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Author
Publisher
Astrid Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging manual and miscellany, veteran puzzle magazine editor and publisher Michelle Arnot presents a colorful tour of the eccentric and entertaining culture of crosswords. She demystifies the lingo, revealing tricks of the trade while sharing fun trivia, tips and lore. The book uncovers the building blocks of the modern crossword, from the names, places, facts and bits of history, to the mindset that explains the universal appeal of this...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Murder is a family affair when crossword editor Belle Graham's dad dies under suspicious circumstances Newlyweds Rosco Polycrates and Belle Graham are settling into life with a new puppy in their charming New England townhouse when Belle's estranged father sets out to visit them. Except renowned anthropologist Theodore A. Graham never makes it off the train. According to the coroner, he died of a heart attack aboard the Amtrak to Newcastle. Now Belle...
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Series
Language
English
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Nero Blanc's bestselling mystery series continues in a holiday tale featuring Belle Graham, Rosco Polycrates, and dessert recipes with ingredients that are clues to the crossword puzzles The Holiday Decoration Competition is in full swing at Newcastle's historic Paul Revere Inn. As the rivalry heats up, crossword editor Belle Graham unearths an abandoned treasure: a book of dessert recipes written in the form of crosswords handed down from mother...
Author
Publisher
Felony & Mayhem Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A killer of a crossword draws Inspector Tibbett into a mystery with "considerable charm, atmosphere (an Isle of Wight travelogue), and English geniality" ( Kirkus Reviews ). It's a slow day at Scotland Yard, so Inspector Henry Tibbett takes a busman's holiday, immersing himself in the world of puzzling puzzlers. The hijinks kick off with an amusing gift: Someone unnamed has sent Henry the beginnings of a crossword puzzle. Even more mysterious:...
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