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Whispers and Lies
Whispers and Lies, written by New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding and published by Pocket Books, is a tense psychological thriller set in Florida. The plot centers on Terry Paisley, a quiet and reserved nurse who decides to sub-let her seaside guest house to Alison Marshall, a charming and charismatic tenant. What initially seems like a warm new friendship quickly devolves into suspi…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780743457330
- Collation
- 357 hlm. : 10 x 17 cm
- Series Title
- Novel
- Call Number
- 823 FIE w
The Moonstone
"The Moonstone" is an adaptation of the classic 19th-century novel often regarded as the first modern detective story, specifically leveled for high-intermediate English language learners. The plot centers on a magnificent and cursed yellow diamond, the Moonstone which is stolen from an Indian temple and later gifted to Rachel Verinder on her eighteenth birthday. When the diamond goes missing f…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248211
- Collation
- 83 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 COL t
Love or Money?
"Love or Money?" is a classic "whodunnit" mystery adapted for English language learners that explores the dark side of family dynamics and the corrupting influence of wealth. The story unfolds during the 50th birthday party of Molly Clarkson, a rich woman whose children and sister are all facing desperate financial crises. When Molly is discovered dead the following morning, an investigation be…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194789080
- Collation
- i + 56 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Bookworms
- Call Number
- 823 AKI l
Death of an Englishman
"Death of an Englishman" is a sophisticated detective mystery set in the atmospheric city of Florence, Italy, adapted for upper-intermediate English language learners. The story begins on a cold December morning when a quiet Englishman is found shot dead in his apartment. Marshal Guarnaccia of the Italian Carabinieri is assigned to the case, leading him through the narrow, historic streets of F…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194791687
- Collation
- i + 88 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Bookworms
- Call Number
- 823 NAB d
The Faithful Ghost and Other Tall Tales
"The Faithful Ghost and Other Tall Tales" is an intriguing collection of supernatural and humorous stories adapted for high-intermediate English language learners. The book features several "tall tales"—stories that are often exaggerated and filled with unbelievable elements—ranging from heartwarming ghost stories to mysterious and puzzling encounters. By retelling these classic narratives,…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248259
- Collation
- 81 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 BOW t
A Close Shave
"A Close Shave" is an action-packed comedy mystery featuring the iconic duo Wallace and Gromit, adapted for intermediate English language learners. The story begins when Wallace falls for a wool shop owner named Wendolene, while a mysterious rash of sheep rustling plagues the town. When Gromit is framed for the crimes and imprisoned, a brave sheep named Shaun must help Wallace clear Gromit's na…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248815
- Collation
- 67 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- 9780194248815
- Call Number
- 823 AAR a
Sara Dixon, Teen Detective
"Sara Dixon, Teen Detective" is a contemporary mystery novel designed for intermediate English language learners. The story follows Sara Dixon, an observant teenager who finds herself entangled in a real-life investigation when strange events begin occurring in her neighborhood. Unlike traditional detective stories, this narrative focuses on a modern youth perspective, highlighting how curiosit…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194245739
- Collation
- 67 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 THO s
Sherlock Holmes: The Norwood Mystery
"The Norwood Mystery" is a classic detective story featuring the world's most famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, adapted for intermediate English learners. The plot begins when a young lawyer named John McFarlane is accused of murdering a retired builder, Jonas Oldacre, after a fire breaks out at Oldacre's home in Norwood. With all the evidence pointing directly at McFarlane, Holmes …
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194248839
- Collation
- 67 hlm.: ilus.; 15 x 21 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford Dominoes
- Call Number
- 823 DOY s
Night Without End
"Night Without End" is a high-stakes thriller set against the desolate and freezing backdrop of the Greenland ice cap. The story begins when a mysterious plane crash occurs near a remote scientific research station. Dr. Mason and his team rescue the survivors, only to realize that the crash was no accident and that a cold-blooded killer is among them. As the group struggles to survive the sub-z…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780194792653
- Collation
- i + 120 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
- Series Title
- English Fiction
- Call Number
- 823 MAC n
The Botanist's Daughter
The Botanist's Daughter is a captivating historical fiction novel that weaves together two timelines separated by centuries through a shared passion for plants and unsolved mysteries. The story begins in the 19th century with Elizabeth Trebithick, a courageous botanist's daughter. Following her father's death, Elizabeth inherits the dangerous task of locating a rare plant in Chile believed to p…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-1-4091-9053-0
- Collation
- 390 hlm.: 13 x 20 cm
- Series Title
- Novel
- Call Number
- 823 NUN t
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