75+ BEDTIME COSY MYSTERY TALES - Premium Collection (Thriller Classics Series)
Enriched edition. Classic Mysteries for Bedtime ThrillsBy Robert Barr
Length50h 3m
About this audiobook
In "75+ BEDTIME COSY MYSTERY TALES - Premium Collection," Robert Barr crafts a rich tapestry of intrigue and suspense, featuring a collection of over seventy-five captivating short stories that exemplify the hallmark traits of the cozy mystery genre. Barr's literary style is both engaging and accessible, employing an evocative use of language that draws readers into charming yet perplexing scenarios. Set against a backdrop that varies from quaint villages to bustling cities, these tales are imbued with lighthearted elements, clever plot twists, and a satisfying sense of resolution, underscoring the genre's comforting allure while inviting readers to grapple with the puzzles presented before them. Robert Barr, a prolific writer and editor active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, utilized his diverse experiences in literature and journalism to hone his storytelling abilities. His flair for creating compelling narratives can be traced to a deep appreciation for the literary traditions of mystery and a keen observance of society's nuances, which served as a foundation for his enduring fascination with crime and detection. For readers searching for engaging escapism infused with delightful mystery, Barr's "75+ BEDTIME COSY MYSTERY TALES" is an essential addition to any literary collection. This anthology not only delivers on fulfilling the genre's promise of thrills, but it also invites readers to unwind and indulge in the joyous act of solving puzzles before bedtime, making it an ideal companion for both casual readers and mystery aficionados alike.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length50 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 13, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
67A Slippery Customer
2Introduction
68The Sixth Bench
3Historical Context
69The Count's Apology
4Synopsis (Selection)
70Converted
5The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds
71An Invitation
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6The Siamese Twin of a Bomb-Thrower
72The Archbishop's Gift
7The Clue of the Silver Spoons
73Count Konrad's Courtship
8Lord Chizelrigg's Missing Fortune
74The Long Ladder
9The Absent-Minded Coterie
75"Gentlemen: The King!"
10The Ghost with the Club-Foot
76The Hour-Glass
11The Liberation of Wyoming Ed
77The Warrior Maid of San Carlos
12Lady Alicia's Emeralds
78The Ambassador's Pigeons
13The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs
79The First Day
14The Adventure of the Second Swag
80Second Day
15An Alpine Divorce
81Third Day
16Which Was The Murderer?
82Fourth Day
17A Dynamite Explosion
83Fifth Day
18An Electrical Slip
84Sixth Day
19The Vengeance of the Dead
85Seventh Day
20Over The Stelvio Pass
86Eighth Day
21The Hour and the Man
87Ninth Day
22"And the Rigour of the Game"
88Mrs. Tremain
23The Bromley Gibberts Story
89Share and Share Alike
24Not According to the Code
90An International Row
25A Modern Samson
91A Ladies' Man
26A Deal on 'Change
92A Society for the Reformation of Poker Players
27Transformation
93The Man Who was Not on the Passenger List
28The Shadow of the Greenback
94The Terrible Experience of Plodkins
29The Understudy
95A Case of Fever
30"Out Of Thun"
96How the Captain Got His Steamer Out
311.—BESSIE'S BEHAVIOUR.
97My Stowaway
32II.—BESSIE'S CONFESSION.
98The Purser's Story
33III.—BESSIE'S PROPOSAL.
99Miss McMillan
34A Dramatic Point
100“How Finley McGillis Held the Pier”
35Two Florentine Balconies
101How to Write a Short Story: A Symposium
36The Exposure of Lord Stansford
102I. BY ROBERT BARR, AUTHOR OF "A WOMAN INTERVENES," ETC.
37Purification
103II. BY HAROLD FREDERIC, AUTHOR OF "THE DAMNATION OF THERON WARE," ETC.
38The Woman of Stone
104III. BY ARTHUR MORRISON, AUTHOR OF "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," ETC.
39The Chemistry of Anarchy
105IV. BY JANE BARLOW, AUTHOR OF "IRISH IDYLLS," ETC.
40The Fear of It
106One Day's Courtship
41The Metamorphoses of Johnson
107Chapter I
42The Reclamation of Joe Hollends
108Chapter II
43The Type-Written Letter
109Chapter III
44The Doom of London
110Chapter IV
45I.—THE SELF-CONCEIT OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
111Chapter V
46II.—WHY LONDON, WARNED, WAS UNPREPARED.
112Chapter VI
47III.—THE COINCIDENCE THAT CAME AT LAST.
113Chapter VII
48IV.—THE AMERICAN WHO WANTED TO SELL.
114The Herald’s of Fame
49V.—THE AMERICAN SEES SIR JOHN.
115Chapter I
50VI.—HOW THE SMOKE HELD DOWN THE FOG.
116Chapter II
51VII.—THE TRAIN WITH ITS TRAIL OF THE DEAD.
117Chapter III
52The Predicament of De Plonville
118Chapter IV
53A New Explosive
119Chapter V
54The Great Pegram Mystery
120Chapter VI
55Death Cometh Soon or Late
121The Strong Arm
56High Stakes
122CHAPTER I. — THE BEAUTIFUL JAILER OF GUDENFELS
57"Where Ignorance Is Bliss"
123CHAPTER II. — THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW
58The Departure of Cub Mclean
124CHAPTER III. — A CITY OF FEAR
59Old Number Eighty-Six
125CHAPTER IV. — THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR
60Playing With Marked Cards
126CHAPTER V. — THE NEEDLE DAGGER
61The Bruiser's Courtship
127CHAPTER VI. — THE HOLY FEHM
62The Raid On Mellish
128Literary Article
63Striking Back
129"Canadian literature"
64Crandall's Choice
130Analysis
65The Failure of Bradley
131Reflection
66Ringamy's Convert
132Memorable Quotes
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