Caroline Graham Libri

La quiete di Ferne Basset viene rotta da una serie di eventi misteriosi: tutto comincia quando Ann Lawrence, moglie dell'ex vicario, accusa Carlotta, una delle giovani con un passato difficile alle spalle di cui si è preso carico il marito, di averle rubato un paio di orecchini. Carlotta, sconvolta, fugge inseguita da Ann. Arrivate sul ponte del villaggio, la discussione degenera e Carlotta cade nel fiume. Alla scena assiste Charlie Leathers che, avendo udito la ragazza gridare: "Non spingere!" decide di ricattare Ann chiedendole dei soldi. Tuttavia, il giorno successivo al pagamento dell'estorsione, l'ispettore Barnaby - che si sta preparando a festeggiare le nozze d'argento - viene messo al corrente che Charlie è stato strangolato e il suo cane, Candy, picchiato a morte. Frattanto Ann riceve un'altra lettera ricattatoria: questa volta decide di non pagare. Ma mentre si reca in banca a restituire i soldi, viene scippata e ridotta in fin di vita. Per scoprire chi ha ucciso Charlie, che cos'è successo a Carlotta e chi ha aggredito Ann, Barnaby e la sua squadra dovranno scavare a fondo in tutti i misteriosi segreti del villaggio. Dove i rapporti tra gli abitanti non sono quelli che sembrano e tutti paiono voler nascondere qualcosa.

Durante una passeggiata prima dell'ora del tè nei boschi nei dintorni di Badger's Drift, Emily Simpson, un'anziana zitella, si sofferma a osservare qualcosa che per lei sarebbe stato meglio non vedere: la sua involontaria curiosità le costerà la vita. Incaricato delle indagini è l'ispettore capo della contea di Midsomer, Tom Barnaby. Sollecitato dalla migliore amica della vittima e con l'aiuto del solerte e ironico sergente Troy, Barnaby inizialmente segue una serie di false piste che lo conducono in un vicolo cieco. Ci vorrà purtroppo un altro efferato delitto per far luce sulle reticenze, le menzogne, i ricatti e il risentimento che legano i personaggi coinvolti nella vicenda. Ed è solo dipanando questa ragnatela d'inganni che si arriverà alla sorprendente verità.

Actors do love their dramas, and the members of the Causton Amateur Dramatic Society are no exception. Passionate love scenes, fits of ego, jealous rages, operatic reconciliations--put together, they’re better than a paycheck, which is good thing, because no one in this production of Amadeus is getting one. However, even the most theatrically minded have to admit that murdering the leading man in full view of the audience is a bit over the top. Luckily, Inspector Tom Barnaby is in that audience, and while he may lack certain skills as a theater critic, he’s just the man to figure out who removed the tape from the “prop” straight-razor, causing the star to slit his own throat downstage-center. With so many dramas playing out, there’s no shortage of motives or suspects, including the star’s embittered ex-wife and faithless widow, plus secret lovers and jealous understudies galore. Ms. Graham, a former actress, tweaks her collection of community-theater artistes and small-town drama queens with merciless delight, and the reader’s only regret will be that, eventually, the curtain must come down on the final page. The 2nd Inspector Barnaby Mystery

"Barnaby and Troy are experts at uncovering the sordid details of the lives of the English countryside's most secretive residents, and they soon go to work at Forbes Abbot. Was Dennis Brinkley done in by crooked business partners, a teenage seductress, or a couple of would-be publishers who've just inherited - and then lost - millions? Or perhaps it was tired, timid little Benny Fraye, who wouldn't hurt a fly - would she? Barnaby and Troy will soon find out just who set in motion the gruesome machine that crushed the unfortunate victim."--BOOK JACKET.

Discover the original novels behind ITV's Midsomer Murders, featuring favourite characters Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby and Sergeant Troy. Now includes a brand-new foreword by John Nettles, star of the ITV drama.

It's clear to most members of Midsomer Worthy's Writers' Circle that asking bestselling author Max Jennings to talk to them is a little ambitious. Less clear are the reasons for secretary Gerald Hadleigh's fierce objections to seeing the man - a face from his past - again. Astonishingly, Jennings accepts the invitation but, before the night is out, Gerald is dead. Summoned to investigate, Chief Inspector Barnaby finds that Gerald's life is as much of a mystery to his neighbours as his violent death. The key is surely their illustrious guest speaker - but where is he now?

When Simon Hannaford is left temporarily in charge of his aunt's 20-bedroom Gothic pile he knows he must be able to make a profit from it somehow. Murder, he decides, is the only way to do it. For Madingley Grange is the perfect venue for a 1930s mystery weekend and, before long, he and his long-suffering sister have set the stage for money-spinning mayhem. From the conservatory to the contents of the claret cellar the clues are sprinkled like pot pourri, and the hired retainers Gaunt and Bennet provide the finishing touch. But when the guests arrive it is obvious that the business of murder is bound to run off course. For neither Derek, who refuses to relinquish his deerstalker, nor Mrs Gibbs, a card-sharping grandmother, nor Gillette, the 30s fiend complete with ukelele, nor any of the other ill-assorted bunch is happy to play the victim. And when a body does appear, it hardly takes a Hercule Poirot to guess it is not a volunteer. The game of detection must begin in earnest.

When the death up at the big house is announced to the village of Compton Dando, few are surprised. Given that it's the home of an unlikely bunch of New Age oddballs, perhaps it was a only a matter of time before one of them came to a bad end. The verdict: an accident. But only weeks later, another death is reported, and this time there's no doubt about it - it's murder. To Chief Inspector Barnaby, hurriedly summoned to the scene, it is immediately apparent that the case is far from straightforward, the suspects being among the most bizarre he has ever encountered...

Roz Gilmour is a happy woman: two children, a loving husband, a successful career, and a comfortable home. But there are people who dislike her - if only because of the ease and success with which she lives her life. And one whom she has unwittingly snubbed, is insane. And intent on revenge.

Focusing on the enigmatic figure of Camilla Parker Bowles, this biography delves into her significant impact on the British monarchy and her complex relationship with Diana and Charles. Through interviews with friends, family, and trusted advisors, Caroline Graham uncovers the lesser-known aspects of Camilla's life, providing insights into her character and the media's portrayal of her. The book aims to present a more nuanced understanding of a woman who has been both a public figure and a private individual.

This series addresses the needs of primary teachers, teacher trainers, and trainee teachers. Each book contains guidance for the teacher, 60 to 100 activities for primary children, and 20 photocopiable worksheets. The activities are explained clearly and simply, with aims, age range, and level clearly laid out. The Internet and Young Learners Published 2004. Combines Internet resources with structured classroom activities. Organised to topic area, and within each area by web search, communication and creation activity. Gives help in creating a class website.

Vztah prince Charlese a Camilly Parker-Bowlesové je jedním z největších milostných příběhů naší doby. Jev něm tolik vášně, neštěstí, zrady a touhy jako v úchvatném románu. Cesta lásky tohoto páru nebyla nikdy bez překážek. Zprvu krásně romantická, potom léta tajná, mnohdy zatracovaná láska trvala více než tři desetiletí, a teprve nedávný sňatek dlouholetých milenců změnil situaci a Camilla oficiálně zaujala místo po boku následníka britského trůnu. Uznávaná spisovatelka a novinářka Caroline Grahamová, jež se specializuje na životní osudy příslušníků královské rodiny, vyzpovídala mnoho lidí blízkých novému manželskému páru. Podařilo se jí odhalit pravdu skrytou v pozadí velkého příběhu o nevěře, lásce a vině.

Nejúplnější vylíčení jednoho z nejneobyčejnějších milostných příběhů naší doby. Uznávaný životopisec královny Alžběty a prince Philipa podává jedinečný portrét jejich syna prince Charlese a jeho životní lásky Camilly Shandové. Charles je dědicem trůnu, Camilla pravnučkou královské milenky. Zná je celý svět, ale jací jsou doopravdy? Proč jsou takoví, jací jsou? (portrét jedné lásky)

Ein böses Ende: In Compton Dando beobachtet man die neuen Bewohner des Herrenhauses mit Misstrauen und wundert sich kaum, als einer der New-Age-Jünger tot aufgefunden wird. Bald ist ein zweiter Todesfall zu beklagen, und Barnaby steht vor einem höchst verworrenen Fall …Blutige Anfänger: Midsomer Worthys Hobbyautoren sind in heller Aufregung: Bestsellerautor Max Jennings ist zum Erfahrungsaustausch angereist. Doch noch bevor die Nacht zu Ende geht, ist einer der Hobbyautoren tot – und der Gast spurlos verschwunden …

Zwei Fälle für Inspector Barnaby in einem Band Die Rätsel von Badger's Drift Badger's Drift ist ein verschlafenes Dorf zwischen sanften grünen Hügeln. Dort wird Miss Emily Simpson Zeugin eines Vorfalls, der von ihr besser unentdeckt geblieben wäre, denn kurz darauf ist die freundliche alte Dame tot. Als Chief Inspector Barnaby sich des Falles annimmt, kommt er langjährigen Rivalitäten, Skandalen und Affären auf die Spur. Requiem für einen Mörder Gebannt verfolgen die Theaterbesucher den Selbstmord von Salieri in einer Aufführung von „Amadeus“. Aber der Darsteller stirbt tatsächlich – jemand muss ihm ein echtes Messer untergeschoben haben. Inspector Barnaby stellt fest, dass fast alle Darsteller als Täter in Frage kommen...

Chants and songs for children which reinforce important points and/or grammatical structures in American English.

Caroline Grahams Serie um Inspector Barnaby bietet spannende und charmante Krimis in bester englischer Tradition. In diesem Band geht es um einen Mord in einer Theatergruppe, den Barnaby mit Raffinesse löst. Die humorvolle und geistreiche Herangehensweise an das Genre wird hoch gelobt.