
British Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Collection
Classic Whodunits: An Anthology of Victorian and Twentieth-Century British Detective FictionBy Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Arthur Morrison, Agatha Christie, Wilkie Collins, Thomas W. Hanshew, Edgar Wallace, Frank Froest, J. S. Fletcher, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, R. Austin Freeman, E. W. Hornung, G. K. Chesterton, H. C. McNeile, Victor L. Whitechurch, Rober Barr, Isabel OstanderLength1075h 41m
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British Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Collection is an unparalleled anthology that celebrates the grandeur of the classic English detective story—an art form woven into the rich tapestry of British literature. Set against the foggy, gas-lit backstreets of Victorian and Edwardian England to the garish modernity of the early 20th century, this collection offers a plethora of styles and settings. Revealing the shadowy nooks of the human psyche, each tale explores themes of justice, moral ambiguity, and the eternal dance between right and wrong. The anthology is notable for its inclusion of seminal, thrilling adventures that deliver both rational deduction and psychological suspense. Helmed by literary giants such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, the anthology features the works of renowned and beloved authors from the golden age of detective fiction. Contributing to the great tradition of mystery writing, these authors come from diversified backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspective to the narrative. This confluence of voices resonates with the social changes and literary experimentation of their times—rich in storytelling prowess and emblematic of the cultural zeitgeist of Britain from late 19th century to post World War I era. This collection serves as an essential compendium for any aficionado of the murder mystery genre, offering an immersive portal into a bygone era. It provides an expansive exploration of complex themes, vivid character portrayals, and intricate plots within a single volume. Readers are invited to traverse the labyrinthine narratives crafted by masters of the mystery genre, unlocking layers of insight with each tale. Whether read for entertainment, education, or enlightenment, this anthology promises a timeless dialogue with the classic detective fiction canon.
Audiobook details
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length1075 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BRITISH MURDER MYSTERIES Boxed Set: 350+ Thriller Classics, Detective Novels & True Crime Stories
2Arthur Conan Doyle
3Sherlock Holmes Series
4Part I. Being a Reprint from the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, M.D.
5I. Mr. Sherlock Holmes
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6II. The Science of Deduction
7III. The Lauriston Gardens Mystery
8IV. What John Rance had to Tell
9V. Our Advertisement Brings a Visitor
10VI. Tobias Gregson Shows What He Can Do
11VII. Light in the Darkness
12Part II. The Country of the Saints
13I. On the Great Alkali Plain
14II. The Flower of Utah
15III. John Ferrier Talks with the Prophet
16IV. A Flight for Life
17V. The Avenging Angels
18VI. A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D.
19VII. The Conclusion
20Chapter I. The Science of Deduction
21Chapter II. The Statement of the Case
22Chapter III. In Quest of a Solution
23Chapter IV. The Story of the Bald-Headed Man
24Chapter V. The Tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge
25Chapter VI. Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration
26Chapter VII. The Episode of the Barrel
27Chapter VIII. The Baker Street Irregulars
28Chapter IX. A Break in the Chain
29Chapter X. The End of the Islander
30Chapter XI. The Great Agra Treasure
31Chapter XII. The Strange Story of Jonathan Small
32I. Mr. Sherlock Holmes
33II. The Curse of the Baskervilles
34III. The Problem
35IV. Sir Henry Baskerville
36V. Three Broken Threads
37VI. Baskerville Hall
38VII. The Stapletons of Merripit House
39VIII. First Report of Dr. Watson
40IX. The Light Upon the Moor
41X. Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson
42XI. The Man on the Tor
43XII. Death on the Moor
44XIII. Fixing The Nets
45XIV. The Hound of the Baskervilles
46XV. A Retrospection
47Part 1. The Tragedy of Birlstone
48Chapter 1. The Warning
49Chapter 2. Sherlock Holmes Discourses
50Chapter 3. The Tragedy of Birlstone