Author: Arthur Benjamin Reeve
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Poisoned Pen
Author: Arthur Benjamin Reeve
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
A. B. Reeve: The poisoned pen, The invisible ray, The silent bullet, The deadly tube, The black hand, The steel door. P. L. Ford: Great K. & A. train robbery. M. Pemberton: The risen dead. G. B. McCutcheon: Cowardice court. B. E. Stevenson: The case of Mrs. Magnus. J. Ernest: The episode of the black casquette. Marjorie L. C. Pickthall: Cheap
Author: Francis Joseph Reynolds
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Penning Poison
Author: Emily Cockayne
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192514253
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Accusatory, libellous, or just bizarre, Penning Poison unveils the history of anonymous letter-writing. 'er at number 14 is dirty Receiving an unexpected and unsigned note is a disconcerting experience. In Penning Poison, Emily Cockayne traces the stories of such letters to all corners of English society over the period 1760-1939. She uncovers scandal, deception, class enmity, personal tragedy, and great loneliness. Some messages were accusatory, some libellous, others bizarre. Technology, new postal networks, forensic techniques, and the emergence of professional police all influence the phenomenon of poison letter campaigns. This book puts the letters back into their local and psychology context, extending the work of detectives, to discover who may have written them and why. Emily Cockayne explores the reasons and motivations for the creation and delivery of these missives and the effect on recipients - with some blasé, others driven to madness. Small communities hit by letter campaigns became places of suspicion and paranoia. By examining the ways in which these letters spread anxiety in the past Penning Poison grapples with the question of how nasty messages can turn into an epidemic. The book recovers many lost stories about how we used to write to one another, finding that perhaps the anxieties of our internet age are not as new as we think.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192514253
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Accusatory, libellous, or just bizarre, Penning Poison unveils the history of anonymous letter-writing. 'er at number 14 is dirty Receiving an unexpected and unsigned note is a disconcerting experience. In Penning Poison, Emily Cockayne traces the stories of such letters to all corners of English society over the period 1760-1939. She uncovers scandal, deception, class enmity, personal tragedy, and great loneliness. Some messages were accusatory, some libellous, others bizarre. Technology, new postal networks, forensic techniques, and the emergence of professional police all influence the phenomenon of poison letter campaigns. This book puts the letters back into their local and psychology context, extending the work of detectives, to discover who may have written them and why. Emily Cockayne explores the reasons and motivations for the creation and delivery of these missives and the effect on recipients - with some blasé, others driven to madness. Small communities hit by letter campaigns became places of suspicion and paranoia. By examining the ways in which these letters spread anxiety in the past Penning Poison grapples with the question of how nasty messages can turn into an epidemic. The book recovers many lost stories about how we used to write to one another, finding that perhaps the anxieties of our internet age are not as new as we think.
No Price I Bring
Author: Joel Cooper
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595484271
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
If you have ever despaired with your efforts to earn your eternal salvation, you might want to read this book. By relating the experiences of a minister of the gospel, his efforts to "save" himself, the book attempts to show that, in the end, only the grace of God will suffice. Moreover, in telling the story, the minister reveals the nature of racism in Little Rock and the effects of the hippie revolution in Fayetteville-a split church in the former and a burned church in the latter. You may find that you resonate with the minister's struggle to find a faith that can endure all the evil that can befall an individual, and will counter all the arguments that atheistic scientism can give.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595484271
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
If you have ever despaired with your efforts to earn your eternal salvation, you might want to read this book. By relating the experiences of a minister of the gospel, his efforts to "save" himself, the book attempts to show that, in the end, only the grace of God will suffice. Moreover, in telling the story, the minister reveals the nature of racism in Little Rock and the effects of the hippie revolution in Fayetteville-a split church in the former and a burned church in the latter. You may find that you resonate with the minister's struggle to find a faith that can endure all the evil that can befall an individual, and will counter all the arguments that atheistic scientism can give.
RKO Radio Pictures Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Films, 1929-1956
Author: Michael R. Pitts
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476616833
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
King Kong and The Thing from Another World are among the most popular horror and science fiction films of all time and both were made by RKO Radio Pictures. Between 1929 and 1956, RKO released more than 140 genre features, including The Most Dangerous Game, The Phantom of Crestwood, Before Dawn, The Monkey's Paw, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, You'll Find Out, The Spiral Staircase, The Enchanted Cottage, It's a Wonderful Life, Captive Women and Killers from Space. RKO is remembered for its series of psychological horror movies produced by Val Lewton, including Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, The Seventh Victim and The Body Snatcher. The studio also produced films in the adventure, comedy, fantasy, mystery and western genres. They released many Walt Disney classics--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Pinocchio, Cinderella, Peter Pan--as well as several "Tarzan" features. This volume covers these movies in detail with critical and historical analysis, in-depth plot synopsis and numerous contemporary reviews.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476616833
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
King Kong and The Thing from Another World are among the most popular horror and science fiction films of all time and both were made by RKO Radio Pictures. Between 1929 and 1956, RKO released more than 140 genre features, including The Most Dangerous Game, The Phantom of Crestwood, Before Dawn, The Monkey's Paw, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, You'll Find Out, The Spiral Staircase, The Enchanted Cottage, It's a Wonderful Life, Captive Women and Killers from Space. RKO is remembered for its series of psychological horror movies produced by Val Lewton, including Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, The Seventh Victim and The Body Snatcher. The studio also produced films in the adventure, comedy, fantasy, mystery and western genres. They released many Walt Disney classics--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Pinocchio, Cinderella, Peter Pan--as well as several "Tarzan" features. This volume covers these movies in detail with critical and historical analysis, in-depth plot synopsis and numerous contemporary reviews.
The Poisoned Chalice
Author: Jaxon Reed
Publisher: RWG Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Step into the gripping world of "The Poisoned Chalice," a captivating murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Set against a backdrop of deceit, secrets, and treacherous alliances, this thrilling tale follows Detective Rebecca Adams and Sebastian Blackwood as they unravel a web of intrigue surrounding a cursed chalice and a string of mysterious deaths. When a renowned collector falls victim to a series of inexplicable calamities after acquiring the cursed chalice, Detective Rebecca Adams and her brilliant partner, Sebastian Blackwood, are called in to investigate. As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter a clandestine society, a network of poisoners, and a twisted family tree filled with hidden secrets. Each chapter leads our intrepid detectives closer to the truth, as they untangle cryptic clues, uncover long-buried grudges, and confront their own doubts and fears. From the enigmatic invitation that sets the stage for the investigation to the final revelation that sends shockwaves through the community, the suspense builds relentlessly, keeping readers guessing until the last possible moment. "The Poisoned Chalice" takes readers on a journey through the darkest corners of human nature. With vivid descriptions, intricate plot twists, and well-developed characters, this enthralling tale immerses readers in a world of suspense, where danger lurks at every turn and the line between friend and foe blurs. As Detective Adams and Blackwood race against time to unmask the culprit, they must navigate a treacherous path filled with hidden motives, secret societies, and the chilling whispers of a cursed artifact. Can they unravel the truth before more lives are claimed by the poisoner's hand? Will justice be served, or will the enigmatic secrets surrounding the chalice remain forever hidden? "The Poisoned Chalice" is a masterfully crafted mystery that will captivate fans of suspense, detective novels, and thrillers. Prepare to be immersed in a world of twists and turns, where nothing is as it seems, and the truth waits to be uncovered. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, deception, and the relentless pursuit of justice in this mesmerizing murder mystery.
Publisher: RWG Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Step into the gripping world of "The Poisoned Chalice," a captivating murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Set against a backdrop of deceit, secrets, and treacherous alliances, this thrilling tale follows Detective Rebecca Adams and Sebastian Blackwood as they unravel a web of intrigue surrounding a cursed chalice and a string of mysterious deaths. When a renowned collector falls victim to a series of inexplicable calamities after acquiring the cursed chalice, Detective Rebecca Adams and her brilliant partner, Sebastian Blackwood, are called in to investigate. As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter a clandestine society, a network of poisoners, and a twisted family tree filled with hidden secrets. Each chapter leads our intrepid detectives closer to the truth, as they untangle cryptic clues, uncover long-buried grudges, and confront their own doubts and fears. From the enigmatic invitation that sets the stage for the investigation to the final revelation that sends shockwaves through the community, the suspense builds relentlessly, keeping readers guessing until the last possible moment. "The Poisoned Chalice" takes readers on a journey through the darkest corners of human nature. With vivid descriptions, intricate plot twists, and well-developed characters, this enthralling tale immerses readers in a world of suspense, where danger lurks at every turn and the line between friend and foe blurs. As Detective Adams and Blackwood race against time to unmask the culprit, they must navigate a treacherous path filled with hidden motives, secret societies, and the chilling whispers of a cursed artifact. Can they unravel the truth before more lives are claimed by the poisoner's hand? Will justice be served, or will the enigmatic secrets surrounding the chalice remain forever hidden? "The Poisoned Chalice" is a masterfully crafted mystery that will captivate fans of suspense, detective novels, and thrillers. Prepare to be immersed in a world of twists and turns, where nothing is as it seems, and the truth waits to be uncovered. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, deception, and the relentless pursuit of justice in this mesmerizing murder mystery.
British Genres
Author: Marcia Landy
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400862183
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
In this unprecedented survey of British cinema from the 1930s to the New Wave of the 1960s, Marcia Landy explores how cinematic representation and social history converge. Landy focuses on the genre film, a product of British mass culture often dismissed by critics as "unrealistic," showing that in England such cinema subtly dramatized unresolved cultural conflicts and was, in fact, more popular than critics have claimed. Her discussion covers hundreds of works--including historical films, films of empire, war films, melodrama, comedy, science-fiction, horror, and social problem films--and reveals their relation to changing attitudes toward class, race, national identity, sexuality, and gender. Landy begins by describing the status and value of genre theory, then provides a history of British film production that illuminates the politics and personalities connected with the major studios. In vivid accounts of the films within each genre, she analyzes styles, codes, and conventions to show how the films negotiate history, fantasy, and lived experience. Throughout Landy creates a dynamic sense of genre and of how the genres shape, not merely reflect, cultural conflicts. Originally published in 1991. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400862183
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
In this unprecedented survey of British cinema from the 1930s to the New Wave of the 1960s, Marcia Landy explores how cinematic representation and social history converge. Landy focuses on the genre film, a product of British mass culture often dismissed by critics as "unrealistic," showing that in England such cinema subtly dramatized unresolved cultural conflicts and was, in fact, more popular than critics have claimed. Her discussion covers hundreds of works--including historical films, films of empire, war films, melodrama, comedy, science-fiction, horror, and social problem films--and reveals their relation to changing attitudes toward class, race, national identity, sexuality, and gender. Landy begins by describing the status and value of genre theory, then provides a history of British film production that illuminates the politics and personalities connected with the major studios. In vivid accounts of the films within each genre, she analyzes styles, codes, and conventions to show how the films negotiate history, fantasy, and lived experience. Throughout Landy creates a dynamic sense of genre and of how the genres shape, not merely reflect, cultural conflicts. Originally published in 1991. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
The Ageless Agatha Christie
Author: J.C. Bernthal
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476663130
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
When Agatha Christie died in 1976, she was the bestselling mystery writer in history. This collection of new essays brings fresh perspectives to Christie scholarship with new readings and discussions of little-known aspects of her life, career and legacy. The contributors explore her relationship with modernism, the relevance of queer theory, television adaptations, issues with translations, information behavior theory, feminist readings, postcolonial tribute novels, celebrity culture and heritage cinema. The final word is given to fans in an editorial that collates testimonies from readers, collectors and enthusiasts.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476663130
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
When Agatha Christie died in 1976, she was the bestselling mystery writer in history. This collection of new essays brings fresh perspectives to Christie scholarship with new readings and discussions of little-known aspects of her life, career and legacy. The contributors explore her relationship with modernism, the relevance of queer theory, television adaptations, issues with translations, information behavior theory, feminist readings, postcolonial tribute novels, celebrity culture and heritage cinema. The final word is given to fans in an editorial that collates testimonies from readers, collectors and enthusiasts.
Closer to the Chest
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756412404
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Married life for Mags and Amily is smooth sailing. Professional life is something else entirely. Genteel blackmail amongst the highborn and wealthy is a way of life, even in the relatively staid and well-behaved Court at Haven, but someone is breaking the unspoken rules.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756412404
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Married life for Mags and Amily is smooth sailing. Professional life is something else entirely. Genteel blackmail amongst the highborn and wealthy is a way of life, even in the relatively staid and well-behaved Court at Haven, but someone is breaking the unspoken rules.
Alleged Assassination Plots Involving Foreign Leaders
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Assassination
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Assassination
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description