Mystery Girl is a story of a beautiful young girl aged twenty-five years. She comes and goes and leaves a note. It appears she will not ever come. Get ready to be swept away by the mystery of Mystery Girl! Mystery Girl is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers guessing until the end. With its intricate plot and unexpected twists, it's a must-read to know this unique game of universe of mystery and suspense.

The cozy college town of Corinth, New England is the setting for this classic locked-room mystery by Carolyn Wells, author of The Clue. All entrances to the study where the body was found were locked from the inside. The future college president and groom-to-be had no known cause for suicide, yet no clues point to a murder. Was Anita, the eponymous Mystery Girl, who is rumored to have been romantically involved with the dead man, somehow implicated in his death? Love letters between the two of them point to her potential guilt. And yet she seems incapable of such a crime. It's up to Detective Fleming Stone to decipher the story's twin puzzles; the mystery of the locked-room death and the true nature of ... The Mystery Girl.

In 'Girls of the True Blue' by L. T. Meade, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the lives of a group of schoolgirls at the True Blue School. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the challenges of adolescence. Meade's writing style is engaging and immersive, capturing the essence of youthful innocence and the complexities of growing up. Set in the late 19th century, the book provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time, making it a valuable piece of historical fiction. Meade's attention to detail and vivid descriptions bring the characters and setting to life, making it a compelling read for fans of coming-of-age stories. L. T. Meade, a prolific author known for her works targeting young readers, draws from her own experiences as a teacher and writer to craft a relatable and heartfelt tale. Her passion for storytelling shines through in 'Girls of the True Blue,' making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a charming and thought-provoking read that celebrates the power of friendship and the journey to self-discovery.

In a unique world of seven nations, beautifully united by a common language but jealously separated by ideological rivalries, a powerful emperor uses diplomacy to overturn an age-old cultural legislation that bars inter-state marriage, to pave the way for his daughter to marry a handsome poor young man from an enemy state. While the scrapping of the cultural taboo is being resisted with intense protestations throughout the region, especially in Voberia, the emperor's own kingdom, a beautiful lady elsewhere, lies in wait to steal away the heart of the fine-looking poor man from the flamboyant princess. However, in the midst of the protestations, a world-shaking historical discovery changes the hearts of the Voberians and sways them to support the marriage, and even own it. What is this crucial historical discovery? And how does it change the socio-cultural topology of the entire region? Each and every plot in this hilarious, nail-biting politico-romantic thriller opens the eyes of the human heart, and sends you on a sentimental journey to discover the propelling forces of pure love.

“An absolutely mesmerizing read. . . . Tana French is simply this: a truly great writer.” —Gillian Flynn Read the New York Times bestseller by Tana French, author of the forthcoming novel The Hunter and “the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past 10 years” (The Washington Post). A year ago a boy was found murdered at a girlsʼ boarding school, and the case was never solved. Detective Stephen Moran has been waiting for his chance to join Dublin’s Murder Squad when sixteen-year-old Holly Mackey arrives in his office with a photo of the boy with the caption: “I KNOW WHO KILLED HIM.” Stephen joins with Detective Antoinette Conway to reopen the case—beneath the watchful eye of Holly’s father, fellow detective Frank Mackey. With the clues leading back to Holly’s close-knit group of friends, to their rival clique, and to the tangle of relationships that bound them all to the murdered boy, the private underworld of teenage girls turns out to be more mysterious and more dangerous than the detectives imagined.

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