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  • Greensea Island: A Mystery of the Essex Coast

    "Greensea Island" revolves around the mysterious events that unfold on the remote Greensea Island. When a young woman named Eve Hilyard arrives on the island to work as a governess for the eccentric Harling family, she soon becomes embroiled in a web of secrets, lies, and sinister goings-on.As Eve delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Harling family and the history of Greensea Island, ... Read more

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  • The Red Lodge: A Mystery of Campden Hill

    A dark green Rolls-Royce limousine slid round the corner of Sydney Place and, proceeding a few hundred yards along the Fulham Road, drew up in front of St. Christopher's Hospital. It had scarcely stopped before the door opened and its solitary occupant—a tall, well-dressed man of about fifty—stepped out on to the pavement. "You can wait here, Simmons," he said, addressing the chauffeur. "I shan't ... Read more

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  • The Cruise of the Scandal and Other Stories

    One must never forget, said George solemnly, "that rank has its duties as well as its privileges." I helped myself to another glass of champagne. "What is it you want me to do?" I asked. "I have no wish to dictate to you in any way," he answered. "I am merely offering you my advice. As your elder brother and the head of the family, I naturally take an interest in your career." "Fire ahead," I ... Read more

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  • A Rogue by Compulsion: An Affair of the Secret Service

    The novel may follow the adventures or investigations of secret service agents, involving espionage plots, clandestine missions, and the pursuit of spies or criminal masterminds. Bridges might incorporate elements of suspense, mystery, and action as the characters navigate through dangerous situations and attempt to uncover and thwart nefarious plots.The title, "A Rogue by Compulsion," suggests a ... Read more

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  • The Lady from Long Acre

    Lady Jocelyn sighed gently and put down her cup on the tea-table. "I suppose, Tony," she said, "that when one gets to seventy-two, one's conscience begins to decay just as one's body does. I seem to like good people less and immoral and useless ones more. You are the only member of the family it gives me the faintest pleasure to see nowadays." Sir Antony Raymond Fulk Desmoleyn Conway—Conway Bart., ... Read more

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  • Another Man's Shoes

    When you are really hungry, and have precisely one and sixpence to spend upon your dinner, the problem is one which requires a certain amount of consideration. I hesitated for some time between —— and the ——. At —— they give you four quite decent courses for a shilling, which leaves sixpence over for a drink and a tip for the waiter. On the other hand, the tablecloths are generally dirty, and the ... Read more

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  • Another Man's Shoes

    The story may revolve around a protagonist who finds themselves unexpectedly thrust into a web of secrets and danger when they assume another person's identity or find themselves in possession of someone else's shoes. As they navigate the complexities of their new identity, they may uncover hidden truths, confront dangerous adversaries, and grapple with questions of morality and personal ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Trouble on the Thames

    Narrated by David Thorpe ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics

    Unabridged

    7 hours 10 min

    Owen Bradwell is a courageous naval officer who returns to England in the 1930s. He believes that his career is over because he has become colour-blind – but with Nazi Germany an increasing menace, the authorities cannot do without Bradwell, and he is assigned a special mission. A former acquaintance of Bradwell's has been trapped into betraying his country's secrets by a Nazi agent. Bradwell is ... Read more

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  • The Lady from Long Acre

    The novel begins with the discovery of a body in a house in Long Acre, a street in London. Inspector Littlejohn is called to the scene to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives among the residents of Long Acre.The title character, the Lady from Long Acre, plays a central role in the story, as her ... Read more

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  • Greensea Island: A Mystery of the Essex Coast

    I was leaning over the starboard railing, waiting for a boat, when Ross, the ship's doctor, came sauntering along the deck, puffing contentedly at a large Manilla cigar. "Hullo, Dryden!" he observed, in that pleasant drawling voice of his. "Busy as usual?" Having just completed five hours' strenuous toil, supervising the unlading of cargo, I could afford to treat his effort at sarcasm with the ... Read more

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  • Trouble on the Thames

    Series series British Library Spy Classics
    Spy thriller fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"A literary craftsman, who could spring surprises with his humour and sense of suspense." —The TimesOwen Bradwell is a courageous naval officer who returns to England in the 1930s. He believes that his career is over because he has become colour-blind—but with Nazi Germany an increasing menace, the authorities cannot do without Bradwell, and ... Read more

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  • The Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories

    In "The Cruise of the 'Scandal'," readers may be taken on a maritime adventure aboard the titular vessel, encountering danger, romance, and intrigue on the high seas. The story might revolve around the exploits of the ship's crew or passengers, weaving together elements of mystery, suspense, and perhaps even a touch of romance.Beyond the titular story, the collection likely includes additional ... Read more

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