Christmas Mystery Special
By Edgar Wallace, Arthur Conan Doyle, Algernon Blackwood, G. K. Chesterton, R. Austin Freeman, Fred M. White, Arthur Cheney Train, Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr, O. Henry, Emmuska Orczy, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, Saki, Sabine Baring-Gould, M. R. James, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, Fergus Hume, Louisa M. Alcott, Frank R. Stockton, Grant Allen, James Bowker, Jerome K. Jerome, J. M. Barrie, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, E. F. Benson
Length55h 34m
About this audiobook
The 'Christmas Mystery Special' anthology stitches together a rich tapestry of narrative intrigue and seasonal enigma, fashioned by a constellation of seminal literary figures. This collection spans a diverse array of styles, from the detective tales of fog-laden Victorian London streets to the eerie whispers of ghostly visitations on Christmas Eve. The anthology's essence captures the unique juxtaposition of warmth and mystery that the holiday season provides. Notably, the volume includes stories that have set benchmarks in the genre of mystery and supernatural fiction, offering readers a glimpse into the complex interplay of fear, joy, and redemption that defines the Christmas period. The array of authors featured, such as Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle among others, brings together various strands of the literary world from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. These writers, who have significantly shaped the landscape of English literature, contribute to a thematic exploration that transcends mere holiday fiction. Their works connect with broader literary movements like Romanticism, Gothic revival, and the burgeoning detective story, deepening the anthology's exploration of human emotions against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal moral dilemmas. 'Readers seeking to immerse themselves in a multifaceted world of storytelling will find 'Christmas Mystery Special' a profound collection. The anthology not only promises to entertain but also to provide insightful reflections on the human condition, mediated through the festive lens. It's an essential read for both aficionados of classic literature and newcomers, offering a gateway to the rich dialogues between stories that celebrate, question, and elevate the spirit of Christmas. Each page invites you to unravel mysteries that linger like the cold winter air, yet warm the heart with timeless narratives.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (12)
Includes Amazon
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length55 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Detective Muller Boxed Set
2The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle)
3The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton)
4Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman)
5A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White)
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6McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train)
7I
8II
9III
10IV
11V
12VI
13The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White)
14A Policeman’s Business (Edgar Wallace)
15Stuffing (Edgar Wallace)
16Mr Wray’s Cash Box or, the Mask and the Mystery (Wilkie Collins)
17I
18II
19III
20IV
21V
22VI
23VII
24VIII
25IX
26X
27The Adventure of the Second Swag (Robert Barr)
28An Exciting Christmas Eve or, My Lecture on Dynamite (Arthur Conan Doyle)
29A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry)
30A Christmas Tragedy (Emmuska Orczy)
31The Thieves Who Couldn’t Stop Sneezing (Thomas Hardy)
32The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle)
33What the Shepherd Saw: A Tale of Four Moonlight Nights (Thomas Hardy)
34First Night
35Second Night
36Third Night
37Fourth Night
38Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
39The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
40Mustapha (Sabine Baring-Gould)
41I
42II
43III
44IV
45The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance (M.R. James)
46Letter I
47Letter II
48Letter III
49Letter IV
50The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
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