Karen Harper Boeken

Midden in de nacht schrikt Claire wakker. De plek naast haar in bed is leeg en voelt koud aan. In eerste instantie denkt ze dat haar man naar beneden is gegaan omdat hij zich niet lekker voelde, maar als ze hem na lang zoeken nergens kan vinden, slaat de paniek toe. Een paar uur later, bij daglicht, wordt Keiths lijk in de naburige rivier gevonden. Een anonieme ooggetuige beweert dat hij hem in het water heeft zien springen vanaf de brug die bij de inwoners van de streek bekend staat als de Zelfmoordbrug. Claire weigert echter te geloven dat haar man een einde aan zijn leven heeft gemaakt en weet sheriff Nick Braden over te halen haar te helpen. Stapje voor stapje ontdekken ze de schokkende waarheid over wat er zich die nacht werkelijk heeft afgespeeld...

In the wilds of Alaska, someone sinister is hunting . . .

When an arsonist sets fire to their barns one by one, destroying her beautiful murals, Sarah Kauffman must help outsider and arson investigator Nate MacKenzie process the crime scenes while adhering to Amish ways in a community riddled by fear.

Set in 1562, the story follows Elizabeth Tudor as she seeks assistance from London's Royal College of Physicians to combat a devastating plague. Accompanied by the charming Lord Robert Dudley, her resolve is tested when a disturbing effigy depicting her as a pox-ridden figure appears in her royal coach, stirring fears and uncertainties about her reign and health. The narrative explores themes of power, vulnerability, and the looming threat of disease during a tumultuous period in history.

The story follows Bess Tudor, a twenty-five-year-old woman returning from exile to claim her throne as England's queen. As she approaches Westminster Palace in a grand procession, a sudden shot disrupts the celebration, hinting at the perilous challenges she will face in her new role. The narrative explores themes of power, danger, and the complexities of monarchy during a pivotal moment in history.

It is May 1560. As sinister storm clouds gather overhead, twenty-six-year-old Queen Elizabeth dispatches William Cecil, her most trusted adviser, to Scotland for crucial negotiations. Handsome, ambitious Lord Robert Dudley is at her side. But their leisurely midsummer idyll is cut short when the court’s master lutenist plunges to his death from a parapet beneath the queen’s window. The loyal retainers of Elizabeth’s privy council do not accept the official verdict of accidental death. Their fears are borne out when another tragedy rocks the realm, and points the way to a conspiracy to bring down Elizabeth and seize the throne. As ill winds of treachery swirl around the court, and suspicion falls on those within Elizabeth’s intimate circle, a vengeful enemy slips from the shadows...a traitorous usurper who would be sovereign. With The Twylight Tower, Karen Harper brings a legendary era to life, drawing us into an intoxicating world of majesty and mayhem, political intrigue and adventure...where danger is everywhere...and where a young queen journeys to greatness in the long shadow of her bloodstained past.

A secret letter from a presumed-dead aunt, accompanied by a pearl eardrop, pulls Princess Elizabeth back into a perilous past. Exiled by her half-sister Queen Mary to Hatfield House, Elizabeth learns of the Boleyn family's dire situation. As the daughter of Anne Boleyn, she faces a deadly threat from a master poisoner, whose actions could be backed by royal authority. This gripping tale intertwines royal intrigue with the looming dangers of Elizabeth's lineage.

Katherine Ashley, the daughter of a poor country squire, happily secures an education and a place for herself in the Tudor court of Henry VIII. As a dying favor to the doomed Anne Boleyn, Kat becomes governess and surrogate-mother to the young Elizabeth Tudor ... ultimately emerging as the lifelong confidante to Queen Elizabeth I.

As a child, Jessie Lockwood spent many hours helping her mother, Mariah, count the endangered ginseng plants hidden in the local woods of Deep Down, Kentucky. There she learned to appreciate the tiny Appalachian town—and ginseng's healing powers. Now a PhD, she's made her home in Lexington, even though that meant leaving Deep Down and her beloved mother—and Sheriff Drew Webb, the man she secretly loved.When Jessie is notified that her mother never returned from her last walk in the woods, she comes home to Deep Down—and to Drew. As Jessie and Drew race to find her mother, several suspects an agent for those who market the herb for its life-giving properties; Mariah's disgruntled suitor; and an old Cherokee desperate to protect the sacred tribal herb.In the mist of legend and fear, only two things make sense to Jessie. At any cost, she is desperate to find her mother. And she can't help falling desperately in love with Drew all over again.

Set against the backdrop of British royalty, this novel delves into the life of Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, exploring her resilience and strength during tumultuous times. The narrative weaves historical events with personal struggles, offering a rich portrayal of her character and influence. Fans of Jennifer Robson and The Crown will appreciate the blend of drama and historical detail, bringing to life the complexities of a woman who played a pivotal role in shaping the monarchy.