubývajúci, mladý vyšetrovateľ Scotland Yardu Edward Catchpool, predostrie bizarný obraz trojnásobnej vraždy v prepychovom londýnskom hoteli Bloxham, Poirot je znovu nútený zapojiť svoje malé sivé bunky do vyšetrovania mimoriadne zamotaného prípadu…

When the Beeston's son is accepted on a scholarship to a boarding school near their holiday home, it seems like the perfect time to get out of the city. Louise has long been driven mad by the music coming from next door. But the move doesn't offer the solace Louise needs. She is plagued by the sound of a children's choir. When the children turn up on her doorstep, she is ready to call the police - but this is no normal choir.

A chilling novel from the queen of psychological suspense.

When Amber Hewerdine consults a hypnotherapist as a desperate last resort, she doesn't expect that anything much will change. She doesn't expect it to help with her chronic insomnia. She doesn't expect to hear herself, under hypnosis, saying words that mean nothing to her: 'Kind, cruel, kind of cruel' - words she has seen somewhere before, if only she could remember where. She doesn't expect to be arrested two hours later, as a result of having spoken those words out loud, in connection with the brutal murder of Katharine Allen, a woman she's never heard of.

It's 1.15 a.m. Connie Bowskill should be asleep. Instead, she's logging on to a property website in search of a particular house: 11 Bentley Grove, Cambridge. She knows it's for sale; she saw the estate agent's board in the front garden less than six hours ago. Soon Connie is clicking on the 'Virtual Tour' button, keen to see the inside of 11 Bentley Grove and put her mind at rest once and for all. She finds herself looking at a scene from a nightmare: in the living room, in the middle of the carpet, there's a woman lying face down in a huge pool of blood. In shock, Connie wakes her husband Kit. But when Kit sits down at the computer to take a look, he sees no dead body, only a pristine beige carpet in a perfectly ordinary room . . .

Critically acclaimed queen of psychological crime Sophie Hannah's fifth suspense novel - a must-read for those who love Clare Mackintosh and Paula Hawkins. 'Beautifully written' Daily Express 'Terrifying' Heat Murder begins at home . . . TV producer Fliss Benson receives an anonymous card at work. The card has sixteen numbers on it, arranged in four rows of four - numbers that mean nothing to her. On the same day, Fliss finds out she's going to be working on a documentary about miscarriages of justice involving cot-death mothers wrongly accused of murder. The documentary will focus on three women: Helen Yardley, Sarah Jaggard and Rachel Hines. All three women are now free, and the doctor who did her best to send them to prison for life, child protection zealot Dr Judith Duffy, is under investigation for misconduct. For reasons she has shared with nobody, this is the last project Fliss wants to be working on. And then Helen Yardley is found dead at her home, and in her pocket is a card with sixteen numbers on it, arranged in four rows of four . . .

Deset povídek, které otřásly každým, kdo je četl. Mistrně načrtnuté postavy se dostávají do zapeklitých situací, které zpočátku vypadaly obyčejně, ale postupně z nich vystrkuje rohatou hlavu samotné Zlo. Kdo z nás nikdy nezatoužil zabít údržbáře? A co když se projeví jako machistický násilník, který vám dá najevo, že jako žena máte držet ústa a krok? Může jít vaše nenávist tak daleko, že se obrátí i proti jeho dětem? A co před vámi skrývá manžel, když zjistíte, že na všech vašich společných fotografiích za poslední desetiletí je spolu s vámi nejen on, ale i jakási neznámá žena?

Why would anyone admit to the murder of someone who wasn't dead? The fourth psychological suspense novel from the phenomenal bestselling Sophie Hannah.

The phenomenal word-of-mouth bestselling author Sophie Hannah explores the various sides of motherhood in her third stunning psychological suspense novel.

Lonely and frightened Toffle remains unnoticed and alone in the world until he finds a frightened girl who needs comforting.

Three years ago, something terrible happened to Naomi Jenkins - so terrible that she never told anybody. Now Naomi has another secret - the man she has fallen passionately in love with, unhappily married Robert Haworth. When Robert vanishes without trace, Naomi knows he must have come to harm. But the police are less convinced, particularly when Robert's wife insists he is not missing. In desperation, Naomi has a crazy idea. If she can't persuade the police that Robert is in danger, perhaps she can convince them that he is a danger to others. Then they will have to look for him - urgently. Naomi knows how describe in detail the actions of a psychopath. All she needs to do is dig up her own troubled past . . .

Since publishing her first book, Sophie Hannah has been recognized as one of the most important poets writing in Britain. Chosen in 1999 by The Times as the 'New Writer to Watch' and by the Daily Telegraph as one of the 'Stars of the New Millenium', she has published five bestselling collections, and this is the only selection covering the breadth of her work.

Alice's baby is two weeks old when she leaves the house without her for the first time, but on her return she finds the front door open and the baby in the crib isn't hers. Before a DNA test can be taken, both Alice and the baby disappear and dark incidents begin to appear in her husband's past.

A mad-cap, light-hearted story about love and lust at a drama summer-school.