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Hiding From the Past

An Eighth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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Hiding From the Past

An Eighth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

Pliny joins his best friend, Tacitus, on a hurried trip to Gaul because of family illness. But Pliny and his lover, Aurora, along with their fellow travelers, are stranded by an avalanche in a remote Alpine village—the same one they’d visited ten years earlier as teenagers. That time they’d tried to investigate a case of mysterious death, encouraged by his uncle, Pliny the Elder. Then, as now, they’re beset by dangers, both naturally and deliberately caused. Can they escape a second round of attempted murder? Albert Bell breaks new ground in this latest case from the notebooks of Pliny the Younger. Some of the story is told in alternating flashbacks to a time ten years earlier than the other series books. And the setting is new: Transalpine and Cisalpine Gaul (Roman-occupied France and northern Italy). The flashback sections allow us to meet Uncle Pliny (the Elder) and Monica (his mistress, and Aurora’s mother) as living characters.

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1564748340

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Death Goes Dutch

By: Albert A. Bell, JR.

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Death Goes Dutch

By: Albert A. Bell, JR.

Sarah DeGraaf reunites adoptees with their biological parents -- bittersweet for this Korean-American. A client's wealthy mother died under mysterious circumstances and Sarah's commitment takes her farther than regulations allow. As long-concealed family

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Ingalls Publishing Group

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1932158650

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9781932158656

The Gods Help Those

A Seventh Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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The Gods Help Those

A Seventh Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

Pliny the Younger hoped to improve relations with his unpleasant wife and her mother by investing in a warehouse on the Tiber with them. Now the building has collapsed due to heavy rains. Pliny discovers several dead people inside, including a man with a narrow red “equestrian” stripe on his tunic, indicating aristocracy. He wasn’t killed by the cave-in, however, but by a knife wound in his back. When Pliny gives the body a forensic examination, he finds two more puzzling things: a circumcision (unusual in Rome), and thirty pieces of silver in his sewn-closed mouth. To further complicate matters, Pliny’s servant and lover, Aurora, finds a live baby in the wreckage. What connection does the funeral of a consul have with these events? Queen Berenice of Judaea, the mistress of the late emperor Titus, soon enters the story with her sons—one of whom is an assassin, a member of the Sicarii. He’s determined to avenge the defeat of his people and the destruction of their temple—no matter who might get in the way....

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1564748219

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Fortune's Fool

A Sixth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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Fortune's Fool

A Sixth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

On the shores of beautiful Lake Como in Roman Italy, a Greek tragedy has taken place. Twenty years later, a skeleton falls out of a wall in Pliny’s villa, bearing mute witness to family secrets and crimes. Pliny the Younger is intelligent about everything but women. He agrees to his wife’s and mother’s wishes to marry off his lover, Aurora, to another slave, but neglects telling her until the wedding! To add to his problems, when building a wing onto his Lake Como villa, workmen discover a skeleton. As is Pliny’s habit, he launches a scientific investigation of the crime, but soon receives anonymous warnings and threats to cease. Then his wife, Livia, is kidnapped! • As in the earlier books, a glossary of Roman terms and a list of historic and fictional characters are included

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156474809X

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The Blood of Caesar

A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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The Blood of Caesar

A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

When the body of a mason is found in the library of current Princeps (first citizen) Domitian, Pliny the Younger is asked by his mother to find the killer.At the same time, Domitian orders Pliny and his friend Tacitus to find out if there is a real heir to the throne. Their exploits in Syria (All Roads Lead to Murder)have reached the ears of all in Rome, and they now have the reputation of being competent detectives. Readers will delight in the duo's tracing of Caesar's blood line; walking with Pliny through his daily routine is entertaining, too. Outstandingly researched and laden with suspense, this journey into ancient Rome by history professor Bell could be one of the masterpieces of the historical mystery genre. Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor will hold readers over until the third casebook of Pliny the Younger publishes.Highly recommended for all collections.Jo Ann Vicarel - Library Journal, Starred Review - named one of the 5 best mysteries of 2008

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1932158820

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Hiding From the Past

An Eighth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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An Eighth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

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Exploring the New Testament World

An Illustrated Guide to the World of Jesus and the First Christians

By: Albert Bell

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Exploring the New Testament World

An Illustrated Guide to the World of Jesus and the First Christians

By: Albert Bell

The timeless message of the New Testament applies to people of every culture and generation. Yet there is great value in understanding the world in which that message was first revealed - its social manners, politics, religious customs, and culture. Exploring the New Testament World, written by classics and Bible scholar Dr. Albert A. Bell, Jr., illuminates the living context of the New Testament, immersing its readers in the intriguing world of Jesus and the early church. An authority on ancient Greek and Roman language, culture, and history, Dr. Bell writes in a readable style that is accessible and enjoyable to any reader - an uncommon accomplishment among New Testament scholars today. Surveying Jewish factions of the era, the social and political structure of the Roman Empire, and the philosophies and religions that surrounded the early church, Dr. Bell helps his readers learn to think like first-century Jews, Greeks, and Romans, illuminating puzzling New Testament passages for clear understanding. Comprehensive Scripture and Subject Indexes make this volume even more useful as a "manners and customs" Bible companion. This authoritative guide receives high praise from college professors and Sunday school teachers alike, proving its appeal to both popular and academic audiences. A "must-have" reference for every pastor and an indispensable resource to any Bible reader.

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Thomas Nelson

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1418587060

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9781418587062

Racism

A Selective Bibliography with Indexes

By: Albert J. Wheeler

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Racism

A Selective Bibliography with Indexes

By: Albert J. Wheeler

Of all mankinds' vices, racism is one of the most pervasive and stubborn. Success in overcoming racism has been achieved from time to time, but victories have been limited thus far because mankind has focused on personal economic gain or power grabs ignoring generosity of the soul. This bibliography brings together the literature.

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1594544794

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Death in the Ashes

A Fourth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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Death in the Ashes

A Fourth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

A few years after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, where he lost his adoptive father and mentor, Pliny the Younger is asked by his friend Aurelia to help her husband Calpurnius, who has been accused of murder in Naples. Pliny has solved previous crimes, but never before has so much time and distance elapsed before his arrival on the murder scene...nor has he carried so much emotional baggage. With the help of his wisecracking sidekick Tacitus, he now must investigate cunning plots by some descendants of Augustus, which include murders and babies switched at birth. One fortunate circumstance in Pliny’s detective activities is that the hardened ash crust makes good impressions of hand- and foot-prints. But now, for the first time, Pliny must swallow his phobias and ghastly memories and face a deadly challenge in the ruins of a buried villa

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1564747727

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The Eyes of Aurora

A Fifth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A, Bell, Jr.

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The Eyes of Aurora

A Fifth Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A, Bell, Jr.

Pliny’s servant Aurora, who is also the forbidden love of his life, has played Good Samaritan to a woman who claims to be searching for her missing husband. Thinking he can help the woman, Pliny steps in, assisted, as usual, by his friend Tacitus. But the situation turns into a web of deception and intrigue when they discover evidence of a horrific murder while searching in the countryside for clues to the whereabouts of the missing man. After Aurora is injured, Pliny’s involvement becomes personal. He’s even desperate enough to ask Regulus, his longtime sworn enemy, for help when the case brings him to the malevolent attention of the emperor Domitian.

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1564747840

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Gale Researcher Guide for: Women, Gender, and Marriage in Late Antiquity

By: Albert A. Bell Jr.

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Gale Researcher Guide for: Women, Gender, and Marriage in Late Antiquity

By: Albert A. Bell Jr.

Gale Researcher Guide for: Women, Gender, and Marriage in Late Antiquity is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.

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1535866497

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The Secret of the Lonely Grave

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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The Secret of the Lonely Grave

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

Steve (with a passion for baseball) and Kendra (a sassy Sherlock Holmes wannabe) were friends before they knew they were not supposed to be. 'They discover flowers on the lonely grave, ' an isolated headstone in the corner of an old graveyard they pass walking home from the school bus. Their investigation literally tunnels through the history of Kentucky, the Civil War, slavery and the Underground Railroad and discovers secrets even their parents would prefer remain hidden. Steve and Kendra investigate an 150-year-old murder case and discover secrets that put their own lives in danger. Steve has a passion for baseball, and Kendra enjoys nothing more than a good mystery. Once they spot flowers on the lonely grave, the excitement begins! Kentucky history, the Civil War, slavery, the Underground Railroad and a 150-year-old murder case enliven this mystery for 9 to 12 year olds.

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High Country Publishers

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1932158790

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The Blood of Caesar

A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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The Blood of Caesar

A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

By: Albert A. Bell, Jr.

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Book's by Albert A. Bell, Jr.

Hiding From the Past

Hiding From the Past

Death Goes Dutch

Death Goes Dutch

The Gods Help Those

The Gods Help Those

Fortune's Fool

Fortune's Fool

The Blood of Caesar

The Blood of Caesar

Hiding From the Past

Hiding From the Past

Exploring the New Testament World

Exploring the New Testament World

Racism

Racism

Death in the Ashes

Death in the Ashes

The Eyes of Aurora

The Eyes of Aurora

Gale Researcher Guide for: Women, Gender, and Marriage in Late Antiquity

Gale Researcher Guide for: Women, Gender, and Marriage in Late Antiquity

The Secret of the Lonely Grave

The Secret of the Lonely Grave

The Blood of Caesar

The Blood of Caesar

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