Upplands-Bro bibliotek

First published in 1907, ‘Berenice’ by E. Phillips Oppenheim tells the tale of the lonely gentleman Matravers. A man of high tastes with very definite views, he writes reviews for ...

Auctioneer Alfred Burton’s life is turned upside-down following a miraculous encounter in an empty house. Burton finds himself unable to speak, see, or think anything but the truth ...

A quirky and light-hearted novel from author E. Phillips Oppenheim, ‘An Amiable Charlatan’ charts the story of a young English aristocrat who finds himself caught up in the lives o ...

Opening in a desolate Derbyshire coal-mining village, young student Philip Romilly finds himself rejected and despondent, resorting to desperate measures in order to secure future ...

Wealthy playwright Sir Jermyn Annerley finds himself caught up in a love-triangle between the beautiful actress Sybil Cluley and his rival for her love, Lord Lakenham. Secrets from ...

If you're born in the Western world or have played a lot of video games, chances are the title 'The Legacy of Cain' will make you think of either polygon vampires or take you strai ...

Perhaps Wilkie Collins' editor thought 'John Jago's Ghost' sounded too much like an exciting tale of cursed, swashbuckling pirates for the alternate title of this novella to end up ...

Enticed by a large sum of money, Jessie, a spunky young girl of 20 summers, moves into a grand house inhabited by three older men. Now, if you think you already know where 'Queen o ...

A young governess. A remote house. Two silent children. When less than benevolent ghosts are added into this already precarious mixture - chaos ensues. A gothic novella that explor ...

Is there any better fuel for a novel than wronged characters and wicked revenge?From the midst of the cult of sensibility, Ann Radcliffe rose with her very own poignant style to wr ...

Ever wondered how the quintessential bully acted during the Holy Inquisition? Look no further.In her unnerving gothic novel "The Italian" (1797), Ann Radcliffe explores individuali ...

Nikolay Kharlamov has been accused of murdering his wife. ‘In the Court’ follows his trial, describing everything in almost molecular detail. Chekhov’s storytelling paints an uncom ...

The Red Hand is a secret organization that specializes in blackmail and countless other subversive practices. In this novel, Wallace creates a reality in which all levels of societ ...

The Prince of Brancoleone has a reputation for breaking hearts. And now he’s set his sights on a new conquest. She’s Nisida, the beautiful daughter of a Naples fisherman. The princ ...

‘The Affair at Flower Acres’ is the seventh in the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from prolific author Carolyn Wells. Douglas Raynor is the owner of the beautiful estate ...

Part of the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from author Carolyn Wells, in ‘The Come Back’ grieving father Benjamin Crane has turned to spiritualism and placed his faith in ...

In Long Island, wealthy heiress Lucy Carrington has been found murdered in her own home. There are a whole host of suspects leaving local police baffled. Expert detective Fleming S ...

The tenth in the Fleming Stone series of mystery novels, ‘The Diamond Pin’ is a classic whodunnit. Fabulously wealthy Ursula Pell is fond of playing tricks on her family and friend ...

Millionaire Rowland Trowbridge has been found murdered, and his niece is determined to find the culprit. A young boy called Fibsy who worked in Trowbridge’s office is able to piece ...

Sam Appleby pays a weekend visit to Sycamore Ridge, Dan Wheeler’s Connecticut estate. His intentions are not innocent, however, as they are old political rivals, and Appleby wants ...

A group of wealthy New Yorkers. An interest in the supernatural. A haunted cabin deep into the mountains of Vermont. What could go wrong? When a bizarre summer vacation results in ...

Myra Heath is a woman of few luxuries. She does not use cosmetics, she runs her business with precision and frugality, and she likes to pretend that her marriage is a happy one. In ...

Victoria Van Allen is something of a riddle for her neighbour, Chester Calhoun. Known as Vicky Van to her friends, she is somewhat avant-garde but respected nonetheless. When a mil ...

First published in 1923 ‘Wheels Within Wheels’ is a classic mystery from the Pennington Wise series of novels by American author Carolyn Wells. Pennington and his trusty assistant ...

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