COLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian Crime TalesBy E. W. Hornung, Arthur Conan Doyle, John Kendrick Bangs
Length44h 19m
About this audiobook
This collector's edition gathers more than sixty mystery and crime classics into a single volume, placing the gentleman thief, the consulting detective, and the comic-metaphysical sleuthing tradition in lively conversation. Its range extends from tightly plotted detection and urban adventure to ironic inversion, parody, and fin-de-siècle criminal romance. Standout cases of deduction, disguise, pursuit, and moral ambiguity illuminate the period's fascination with intellect, class, empire, and transgression. The contributing writers stand at the center of late Victorian and Edwardian popular literature, when magazine fiction, serialized suspense, and the modern crime story achieved unprecedented cultural force. Together, their work maps a rich literary terrain: the rationalism of scientific detection, the allure of elegant lawbreaking, and the playful afterlife of famous fictional figures. Their varied voices reflect a world reshaped by metropolitan modernity, expanding print culture, and shifting ideas of justice. Recommended for students, collectors, and general readers alike, this volume offers a rare opportunity to encounter multiple traditions of classic crime writing side by side. Its breadth encourages comparison across styles, ethics, and narrative methods, while its entertaining pace never obscures its historical value. Readers will find in it both a substantial education in mystery fiction and a vibrant dialogue among enduring literary icons.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length44 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 13, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
17Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 2)
2Introduction
18Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 3)
3Historical Context
19THE SEQUELS TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES by JOHN KENDRICK BANGS
4Synopsis (Selection)
20Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman (pt. 1)
5COLLECTOR’S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics)
21Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman (pt. 2)
Show all chaptersShow less
6THE ORIGINAL SERIES by E. W. HORNUNG
22R. Holmes & Co.: Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth (pt. 1)
7The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
23R. Holmes & Co.: Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth (pt. 2)
8The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
24THE INSPIRATION TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES by SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
9The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
25The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 1)
10The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
26The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 2)
11The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
27The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 3)
12The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
28The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 4)
13A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 1)
29The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 5)
14A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 2)
30Analysis
15A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 3)
31Reflection
16Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 1)
A Thief in the Night: Further adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and CracksmanE. W. Hornung2h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Shadow of the RopeE. W. Hornung7h 17m$2 · $0.00
Dead Men Tell No TalesE. W. Hornung6h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Amateur CracksmanE. W. Hornung3h 57m$2 · $0.00
A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' AdventuresE. W. Hornung4h 47m$2 · $0.00
E. W. HORNUNG Ultimate Collection – 19 Novels & 40+ Short Stories, Including War Poems and MemoirsE. W. Hornung201h 36m$1 · $0.00
Mr. Justice RafflesE. W. Hornung7h 11m$2 · $0.00
The Thousandth WomanE. W. Hornung2h 21m$2 · $0.00
At LargeE. W. Hornung9h 10m$2 · $0.00
The Camera FiendE. W. Hornung8h 38m$1 · $0.00
Witching HillE. W. Hornung6h 10m$2 · $0.00
The Boss of TaroombaE. W. Hornung4h 4m$2 · $0.00
Charles ReadeE. W. Hornung1h 34m$2 · $0.00
The Ballad of Ensign JoyE. W. Hornung30m$2 · $0.00
A Bride from the BushE. W. Hornung3h 59m$2 · $0.00
Old Offenders And A Few Old ScoresE. W. Hornung7h 42m$2 · $0.00
A Thief in the Night: Further adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and CracksmanE. W. Hornung2h 59m$2 · $0.00
E. W. HORNUNG Ultimate Collection – 19 Novels & 40+ Short Stories, Including War Poems and MemoirsE. W. Hornung200h 27m$2 · $0.00
PeccaviE. W. Hornung11h 20m$2 · $0.00
Midnight ShadowsS.E. Smith5h 40m$17
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23
The Complete Sherlock Holmes Novels & Stories (4 Novels + 56 Short Stories) (Annotated)Arthur Conan Doyle73h 13m$2 · $0.00
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0.00
Animal 3K’wan6h 33m$20
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m$8 · $0.00
Extinction WarNicholas Sansbury Smith12h 1m$23
Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m$15
3 a.m. Premium: Books 1–5Nick Pirog15h 27m$25
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
Tracing Killer EvidenceJodie Bailey5h 46m$12 · $0.00
AGATHA CHRISTIE Premium CollectionAgatha Christie37h 15m$2 · $0.00
Sign of the MakerBrian Shea7h 13m$17
No Sin UnpunishedLynDee Walker7h 43m$17
Sherlock HolmesMade for Success14h 22m$25
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
Murder in the TowerRoy Lewis8h 23m$20
Glen AffricKarine Giebel22h 51m$46 · $0.00
JAMES BOND 007 Complete CollectionIan Fleming102h 36m$2 · $0.00
Deadly Badlands PursuitSharee Stover5h 53m$12 · $0.00
You may also like
Arsène Lupin vs. Herlock Sholmes (Annotated)Maurice Leblanc9h 7m$2 · $0.00
The A. J. Raffles CollectionJohn Kendrick Bangs, E. W. Hornung32h 44m$2 · $0.00
A Prince of SwindlersGuy Boothby7h 14m$2 · $0.00
My Weirdtastic School #8: Mr. Plummer Is Dumber!Dan Gutman1h 3m$13 · $0.00
Four-Square Jane (Classic Mystery Thriller) (Annotated)Edgar Wallace4h 55m$2 · $0.00
Mr. Campion: Criminologist (Annotated)Margery Allingham5h 47m$2 · $0.00
The Case of the Man Who Was WantedArthur Conan Doyle1h 5m$7 · $0.00
Messengers of Evil: Fantômas SagaPierre Souvestre, Marcel Allain12h 3m$1 · $0.00
The Greatest Mysteries of Arthur Cheney Train – 50+ Titles in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Arthur Cheney Train65h 45m$1 · $0.00
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène LupinMaurice Leblanc6h 1m$15 · $0.00
The St. Valentine’s Day MurderPeter Davis1h 6m$5
The Doctor is InGeorge Zarr29m$5
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar (Annotated)Maurice Leblanc8h 5m$2 · $0.00
813Maurice Leblanc13h 23m$3.50 · $0.00
Drury Lane’s Last CaseEllery Queen10h 28m$20
Lupin CollectionMaurice Leblanc104h 11m$2 · $0.00
Murder Must Advertise. A Detective Story (Annotated)Dorothy Leigh Sayers14h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Petaluma Radio Players Present: The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes, Boxed SetVince Stadon3h 2m$15
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène LupinMaurice Leblanc6h 26m$1 · $0.00
Tales of the World's Greatest Masterminds – 4 Classic Gentleman Thief NovelsE. W. Hornung, Maurice Leblanc, Edgar Wallace, Louis Joseph Vance36h 50m$1