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Following the success of previous anthologies, popular editor Mike Ashley has curated a collection of over twenty new stories from acclaimed writers, including Stephen Baxter, Peter Tremayne, and Margaret Frazer. This anthology features regal detectives and victims such as Mary Queen of Scots, George IV, and Princess Anastasia of Russia, among others. The stories include intriguing titles like "The Snows of Saint Stephen" by M.G. Owen, "Night's Black Agents" by Peter Tremayne, and "Accidental Death" by Tom Holt. Readers will encounter historical mysteries such as "The White Ship Murders" by Susanna Gregory and "Who Killed Fair Rosamund?" by Tina & Tony Rath. Other contributions include "Provenance" by Liz Holliday, "A Frail Young Life" by Renee Vink, and "Perfect Shadows" by Edward Marston. Additionally, tales like "Borgia by Blood" by Claire Griffen and "The Curse of the Unborn Dead" by Derek Wilson delve into darker themes, while "The Gaze of the Falcon" by Andrew Lane and "Natural Causes" by Martin Edwards offer unique twists. This anthology promises a captivating blend of historical intrigue and mystery, showcasing the talents of both established and emerging writers in the genre.
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Royal Whodunnits, Peter Treymayne, Michael Ashley, Stephen Baxter, Margaret Frazer, Paul C. Doherty
- Language
- Released
- 1999
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €10.99
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- Title
- Royal Whodunnits
- Subtitle
- Tales of Right Royal Murder and Mystery
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Carroll & Graf
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 434
- ISBN10
- 0786706341
- ISBN13
- 9780786706341
- Series
- Description
- Following the success of previous anthologies, popular editor Mike Ashley has curated a collection of over twenty new stories from acclaimed writers, including Stephen Baxter, Peter Tremayne, and Margaret Frazer. This anthology features regal detectives and victims such as Mary Queen of Scots, George IV, and Princess Anastasia of Russia, among others. The stories include intriguing titles like "The Snows of Saint Stephen" by M.G. Owen, "Night's Black Agents" by Peter Tremayne, and "Accidental Death" by Tom Holt. Readers will encounter historical mysteries such as "The White Ship Murders" by Susanna Gregory and "Who Killed Fair Rosamund?" by Tina & Tony Rath. Other contributions include "Provenance" by Liz Holliday, "A Frail Young Life" by Renee Vink, and "Perfect Shadows" by Edward Marston. Additionally, tales like "Borgia by Blood" by Claire Griffen and "The Curse of the Unborn Dead" by Derek Wilson delve into darker themes, while "The Gaze of the Falcon" by Andrew Lane and "Natural Causes" by Martin Edwards offer unique twists. This anthology promises a captivating blend of historical intrigue and mystery, showcasing the talents of both established and emerging writers in the genre.