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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes the terrifying story of what can happen after all your dreams come true Be careful what you wish for... Childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom are a normal, loving couple—until a massive lottery win changes their...

The enemy is close to home in The Manor, a gripping gangland thriller from the top five bestseller Jessie Keane. Charlie Stone and Terry Barton have been blood brothers since the cradle. They grew up in the East End skimming along the bottom of the underworld, until Charlie took over the manor...

1963. When Eleanor meets famous young poet Lyndon Chance, he offers a way to flee her abusive father. In return, she must pretend to be Lyndon's wife. He takes her home to a Tudor manor on the Camel Estuary in Cornwall, where she finds herself in the middle of a feud between Lyndon and his twin brother, Oliver. It's soon clear that the old house hides many dark secrets. But could they be a threat to Eleanor?

1971. Efter en brand flytter mrs. Harrington med sine to børn og hushjælp på landet for at komme sig. Skovene omkring Foxcote Manor er dog ikke så fredfyldte, som de umiddelbart ser ud. Da de finder et spædbarn, efterladt på en træstub, beslutter de sig for at tage barnet til sig, men da et lig efterfølgende bliver fundet i nærheden, knuses deres drøm om at forblive en samlet familie.

A gory, supernatural, campy horror set in a haunted English manor, The Haunting at Morsley Manor follows a troubled paranormal investigator uncovering terrifying secrets that blur the line between the living and the dead. Perfect for fans of The Haunting of Hill House and The Woman in Black.

Daniel sucht dringend einen neuen Job, als er einen mysteriösen Brief erhält. Jemand bietet ihm die Stelle des Hausmeisters in einem Anwesen namens Craven Manor an. Als er dort ankommt, läuten seine Alarmglocken. Das Gelände ist völlig zugewuchert und es ist klar, dass in dem alten Haus längst niemand mehr wohnt.

When young child Kimberley Painter vanishes, her disappearance shakes her tight-knit community to the core. Thirty years later, when her body is found in the woodlands next to a manor house, WPC Alessandra Cano must investigate what happened to Kimberly all those years ago. However, as Alessa immerses herself in the historic case, she's besieged by eerie signs and messages, becoming convinced that Kimberley's restless spirit is reaching out from beyond.

1885. Adria Fontaine has been sent to recover goods her father pirated on the Great Lakes during the war. But when she arrives at Foxglove Manor - a stone house on a cliff overlooking Lake Superior - Adria senses wickedness hovering over the property. The mistress of Foxglove is an eccentric and seemingly cruel old woman who has filled her house with dangerous secrets, ones that may cost Adria her life.

From the moment she came to live at Phantom Manor, a rotting pile of stone she had suddenly inherited, Jan Davis became the terrified victim of a series of “accidents.” The lurking murderer could be anyone whose life was tied to the dread secret of the eerie mansion: a homicidal, half-witted young man; a jealous relative who wanted the manor for herself; even a neighboring landowner with whom Jan had fallen in love. But the hidden villain of Phantom Manor could also be one of the “unliving” - the legendary ghost that stalked its shadowy corridors....

When a body is discovered in the harbour town of Axmouth, Sir John de Wolfe, the county coroner, is summoned to investigate. The manner of the young man's death is a matter of some dispute - but, as Sir John soon discovers, it was no accident. The victim did not drown, as the manor reeve alleges, but was strangled. In the ensuing investigation, Sir John is frustrated by what appears to be a conspiracy of silence among the seamen and townsfolk. Just what is the local population trying to hide?

Daniel L. Stone's new novel is a powerful mix of suspense and paranormal mystery based on the connection between two love stories that take place 100 years apart. Both stories take place at the same manor on a beautiful island that legend said was the angels' playground on earth. The manor was built on a plateau between two tall mountains where the legend also said the angels ascended and descended from Heaven to their playground. This land was sacred and hallowed ground-not to be violated!

Everly Zara, a beautiful young woman, is found dead in the bedroom of the manor. The news is shocking and disturbing to everyone who knows her. But the heartbreaking death of a beautiful young woman may not be as straightforward as everyone thought. The further Emma dives into the case, the more she realizes, everything is not as it seems. As secrets from Everly's past rise to the surface, the shocking nature of it discovered.

Manche Geheimnisse sind unausgesprochen. Andere sind unaussprechlich.1939. Hetty Cartwright muss eine Sammlung des Londoner Natural History Museum vor dem heraufziehenden Krieg in Sicherheit bringen - ins verfallene Herrenhaus Lockwood Manor. Doch das Haus wirkt auf Hetty wie verflucht: Ihre geliebten Exponate, der ausgestopfte Panther, die Kolibris und der Eisbär, verschwinden, werden zerstört und scheinen nachts umherzuwandern.

In 1920s England, private detective Henry Fleming is invited to spend the weekend at Watermead Manor to celebrate the marriage of Gerald and Ida Langley. The handsome millionaire had been instantly smitten with the glamorous Ida and, after a whirlwind romance, they had married in secret. Upon returning to England, however, it soon becomes apparent that not everyone is pleased or excited about the marriage and very soon accusations begin to fly about Ida's motives: Does she really love him, or is she just an opportunistic gold-digger?

Faced with the challenge of building a new team, Sierra and Joshua accept a landmark paranormal activity case. After receiving Midas's blessing, the McBrides quickly call in favors to meet the deadline so the new owners of Wayland Manor can safely open the historic home to the public. The new paranormal investigators include Macie Graves, the sister of the late Jocelyn Graves. Everyone brings their A-game to discover who or what may be haunting the historic home, but will it be enough?

England, 1851: When Clara Chapman receives an intriguing invitation to spend Christmas at an English manor home, she is hesitant yet feels compelled to attend - for if she remains the duration of the 12 day celebration, she is promised a sum of 1,000 pounds. But is she walking into danger? It appears so, especially when she comes face to face with one of the other guests - her former fiancé, Benjamin Lane.

Jack's a retired ex-cop from New York, seeking the simple life in Cherringham. Sarah's a Web designer who's moved back to the village find herself. But their lives are anything but quiet as the two team up to solve Cherringham's criminal mysteries. This compilation contains episodes 1 - 3: MURDER ON THAMES, MYSTERY AT THE MANOR and MURDER BY MOONLIGHT.

Standing in the doorway of her grandmother Sylvia’s home, Rose Fleury thought returning here was the answer to all of her problems. She has no job and a broken heart, but Sylvia reminds her that Fleury women are strong and independent. Clutching a family heirloom—a beautiful topaz necklace—Rose promises to be brave like her relatives. Until she finds out that the jewels hide a terrible secret…

Les victimes du Corrupteur se font empoisonner à leur insu. Elles reçoivent un défi sordide, qui doit être accompli en 24 heures. Les victorieux se méritent l’antidote. Les autres subissent une mort atroce. Un party d’anniversaire tourne au cauchemar. Huit invités se retrouvent isolés du monde extérieur. L’un d’eux est sélectionné par le Corrupteur. Son défi, c’est de survivre. Tous les autres ont vingt-quatre heures pour l’éliminer… Qui parviendra à s’en sortir vivant ?

He told me I was his muse. He lied. Anton Sachov, the artist, the man who only sees in monochrome. He wants something from me. Something precious; the meadow green of my eyes, the rich mahogany of my hair, the creamy white of my skin, the stark red of my blood, even the darkness of my soul. And he will do anything to get them.