Christina Koning Boeken

First published as Line of Sight under A. C. Koning. London, 1927. Frederick Rowlands, an injured war veteran, works as a switchboard operator in the city. After being blinded by shrapnel in the First World War, Fred had to adapt and quickly develop his other senses to survive in the bustling city post-war. When Fred comes into contact with elegant socialite, Lady Celia West, she instantly charms him. When he starts listening-in to Celia's private calls to her secret lover, Fred's boss, Gerald Willoughby, he overhears something very sinister ... When a murder victim is discovered, Fred takes it upon himself to risk everything to protect the women he has fallen in love with.

In spite of his tragic death in November 1963, John F. Kennedy remains one of the most popular American presidents. Aside from the great set-piece speeches that helped to define him as a world leader, he possessed a richly warm sense of humor and a ready wit honed both at home and on politics. This collection presents hundreds of examples of that very wit, from Kennedy's opinions on the campaign trail to his view of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Christina Koning's previous books include A Treasury for Mothers and Fabulous Time.

Book 6 in the thrilling inter-war mystery series, The Blind Detective.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Frederick Rowlands, a blind veteran whose daughter, Margaret, is implicated in espionage at Bletchley Park, the center for code-breaking efforts. As British naval losses mount, Rowlands is thrust into a dangerous investigation when a young woman is murdered. Using his unique perspective, he must unravel a complex web of clues to identify the true traitor and clear his daughter's name, engaging in a high-stakes battle of intellect and survival.

Book 5 in the thrilling inter-war mystery series: Blind Detective.

First published as Game of Chance under A. C. Koning. 1929. War veteran, Frederick Rowlands, has escaped the bustle of London to a small holding in Kent. Despite the challenges of his blindness, Fred has established a secure life for his family in the countryside. But things are not as they seem . One afternoon, Fred bumps into an old friend, Chief Inspector Douglas, who asks for his assistance in uncovering the killer of an alluring dancer. The serenity of Fred's life in Kent ends abruptly when he is transported back into the whirlwind of London, where he confronts his past life. Fred and Chief Inspector Douglas have little luck in solving the mystery of the dancer. Instead, they become entrapped in an ominous game of chance, where everything is at risk .

First published as Out of Shot under A. C. Koning.

First published as Time of Flight under A.C. Koning.

It is 1939 and the Second World War looms ever closer. Blind war veteran, Frederick Rowlands, travels to the neutral territory of Ireland at the behest of Celia Swift, whose husband, Edward Swift, Lord Castleford, has been receiving mysterious death threats. When a body is discovered, Castleford finds himself being accused of a murder he did not commit. As Castleford's trial begins, Rowlands must fight to save his friend's reputation - and his neck from the gallows. But will the Blind Detective identify the true killer in time, or will it be too late? In the latest instalment of Christina Koning's acclaimed Blind Detective series, a country teeters on the knife-edge of war while a man's life also hangs in the balance .