Babson, Marian
Overview
| Works: | 109 works in 778 publications in 5 languages and 33,643 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Detective and mystery fiction Humorous fiction Fantasy fiction Christmas stories |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | PS3552.A25, 813.54 |
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Most widely held works by
Marian Babson
The cat who wasn't a dog by
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25 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and German and held by 1,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Melodramatically grieving over the death of her Pekinese, Dame Cecile Savoy takes the dog's body to the taxidermist, where she discovers a fire, a dead body, and a cat in need of rescue and becomes involved in a case of arson, kidnapping, and murder
25 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and German and held by 1,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Melodramatically grieving over the death of her Pekinese, Dame Cecile Savoy takes the dog's body to the taxidermist, where she discovers a fire, a dead body, and a cat in need of rescue and becomes involved in a case of arson, kidnapping, and murder
Only the cat knows by
Marian Babson(
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11 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 1,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his beloved twin sister Vanessa is left in a coma after being pushed down a flight of stairs, a vengeful Vance dons her clothes and makeup to masquerade as his sister and find out who might want her dead
11 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 1,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his beloved twin sister Vanessa is left in a coma after being pushed down a flight of stairs, a vengeful Vance dons her clothes and makeup to masquerade as his sister and find out who might want her dead
The cat next door by
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11 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 1,304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Margot returns to the family home in England when her cousin Chloe is accused of murdering her twin Claudia
11 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 1,304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Margot returns to the family home in England when her cousin Chloe is accused of murdering her twin Claudia
No cooperation from the cat : a mystery by
Marian Babson(
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17 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Overseeing her daughter's frantic attempts to identify recipes in time for a cookbook deadline, aging actress Trixie and her companion, Evangeline, investigate claims that the original cookbook author died after eating one of the recipes
17 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Overseeing her daughter's frantic attempts to identify recipes in time for a cookbook deadline, aging actress Trixie and her companion, Evangeline, investigate claims that the original cookbook author died after eating one of the recipes
Please do feed the cat by
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13 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his infamous celebrity girlfriend moves in and puts his cat on a diet, author Machu finds himself in trouble with his friends, while the cat, searching for better food at a neighbor's house, stumbles on a mystery
13 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his infamous celebrity girlfriend moves in and puts his cat on a diet, author Machu finds himself in trouble with his friends, while the cat, searching for better food at a neighbor's house, stumbles on a mystery
The company of cats by
Marian Babson(
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 1,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a computer tycoon dies in an accident, an attempt is made to kill his cat. As she investigates, gossip columnist Annabel Hinchly-Smythe discovers the cat was the main beneficiary of the tycoon's will. So maybe his death was not an accident
6 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 1,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a computer tycoon dies in an accident, an attempt is made to kill his cat. As she investigates, gossip columnist Annabel Hinchly-Smythe discovers the cat was the main beneficiary of the tycoon's will. So maybe his death was not an accident
To catch a cat by
Marian Babson(
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The last thing eleven-year-old Robin wants to hear is that his mother and her new husband are extending their honeymoon indefinitely. Not that staying with his Aunt Mags is so bad, but there's her boyfriend to contend with, and the members of the school gang are insisting that he complete a dare before they let him join the group. They want Robin to kidnap Mrs. Nordling's prize-winning cat when no one is home."--Jacket
9 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The last thing eleven-year-old Robin wants to hear is that his mother and her new husband are extending their honeymoon indefinitely. Not that staying with his Aunt Mags is so bad, but there's her boyfriend to contend with, and the members of the school gang are insisting that he complete a dare before they let him join the group. They want Robin to kidnap Mrs. Nordling's prize-winning cat when no one is home."--Jacket
The diamond cat by
Marian Babson(
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12 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 988 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As she is bringing in cats from a storm, Bettina Bilby, who cat sits for neighbors, finds a carrier pigeon killed by the storm. Lo and behold, its carrier tube is filled with diamonds. The next day strange people turn up claiming to be market researchers. What is Bettina to do, report the find to the police or keep it?
12 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 988 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As she is bringing in cats from a storm, Bettina Bilby, who cat sits for neighbors, finds a carrier pigeon killed by the storm. Lo and behold, its carrier tube is filled with diamonds. The next day strange people turn up claiming to be market researchers. What is Bettina to do, report the find to the police or keep it?
Murder at the cat show by
Marian Babson(
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12 editions published between 1972 and 2003 in English and German and held by 943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Doug Perkins doesn't dislike cats-he just isn't especially interested in them. But when Doug is asked to do the PR for a glorified feline extravaganza called "Cats Through the Ages" he doesn't hesitate
12 editions published between 1972 and 2003 in English and German and held by 943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Doug Perkins doesn't dislike cats-he just isn't especially interested in them. But when Doug is asked to do the PR for a glorified feline extravaganza called "Cats Through the Ages" he doesn't hesitate
Canapés for the kitties by
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7 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A colony of mystery writers in the English village of Brimful Coffers is hit by a series of murders and no one knows what to do. After all, real murder is not the same as murder in books. It befalls to three cats to solve the crime
7 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A colony of mystery writers in the English village of Brimful Coffers is hit by a series of murders and no one knows what to do. After all, real murder is not the same as murder in books. It befalls to three cats to solve the crime
Nine lives to murder by
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10 editions published between 1992 and 1995 in English and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An actor pushed off a ladder crashes head first into a cat and both are knocked out. On regaining consciousness the two have exchanged bodies. As a cat now, the actor probes who is trying to kill him
10 editions published between 1992 and 1995 in English and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An actor pushed off a ladder crashes head first into a cat and both are knocked out. On regaining consciousness the two have exchanged bodies. As a cat now, the actor probes who is trying to kill him
The twelve deaths of Christmas by
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18 editions published between 1979 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A killer is set to work to the crazed directives of a nursery rhyme. A psychopathic killer roams London in the days before Christmas, complaining of headaches and smashing in other people's heads
18 editions published between 1979 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A killer is set to work to the crazed directives of a nursery rhyme. A psychopathic killer roams London in the days before Christmas, complaining of headaches and smashing in other people's heads
Break a leg, darlings by
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8 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and Undetermined and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As they make their rounds of London pubs in search of work, two aging actresses turn detective to investigate the death of a fellow actress. The heroines are Trixie and Evangeline, last seen in Even Yuppies Die
8 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and Undetermined and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As they make their rounds of London pubs in search of work, two aging actresses turn detective to investigate the death of a fellow actress. The heroines are Trixie and Evangeline, last seen in Even Yuppies Die
Reel murder : a mystery by
Marian Babson(
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11 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When silent film star Evangeline Sinclair and ex-hoofer Trixie Dolan attend a film retrospective in London, they expect to be the centers of attention, but are instead upstaged by a series of grisly murders based on the movies
11 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When silent film star Evangeline Sinclair and ex-hoofer Trixie Dolan attend a film retrospective in London, they expect to be the centers of attention, but are instead upstaged by a series of grisly murders based on the movies
Cover-up story by
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13 editions published between 1971 and 2003 in English and held by 741 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the struggling London public relations firm of Douglas Perkins and Gerry Tate sign an American musical act as a major client, it seems to spell good fortune. But representing members of Black Bart and his Hillbilly Troupe requires coping with grating personalities. When a murder occurs, Perkins and Tate find themselves in the midst of much more than a routine PR job
13 editions published between 1971 and 2003 in English and held by 741 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the struggling London public relations firm of Douglas Perkins and Gerry Tate sign an American musical act as a major client, it seems to spell good fortune. But representing members of Black Bart and his Hillbilly Troupe requires coping with grating personalities. When a murder occurs, Perkins and Tate find themselves in the midst of much more than a routine PR job
Encore murder by
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13 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Actresses Trixie Dolan and Evangeline Sinclair are ensconced in their London home. Evangeline is writing her memoirs, while Trixie's daughter Martha is driving her mad with wedding plans. The trouble begins when Evangeline discovers that an old rival is also writing her memoirs. Then death comes to the household, and suspicion points to Martha. Trixie and Evangeline will have to play detective
13 editions published between 1989 and 2006 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Actresses Trixie Dolan and Evangeline Sinclair are ensconced in their London home. Evangeline is writing her memoirs, while Trixie's daughter Martha is driving her mad with wedding plans. The trouble begins when Evangeline discovers that an old rival is also writing her memoirs. Then death comes to the household, and suspicion points to Martha. Trixie and Evangeline will have to play detective
A trail of ashes by
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16 editions published between 1984 and 2005 in English and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A murderous pyromaniac transforms widow Rosemary Blake's summer vacation in a peaceful New England community into a nightmare
16 editions published between 1984 and 2005 in English and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A murderous pyromaniac transforms widow Rosemary Blake's summer vacation in a peaceful New England community into a nightmare
In the teeth of adversity by
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14 editions published between 1990 and 2003 in English and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Perkins and Tate Public Relations firm becomes involved in the murder case of a society dentist in London
14 editions published between 1990 and 2003 in English and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Perkins and Tate Public Relations firm becomes involved in the murder case of a society dentist in London
Death warmed up by
Marian Babson(
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13 editions published between 1982 and 2001 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a director dies at a board-room lunch, the catering service run by Jean Ainley suffers by association, especially as suspicion surrounds the death
13 editions published between 1982 and 2001 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a director dies at a board-room lunch, the catering service run by Jean Ainley suffers by association, especially as suspicion surrounds the death
Tightrope for three by
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15 editions published between 1978 and 2001 in English and Hungarian and held by 605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A heavy fog makes three people desperate to get out of Dartmoor ; a mother with a sick child, a business tycoon with an important meeting, and an escaped murderer
15 editions published between 1978 and 2001 in English and Hungarian and held by 605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A heavy fog makes three people desperate to get out of Dartmoor ; a mother with a sick child, a business tycoon with an important meeting, and an escaped murderer
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Actors Actresses Amnesia Arson Attempted murder Authors Authors, English Autobiography--Authorship Boys Cat owners Cats Cats--Showing City and town life Detective and mystery stories Diamonds Dolan, Trixie (Fictitious character) England England--Dartmoor England--London English fiction Escapes Germany (West) Human-animal relationships Humorous stories Inheritance and succession Interior decorators Metamorphosis Mothers and daughters Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Murder Murder--Investigation Mystery New Hampshire Older women Perkins, Doug (Fictitious character) Pet theft Public relations Quality of work life Sinclair, Evangeline (Fictitious character) Stalking Tate, Gerry (Fictitious character) Theaters Trials (Murder) Twins United States Uxoricide Widows Women cat owners Women detectives
Alternative Names
Marian Babson britische Schriftstellerin
Marian Babson British writer
Marian Babson Britse schrijfster
Marian Babson Britse schrijver
Marian Babson écrivaine britannique
Marian Babson escritora británica
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