The Fashion in Shrouds

The Fashion in Shrouds
Author: Margery Allingham
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2023-06-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504088360

A custom-made killer shocks the fashionable London set in “one of the finest murder books ever written” featuring gentleman sleuth Albert Campion (The New Yorker). Albert Campion’s sister is a success in her own right. A top fashion designer, she works for a legendary couturier and dresses Georgia Wells, the best-dressed actress in the world. Albert also has a connection to Georgia, but his is based on failure, not success. Georgia’s former fiancé disappeared nearly three years ago, and Campion has never been able to find him. Until now . . . The victim’s remains—discovered by Campion in a deserted country house—point to suicide. But the man’s father assumes it was foul play. In a rarified world of wealth and privilege where silence and secrets can be bought, the investigation won’t be easy, especially when another death takes center stage. This time, the victim is Georgia’s current husband—and starring in the role of prime suspect: Albert’s sister. “Top ranking whodunit in Dorothy Sayers tradition . . . Plus sale for non-mysteryites as first rate novel of fashionable London. Suspense—humor—well planned, well written.” —Kirkus Reviews Praise for Margery Allingham “Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light.” —Agatha Christie “The best of mystery writers.” —The New Yorker “Allingham was a rare and precious talent.” —The Washington Post “Don’t start reading these books unless you are confident that you can handle addiction.” —The Independent

Harvest of the Suburbs

Harvest of the Suburbs
Author: Andrea Gaynor
Publisher: ISBS
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2006
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781920694487

"Drawing on sources ranging from gardening books and magazines to statistics and oral history, Harvest of the suburbs challenges some widespread myths about food production in Australian cities, and traces the reasons for its enduring popularity. It describes changing attitudes and techniques, and explores the relationship between food production and a range of contemporary ideas relating to work, social organisation, gender roles, health and the body, and nature. In doing so, it provides new insights into the tension between the quest for independence and the desire for interdependence in suburban Australia." --book cover.

Federal Aviation Agency

Federal Aviation Agency
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1360
Release: 1961
Genre: Executive departments
ISBN:

Airplane Structures

Airplane Structures
Author: United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1945
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN:

Whistle Round the Bend

Whistle Round the Bend
Author: Erick Berry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1941
Genre: Surveying
ISBN:

One summer in the early 1800s, the residents of New Haven are absorbed in resolving two controversies: whether or not there should be a new railroad and what to do with the Mendi slaves being held in the town jail. Two youngsters form a friendship while playing important roles in solving these problems.