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The ambiance of fin de siecle France imbues these eight gothic tales in the third volume in Lee's Secret Books of Paradys tetralogy, tracing the tortured lives once led by those buried in the crypts and cemeteries of the mythical (or forgotten) city of Paradys. "The Weasel Bride" twists a folktale about a man who marries an enchanted weasel and dies of her bite into an account of a young husband who kills his beloved bride on their wedding night and...
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For almost three decades, John E. Phillips has fooled with turkeys, been fooled by turkeys, fooled a few turkeys and been made a fool of by many turkeys. Phillips became a turkey hunter by learning from the masters of the sport. He has gathered information for his newspaper columns, magazine articles and books on the outdoors for the past 20 years. The award-winning author of nine other books, including "The Masters' Secrets of Deer Hunting," Phillips...
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Scrape hunting, the process of searching out and reading the trails left by bucks scraping out dirt and marking the area of their territories, is one of the truly effective tools in locating whitetails. Fears combines his training as a wildlife biologist and as a master woodsman with his impressive writing credentials to bring us the definitive guide to scrapes.
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Sometimes the key to success is doing your homework. No one does their homework better than Judd Cooney. Whether it's working over topographic maps on your desktop or going out into the field before, during or after hunting season, giving yourself the best overall understanding of the area you are hunting is the greatest asset. Hunter, outfitter, and former president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Judd Cooney gives you all the tools...
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In The Book of the Mad, a seductive nightmare unfolds in three parallel versions of the city-Paradis, Paradys and Paradise. Connected by a labyrinth of ice whose dangers are amplified by the will and emotion of its lunatic travelers, these cities provide the stage for a drama of mythical proportions, setting up a darkly dazzling finish to The Secret Books of Paradys.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 16
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After realizing that they are part of a dangerous experiment, Thaddeus, Charlotte and the children try to foil the bizarre plans of Ma Moon and Fin Bar.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 9
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Charlotte accompanies Thaddeus on a lecture tour - where Thaddeus is revealing exciting details of the discovery of a rare species of spider. But the event is unexpectedly interrupted by sinister men who steal the spider. The children have gone on holiday to the Killimooin Mountains in the heart of Baronia. But unknown to them, there are secrets within the pine forests.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 14
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Charlotte goes off in search of Thaddeus. Ruby finds herself a reluctant participant in Ma Moon and Fin Bar's quest: the search for eternal youth. The children encounter a ghostly figure on horseback and are convinced more than ever that the Castle is indeed haunted.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 6
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While the children attempt to rescue the young prince, Charlotte discovers that Thaddeus has been kidnapped from their hotel on the book tour, and she sets out to solve the mystery.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 2
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After retreating to an island, the children befriend Jack, an orphan who has run away from home. Unbeknownst to the children, their father Thaddeus and Charlotte are still shipwrecked on an island themselves. Uncle Henry and Aunt Harriet having discovered that the children have run away, decide not to tell anyone in case it reveals their plans to sell the estate.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 13
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Thaddeus reveals that his application to adopt Jack has been a success. The family take a break in an Irish castle run by the eccentric, volatile Ma Moon and her mysterious son, Fin Bar to celebrate. But when Charlotte proposes to Thaddeus, he disappears. But did he run away? And do the instincts of the children that the Castle is haunted have any firm foundations?
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 5
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Thaddeus and Charlotte embark on a book tour, leaving the children with their wacky nanny - Ruby. While exploring, the children discover that nearby to their house a boy is being held prisoner and his identity is eventually revealed to be the kidnapped Prince of Baronia, who is being held by the King's brother who plans to usurp the throne.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 4
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Aunt Harriet and Uncle Henry continue to try and stop the authorities from finding the children. Meanwhile, Thaddeus and Charlotte find themselves facing unexpected dangers as they attempt to survive on the desert island and agree to place their differences to one side so that they can work together.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 8
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Charlotte discovers that Thaddeus has been captured by the King of Baronia who believes that he was involved with the kidnapping of his son.
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 19
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The children are captured and held prisoner by a mysterious tribe of Silver skulls within the mountain. All concerned are devastated when Laura takes the place of the child goddess to preside over the apparent sacrifice of Thaddeus...
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 12
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After Charlotte is captured by Block and held prisoner in the center of the mountain range, the children discover the evil Clovis Monk's plans. Thaddeus, who has set off in search of Charlotte, is reunited with the children - but can they solve the mystery and save the day - and Charlotte - in time?
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Enid Blyton Secret volume 15
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Charlotte finds Thaddeus - much to his annoyance. Jack and Laura stumble upon a secret passage, which leads to Ma Moon and Fin Bar's secret laboratory. And all are astounded by what the displaced Mother and Son are aspiring to achieve.
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