Rosemary Aubert Libri

The narrative centers on Mary Rose Cabrini, a newly appointed Judge of Orphans, who encounters a mysterious boy named Joseph Di Buonna seeking help to uncover his family's past. His story unfolds against the backdrop of gas-lit New York City, revealing the harsh realities faced by street children. As Mary Rose delves deeper, she must navigate a web of secrets and potential deception, questioning whether Joseph is genuine in his quest or if he harbors ulterior motives that could lead her into danger.

A disturbing tale of identity and deception set in 1950s Toronto. That Rafe Jonason's life didn't end when he smashed up his car was something of a miracle; on that everyone agreed. However, the devoted husband and pillar of the community emerges from hospital a very different man. Coarse and intolerant, this new Rafe drinks away his days, showing no interest in returning to work. Worst of all, he doesn't appear to recognize or so much as remember his loving wife Julie. Tension and suspicion within the couple's Rosedale mansion grow after it is learned that Rafe wasn't alone in the car that night. Is it that Julie never truly knew her husband? Or might it be that this man isn't Rafe Jonason at all? Originally published in 1956 by Doubleday, The Keys of My Prison is one of several suspense novels Wees set in Toronto. This Ricochet Books edition marks its return to print after fifty years.

The story continues to follow Ellis Portal, a former judge with a tarnished reputation, as she navigates a new mystery. Building on the acclaim of the first novel, the narrative showcases her intelligence and moral complexity while unraveling a gripping whodunit. This installment promises to deepen readers' understanding of Portal's character and the challenges she faces in her quest for truth and justice.

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) is considered by many to have been the greatest scientist of all time. His studies in the properties of light, the mechanics of motion, the workings of gravity and many other topics set the stage for all subsequent examinations in the theories of physics and astronomy. Personally, Newton was a difficult man whose dealings with others sometimes led him into arguments and downright battles. These poems, written as though in his own voice, show him to be a person much more at ease in searching for answers to the mysteries of the universe than to the secrets of his own heart. Rosemary Aubert is the published author of twenty books, among them several poetry collections, short stories, romances, and her celebrated mystery series starring Ellis Portal. She lives in Toronto with her husband, well-known visual artist Douglas Purdon.

Ellis Portal, einst angesehener Richter in Toronto, lebt jetzt als Landstreicher in einem Tal. Seine Entdeckung einer Hand mit einem goldenen Ring, der ihn an eine alte Freundschaft erinnert, führt ihn auf die Spur seiner ehemaligen Kommilitonen und zu einem ungelösten Mordfall.