Leonie Swann

Uno de los libros más sonados del panorama literario alemán en los últimos años. Más de 250.000 ejemplares vendidos desde su debut. Una historia de misterio que se aparta de los cánones establecidos. En una colina cercana a la apacible y pintoresca aldea de Glennkill, un rebaño de ovejas rodea el cadaver de un hombre. Se trata de su pastor, George Glenn, que ha amanecido muerto en la hierba con una pala atravesandole el pecho. ¿Quien puede haberlo asesinado? ¿Y por que?De inmediato, las rumiantes se reunen y, una vez acordada la conveniencia de investigar, se ponen en marcha. Por fortuna para el lector, el pastor las ha dejado inusualmente preparadas, ya que su impulso indagador deriva de la costumbre de George de leerles un rato todas las noches: algunos cuentos de hadas, muchas novelas romanticas y algun tratado de enfermedades del ganado lanar, e incluso parte de una novela policiaca.Aunque pronto quedara claro que no van a faltar sospechosos, descubrir al asesino no sera tarea facil, por lo que Miss Maple y sus espabiladas compañeras deberan hacer gala de la antigua sabiduria ovina, de sus afilados poderes de observacion y de lo que aprendieron de los libros si quieren descifrar con exito las enigmaticas claves del comportamiento de los humanos, esos seres extraños.

"Torna per una nuova avventura Miss Maple, la pecora investigatrice di Glennkill. Lasciata l''Irlanda insieme alla sua nuova pastorella, Rebecca, parte per l''Europa. Il gregge arriva in Francia e si installa in un campo vicino a un castello isolato. Fa molto freddo, il pascolo e coperto di neve, gli umani del luogo schiamazzano in una lingua incomprensibile e il loro recinto confina con quello di un gruppo di capre impertinenti, chiassose e maleodoranti. Un giorno Rebecca trova al margine del bosco un cervo barbaramente ucciso e viene a sapere che pochi anni prima tre omicidi avevano sconvolto la zona, preceduti dall''uccisione di un cervo e seguiti dallo sterminio di un intero gregge di pecore. Gli abitanti del luogo, umani e animali, sono spaventati e parlano di un uomo dal pelo di lupo, forse un lupo mannaro: sembrano solo fantasie, ma quando viene ritrovato il cadavere del factotum del castello, le cose si complicano e le pecore sanno una sola cosa: devono risolvere il problema il prima possibile, per salvare se stesse e la propria pastorella. Presto la loro logica di ferro le condurra sulle tracce dell''assassino, nella foresta imbiancata, fino alle sale del castello. "

Quand les seniors mènent l'enquête.Alors qu'Agnes Sharp et ses colocataires retraités viennent à peine de résoudre leur première enquête, un nouveau cadavre apparaît à Duck End. La tension monte et t

Quand les seniors mènent lenquête.Alors quAgnes Sharp et ses colocataires retraités viennent à peine de résoudre leur première enquête, un nouveau cadavre apparaît à Duck End. La tension monte et tou

Quand les seniors mènent lenquête...Une nouvelle série de cosy mystery avec des détectives-retraités aussi charmants que loufoques !Agnes Sharp avait déjà bien assez de soucis avec sa hanche, le remo

Augustus Huff, enseignant à la célèbre université de Cambridge, est bien ennuyé : un de ses étudiants a trouvé la mort après une chute de plusieurs mètres. Tragique accident ou meurtre de sang-froid

En una colina cercana a la apacible y pintoresca aldea de Glennkill, un rebaño de ovejas rodea el cadáver de un hombre. Se trata de su pastor, George Glenn, que ha amanecido muerto en la hierba con una pala atravesandole el pecho. ¿Quien puede haberlo asesinado? ¿Y por que? De inmediato, las rumiantes se reunen y, una vez acordada la conveniencia de investigar, se ponen en marcha. Por fortuna para el lector, el pastor las ha dejado inusualmente preparadas, ya que su impulso indagador deriva de la costumbre de George de leerles un rato todas las noches: algunos cuentos de hadas, muchas novelas romanticas y algun tratado de enfermedades del ganado lanar, e incluso parte de una novela policiaca. Aunque pronto quedara claro que no van a faltar sospechosos, descubrir al asesino no sera tarea facil, por lo que Miss Maple y sus espabiladas compañeras deberan hacer gala de la antigua sabiduria ovina, de sus afilados poderes de observacion y de lo que aprendieron de los libros si quieren descifrar con exito las enigmaticas claves del comportamiento de los humanos, esos seres extraños.

This delightful mix of mystery, humor, and elderly shenanigans reminiscent of The Thursday Murder Club makes for a thoroughly engaging read, blending cozy mystery vibes with the unexpected shivers of a thriller G.M. MallietAs winter sets in, Agnes Sharp and her elderly housemates at Sunset Hall are thrilled with winning a luxury stay at The Eden, a secluded Cornish hotel. Gourmet meals and spa treatments await, but The Eden is far from a paradise.They have barely checked in when Agnes witnesses a puzzling incident on the cliffs that may nor may not have been murder. Then a storm isolates the hotel and bodies start piling up. There can be no denying that a killer really is among them. Time is running out and it is up to the senior-citizen sleuths to get to the bottom of it.Praise for Fans of Richard Osmans superannuated detectives, welcome to your new club A. J. FinnA quirky and charming cosy mystery Katy Watson

Sur une pâture de la verte Irlande, le berger George Glenn est retrouvé assassiné, mais personne dans le pays nest capable de découvrir son meurtrier. Alors son troupeau prend les choses en main. Ces

This highly anticipated follow-up to The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp finds Agnes and her octogenarian friends face-to-face with a killer after winning a trip to a beautiful hotel. Will it be an early checkout for anyone in the gang?The year is rapidly drawing to an end, Hettie the tortoise is hibernating and Agnes, Charlie, Marshall, and the other elderly residents of Sunset Hall are going stir-crazy. Theyve had enough of the broken boiler, drafty bedrooms, and Christmas jingles on the radio. And to top it off, another series of murders is rocking the hamlet of Duck End. It seems like every villager and his dog is trying to make up for all of the thwarted murders of the past thirty years.Most unpleasant! The residents of Sunset Hall dont want anything to do with the criminal activities. So when Edwina manages to sneak onto Marshalls computer and promptly wins a stay in an exclusive coastal hotel in Cornwall, the Sunset Hall crew doesnt waste any time in deciding to join her. After all, Edwina cant be left unsupervised.But theyve barely unpacked their bags when Agnes sees something unsettling: two figures in hoods walk away from the hotel along the cliffs, but only one returns. Worried shes witnessed a murder, Agnes tells the others. At first nobody really believes herthe crew has enough to do working their way through the incredible menu, exploring the hotels wellness landscape, navigating old and new love affairs and adopting a boa constrictor. But when the hotel ends up isolated from the outside world after a storm, it becomes clear that a murderer really is on the looseand theyre trapped, just like the other guests!

The Agnes Sharp mystery series ends with a bang in this explosive finale from the author of Three Bags Full. The octogenarian housemates at Sunset Hall are busy preparing for the wedding of one of their own, the blind and blushing bride Bernadette, but as the big day approaches, they must fend off a mysterious killjoy from the past.Spring is in the air, and Sunset Hall is abuzz with anticipation of Bernadettes upcoming wedding. But not everyone is feeling celebratory. Namely, her best friend, Agnes Sharp, who isnt a fan of Bernadettes plan to leave the house share and its residents behind. Nevertheless, Agnes and the not-so-sprightly gang of pensioners launch into wedding-planning mode after a spot opens at the high-class Foxglove Manorin just two weeks.The minimum number of guests to even get the champagne fountain bubbling is twentya tall order for a reclusive couple in their eighties. Not to mention the high likelihood that their friend groups might not be compatible: Bernadette was once a police informant, while Jack, the groom, used to make a living in organized crime.Just when they think they have the guest list squared away, a threatening note appears at the house. Agnes and the others decide to handle it themselves, not wanting to cause the betrothed stress. With some assistance from a private investigator (another person to add to the guest list!), Agnes digs into the case of the poison-pen letter, determined to ensure the wedding goes off without a hitch . . . aside from the bodies theyve already had to hide from the bride. Will Bernadette and Jack happily ride off into the sunset together, or will this be sundown for Sunset Hall for good?

Soon to be a major motion picture (The Sheep Detectives with Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Galitzine, and Emma Thompson), this funny and surprising mystery stars a new breed of detectives youve got to read to baaaaa-lieve.This refreshed deluxe paperback features a foreword by internationally bestselling author A. J. Finn, discussion questions, and bonus materials.Something is not right with George the shepherd. His sheep have gathered around him outside the cozy Irish village of Glennkill to assess the situation. George has cared for the sheep, reading them books every night, and now he lies pinned to the ground with a spade. His flock, far savvier about the workings of the human mind than your average sheep, sets out to find Georges killer, led by Miss Maple, the smartest sheep in Glennkill (and possibly the world).Her team of investigators includes Othello, who was rescued from the Dublin Zoo; Mopple the Whale, who is always hungry and remembers everything; and Zora, an existential ewejust to name a few. Together, the sheep discuss the crime late into the night, and their speculations vary wildly. Determined to unravel the mystery, they embark on furtive missions into the village, where they encounter a hoof-full of two-legged suspects. Theres Ham, the terrifying butcher who smells of death; Rebecca, the secretive village newcomer; and Father Will, a sinister priest the sheep call God.With wit and heart, this clever international bestseller is a mystery to chew onand savor.

A flock of sheep graze on the edge of a peaceful French forest. But these are not your average sheep and, in reality, the setting is far from tranquil. While the herd are the cleverest you will ever encounter, thanks to their shepherds regular bedtime stories and previous testing of their detective skills, they are unprepared for a fresh threat.Several sheep have recently disappeared, and other creatures have fallen prey to a shadowy figure. The theory of a werewolf might be just a wild fairy tale, but when a human is killed, it becomes clear that even fantasies can be fatal. Miss Maple, Mopple and the rest of the flock, with the help of their goat neighbours, follow the werewolfs trail in a desperate attempt to stop the killings with sheep logic, courage, and concentrated food.

Fans of Richard Osmans superannuated detectives, welcome to your new club A. J. FinnIts an eventful day at Sunset Hall, a house-share for the old and unruly, when the police arrive with news that a body has been discovered next door. Everyone, including Agnes, is secretly relieved that the body in question is not the one theyre currently hiding in the shed (sorry about that, Lillith). Now the answer to their little problem with Lillith may have fallen into their laps. All they have to do is find out who murdered their neighbour, so they can pin Lilliths death on them, thus killing two old birds with one stone.To investigate, the senior sleuths (not forgetting Hettie the tortoise) will tangle with sinister bakers, broken stair lifts, inept criminals and their own dark secrets.A quirky and charming cosy mystery Katy Watson

In the highly anticipated follow-up to the breakout offbeat hit Three Bags Full (now a major motion picture: The Sheep Detectives), an enterprising flock of sheep must get to the bottom of just whoor whatis leaving a trail of grisly destruction in its wake.With one solved mystery under their wooly belts, the time has come for the sheep of Glennkill to explore Europe. Together with their new shepherdess, Rebecca, they move into their winter quarters in the shadow of a French chateau. But their new home is far from idyllic. A number of sheep from a previous flock have disappeared, and deer are dying unnatural deaths in the forest. The strange goats from the neighboring pasture have a theory: a werewolf. Could that be real, or just a fantasy?When a human falls victim, it becomes clear that even fantasies can be fatal. And the last thing the sheep want is to lose another shepherd. With the help of the goats next door, they follow the werewolfs trail in a desperate attempt to save both themselves and Rebecca with sheep logic, courage, and woolpower.This clever, tense mystery features the ultimate amateur sleuths as they ponder curious human motives, attempt to change their fortunes by eating tarot cards, and borrow a harebrained scheme from a not-so-secret spy in an attempt to thwart the beast thats been stalking them.

A quirky group of seniors attempts to solve one murder while covering up anotherwith the help of an enterprising tortoisein this twisty, darkly funny mystery from the author of Three Bags Full.It has been an eventful morning for Agnes Sharp and the other inhabitants of Sunset Hall, a house share for the old and unruly in the sleepy English countryside. Although they have had some issues (misplaced reading glasses, conflicting culinary tastes, decreasing mobility, and gluttonous grandsons), nothing prepares them for an unexpected visit from a police officer with some shocking news. A body has been discovered next door. Everyone puts on a long face for show, but they are secretly relieved the body in question is not the one theyre currently hiding in the shed (sorry, Lillith).It seems the answer to their little problem with Lillith may have fallen right into their laps. All they have to do is find out who murdered their neighbor, so they can pin Lilliths death on them, thus killing two (old) birds with one stone (cold killer).With their plan sorted, Agnes and her geriatric gang spring into action. After all, everybody likes a good mystery. Besides, the more suspicion they can cast about, surely the less will land on them. To investigate, they will step out of their comfort zone and tangle with sinister bakers, broken stairlifts, inept criminals, the local authorities, and their own dark secrets.

Now a major motion picture, The Sheep Detectives, starring Hugh JackmanOn a hillside near the quaint Irish village of Glennkill, the flock gathers around the dead body of their shepherd, George, who lies pinned to the ground with a spade. George cared deeply for the sheep, reading to them daily, and as a result they are far smarter than your average flock.Led by Miss Maple, the sharpest sheep in Glennkill (and possibly the world), they set out to find Georges killer. With an assortment of woolly investigators on the case, there are furtive missions into the village and a collection of two-legged suspects to chew over.Dazzingly original, Three Bags Full introduces a band of detectives who are a breed apart.

Fans of Richard Osman, welcome to your new club A. J. FinnSomething old, something red, something stolen, something dead.Sunset Hall, a house-share for the old and unusual, is gearing up as energetically as its aged inhabitants can for Bernadettes big wedding day. However, with the RSVPs comes an anonymous note that threatens to cast a pall over the upcoming festivities. Agnes is in (somewhat begrudging) wedding planning mode and she and the not-so-sprightly gang of pensioners decide to hide the note from the betrothed, not wanting to cause stress.It is up to Agnes to dig into this poison pen letter, determined to help the wedding go off without a hitch . . . aside from the bodies theyve already had to hide from the blushing bride.Till death us do part, which might be sooner than you think ...A quirky and charming cozy mystery Katy Watson

El debut de Leonie Swann ha sido uno de los más sonados en el panorama literario alemán de los últimos años. Desde su publicación, en otoño de 2005, se han vendido más de 250 mil ejemplares de esta novela, que ha sido el quinto libro mas vendido del año 2006 en Alemania. Sin duda una historia de misterio que se aparta de los canones establecidos el detective no es el consabido tipo duro y descreido, sino nada menos que un rebaño de ovejas irlandesas, la critica ha destacado la frescura de su prosa, asi como la sorprendente identificacion y complicidad del lector con sus peculiares protagonistas. En una colina cercana a la apacible y pintoresca aldea de Glennkill, un rebaño de ovejas rodea el cadaver de un hombre. Se trata de su pastor, George Glenn, que ha amanecido muerto en la hierba con una pala atravesandole el pecho. ¿Quien puede haberlo asesinado? ¿Y por que? De inmediato, las rumiantes se reunen y, una vez acordada la conveniencia de investigar, se ponen en marcha. Por fortuna para el lector, el pastor las ha dejado inusualmente preparadas, ya que su impulso indagador deriva de la costumbre de George de leerles un rato todas las noches: algunos cuentos de hadas, muchas novelas romanticas y algun tratado de enfermedades del ganado lanar, e incluso parte de una novela policiaca. Aunque pronto quedara claro que no van a faltar sospechosos, descubrir al asesino no sera tarea facil, por lo que Miss Maple y sus espabiladas compañeras deberan hacer gala de la antigua sabiduria ovina, de sus afilados poderes de observacion y de lo que aprendieron de los libros si quieren descifrar con exito las enigmaticas claves del comportamiento de los humanos, esos seres extraños.