by Simon Shaw (2002)
There's something about Lewis that women can't resist. There's something about Peter, too. But he's rich. They have Peter's wife, Julie in common - and when Lewis and Peter meet by chance, the lives of the three of them can never be the same again.
Celia Fremlin
Alice Saunders, striking out on her own following the traumatic break-up of her marriage, rents an attic room in a London boarding house. The house contains a curious assortment of people, including the neurotic Mary, who resents Alice's occupation of the attic, and is trying to conceal a murder.
Tony Hays
When Merlin is implicated in the brutal murder of a young woman, his charge, Arthur, a young warrior who is favored to become the next king of Britain, finds his reputation at stake; a situation for which he turns for help to a wise man who blames Arthur for the death of his wife.
M.C. Beaton
The vicar of a nearby village persuades Agatha Raisin to help publicise a church fête. Agatha brings out the crowds for the fête, but there's more going on than innocent village fun. Several of the offerings in the jam-tasting booth turn out to be poisoned, and the festive family event becomes the scene of two murders. Along with her young and (much to her dismay) pretty sidekick, Toni, Agatha must uncover the truth behind the jam tampering, keep the church funds safe from theft, and expose the nasty secrets lurking in the village - all while falling for handsome George Selby, who may have secrets of his own.
Tom Sharpe
Wilt is given to elaborate and vindictive fantasies about his wife, the massive, domineering Eva. But when Eva becomes a Missing Person, following an embarrassing incident at a party they both attend, the police want to question Wilt.