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64 produkter
64 produkter
Del 3 - Dandy Gilver
Bury Her Deep
A completely gripping and twisty cosy murder mystery
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'A real treat' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I ADORE Dandy Gilver' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When the moon glows brightest, the dark stranger comes . . .1920s, Fife: Society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver is invited to the remote village of Luckenlaw to meet members of the Scottish Rural Womens' Institute, who are being plagued by a series of attacks.Who is this stranger roaming the night? Why do they only strike on full moons? And most importantly, can they be stopped?With suffragettism on the rise and allegations of witchcraft abound, all of the villagers are suspects. And as the investigation deepens, Dandy finds herself at the heart of an age-old mystery that only she can solve . . . A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery that will transport you to the rural and mysterious countryside of 1920s Scotland. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by Bury Her Deep:'[Catriona McPherson] has about the finest style of writing of contemporary writers of this genre' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Read it if you like your stories to be involving, intriguing and with action right to the plot-twisting end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent characterisations, lots of red herrings, plot twists and intrigue in a well-written mystery which evokes the language, life and times and social norms of rural east coast Scotland in the 1920s' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I love this series. Dandy Gilver is a wonderful character, very believable, charming, and someone I would love to have as a friend' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Del 4 - Dandy Gilver
Winter Ground
A page-turning historical cosy murder mystery
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'I adore the Dandy Gilver books!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My favourite mystery series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Roll up, roll up . . . 1925, Perthshire: The Cookes' family circus sets up in the grounds of Benachally Castle, attracting interest from far and wide, including that of society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver. But when a member of the troupe is found dead, Dandy must abandon the fun of the fair and get to work.Because there are dark secrets lying beneath the charms of circus life; secrets that reach beyond the high wire, curl out of the big top, and whisper from the windows of the castle itself . . . A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in the secretive world of the travelling circus, with twists and turns aplenty. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers love The Winter Ground:'What a great mystery setting . . . I love [Dandy's] ruthless self-examination, her honesty, her decency, her sense of humour and duty. A brilliant mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Exciting, scary and witty all at once and Dandy is a fabulously likeable heroine' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Catriona McPherson gets it right again!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kept me guessing right up to its poignant end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Del 5 - Dandy Gilver
Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains
A twisty and gripping cosy historical murder mystery
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'Another great Dandy Gilver mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I love this series!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐How the other half live . . . and die1926, Edinburgh: With the miners' strikes roiling in the city, society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver receives a letter from acquaintance Lollie Balfour, who is convinced her husband is going to kill her. To investigate, Dandy goes undercover - and below stairs - to pose as Miss Rossiter, lady's maid. But soon a horrific discovery is made inside a locked room - the body of Mr Balfour.As the tensions mount in the streets of Edinburgh, suspicion sparks paranoia in 31 Heriot Row, where the murderer is still at large, and the only person who knows Dandy's true identity is the prime suspect . . .A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical locked-room mystery set against the turbulence of Edinburgh in the 1920s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains:'Dandy Gilver is just wonderful . . . The author captures the mood of the 1920s so well' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me guessing to the very end . . . A great read and I cannot wait to find the rest of the Dandy Gilver adventures' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm hooked on the Dandy Gilver books . . . The author captures the feeling and voice of the period spot-on' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adore this mystery series . . . Catriona McPherson's writing seems to get better and better' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Del 6 - Dandy Gilver
Dandy Gilver and an Unsuitable Day for a Murder
An absolutely gripping cosy historical murder mystery
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'A lovely cosy mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Engrossing' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Two households, both lacking dignity . . .1927, Dunfermline: Two families - the Aitkens and the Hepburns - run rival department stores, warring across the high street. Society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver arrives in town to find the youngest children of both families have gone missing, believed to have eloped. That is, until one of the young lovers is found dead on the shop floor. As the retail dynasties collide over the fate of the lovers, Dandy Gilver begins pulling at threads that threaten to unravel both families. For behind the window dressing lies a disturbing history. And before long, there will be more bodies . . . A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in the cutthroat world of high street retail in the 1920s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers love Dandy Gilver and an Unsuitable Day for Murder:'Catriona McPherson portrays the period very well. All her books have engrossing plots' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Again Catriona McPherson has given us a well-constructed whodunnit . . . One of the joys for me this Christmas was finding in my stocking the latest outing for Dandy Gilver' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dandelion Gilver is definitely a new favourite of mine' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I always enjoy Dandy Gilver stories . . . Can't wait for the next one' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
319 kr
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Del 3 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot on the Rocks
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
319 kr
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Del 4 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot Mist
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
319 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2012
312 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
288 kr
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♥️ ' . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire' ♥️ Scotsman♥️ 'Made all the more enjoyable through Dandy, McPherson's witty and hysterical narrator . . . If you're one for twists, turns, and glimpses of social history, this is for you' ♥️ Scottish FieldWar is hovering on the horizon, and Dandy Gilver wants nothing more than to keep her friends and family close. But then a call in the night places her oldest friend Daisy at the centre of a murder investigation. With her friend's future on the line, Dandy and her fellow sleuth Alec Osbourne must race to prove her innocence.But when they reach the idyllic Scottish village of Dirleton, residents confirm a woman was seen at the crime scene - an ancient stone called the louping stane, still spattered with the victim's blood. And the longer the detectives spend in the village the more they question Daisy's involvement. They're not getting the answers they need, but are they asking the right questions? . . .Readers adore Dandy Gilver:'Another brilliant mystery, I love this duo so much, and darling Hugh with his stiff upper lip' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Reader review'...after far too long! And in an absolute cracker of a story. My only complaint? I'd like a lot more of Hugh, Grant & Bunty of course! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Reader review'As with many of the mysteries Dandy is involved with, the folklore of the area is intertwined with the happenings, causing confusion, a spooky atmosphere and spine chilling moments. The atmosphere often only broken by Alec's penchant for a good feed and jolly banter!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Reader review'It was so good to catch up with Dandy Gilver after a long gap since the last book. This latest tale was fast paced and gripping, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing right up until the end. The plotline was very good [and] the historical details are also well described and you can almost imagine you are there with Dandy and Alex' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Reader review
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'An absolute cracker of a story!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing right up until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What lies beneath the perfect marriage, the perfect village, the perfect life?1939, Dirleton: Private detective - and sometimes society lady - Dandy Gilver hosts her husband's sixtieth birthday party. Her close friend, Daisy, attends alone, having been stood up by her husband, Silas, who she suspects of philandering. The party is a huge success, nonetheless. Until a phone call in the middle of the night . . . Silas has been found murdered in a distant village, his blood spattered on an ancient louping stane. The police have their sights set on Daisy, who disappeared in the dead of night. Dandy must confront what secrets a marriage can hide - what her own friendships can hide - and confront the sinister heart of a seemingly idyllic community.A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in Scotland on the eve of WWII. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers love The Witching Hour:'The historical details are so well described you can almost imagine you are there' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The folklore of the area is intertwined with the events of the novel, causing confusion, a spooky atmosphere and spine chilling moments - often broken by Alec's penchant for a good feed and jolly banter!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Always look forward to a new Dandy Gilver book and this did not disappoint!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Atmospheric and intriguing . . . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
273 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
🔎 'A delight! A plot at once playful and disturbing, and a wonderfully satisfying surprise ending. McPherson is a terrific storyteller' ANN CLEEVES 🔎Edinburgh, 1948. Welfare Officer Helen Crowther has enough on her plate between her hectic job, her complicated love life, and her growing reputation as a troublemaker. Last year's scandal did nothing to help with the disapproval she already gets as a woman in her line of work.All she wants now is to focus on doing what she loves: helping the poor of the Fountainbridge ward in the city of Edinburgh. The last thing she needs is another string of murders to distract her . . .But when a gentleman dressed in working-man's clothing winds up dead right under Helen's nose, and she catches her own father in a very risky lie, Helen is propelled back into the dark world where class rules, justice is hard to come by and gruesome death is everywhere.Helen has already learned some hard truths about her city, but this investigation is about to reveal just how deep corruption can go . . .'An intricately plotted mystery with wonderfully original (nasty, but not gory) murders. The rich period detail and use of local dialect immediately whisk you away to post-war Edinburgh. Hugely enjoyable!' FIONA LEITCH
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
🔎 'A delight! A plot at once playful and disturbing, and a wonderfully satisfying surprise ending. McPherson is a terrific storyteller' ANN CLEEVES 🔎Edinburgh, 1948. Welfare Officer Helen Crowther has enough on her plate between her hectic job, her complicated love life, and her growing reputation as a troublemaker. Last year's scandal did nothing to help with the disapproval she already gets as a woman in her line of work.All she wants now is to focus on doing what she loves: helping the poor of the Fountainbridge ward in the city of Edinburgh. The last thing she needs is another string of murders to distract her . . .But when a gentleman dressed in working-man's clothing winds up dead right under Helen's nose, and she catches her own father in a very risky lie, Helen is propelled back into the dark world where class rules, justice is hard to come by and gruesome death is everywhere.Helen has already learned some hard truths about her city, but this investigation is about to reveal just how deep corruption can go . . .'An intricately plotted mystery with wonderfully original (nasty, but not gory) murders. The rich period detail and use of local dialect immediately whisk you away to post-war Edinburgh. Hugely enjoyable!' FIONA LEITCH
E-bok
Engelska, 201244 kr
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A cosy Dandy Gilver mystery set in 1920s Scotland. For fans of PG Wodehouse, Alexander McCall Smith and Agatha Christie.''1920s lady detective Dandy Gilver lands a sleuthing gig in a setting straight out of Enid Blyton,. Cosier than a pair of WI-knitted mittens, Corpses serves up murder most foul - and is also good for several giggles.'' TIME OUT Before she was a detective, before she was a reluctant wife and distracted mother, before she was even a debutante, Dandy Gilver spent one perfect summer with the Lipscotts of Pereford. The golden memories of it have sustained her through many a cold snap in Perthshire. So when two of the Lipscott sisters beg her to help the third, she can hardly refuse. Sweet, pretty Fleur Lipscott: where is she now? The astonishing answer to this is that Fleur - still Miss Lipscott, indeed more Miss Lipscott than ever - is buried alive in the tiny seaside village of Portpatrick, working as a schoolmistress at St Columba''s College for Young Ladies.But she is one of the few remaining, for St Columba''s has been shedding mistresses as a snake its skins and the exodus is far from over. With mistresses vanishing and corpses mounting up, can Mrs Gilver, detective, pass herself off as Miss Gilver, English mistress, to solve the one and stop the other?Catriona McPherson''s latest novel in the series, Dandy Gilver and a Spot of Toil and Trouble is now available for pre-order.
Del 7 - Dandy Gilver
Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses
An utterly gripping and twisty cosy historical murder mystery
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'A ripping yarn' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another Dandy Gilver triumph!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A wholly different sort of finishing school . . .1920s, Portpatrick: Fleur Lipscott, the youngest of three close-knit sisters, has been unreachable since accepting a job at St. Columba's College for Young Ladies on the Solway coast. One of her panicked siblings asks childhood friend, society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver to find Fleur and ensure she is safe.But dark secrets line the hallways of this academy. Teachers have been disappearing abruptly in the dead of night, a sense of terror pervades the formerly cheerful seaside town and, almost inevitably, a body washes ashore. And when Fleur confesses her involvement in the disappearances, Dandy may be too late to save her . . . A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in a remote girls' school in the 1920s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers love Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses:'An enjoyable romp . . . the twists and turns of the plot are so page-turning' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Reminds me of Dorothy Sayers's style, and McPherson delivers with incredible details . . . Totally surprised me, and yet the clues were there - a great series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dandy is really up there with Jane Marple and Maisie Dobbs for favourite crime solving heroines' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wonderfully written! This is just a delicious series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
E-bok
Engelska, 201343 kr
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A cosy Dandy Gilver mystery set in 1920s Scotland. For fans of PG Wodehouse, Dorothy L Sayers and Agatha Christie.Perthshire 1929 and the menfolk of the Gilver family have come down, between them, with influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia and pleurisy. Dandy the devoted wife and mother decides it is time to decamp; Dandy the intrepid detective, however, decides to decamp to the scene of a murder she would dearly love to solve. The family repairs to the Borders town of Moffat, there to drink the sulphurous waters straight from the well and to submit to the galvanic wraps and cold salt rubs of the splendid Laidlaw Hydropathic Hotel.But all is not well at the Hydro. The Laidlaw family is at war, the guests are an uneasy mix of old faithfuls and giddy upstarts, and the secret of the lady who arrived but never left cannot be kept for long. And what of those drifting shapes in the Turkish bath? Just steam shifting in the air? Probably. But the Hydro was built in the lee of a Gallow Hill, and in this town the dead can be as much trouble as the living...Catriona McPherson''s latest novel in the series, Dandy Gilver and a Spot of Toil and Trouble is now available for pre-order.
Del 8 - Dandy Gilver
Dandy Gilver and a Deadly Measure of Brimstone
An utterly gripping and twisty cosy historical murder mystery
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'The best Dandy Gilver yet. This is a tremendous book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Pitch-perfect period piece that knocks Downton out of the water' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Relax. Take the waters. Don't mind the ghosts . . .1929, Perthshire: Struck down by a rash of illnesses, the Gilver household heads to the Laidlaw Hydropathic Hotel for revitalising salt rubs and galvanic wraps. But society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver has an ulterior motive. One of the Hydro's patients has recently checked out - permanently.As the avaricious Laidlaws remain hellbent on keeping the doors open, Dandy cannot ignore the local superstitions - the shapes drifting across the Turkish bath; the strange circumstances of the recent death; and the nearby Gallow Hill, perhaps the final resting place of an infamous body snatcher. Unless you believe the rumours . . . A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in remote central Scotland in the 1920s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by Dandy Gilver and a Deadly Measure of Brimstone:'McPherson's writing is wonderful and her plots are intricate! I highly recommend' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Richly, gloriously, wonderfully off the wall . . . I'm immensely glad I came across this' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The period detail seems perfect, the plot is interesting. I loved this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'When I finished reading, the story and setting hung around me for days, the sign of a truly great book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Del 9 - Dandy Gilver
Dandy Gilver and The Reek of Red Herrings
A cosy historical murder mystery that will have you hooked
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'Perfect read for a summer holiday' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dandy's best so far' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐There's fishy goings-on in Gardenstown . . .1930, Banffshire: Following reports of barrels of herring contaminated with human remains, society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver is called in to investigate. First port of call: the fishing village from where the barrels originated.But something's astray at the bay.Dandy is met by an eclectic cast of characters, from the strange taxidermist Searly brothers to her lodgings' frugal landlady Euphemia Clatchie, to a confusing number of Margarets. United only by superstition and folklore, Dandy faces the oddest pool of suspects she has ever met. And when the number of victims soars, she has a real monster to catch . . .A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in the port villages of Scotland in the 1930s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers love Dandy Gilver and the Reek of Red Herrings:'I really, really enjoyed this - the setting is great, the characters are interesting, there's wit and humour, and it's all a bit macabre and twisted' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent stuff and as usual Catriona McPherson teaches us so much whilst telling a jolly good yarn. The hard and unrelenting life of fisher folk is fascinating. Highly recommended' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Twists and more twists! Keeps you guessing even when you think it's solved! Excellent read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Couldn't put this down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Del 10 - Dandy Gilver
Dandy Gilver and the Unpleasantness in the Ballroom
A completely gripping cosy historical murder mystery
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'So brilliantly enjoyable to read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dandy Gilver never disappoints' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐In this contest, every dance might be your last . . .1932, Glasgow: In a city bewitched by dance, the Locarno Ballroom's annual trophy is the event of the season. Even society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver is swept up. Never mind that one of last year's entrants danced his way to an early grave.After all, what's the harm in a little competition.When one of this year's dancers, a rebellious debutante, starts receiving anonymous threats, her parents ask Dandy to investigate. But beyond the glitz and the glamour, the steps and the shine, dark forces are at playA brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical locked-room mystery set in the glittering dancehalls of 1930s Glasgow. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers are gripped by Dandy Gilver and the Unpleasantness in the Ballroom:'Appealing for Strictly fans! Another well-researched historical mystery. Kept me guessing until the end! I can't say how much I love this series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another cracker from Catriona McPherson. The characters were so well drawn and so funny while still involved in some dastardly deeds' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'All the glamour of a ballroom setting but with the grimy fingerprints of the Glasgow underworld. McPherson builds a really twisty, well-crafted plot . . . Great stuff' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another great Dandy story! The new Glasgow setting gives us glamour and dancing combined with threats and poisons making for a great story with twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Del 4 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot Mist
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
200 kr
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Del 5 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot in a Trap
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
319 kr
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Del 6 - Last Ditch Mystery
Hop Scot
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
333 kr
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Del 5 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot in a Trap
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
215 kr
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Del 6 - Last Ditch Mystery
Hop Scot
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
215 kr
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Del 4 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot Mist
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
348 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
333 kr
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Del 5 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot in a Trap
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
363 kr
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Del 7 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scotzilla
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
333 kr
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Del 8 - Last Ditch Mystery
Scot’s Eggs
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
292 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Del 6 - Last Ditch Mystery
Hop Scot
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
363 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2024
208 kr
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