
CRIME & MYSTERY Boxed Set
Enriched edition.By Richard MarshLength102h 49m
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In Richard Marsh's CRIME & MYSTERY Boxed Set, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the realms of mystery and suspense. With masterful storytelling and intricate plots, each story in this collection keeps readers gripped until the very last page. Marsh's writing style is fluid and engaging, drawing readers into a world of darkness and deception that is hard to escape. Set in the late 19th century England, the book captures the essence of the Victorian era, with its obsession with crime and the macabre. Marsh's ability to create a sense of unease and tension is unparalleled, making this boxed set a must-read for fans of the genre. Marsh, a prolific writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was known for his supernatural and mystery fiction. His personal experiences and fascination with the unknown influenced his writing, leading him to create stories that continue to captivate readers to this day. With his unique blend of horror, mystery, and suspense, Marsh's work has stood the test of time and continues to appeal to modern audiences. Fans of classic crime and mystery novels will find Richard Marsh's CRIME & MYSTERY Boxed Set a riveting and captivating read. With its compelling narratives and dark undertones, this collection is sure to satisfy anyone with a taste for the mysterious and suspenseful.
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
Length102 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Master Criminal Series (Illustrated Edition)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Crime and the Criminal
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6CHAPTER I. THE OPEN DOOR.
7CHAPTER IV. BLACKMAIL.
8CHAPTER V. THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS.
9CHAPTER VI. A CONFESSION.
10CHAPTER VII. A VISITOR.
11CHAPTER VIII. MORE THAN HIS MATCH.
12CHAPTER IX. FOR THE SECOND TIME.
13CHAPTER X. THE HONOUR OF THE CLUB.
14CHAPTER XII. SIR HASELTON JARDINE.
15CHAPTER XIII. AN AFTERNOON CALL.
16CHAPTER XIV. SELLING BOOMJOPFS.
17CHAPTER XV. THE CLUB.
18CHAPTER XVI. DRAWING THE LOT.
19CHAPTER XVII. A LITTLE GAME.
20CHAPTER XIX. THE PROMISE.
21CHAPTER XX. THE NEWS FROM TOWN.
22CHAPTER XXI. THE ADVENTURES OF A NIGHT.
23CHAPTER XXII. LOUISE O'DONNEL'S FATHER.
24CHAPTER XXIV. WHAT MRS. CARRUTH SAW.
25CHAPTER XXV. MR. TOWNSEND'S DOUBLE.
26CHAPTER XXVI. ANNOUNCED!
27CHAPTER XXIX. THE TRIAL BEGINS.
28CHAPTER XXX. MR. TAUNTON'S EVIDENCE.
29CHAPTER XXXIII. MR. TENNANT SPEAKS.
30CHAPTER XXXIV. MR. HOLMAN AT HOME.
31CHAPTER XXXV. THE WOMAN OF THE PORTRAIT.
32CHAPTER XXXVII. "CALL ME DORA."
33CHAPTER XXXVIII. ON THE THRESHOLD.
34CHAPTER XL. MR. TOWNSEND REACHES HOME.
35CHAPTER XLI. TAKING LEAVE.
36CHAPTER XLII. HAND IN HAND.
37The Datchet Diamonds
38CHAPTER II OVERHEARD IN THE TRAIN
39CHAPTER III THE DIAMONDS
40CHAPTER IV MISS WENTWORTH'S RUDENESS
41CHAPTER V IN THE BODEGA
42CHAPTER VI THE ADVENTURES OF A NIGHT
43CHAPTER VII THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY
44CHAPTER VIII IN THE MOMENT OF HIS SUCCESS
45CHAPTER IX A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE
46CHAPTER X CYRIL'S FRIEND
47CHAPTER XI JOHN IRELAND'S WARRANT
48CHAPTER XII A WOMAN ROUSED
49CHAPTER XIII THE DETECTIVE AND THE LADY
50CHAPTER XIV AMONG THIEVES