Description:Recipient of the 1985 CWA John Creasey Memorial Award for the best crime novel.BOOK 1: AN ACT OF EVILWhen a rare edition of a sixteenth-century Bible is stolen from Vercaster Cathedral, visiting playwright, Augustus Maltravers, regards the theft as an amusing distraction. But when the severed hand of a missing local actress is discovered, Augustus begins to suspect that her death is somehow connected to the stolen Bible.BOOK 2: SKELETON KEYAugustus and his girlfriend seek a tranquil weekend at the picturesque estate of the Earl of Pembury. But their plans soon unravel when a skeleton disappears from the cellars. The next day, the heir to the estate is found dead. Augustus finds himself embroiled in a terrifying game of vengeance and murder.BOOK 3: THE BOOK OF THE DEADWhen Augustus finds himself stranded on his way to Cumbria, he seeks refuge at Carwelton Hall. Amidst the treasures displayed, he stumbles upon an unpublished story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. But the next morning, his delight turns to dismay when the hall’s owner is found dead, and the priceless manuscript is missing.BOOK 4: THE DYING OF THE LIGHTIn Cornwall for a peaceful getaway with his girlfriend, Augustus's plans for relaxation are shattered when a local artist is found dead. While the death has been ruled an accident, Augustus can’t shake the feeling that someone wanted the sculptress dead.BOOK 5: MURDER IN WAITINGSeeking inspiration for a new article, Augustus investigates the death of Barry Kershaw, a famous record producer who died unexpectedly in 1968. Police concluded his death was an unfortunate accident, but Augustus suspects foul play. As he unearths the past, he must decipher the fine line between accident and intention.BOOK 6: THE LAZARUS TREEWhen famous London poet Patrick Gabriel is found murdered beneath the legendary Lazarus Tree, it casts a dark shadow over the quaint village of Medmelton. Augustus's arrival sparks an investigation that uncovers dark superstition and tradition. With the village gripped by fear, Augustus races to expose the chilling truths lurking in the shadows.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Complete Maltravers Mysteries Books 1–6 (Augustus Maltravers #1-6). To get started finding The Complete Maltravers Mysteries Books 1–6 (Augustus Maltravers #1-6), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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The Complete Maltravers Mysteries Books 1–6 (Augustus Maltravers #1-6)
Description: Recipient of the 1985 CWA John Creasey Memorial Award for the best crime novel.BOOK 1: AN ACT OF EVILWhen a rare edition of a sixteenth-century Bible is stolen from Vercaster Cathedral, visiting playwright, Augustus Maltravers, regards the theft as an amusing distraction. But when the severed hand of a missing local actress is discovered, Augustus begins to suspect that her death is somehow connected to the stolen Bible.BOOK 2: SKELETON KEYAugustus and his girlfriend seek a tranquil weekend at the picturesque estate of the Earl of Pembury. But their plans soon unravel when a skeleton disappears from the cellars. The next day, the heir to the estate is found dead. Augustus finds himself embroiled in a terrifying game of vengeance and murder.BOOK 3: THE BOOK OF THE DEADWhen Augustus finds himself stranded on his way to Cumbria, he seeks refuge at Carwelton Hall. Amidst the treasures displayed, he stumbles upon an unpublished story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. But the next morning, his delight turns to dismay when the hall’s owner is found dead, and the priceless manuscript is missing.BOOK 4: THE DYING OF THE LIGHTIn Cornwall for a peaceful getaway with his girlfriend, Augustus's plans for relaxation are shattered when a local artist is found dead. While the death has been ruled an accident, Augustus can’t shake the feeling that someone wanted the sculptress dead.BOOK 5: MURDER IN WAITINGSeeking inspiration for a new article, Augustus investigates the death of Barry Kershaw, a famous record producer who died unexpectedly in 1968. Police concluded his death was an unfortunate accident, but Augustus suspects foul play. As he unearths the past, he must decipher the fine line between accident and intention.BOOK 6: THE LAZARUS TREEWhen famous London poet Patrick Gabriel is found murdered beneath the legendary Lazarus Tree, it casts a dark shadow over the quaint village of Medmelton. Augustus's arrival sparks an investigation that uncovers dark superstition and tradition. With the village gripped by fear, Augustus races to expose the chilling truths lurking in the shadows.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Complete Maltravers Mysteries Books 1–6 (Augustus Maltravers #1-6). To get started finding The Complete Maltravers Mysteries Books 1–6 (Augustus Maltravers #1-6), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.