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Christina Koning

    Fabulous Time
    Variable Stars
    Murder in Barcelona
    The Wicked Wit of John F. Kennedy
    The Blind Detective
    The Dark Tower
    • 2023

      Murder at Bletchley Park

      The Thrilling Wartime Mystery Series

      Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Frederick Rowlands, a blind veteran whose daughter, Margaret, is implicated in espionage at Bletchley Park, the center for code-breaking efforts. As British naval losses mount, Rowlands is thrust into a dangerous investigation when a young woman is murdered. Using his unique perspective, he must unravel a complex web of clues to identify the true traitor and clear his daughter's name, engaging in a high-stakes battle of intellect and survival.

      Murder at Bletchley Park
    • 2023

      First published as Line of Sight under A. C. Koning. London, 1927. Frederick Rowlands, an injured war veteran, works as a switchboard operator in the city. After being blinded by shrapnel in the First World War, Fred had to adapt and quickly develop his other senses to survive in the bustling city post-war. When Fred comes into contact with elegant socialite, Lady Celia West, she instantly charms him. When he starts listening-in to Celia's private calls to her secret lover, Fred's boss, Gerald Willoughby, he overhears something very sinister ... When a murder victim is discovered, Fred takes it upon himself to risk everything to protect the women he has fallen in love with.

      The Blind Detective
    • 2023

      Book 5 in the thrilling inter-war mystery series: Blind Detective.

      Murder in Cambridge
    • 2023

      First published as Game of Chance under A. C. Koning. 1929. War veteran, Frederick Rowlands, has escaped the bustle of London to a small holding in Kent. Despite the challenges of his blindness, Fred has established a secure life for his family in the countryside. But things are not as they seem . One afternoon, Fred bumps into an old friend, Chief Inspector Douglas, who asks for his assistance in uncovering the killer of an alluring dancer. The serenity of Fred's life in Kent ends abruptly when he is transported back into the whirlwind of London, where he confronts his past life. Fred and Chief Inspector Douglas have little luck in solving the mystery of the dancer. Instead, they become entrapped in an ominous game of chance, where everything is at risk .

      Murder in Regent's Park
    • 2023

      Murder in Berlin

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      First published as Out of Shot under A. C. Koning.

      Murder in Berlin
    • 2023
    • 2023
    • 2023

      It is 1939 and the Second World War looms ever closer. Blind war veteran, Frederick Rowlands, travels to the neutral territory of Ireland at the behest of Celia Swift, whose husband, Edward Swift, Lord Castleford, has been receiving mysterious death threats. When a body is discovered, Castleford finds himself being accused of a murder he did not commit. As Castleford's trial begins, Rowlands must fight to save his friend's reputation - and his neck from the gallows. But will the Blind Detective identify the true killer in time, or will it be too late? In the latest instalment of Christina Koning's acclaimed Blind Detective series, a country teeters on the knife-edge of war while a man's life also hangs in the balance .

      Murder in Dublin
    • 2012

      A Mild Suicide

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set in Edinburgh in 1977, the story explores the intense and immediate attraction between postgraduate students Saul and Catherine amidst the backdrop of societal change. Their passionate affair quickly becomes complicated by the arrival of Saul's wife, Virginia, leading to feelings of guilt and doubt. As their relationship deepens, the lovers face mounting tension and the inevitable confrontation with real-life responsibilities, forcing them to confront the sacrifices required for their romance. Choices must be made, revealing the cost of love in a changing world.

      A Mild Suicide
    • 2011

      Variable Stars

      • 402 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the 18th and 19th centuries, the narrative intertwines the lives of three astronomers: Caroline, who grapples with her dual passions for music and astronomy; John, a deaf mathematical prodigy offering unique insights; and Edward, a mentor harboring unspoken feelings. Their journeys explore themes of love, ambition, and the search for truth amidst personal challenges. As they navigate their desires and setbacks, they ultimately find solace and fulfillment in the cosmos, discovering profound truths about both the stars and themselves.

      Variable Stars