Books with title The Hangman in the Mirror

Alexandra loves martinis and men. But she hates misogynists.Men want her. Women like her, but they don’t always know why.She has an insatiable curiosity and sometimes takes risks she shouldn’t.Trying to escape the consequences of her risky behavior, she rents a room in a clifftop bungalow, where she finds herself caught in a web of deception and jealousy.When she untangles the lies, she’s compelled to right a terrible wrong, even at the risk of revealing secrets of her own.A hypnotic sociopath you can’t help but love.A gripping, page-turning journey, peeling back more and more layers through tantalizing revelations of the past.Start reading Alexandra's story of obsession and vengeance today, you won’t be able to stop. Book One: The Alexandra Mallory psychological suspense seriesOther books in Alexandra Mallory series:The Woman In the Water (book 2)The Woman In the Painting (book 3)The Woman In the Window (book 4)The Woman In the Bar (book 5)The Woman In the Bedroom (book 6)The Woman In the Dark (book 7)The Woman In the Cellar (book 8)The Woman In the Photograph (book 9)The Woman In the Storm (book 10)

*Alexandra loves martinis and men.* *But she hates misogynists.* Men want her. Women like her, but they don't always know why. She has an insatiable curiosity and takes risks she shouldn't. Trying to escape the consequences of her risky behavior, she rents a room in a clifftop bungalow, where she finds herself caught in a web of deception and jealousy. When she untangles the lies, she's compelled to right a terrible wrong, even at the risk of revealing secrets of her own. *A hypnotic sociopath you can't help but love.* *A gripping, pause-resisting journey, peeling back more and more layers through tantalizing revelations of the past.* Start listening to Alexandra's story of obsession and vengeance today. You won't be able to stop.

Françoise Laurent has never had an easy life. The only surviving child of a destitute washerwoman and wayward soldier, she must rely only on herself to get by. When her parents die suddenly from the smallpox ravishing New France (modern-day Montreal), Françoise sees it as a chance to escape the life she thought she was trapped in.Seizing her newfound opportunity, Françoise takes a job as an aide to the wife of a wealthy fur trader. The poverty-ridden world she knew transforms into a strange new world full of privilege and fine things — and of never having to beg for food. But Françoise’s relationships with the other servants in Madame Pommereau’s house are tenuous, and Madame Pommereau isn’t an easy woman to work for. When Françoise is caught stealing a pair of her mistress’s beautiful gloves, she faces a future even worse than she could have imagined: thrown in jail, she is sentenced to death by hanging. Once again, Françoise is left to her own devices to survive … Is she cunning enough to convince the prisoner in the cell beside her to become the hangman and marry her, which, by law, is the only thing that could save her life?Based on an actual story and filled with illuminating historical detail, THE HANGMAN IN THE MIRROR transports readers to the harsh landscape of a new land that is filled with even harsher class divisions and injustices.

Alexandra loves martinis and men.But she hates misogynists.Men want her.Women like her, but they don't always know why.She has an insatiable curiosity and sometimes takes risks she shouldn't.Trying to escape the consequences of her risky behavior, she rents a room in a clifftop bungalow, where she finds herself caught in a web of deception and jealousy.When she untangles the lies, she's compelled to right a terrible wrong, even at the risk of revealing secrets of her own.A hypnotic sociopath you can't help but love.A gripping, page-turning journey, peeling back more and more layers through tantalizing revelations of the past. Start reading Alexandra's story of obsession and vengeance today, you won't be able to stop.Book One: The Alexandra Mallory psychological suspense series

A strong-willed 16-year-old girl fights for survival in 18th-century North America. Françoise Laurent has never had an easy life. The only surviving child of a destitute washerwoman and wayward soldier, she must rely only on herself to get by. When her parents die suddenly from the smallpox ravishing New France, Françoise sees it as a chance to escape the life she thought she was trapped in. Seizing her newfound opportunity, Françoise takes a job as an aide to the wife of a wealthy fur trader. The poverty-ridden world she knew transforms into a strange new world full of privilege and fine things -- and of never having to beg for food. But Françoise's relationships with the other servants in Madame Pommereau's house are tenuous, and Madame Pommereau isn't an easy woman to work for. When Françoise is caught stealing a pair of her mistress's beautiful gloves, she faces a future even worse than she could have imagined: thrown in jail, she is sentenced to death by hanging. Once again, Françoise is left to her own devices to survive . . . Is she cunning enough to convince the prisoner in the cell beside her to become the hangman and marry her, which, by law, is the only thing that could save her life? Based on an actual story and filled with illuminating historical detail, The Hangman in the Mirror transports readers to the harsh landscape of a new land that is filled with even harsher class divisions and injustices.

Sixteen-year-old Penny Sparks needed a job and a knight in shining armor. She didn't expect to get both of them quite so literally.Now working the summer at Dragon's Brackens renaissance festival and enjoying a flirtation with one of the dazzlingly handsome show jousters, she thought her life had become exciting enough.She's about to walk in on her boss, a humble mirror artist, doing something not quite normal. Not quite human, even.Because as it turns out, the owner of Morgan's Mirrors is a Fay... Morgan le Fay. And with her cover blown, she's now demanding Penny's help hiding from an evil wizard and a secret order of knights that have hunted her through the ages. She's willing to compensate Penny for her time with magic. Even so, what she's asking is way above Penny's pay grade.

A strong-willed 16-year-old girl fights for survival in 18th-century North America. Françoise Laurent has never had an easy life. The only surviving child of a destitute washerwoman and wayward soldier, she must rely only on herself to get by. When her parents die suddenly from the smallpox ravishing New France, Françoise sees it as a chance to escape the life she thought she was trapped in. Seizing her newfound opportunity, Françoise takes a job as an aide to the wife of a wealthy fur trader. The poverty-ridden world she knew transforms into a strange new world full of privilege and fine things -- and of never having to beg for food. But Françoise's relationships with the other servants in Madame Pommereau's house are tenuous, and Madame Pommereau isn't an easy woman to work for. When Françoise is caught stealing a pair of her mistress's beautiful gloves, she faces a future even worse than she could have imagined: thrown in jail, she is sentenced to death by hanging. Once again, Françoise is left to her own devices to survive . . . Is she cunning enough to convince the prisoner in the cell beside her to become the hangman and marry her, which, by law, is the only thing that could save her life? Based on an actual story and filled with illuminating historical detail, The Hangman in the Mirror transports readers to the harsh landscape of a new land that is filled with even harsher class divisions and injustices.

In his grandparents' attic, 12 year-old Ted Rozock finds a pair of riding boots and an army hat, worn in the Spanish-American War. They fit him to a tee and set him on a journey of discovery about his greatgrandfather and the famous man he fought beside in Cuba. Ted immerses himself in the writings of Theodore Roosevelt after a teacher encourages him to present a rip-roaring speech as the Rough Rider for a "History Day" competition. As he gathers a complete "TR" costume and assumes the character he will portray, Ted is inspired to act boldly in his own life and times. His path mirrors that of his hero, who suffered loss and rebounded to greater heights. The seventh grader's string of successes attracts the eyes of beguiling girls and the ire of a whiskered bully. Can Ted meet every modern challenge by staying true to his namesake?Todd Shorack grew up in a globe-trotting Air Force family with deep roots in the state of Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon in Eugene and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Todd is married, with two sons. He likes to hang out at the intersection of family and history. While cleaning out a grandparent's attic, family members found antique military clothing that fit the author's son and planted the seed for this story.

Book One in the Garland House Trilogy(Followed by "Horse in the Portrait" and "Horse in the Diary")Ellie is the proud owner of Aslan, surely the cleverest horse in the world. The two are on vacation with best friend Tara and her pony Podge, when they meet Jonah and Ricky Barton. The brothers live with their parents at Garland House, an old mansion in the country with a mysterious past. Riding horses with the brothers on their fantastic cross- country course and galloping through fields is more than Ellie could have hoped for. Soon, though, there are more serious things to worry about. The sudden reappearance of a man claiming to be the heir of Garland House's recently deceased owner, the eccentric old man Silas, puts Jonah and his family’s future in jeopardy. Will they have to leave Garland House and abandon their dreams? Not if Ellie and Jonah can help it! The discovery of a secret passage plays a vital role in unraveling a secret, as does Ellie’s extraordinary relationship with Aslan.“Thrilling stories with plenty of horses plus a measure of mystery and suspense.”—Horse and Pony Magazine