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A Mystery of Mysteries is a brilliant biography of Edgar Allan Poe that examines the renowned author's life through the prism of his mysterious death and its many possible causes. It is a moment shrouded in horror and mystery. Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7, 1849, at just forty, in a painful, utterly bizarre manner that would not have been out of place in one of his own tales of terror. What was the cause of his untimely death, and what happened to him during the three missing days before he was found, delirious and "in great distress" on the streets of Baltimore, wearing ill-fitting clothes that were not his own? Mystery and horror. Poe, who remains one of the most iconic of American writers, died under haunting circumstances that reflect the two literary genres he took to new heights. Over the years, there has been a staggering amount of speculation about the cause of death, from rabies and syphilis to suicide, alcoholism, and even murder. But many of these theories are formed on

Soon to be a major Amazon Studios film starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine!When Solène Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old owner of a prestigious art gallery in Los Angeles, takes her daughter, Isabelle, to meet her favorite boy band, she does so reluctantly and at her ex-husband’s request. The last thing she expects is to make a connection with one of the members of the world-famous August Moon. But Hayes Campbell is clever, winning, confident, and posh, and the attraction is immediate. That he is all of twenty years old further complicates things.What begins as a series of clandestine trysts quickly evolves into a passionate relationship. It is a journey that spans continents as Solène and Hayes navigate each other’s disparate worlds: from stadium tours to international art fairs to secluded hideaways in Paris and Miami. And for Solène, it is as much a reclaiming of self, as it is a rediscovery of happiness and love. When their romance becomes a viral sensation, and both she

Unwrap a mystery this holiday season with 25 frighteningly festive murder-mystery logic puzzles: the latest standalone in the bestselling Murdle series that Richard Osman calls "an absolute phenomenon."Santa Claus is missing! And Deductive Logico is on the case, solving dozens of murders most foul this holiday season. Can you help him sleigh the culprits and deck the halls with justice in this thrilling puzzle adventure? Each of these 25 logic puzzles tasks Logico-and you!-to crack a murder case with a list of suspects, weapons, locations, and clues. Using deductive reasoning to fill out a simple logic grid, you'll determine each killer by process of elimination, and soon a larger mystery will emerge that can only be explained once you've solved them all. Dive into a world of festive fun, twinkling with interactive illustrations and brimming with madcap adventures. Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or as a gleaming gift under the tree, this standalone sensation is your ticket to a me

Murdle: Volume#1-3 (共3本)(平裝版) 包含： 9781250892317 Murdle: Volume 1: 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction9781250892324 Murdle: Volume 2: 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction9781250892331 Murdle: Volume 3: 100 Elementary to Impossible Mysteries to Solve Using Logic, Skill, and the Power of Deduction

From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time.The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II.Since we first set sail on the open sea, ships and their wrecks have been an inevitable part of human history. Archaeologists have made spectacular discoveries excavating these sunken ships, their protective underwater cocoon keeping evidence of past civilizations preserved. Now, for the first time, world renowned maritime archeologist David Gibbins ties together the stories of some of the most significant shipwrecks in time to form a single overarching narrative of world history. A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks is not just the story of those ships, the people who sailed on them, and the cargo and treasure

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick - An October 2024 Indie Next Pick - An October 2024 LibraryReads Pick "Exquisite and devastating. It won't fail to move you." --Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic novel steeped in myth about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi's beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue--convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister's murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy, s

A new standalone in the runaway bestselling Murdle series that Richard Osman calls "An absolute phenomenon." Featuring interactive illustrations, spooky settings, and a slew of madcap adventures, these 64 murder-mystery logic puzzles will test your wits till the very last page. Who committed the grave deed?What weird weapon was wielded? Where did the mysterious murder occur? Deductive Logico is back on the case to solve even more maddening murders. The Museum of Mysticality's prized possession, the seven legendary bejeweled skulls, have gone missing just days before the museum's grand opening. In desperation, the curator enlists Logico's unparalleled detective skills to unearth the missing artifacts scattered all over the world. But how is Logico supposed to solve this mystery when a murder seems to occur with every turn of the page? Each puzzle tasks Logico--and you!--to crack a murder case with a list of suspects, weapons, locations, and clues. Using deductive reasoning to complete a