Richard Wolfrik Galland – författare

The fertile mind of Leonardo da Vinci gave so much to the world; he was an artist, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist cartographer and more. He drew sketches and plans of many objects that would not be practically assembled for many centuries after his death, and his scientific approach to research was ahead of its time. His personal life was shrouded in mystery and many of his works are reputed to hold all sorts of secrets in the form of codes and puzzles. This book takes inspiration from hundreds of paintings, sketches, diagrams and writings to provide more than 150 puzzles and enigmas. Spot-the-difference, logic reasoning, riddles, codebreaking challenges and more are all beautifully illustrated with drawings, sketches, paintings and diagrams in the style of the master himself.

Really, Mr. Collins,' cried Elizabeth with some warmth, 'you puzzle me exceedingly...' - Pride and Prejudice. Enter the world of Pride & Prejudice & Puzzles, a beautifully realised puzzle collection that transports you to Jane Austen's Regency England - a land of polite intrigue and conjugal contrivance. Permit yourself the indulgence of an interval of recreation and amusement to make your acquaintance with the riddles and conundrums contained within; for you are sure to receive no inconsiderable pleasure from the puzzling over and resolving of them. Your quest for an amiable distraction will be over, leaving your curiosity entirely satisfied. Puzzles there are plenty, clues there are many, and the pages are handsomely decorated with fine engravings entirely suited to the subject matter.

Can you crack the toughest codes of the 20th century? Imperial War Museums have created a cryptographic challenge worthy of the finest minds of Bletchley Park and Room 40. This is your chance to prove that you have the code-breaking skills to rank among them.There are hundreds of head-scratching ciphers included in Code-Breaking Puzzles certain to keep you entertained for hours, alongside 20th-century military history puzzles and crosswords perfect for the armchair general. For those who need a helping hand, the book also includes a brief history of cryptography, along with tips and tricks to help you make the connections you need to decrypt and solve the puzzles.Whether you are a military history buff or a lateral-thinking lover, good luck: your country needs you!

Welcome aboard the Queen Henrietta II – a most glamorous setting for murder. Join retired detective Melina Osrington as she tries to uncover the culprit before it's too late and the cruise ship returns to land, the murderer never to be seen again.This is a whodunnit puzzle book in a setting filled with opulence, glamour ... and murder. When one of your fellow passengers is found dead on the first night of a seven-day cruise, whispers of murder echo below deck. There’s a clue pinned to the ballroom door – but what does it mean? Each day a new clue appears, and you must piece together the evidence to solve the crime.With 70 killer conundrums to crack and shocking secrets to be revealed, you’ll have to navigate elegant soirées and extravagant dinners to decipher who the killer is. Can you unravel the mystery and catch the killer before the ship docks and they vanish for good?Joel Jessup and Richard Wolfrik Galland will put your logic, reasoning and lateral thinking to the test as you piece together the clues and master the art of deduction. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Murdle, The Thursday Murder Club, Cluedo and everything cosy crime.Also available:Detective in Paradise (9781789298178)Murder by Christmas (9781789297621)

Can you catch the killer by Christmas? A festive puzzle book, perfect for fans of Murdle and The Thursday Murder Club. Featuring 25 chapters with 50 puzzling clues to solve in one cosy crime narrative.Welcome to the picture-perfect village of Merrydale, where the wreaths are impeccably tied, the mince pies are to die for and the locals are always ready with a cheery smile and a steamy glass of mulled wine. Or so it seems …An immersive puzzle book with a cosy crime twist: you step into the shoes of the protagonist – but you have no idea how you got there, where you are or even who you are. To add to your discombobulation, a local celebrity by the name of Robin Coxburgh is found dead, and foul play is suspected … But who can you trust? Can you even trust yourself?With 25 days to solve the crime, each chapter unveils new clues to solve in the countdown to Christmas. Piece them together to reveal the truth beneath Merrydale’s yuletide glow – and your role within it. Your powers of observation, logical deduction, pattern recognition and lateral thinking will all be tested before the last carol is sung.This cosy whodunnit is the perfect Christmas gift for the puzzler in your life who loves Richard Osman and Agatha Christie and the likes of Merry Murdle and Cluedle. Grab a cup of tea (or mulled wine) and delve into this festive brainteaser that is sure to keep you guessing up until Christmas Day.Also available:Murder by Christmas (9781789297621)

Strap on the deerstalker of the world's most famous detective: in this interactive puzzling adventure you choose which steps to take.Enter the mind palace of Sherlock Holmes as you view the most testing mysteries through his very eyes. You must choose your own path at every step as you attempt to solve the riddles of three new cases.Your task is to decipher the clues, solve the puzzles and make the right choices to solve each fiendish case. Do you have what it takes to step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes?