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Whiskey Beach / by Roberts, Nora.;
Suffering an intense year of public and police scrutiny after being wrongly implicated in his fiance's murder, Boston lawyer Eli Landon takes sanctuary in a centuries-old family home and falls in love with resident housekeeper Abra Walsh, with whom he is entangled in an old, life-threatening mystery.
Subjects: Love stories.; Murder; Women household employees;
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Murder at Mallowan Hall / by Cambridge, Colleen,author.;
Mallowan Hall combines the best of English tradition with the modern conveniences of 1930. The manor is home to archaeologist Max Mallowan and his famous wife, Agatha Christie. Housekeeper Phyllida Bright manages the large household, and is both loyal to and protective of the crime writer, who is as much friend as employer. Accustomed to murder and its methods as frequent topics of conversation, Phyllida is unprepared for the sight of a very real, very dead body on the library floor. It becomes clear the victim arrived at Mallowan Hall under false pretenses during a weekend party. Now Phyllida has a houseful of demanding guests on her hands, a distracted, anxious staff, and hordes of reporters camping outside. When the body of a housemaid is discovered, Phyllida assembles the clues. -- adapted from jacket
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Household employees; Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976; Murder;
© 2021., Kensington Publishing Corp.,
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A trace of poison / by Cambridge, Colleen,author.;
"In England's stately manor houses, murder is not generally a topic for polite conversation. Mallowan Hall, home to Agatha Christie and her husband, Max, is the exception. And housekeeper Phyllida Bright delights in discussing gory plot details with her friend and employer . . . The neighbouring village of Listleigh has also become a hub of grisly goings-on, thanks to a Murder Fete organized to benefit a local orphanage. Members of The Detection Club-a group of celebrated authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Agatha herself-will congregate for charitable events, including a writing contest for aspiring authors. The winner gets an international publishing contract, and entrants have gathered for a cocktail party-managed by the inimitable Phyllida-when murder strikes too close even for her comfort. It seems the victim imbibed a poisoned cocktail intended for Alastair Whittlesby, president of the local writers' club. The insufferable Whittlesby is thought to be a shoo-in for the prize, and ambition is certainly a worthy motive. But narrowing down these suspects could leave even Phyllida's favourite fictional detective, M. Poirot, twirling his moustache in frustration. It's a mystery too intriguing for Phyllida to resist, but one fraught with duplicity and danger, for every guest is an expert in murder-and how to get away with it . . ."--Back cover.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976; Household employees; Murder;
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Murder by invitation only / by Cambridge, Colleen,author.https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjqJR88d9Kcj3gg87pkp4C;
""A murder will occur tonight at Beecham House . . ." Who could resist such a compelling invitation? Of course, the murder in question purports to be a party game, and Phyllida looks forward to using some of the deductive skills she has acquired thanks to her employer, Mrs. Agatha, who is unable to attend in person. The hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Wokesley, are new to the area, and Phyllida gladly offers their own overwhelmed housekeeper some guidance while events get underway. Family friends have been enlisted to play the suspects, and Mr. Wokesley excels in his role of dead body. Unfortunately, when the game's solution is about to be unveiled, the participants discover that life has imitated art. Mr. Wokesley really is dead! In the absence of Inspector Cork, Phyllida takes temporary charge of the investigation, guiding the local constable through interviews with the Murder Game actors. At first, there seems no motive to want Mr. Wokesley dead . . . but then Phyllida begins to connect each of the suspects with the roles they played and the motives assigned to them. It soon becomes clear that everyone had a reason to murder their host--both in the game and in real life. Before long, Phyllida is embroiled in a fiendishly puzzling case, with a killer who refuses to play by the rules . . ." --
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Household employees; Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976; Games; Murder;
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Upstairs downstairs : the ultimate collection. by Marsh, Jean,actor.; Atkins, Eileen,1934-; Collins, Pauline,1940-actor.; Alderton, John,1940-actor.; Owen, Meg Wynn,actor.; Jackson, Gordon,1923-1990,actor.; Down, Lesley-Anne,actor.; Williams, Simon,1946 June 16-; Langton, David,actor.; Baddeley, Angela,1904-1976,actor.; Pagett, Nicola,1945-actor.; Gurney, Rachel,1920-2001,actor.; Beeny, Christopher,actor.; Tong, Jacqueline,1951-actor.; Gordon, Hannah,actor.; Hawkesworth, John,television producer.; Shaughnessy, Alfred.; Hodson, Christopher,1929-television producer.; London Weekend Television (Firm),production company.; Sagitta Productions.; Acorn Media (Firm),film distributor.; RLJ Entertainment,film distributor.;
DVD, 4:3 full screen (some bonus material 16:9 widescreen); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (some bonus in stereo.).Upstairs downstairs: Jean Marsh, Pauline Collins, David Langton, Rachel Gurney, Gordon Jackson, Simon Williams, Lesley-Anne Down, Angela Baddeley, Meg Wynn-Owen, Nicola Pagett, Christopher Beeny, Jacqueline Tong, Hannah Gordon.Thomas and Sarah: Pauline Collins, John Alderton.Upstairs downstairs: Created by Sagitta Productions Ltd. in association with Jean Marsh, Eileen Atkins ; a London Weekend Television colour production ; producer, John Hawkesworth.Thomas and Sarah: Created by Sagitta Productions Ltd. in association with Alfred Shaughnessy ; a London Weekend Television colour production ; produced by Christopher Hodson.Rating: Not rated.Series one (1903-1909). Disc 1. Episodes 1-3, alternate pilot episode ; Disc 2. Episodes 4-7 ; Disc 3. Episodes 8-10 ; Disc 4. Episodes 11-13 -- Series two (1908-1910). Disc 1. Episodes 1-4 ; Disc 2. Episodes 5-7 ; Disc 3. Episodes 8-10 ; Disc 4. Episodes 11-13 -- Series three (1912-1914). Disc 1. Episodes 1-4 ; Disc 2. Episodes 5-7 ; Disc 3. Episodes 8-10 ; Disc 4. Episodes 11-13 -- Series 4 (1914-1918). Disc 1. Episodes 1-4 ; Disc 2. Episodes 5-8 ; Disc 3. Episodes 9-11 ; Disc 4. Episodes 12-13 -- Series 5 (1919-1930). Disc 1. Episodes 1-4 ; Disc 2. Episodes 5-8 ; Disc 3. Episodes 9-12 ; Disc 4. Episodes 13-16 ; Disc 5. Bonus features ; [Disc 6]. The story of the costume drama, episode 1 -- Thomas and Sarah. Disc 1. Episodes 1-4 ; Disc 2. Episodes 5-7 ; Disc 3. Episodes 8-10 ; Disc 4. Episodes 11-13.The saga of the aristocratic Bellamy family and their loyal and lively servants. Real-life events from 1903-1930 are incorporated into the stories of the Bellamy household.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Social classes; Aristocracy (Social class); Working class; Household employees;
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The messy lives of book people / by Patrick, Phaedra,author.;
"Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship. But when Essie dies suddenly, a devastated Liv is astonished to learn of her last wish: for Liv to complete Essie's final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes, and as Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever..." -- Back cover.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Female friendship; Women novelists; Women household employees; Secrecy; Life change events; Recluses;
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A beautiful blue death / by Finch, Charles.(Charles B.);
When his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help in solving the apparent suicide of one of Jane's former servants, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer Charles Lenox is on the case. When another body turns up during the London season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities.
Subjects: Women household employees; Private investigators; Lenox, Charles (Fictitious character);
© 2007, St. Martin's Minotaur,
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Loch Down Abbey / by Cowan-Erskine, Beth,author.;
"Who killed Lord Inverkillen? It's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading over Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of Inverkillen, residents of Loch Down Abbey, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfully (and most inconveniently) departed this life. Then Lord Inverkillen, Earl and head of the family, is found dead in mysterious circumstances. The inspector declares it an accident but Mrs MacBain, the head housekeeper, isn't so convinced. As no one is allowed in or out because of the illness, the residents of the house - both upstairs and downstairs - are the only suspects. With the Earl's own family too busy doing what can only be described as nothing, she decides to do some digging - in between chores, of course - and in doing so uncovers a whole host of long-hidden secrets, lies and betrayals that will alter the dynamics of the household for ever.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Nobility; Men; Women household employees; Murder; Secrecy; Betrayal;
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Amelia Bedelia helps out / by Parish, Peggy.; Sweat, Lynn,ill.;
Amelia Bedelia shows her niece Effie Lou how to follow instructions to the letter as they dust the potato bugs and sew seeds.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Amelia-Bedelia (Fictitious character); Helping behavior; Domestics; Amelia-Bedelia (Fictitious character); Helpfulness; Household employees; Humorous stories.;
© [2005], c1979., HarperCollins,
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Whiskey Beach [sound recording] / by Roberts, Nora.; Berkrot, Peter.nrt;
Reading by Peter Berkrot of the 2013 book."For more than 300 years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, but to Eli Landon, it's home. Eli has had an intense year of public and police scrutiny after being accused of the murder of his soon-to-be-ex wife. Local resident Abra is a woman of many talents, including helping Eli take control of his life and clear his name. As they become entangled in each other, they find themselves caught in a net that has ensnared a man intent on reaping the rewards of destroying Eli Landon once and for all" -- from vendor record.
Subjects: Love stories.; Romantic suspense fiction.; Audiobooks.; Man-woman relationships; Mansions; Murder; Women household employees; Lawyers; Family secrets;
© p2013., Brilliance Audio,
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