Bøger udgivet af Vanessa Lind Books

Whispers of silk, echoes of secrets... In a charming 1890 riverfront town, Josephine Felch, a tenacious Gilded Age newspaper owner, solicits the help of the enigmatic Madame Genevieve, a talented seamstress with a scarred past, to create a wedding dress for her friend, Amity. As jealousy and secrets unravel amidst the preparations for Amity's wedding, tragedy strikes with Madame Genevieve's murder. Determined to uncover the truth, Jo delves into a web of intrigue, unveiling hidden grudges and long-buried secrets. In the present day, a missing cash box and a valuable sapphire propel bookshop owner Olivia Crawford into a mystery linked to an antique wedding gown. With the help of her quilting circle and unwitting clues from her assistant, Naomi, Olivia uncovers a tale of heartbreak and redemption. As past and present collide, she stitches together a story of deception, greed, and love to solve the dual mysteries that bind these women across time. With a blend of historical intrigue and contemporary suspense, this captivating novel will keep readers spellbound until the last page, unveiling the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface of time.

A holiday mystery that jingles all the way... In an 1889 riverfront town, intrepid newspaper reporter Jo Felch is swept up in holiday magic and mystery when she steps in to perform in the town's Christmas theatrical production. As props go missing and mishaps plague the show, Jo teams up with her former best friend to investigate the sabotage. Their list of suspects includes a spurned cast member, a disapproving reverend, and a new arrival to town with a troubled past. When Jo and her partner discover the new woman is a former resident of the local orphanage that will benefit from the theatrical's proceeds, they wonder if old memories have sparked resentment strong enough to spur revenge. The secret of a missing sleighbell, buried grudges, and the true meaning of charity and forgiveness all play a part in this historical mystery that evokes the spirit of the season. A heartwarming Victorian Christmas novella from the Tidewater Chronicles

Phantom or illusion? History holds the key. Haunted by her failures, Gilded Age girl reporter Jo Felch attends a series of seances hosted by the enigmatic medium Serephina Spencer, who seems to possess uncanny abilities. As Jo investigates a series of mysterious occurrences, she suspects a dangerous alliance that aims to put her newspaper out of business. In a thrilling showdown, she unveils a web of deception and secrets, proving that her failures aren't at all what they seem. In the present day, bookshop owner Olivia Crawford becomes entangled in a mystery when a ghost-hunting team arrives in town. After a shocking accident leaves one of the TV crew members in a coma, Olivia teams up with her assistant, Naomi, to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the intrigue, Olivia confronts treachery, manipulation, and a life-threatening connection between present and past. A riveting dual timeline historical mystery of redemption, friendship, and the courage to confront one's flaws while seeking the truth.

Two women. One chance to get it right..."This town has stories," Jo's mother said. "You're the one to tell them." Now her mother is gone, and Jo blames herself. In the Gilded Age boomtown of Astoria, Oregon, she sets out to prove herself as a girl reporter. Following the trail of a missing maid, she finds her newspaper's publisher dead. Left in charge of the paper, she discovers danger is a lot closer than she thinks.In present-day Astoria, Olivia is running from her failures. The more she tries to control her life, the more it gets away from her. Now she's got a bookshop she never wanted and an offer that will turn the town against her. Jo's unfinished Gilded Age story could be the one thing she gets right, if only she can make the pieces fit. Is Jo's secret the key to her redemption?

Follow the thrilling journey of Hattie Logan, a smart and resourceful spy for the Union during the American Civil War. October 1864. As the conflict between the North and South escalates, Hattie is drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue when she learns of a plot to destroy US cities and kidnap President Abraham Lincoln. Embroiled in a tangled web of some of the South's most powerful figures, she sets out on a perilous mission to stop the enemy's plan at all costs. As she races against time to stop the enemy's plans, Hattie must use all of her wits and bravery to navigate the treacherous world of desperate Confederates. Along the way, she encounters a cast of complex and intriguing characters, including a handsome Union officer with a troubled past, a cunning Confederate agent, and a group of powerful men who'll stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Written in page-turning style, A Fond Hope is a thrilling tale of one woman's bravery and determination during the turbulent final months of America's Civil War. A fascinating historical novel of grit, valor, and resilience, this book is sure to be a hit with fans of historical fiction and spy stories alike.