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  • The Adventures of Romney Pringle

    Enriched edition. Intriguing Tales of Justice and Deception in Early 20th-Century Detective Literature

    by Richard Austin Freeman, John James Pitcairn, Hudson Redwick ...
    In 'The Adventures of Romney Pringle,' the anthology traverses through an engaging series of literary escapades that explore themes of deception, wit, and cunning. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century mystery narratives, this collection underscores a diversity of storytelling styles that showcase the meticulous craft of its authors. Readers are drawn into a world where postcards and ... Read more

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  • The Best British Detective Books: 270+ Murder Mysteries, Crime Stories & Suspense Thrillers

    The Most Famous British Investigators: Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, P. C. Lee…

    by Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Wallace, Annie Haynes, R. Austin Freeman, H. C. McNeile, G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Morrison, Ernest Bramah, Victor L. Whitechurch, Thomas W. Hanshew, J. S. Fletcher, Rober Barr ...
    'The Best British Detective Books: 270+ Murder Mysteries, Crime Stories & Suspense Thrillers' stands as a monumental anthology that encapsulates the golden age of British detective fiction. This collection boasts a vast array of literary styles, from the intricate puzzles showcased by Arthur Conan Doyle to the atmospheric suspense created by Edgar Wallace. The anthology serves not only as a ... Read more

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  • The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective

    Enriched edition. Unveiling Mysteries with a Lady Detective

    by Catherine Louisa Pirkis, Marcus Hudson ...
    In "The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective," Catherine Louisa Pirkis introduces readers to one of literature's earliest female detectives, Loveday Brooke. This collection of interconnected short stories deftly blends elements of mystery and intrigue with a subtle critique of gender roles in Victorian society. Pirkis employs a brisk narrative style, rich in detail and wry humor, as she ... Read more

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  • Vice Versa

    Or, A Lesson To Fathers

    by F. Anstey ...
    The concept of body switching has been used as fodder for Hollywood blockbusters for decades. Humor writer F. Anstey's take on this time-honored trope, Vice Versa, recounts the hilarious hijinks that ensue when a boy and his father suddenly and mysteriously wind up inhabiting each other's skin. Adapted for the silver screen four times, this knee-slapping romp is sure to please. ... Read more

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  • Extremely Entertaining Short Stories

    by Stacy AUMONIER ...
    Short Stories of World War 1 and the 1920s, some funny, some poignant, by the author whom John Galsworthy rated &quote;one of the best short-story writers of all time&quote;. ... Read more

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  • Detectives White & Furneaux' Cases (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. 5 Thriller Novels in One Volume: The Postmaster's Daughter, Number Seventeen, The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley, The De Bercy Affair & What Would You Have Done?

    by Louis Tracy, Ian Whitenhall ...
    Detectives White & Furneaux' Cases gathers Louis Tracy's Scotland Yard mysteries centered on the contrasting investigators James White and Charles Furneaux. Combining brisk plotting with urbane wit, the stories belong to the Golden Age's immediate prehistory, when sensation fiction, newspaper realism, and deductive puzzle-making were converging. Tracy's style favors lucid exposition, sharp social ... Read more

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  • Romney Pringle - Complete 12 Book Collection

    Enriched edition. The Assyrian Rejuvenator, The Foreign Office Despatch, The Chicago Heiress, The Lizard's Scale…

    by R. Austin Freeman, Desmond Cole ...
    R. Austin Freeman's 'Romney Pringle - Complete 12 Book Collection' is a captivating series of mystery novels that follow the adventures of the charming and resourceful gentleman thief, Romney Pringle. The stories are intricately plotted with clever twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. Freeman's writing style is reminiscent of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, with ... Read more

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  • Max Carrados Mysteries

    by Ernest Bramah ...
    This early work by Ernest Bramah was originally published in 1911 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Max Carrados Mysteries' is a collection of stories about Bramah's famous detective. Ernest Bramah Smith was born was near Manchester in 1868. He was a poor student, and dropped out of the Manchester Grammar School when sixteen years old to go into the farming business. ... Read more

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  • The Hawthorn Tree & Other Stories

    by AM Burrage ...
    Series Book 3 - Supernatural Classics By AM Burrage
    Alfred McLelland Burrage was born in 1889. His father and uncle were both writers, primarily of boys fiction, and by age 16 AM Burrage had joined them and quickly became a master of the market publishing his stories regularly across a number of publications. By the start of the Great War Burrage was well established but in 1916 he was conscripted to fight on the Western Front, his experiences ... Read more

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  • The Wheels of Chance: a Bicycling Idyll (1896)

    by H. G. Wells ...
    Classic novel, first published in 1896. According to Wikipedia: "The Wheels of Chance is an early comic novel by H. G. Wells about a cycle holiday, somewhat in the style of Three Men in a Boat. This novel was written at the height of the cycling craze (18901905) when practical, comfortable bicycles first became widely and cheaply available, and before the rise of the automobile (see History of the ... Read more

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  • Max Carrados Mysteries

    by Ernest Bramah ...
    Parkinson, the unquenchable stickler for decorum, paused after receiving the general instructions for the day just long enough to create a sense of hesitation. Mr Carrados, merely concerned with an after-breakfast cigarette, divined the position with his usual unerring instinct.'Yes, Parkinson,' he remarked encouragingly; 'is there anything going on?'A clumsily-folded newspaper enabled the ... Read more

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  • Love and the Ironmonger

    by F. J. Randall ...
    "Love and the Ironmonger" by F. J. Randall intricately weaves romance and drama into a compelling narrative set in a quaint English village. In this captivating novel, Randall masterfully blends elements of romance and realism, creating a poignant tale that explores the complexities of love and human connection. At its core, "Love and the Ironmonger" is a heartfelt romance that unfolds against the ... Read more

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