Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1672
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This unique British murder mysteries collection has been meticulously edited and designed to the highest digital standards. Contents: The Lodger The Chink in the Armour The End of Her Honeymoon Love and Hatred From Out the Vast Deep What Timmy Did What Really Happened The Story of Ivy Good Old Anna The Uttermost Farthing The Heart of Penelope Studies in Love and Terror Price of Admiralty The Child St. Catherine's eve The Woman from Purgatory Why they Married
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1209
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John Buchan's 'SIR EDWARD LEITHEN'S MYSTERIES - Complete Series' provides readers with a collection of five thrilling novels that follow the adventures of Sir Edward Leithen, a distinguished lawyer and Member of Parliament who finds himself embroiled in various mysteries and espionage cases. Buchan's writing style is characterized by his concise yet descriptive prose, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the suspenseful and action-packed narratives that unfold within the pages of the series. The literary context of the books reflects the early 20th-century fascination with detective stories and political intrigue, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre. John Buchan, a Scottish writer and politician, drew inspiration for his stories from his own experiences serving in various governmental positions and his love for adventure and mystery. His background as a respected author and statesman lends credibility to the intricate plotlines and well-developed characters found in the 'SIR EDWARD LEITHEN'S MYSTERIES' series. I highly recommend John Buchan's 'SIR EDWARD LEITHEN'S MYSTERIES - Complete Series' to readers who enjoy engaging mysteries set against the backdrop of political intrigue. Buchan's expert storytelling and keen insights into human nature make this collection a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction.
Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1675
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Marie Belloc Lowndes' 'British Murder Mysteries Collection: 17 Books in One Edition' is a captivating anthology of detective fiction that offers readers a glimpse into the Golden Age of crime writing. Lowndes weaves intricate plots filled with suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists, showcasing her masterful storytelling skills. The collection presents a diverse range of characters, settings, and motives, making each tale a thrilling and thought-provoking read for fans of the genre. With its engaging narrative style and clever sleuthing, this compilation is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Lowndes' works continue to be celebrated for their contribution to the development of British detective fiction. Her keen insight into human nature and meticulous attention to detail set her apart as a pioneer in the genre. This comprehensive collection is a must-read for anyone interested in classic crime fiction and the evolution of the mystery genre.
Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes
Publisher: Alpha Edition
ISBN: 9789357384315
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Love and hatred by Marie Belloc Lowndes has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
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The Lodger is the first known novelization of the Jack the Ripper story. It follows the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Bunting, a maid and butler. An eccentric lodger, Mr. Sleuth, arrives at their lodging-house just as a wave of horrific murders begins to sweep London. The Buntings become engrossed in the newspaper sensationalism as well the detailed accounts of their young friend, a Scotland Yard detective. Lowndes first wrote The Lodger as a short story published in McClure’s Magazine, then later published the novelization in the Daily Telegraph as a serial. It was very successful, with over a million copies sold within a few decades. Writers like Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein praised it, with one contemporary reviewer calling it “the best novel about murder written by any living author.” It has since been adapted to other media, notably as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s first movies. Today the novel is still considered the best fictional adaptation of the Jack the Ripper legend. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504058232
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
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Three tales from a mystery master whose “literary distinction lies in the combination of love, humor and murder that she wove into her tales” (The New York Times). The Episode of the Wandering Knife: What’s a mother to do? When her daughter-in-law is slashed to death, the first thing is to hide the hunting knife that’s sure to implicate her innocent son. But it doesn’t stay hidden for long. It’s just turned up in a second victim, only to vanish once again. Whatever the cunning motive is for the ghastly crimes, the game of hide-and-seek with a deadly weapon is just beginning. The Man Who Hid His Breakfast: A woman’s been found strangled in her bed. The only other person in the house is her daughter, Emma. Given Emma’s motive for wanting to escape the clutches of her domineering mother, the case seems open and shut. Except Inspector Tom Brent insists Emma couldn’t possibly have done it. His career depends on proving it. And it all starts with a very peculiar breakfast. The Secret: Hilda Adams, the Homicide Bureau’s undercover “Miss Pinkerton,” is enlisted to investigate the odd behavior of Tony Rowland. The woman has suddenly broken off her engagement to a man she loves, crashed a car, and now keeps her elderly mother locked in her room. Does the Rowland family have reason to fear the neurotic woman? Or is Tony herself the one who’s afraid? If so, of what?
Author: Carola Dunn
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429965975
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
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Eleanor Trewynn is a widow of some years living in Port Mabyn, a small fishing village in Cornwall, England. In her younger days, she traveled the exotic parts of the world with her husband. These days, she's retired and founded the local charity shop. Her niece, Megan Pencarrow, transferred nearby, and was recently promoted to the rank of Detective Sargent. Perhaps the only downside is that she is now working for a DI who doesn't approve of women on the police force and who really doesn't much approve of Megan's aunt Eleanor, as she is something of a thorn in his rather substantial side. All of these factors collide when, the day after collecting donations, Eleanor and the vicar's wife find the dead body of a longhaired, scruffy-looking youth hidden in the stockroom of the charity shop. Then they discover that some donated jewelry thought to be fake is actually very real, very expensive, and the haul from a violent robbery in London. Making matters more complex, the corpse found in the storeroom is apparently not one of the robbers. Carola Dunn's Manna from Hades is a confounding Cornish case of daring theft, doublecross, and a wily older woman confronted by a case of murder most foul.
Author: Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ocean travel
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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Author: R.R. Bowker Company. Department of Bibliography
Publisher: New York : Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1296
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Author: E. Dearnley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780712353762
Category : Horror tales, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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As the fog thickens and the smoky dark sweeps across the capital, strange stories emerge from all over the city. A jilted lover returns as a demon to fulfill his revenge in Kensington, and a seance becomes a life and death struggle off Regents Canal. In the borough of Lambeth, stay clear of the Old House in Vauxhall Walk and be careful up in Temple--there's something not right about the doleful, droning hum of the telegram wires overhead . . . Join Elizabeth Dearnley on this atmospheric tour through the Big Smoke, a city which has long fueled the imagination of writers of the weird and supernormal. Waiting in the shadowy streets are tales from writers such as Charlotte Riddell, Lettie Galbraith, and Violet Hunt, who delight in twisting the urban myths and folk stories of the city into pieces of masterful suspense and intrigue. This collection will feature a map motif and notes before each story, giving readers the real-world context for these hauntings and encounters, and allowing the modern reader to seek out the sites themselves--should they dare.
