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When Harriet Vane attends her Oxford reunion, known as the "Gaudy, " the prim academic setting is haunted by a rash of bizarre pranks: scrawled obsentities, burnt effigies and poison-pen letters -- including one that says, "Ask your boyfriend with the title if he likes arsenic in his soup." Some of the notes threaten murder; all are perfectly ghastly; yet in spite of their scurrilous nature, all are perfectly worded. And Harriet finds herself ensnared in a nightmare of romance and terror, with only the tiniest shreds of clues to challenge her powers of detection, and those of her paramour, Lord Peter Wimsey.

When Harriet Vane attends her Oxford reunion, known as the "Gaudy," the prim academic setting is haunted by a rash of bizarre pranks: scrawled obsentities, burnt effigies and poison-pen letters -- including one that says, "Ask your boyfriend with the title if he likes arsenic in his soup."Some of the notes threaten murder; all are perfectly ghastly; yet in spite of their scurrilous nature, all are perfectly worded. And Harriet finds herself ensnared in a nightmare of romance and terror, with only the tiniest shreds of clues to challenge her powers of detection, and those of her paramour, Lord Peter Wimsey.

Violence and sex in a small Southern city. Arkie, Clemmie, Oxie, and Johns are linked by a schoolboy's prank. Arkie, Clemmie, and Oxie are three of a kind: cons who grub for small change. They have no history and no future. Johns is their counterpart in a brighter universe. His thievery is sanctioned because he's Family in a small Southern city. Arkie: Suddenly it occurred to him that this street, Gimlet Street, could take you anywhere in the world, it was joined to all the other streets there were. He shook his head, grinning. This was his territory. He was chained to Gimlet and he was chained to Clemmie, that green-eyed girl he was so helplessly in love with. Fred Chappell is a past Poet Laureate of North Carolina. For an author bio, photo, and a sample read visit bosonbooks.com

The author recounts his experiences when, in 1930, he traveled to California to be a screenwriter for Irving Thalberg and describes what Hollywood was like during that period

The first volume in J.I.M. Stewart’s acclaimed ‘A Staircase in Surrey’ quintet, (but the second in time), ‘The Gaudy’ opens in Oxford at the eponymous annual dinner laid on by the Fellows for past members. Distinguished guests, including the Chancellor (a former Prime Minister) are present and Duncan Pattullo, now also qualified to attend, gets to meet some of his friends and enemies from undergraduate days. As the evening wears on, Duncan finds himself embroiled in many of the difficulties and problems faced by some of them, including Lord Marchpayne, now a Cabinet Minister; another Don, Ranald McKenechnie; and Gavin Mogridge who is famous for an account he wrote of his adventures in a South American jungle. But it doesn’t stop there, as Pattullo acquires a few problems of his own and throughout the evening and the next day various odd developments just add to his difficulties, leading him to take stock of both his past and future.

The enigmatic Anne Boleyn comes to life in this charming, brilliant portrayal by acclaimed British novelist Margaret Campbell Barnes. The infamous love of King Henry VIII and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn undertook a rocky journey from innocent courtier to powerful Queen of England. A meticulous researcher, Margaret Campbell Barnes immerses readers in this intrigue and in the lush, glittery world of the Tudor Court. The beauty and charms of Anne Boleyn bewitched the most powerful man in the world, King Henry VIII, but her resourcefulness and cleverness were not enough to stop the malice of her enemies. Her swift rise to power quickly became her own undoing.The author brings to light Boleyn's humanity and courage, giving an intimate look at a young woman struggling to find her own way in a world dominated by men and adversaries.

“Gatlin was one of the breed then prevalent on the West Texas plains who would kill a man to check whether the gun was loaded.”Here, for the first time, is the true, detailed, down-and-dirty story of Tascosa: here at last are the facts that connect the stories of the “beef bonanza,” Pat Garrett’s “Home Rangers,” the 1883 Cowboy Strike and the relentless, undeclared war that ensued between the corporation ranchers—Charlie Goodnight, “Alphabet” Lee, Al Boyce of the XIT and the rest of them—and the tough, dangerous fraternity of rustlers manipulated by Tascosa town boss Jesse Jenkins, a thirty year conflict that precipitated as gory a procession of violence and death as any frontier town ever witnessed. As well as being the center of ranching activity in the Panhandle, Tascosa also became the last best hiding place in Texas for killers on the run, horse thieves, tinhorn gamblers, hair-trigger shootists or anyone else with a past he wanted to get away from. Billy the Kid, “Poker Tom” Emory, Bill Gatlin, Jim Kenedy, and Louis “The Animal” Bousman were just a few of the outlaws and desperadoes who vied for dominance with Cape Willingham, Cap Arrington, Jim East, and other lawmen in an ongoing war of attrition that made sudden death a routine occurrence on the town’s dusty street. A lot of bad men made fortunes and a lot of good men lost them as Tascosa went from boom to bust, from frontier Babylon to forgotten ghost town, in just a few short gaudy decades. Bypassed by the railroad, its body fenced in and its heart torn out, the community dried up and blew away. Today, Tascosa is a ghost town; its name all but disappeared from maps of Texas. Gone, but not forgotten: in Tascosa Frederick Nolan has dug up the rip-roaring history of one of the most violent outlaw towns of the Old West.

This oriental-inspired English ware produced in the 1800s is highly sought after in the United States. This trustworthy book includes a complete section of makers' marks, full-color photographs, comprehensive information, and 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: John Shuman is the author of The Collector's Encyclopedia of American Art Glass, as well as The Collector's Encyclopedia of Gaudy Dutch & Welsh. REVIEW: This reference guide contains thousands of listings and values for every type of cookbook imaginable, and includes biographies on culinary experts, color photographs, and chapters on the most popular cookbooks.

A bon vivant who solves mysteries for his own amusement, Wimsey is an archetype for the British gentleman detective.

This is not a Print-on-Demand, reprint or facsimile book. It is a set of four paperback books in a cardboard slipcase (Four Mystery Classics Featuring the Inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey by Dorothy l. Sayers) published by Avon Books a division of the Hearst Corporation, 959 Eighth Ave., NY, NY 10019 - Harper & Row Publishers, 49 East 33 St., NY 10016. It includes: #2 Clouds of Witness; #4 The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club' #10 Murder Must Advertise, and #13 Gaudy Night. Each book has a different edition and printing date.

This is not a Print-on-Demand, reprint or facsimile book. It is a set of four paperback books in a cardboard slipcase (Four Mystery Classics Featuring the Inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey by Dorothy l. Sayers) published by Avon Books a division of the Hearst Corporation, 959 Eighth Ave., NY, NY 10019 - Harper & Row Publishers, 49 East 33 St., NY 10016. It includes: #2 Clouds of Witness; #4 The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club' #10 Murder Must Advertise, and #13 Gaudy Night. Each book has a different edition and printing date.

This ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its matte black finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Clear water glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day.

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This ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its Oil Rubbed Bronze finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Clear seedy glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day. This unique exterior light fixture makes the perfect focal point for your porch, patio or garden. Draw attention to the thin, elegant lines of its construction as well as the beautiful symmetry of the piece. Make a statement with this sophisticated light fixture and instantly improve the look of your home or business. With AA Warehousing, truly set yourself apart from the rest.

This elegant, ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its matte black finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Clear water glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day. Wherever you choose to hang it, you'll enjoy the fixture's modern style and welcoming light.

This ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its oil rubbed bronze finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Gold stone glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day. Wherever you choose to hang it, you'll enjoy the fixture's modern style and welcoming light.

This ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its oil rubbed bronze finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Gold stone glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day.

This ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its matte black finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Clear water glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day. Light your home's exterior with this stunning hanging light featuring a matte black finish. The one-light fixture features a mid-century style that lends elegance to your home, and its brass material ensures its durability.

This ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its Oil Rubbed Bronze finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Clear seedy glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day. This unique exterior light fixture makes the perfect focal point for your porch, patio or garden. Draw attention to the thin, elegant lines of its construction as well as the beautiful symmetry of the piece.

This ornate, sophisticated exterior light fixture is both beautiful and versatile. The striking attention to detail used in its construction draws attention without becoming gaudy. Its oil rubbed bronze finish is a classic color choice, no matter your preferred style of decor. Gold stone glass diffuses light beautifully at night while also shining elegantly during the day.