Dead Man's Fancy

Author: Keith McCafferty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101614528
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
The third novel starring Montana's fly fisherman-cum-detective Sean Stranahan, for fans of C. J. Box and Craig Johnson Wolves howl as a riderless horse returns at sunset to the Culpepper Dude Ranch in the Madison Valley. The missing woman, Nanika Martinelli, is better known as the Fly Fishing Venus, a red-haired river guide who lures clients the way dry flies draw trout. As Sheriff Martha Ettinger follows hoof tracks in the snow, she finds one of the men who has fallen under the temptress’s spell impaled on the antler tine of a giant bull elk, a kill that’s been claimed by a wolf pack. An accident? If not, is the killer human or animal? With painter, fly fisherman, and sometimes private detective Sean Stranahan’s help, Ettinger will follow clues that point to an animal rights group called the Clan of the Three-Clawed Wolf and to their svengali master, whose eyes blaze with pagan fire. In their most dangerous adventure yet, Stranahan and Ettinger find themselves in the crossfire of wolf lovers, wolf haters, and a sister bent on revenge, and on the trail of an alpha male gone terribly wrong.

Fancy Man Blues

Author: A.J. Llewellyn
Publisher: eXtasy Books
ISBN: 1487429649
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description
Athen “Blackeye” Mavromatis, roving lieutenant with the Beverly Hills Police Department, is trying to enjoy a rare day off. It doesn’t look like it’s going to happen when the mayor hands him a twisty missing person’s case. A Saudi Princess has vanished. Because of royal protocols, Athen must conduct his investigation under the wire. He doesn’t mind doing that, but it soon becomes apparent that the princess, who’s also a wannabe actress, might have been murdered. Her apartment appears to be one big giant crime scene. But just who is Natasha Al-Khan, AKA Natasha King, and who wants her dead? Though Beverly Hills has the reputation of being crime-free, this is the second murder case he’s tackled in the short time Athen’s been with the department. Not only does he have to solve this one fast, but he and his lover, Grady, are dealing with Athen’s delinquent niece who’s just come out to them. Oh, and somebody very near and dear to them may turn out to be a deranged psychopath…

Soulhound and Fancyman

Author: Anthony St. Clair
Publisher: Rucksack Press
ISBN: 1940119472
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
Good dog. Bad man. Highlow will never understand humans. Not even his wonderful sausage-giving Master. Humans smell through their eyes, talk instead of sniffing arses, and believe there's a maximum number of sausages a dog should eat at one time. What Highlow really doesn't understand, though, is the strange, hard, round thing he finds near the Black Cliffs of Dover. He especially doesn't understand why some newly arrived, orange-suited Fancyman is so obsessed with seeing it... and why Highlow wants nothing more than to get Master away from him before it's too late. The Rucksack Universe series combines alternate history, speculative fiction, myth, adventure, globetrotting, and intrigue—all with well-poured pints of beer. Library Journal says Anthony St. Clair’s storytelling has “universe building reminiscent of Terry Pratchett,” and readers say they love the Rucksack Universe’s unique combination of “quirk, wit, travel, and magic.”

A Dictionary of Sexual Language and Imagery in Shakespearean and Stuart Literature

Author: Gordon Williams
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0485113937
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1650

Book Description
Providing an alphabetical listing of sexual language and locution in 16th and 17th-century English, this book draws especially on the more immediate literary modes: the theatre, broadside ballads, newsbooks and pamphlets. The aim is to assist the reader of Shakespearean and Stuart literature to identify metaphors and elucidate meanings; and more broadly, to chart, through illustrative quotation, shifting and recurrent linguistic patterns. Linguistic habit is closely bound up with the ideas and assumptions of a period, and the figurative language of sexuality across this period is highly illuminating of socio-cultural change as well as linguistic development. Thus the entries offer as much to those concerned with social history and the history of ideas as to the reader of Shakespeare or Dryden.

Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

Author: Francis Grose
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description

The London Underworld In The Victorian Period - Authentic First-Person Accounts By Beggars, Thieves And Prostitutes

Author: Henry Mayhew
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473386616
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
This vintage book contains Henry Mayhew's account of the London Underworld during the Victorian period, constructed from authentic first-person accounts by beggars, thieves and prostitutes. Hailed as the first and perhaps greatest sociological studies of poverty in 19th-century London, this survey practiced the techniques of oral history - a hundred years before the term was first coined. It provides a vivid and authentic description of the labour, earnings, and problems of the lower classes in London, and will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in the day-to-day life of London's underbelly during this time. The chapters of this book include: Prostitution in London, The Dependents of Prostitutes, Clandestine Prostitutes, Cohabitant Prostitutes, Criminal Returns, Traffic in Foreign Women, The Sneaks, Pickpockets and Shoplifters, Horse and Dog Stealers, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

The Chambers Dictionary

Author: Allied Chambers
Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788186062258
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2054

Book Description

Mercy

Author: Kathi S. Barton
Publisher: World Castle Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1949812596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Mercy and her warrior sisters had been around for several millennia, their time of fighting in wars and conquering kingdoms now a distant memory. Before Queen Dante passed, she’d graced her prized warriors—the falcon, hawk, eagle, phoenix, vulture, and owl—with humanity as well as immortality. A gift that Mercy, to this day, was having difficulty coming to terms with. Living as a human was not what she was born to do, nor what she wanted to do. Being an immortal in a life she didn’t want left Mercy feeling angry at the world and turned her into a workaholic. As an intervention, Blaze arranged an extended vacation and guilted her into taking it. She made all the arrangements and wouldn’t tell Mercy where she was going, just to be at the airport and do as she was told. Joel Oliver needed this job. Finances were tight, and Blaze said all he had to do was chauffer a rich woman around town. What he would receive would catch him up on the mound of bills piling up and keep the roof over his—and his thirteen-year-old daughter, Miley’s—head for a few months longer. Miley was in a wheelchair—and as a result, had a lot of medical bills—but he loved her more than his own life. However, Joel was about to bite off more than he could chew. The woman was gorgeous, and he found her snarky, hateful, attitude amusing, until she interfered with how he was raising his daughter. Now, all bets were off. Mercy would normally laugh in the man’s face for his hurtful remarks, but for some reason her heart shattered instead. After a night of the most mind-blowing sex she could’ve imagined, he was treating her like it all meant nothing…. She had just realized he was her mate, and he hated her….

Mysterious Devices: Books 1-3

Author: Shelley Adina
Publisher: Moonshell Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 808

Book Description
This box set contains the first three novels in the Mysterious Devices series of clockwork cozies set in the Magnificent Devices world: The Bride Wore Constant White, The Dancer Wore Opera Rose, and The Matchmaker Wore Mars Yellow. In the Wild West, you always find more than you’re looking for... Daisy Linden is a young woman of gentle upbringing, some talent as a watercolorist, and firm opinions that often get her into trouble. Determined to find her missing father, in the summer of 1895 she sets out for the last place he was seen: the Wild West. It’s a rude shock when her younger sister stows away on the airship, determined to go with her! The search calls for greater courage and ingenuity than their sheltered upbringing has ever demanded, from outwitting a murderer in Georgetown to searching for a lost bride in Santa Fe, to avenging the death of a kind friend in the raucous gold-mining town of Bodie. They find help, loyalty, and even joy in new friends made along the way … but most of all, Daisy and Freddie find themselves to be capable, compassionate, and courageous women. If only they were not always one step behind Papa … and sometimes one step ahead of a killer … “Shelley Adina adds murder to her steampunk world for a mysteriously delicious brew! You’ll love watching her intrepid heroine (and unexpected friends) bring justice to the Wild West while pursuing a quest of her own.” —Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder in the Bowery

A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words

Author: John Camden Hotten
Publisher: Namaskar Book
ISBN: 2023122805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366

Book Description
Unlock the colorful language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" by John Camden Hotten. Delve into the hidden meanings and vibrant expressions of slang, cant, and vulgar words, and unravel the fascinating tapestry of street language. As you explore Hotten's comprehensive dictionary, prepare to journey through the secret language of thieves, beggars, and rogues. From the back alleys of Victorian London to the seedy underbelly of society, each entry offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of slang and colloquialism. But beyond mere words and definitions, "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" provides invaluable insights into the culture, history, and social dynamics of the underworld. Hotten's meticulous research and engaging commentary shed light on the origins and evolution of slang, revealing its power to reflect and subvert societal norms. Yet, amidst the colorful expressions and hidden meanings, a profound question emerges: How can the study of slang and cant deepen our understanding of language, culture, and human behavior? Engage with Hotten's dictionary as a window into a world rarely seen or acknowledged, where words serve as currency and communication is a form of survival. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a historian, or simply curious about the hidden corners of society, this dictionary offers a fascinating glimpse into a world unlike any other. Now, as you delve into "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words," consider this: How will your exploration of underworld language enrich your understanding of linguistic diversity, social dynamics, and the complexities of human communication? Don't miss the opportunity to decode the language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words." Acquire your copy today and embark on a linguistic adventure that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons. ```