
MYSTERY & CRIME Ultimate Collection: 110+ Thriller Novels & Detective Stories In One Volume
Enriched edition. Intriguing Thriller Compilation: 110+ Mysteries & Suspense TalesBy E. Phillips OppenheimLength85h 15m
About this audiobook
E. Phillips Oppenheim's "MYSTERY & CRIME Ultimate Collection" presents a compendium of over 110 thriller novels and detective stories, showcasing the author's mastery of suspense and narrative intricacy. Oppenheim, often referred to as the "Prince of Storytellers," weaves together an engaging tapestry of crime and intrigue that reflects the anxieties and curiosities of early 20th-century society. His writing style emphasizes meticulous character development and plot construction, beckoning readers into a world where shadows lurk and moral ambiguities abound. This extensive anthology allows readers to explore Oppenheim's evolution as a writer, from his pioneering narratives in the genre to his more complex explorations of the human psyche in the face of crime. E. Phillips Oppenheim, a prolific British author whose career spanned the cusp of the Victorian to the Modern era, was a keen observer of human nature and social dynamics. His engagement with the scenes of war and politics likely informed the themes of espionage and treachery prevalent in his works. Oppenheim's experiences and interests served as inspiration for his imaginative storytelling, blending the thrilling elements of detective fiction with philosophical musings on human behavior. For readers drawn to the enthralling world of mysteries and crime, this Ultimate Collection is an indispensable resource. It not only offers a comprehensive overview of Oppenheim's contributions to the genre but also serves as an immersive experience for avid enthusiasts. Discover why Oppenheim remains a significant figure in thriller literature, as you delve into this expansive anthology filled with gripping narratives and unexpected twists.
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
Length85 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 10, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
65The Leeds Bank Robbery
2Introduction
66The Honour of Monsieur Lutarde
3Historical Context
67The Three Malefactors
4Synopsis (Selection)
68The Winds of Death
5Wild Man’s Logic
69Seven Boxes of Gold
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6The Emerald Pendant
70The Unfamiliar Triangle
7Gypsy Blood
71Michael's Wedding Gift
8The Beautiful Sisters of Wryde
72The Mystery Advertisement
9The Adjourned Inquest
73The Great Elusion
10The Spinsters
74The Great Bear
11The Destined Woman
75The Lion's Den
12The Imperfect Crime
76Numbers One and Seven
13Going, Going, Gone!
77The Man with Two Bags
14No Questions Asked; or Anon, £1,000
78Judgment Postponed
15The Luckiest Young Man
79The Yankeedoodle Kid
16Mademoiselle Anna Disappears
80Three Birds With One Stone
17The Tiger on the Mountains
81The Tax Collector
18Paddy Collins Flaps His Wings
82Tawsitter's Millions
19What Sir Stephen Forgot; or In the Strongroom
83Waiting For Tonks
20The Café Régal, the Mistral and the Lady
84The Donvers Case
21The Quarrel
85The Two Philanthropists
22The Dancing Gentleman
86Pussyfoot in Mischief
23With a Dash
87The Reckoning with Otto Schreed
24The Château of Phantasies
88The Rift
25The Battling Pacifist
89Satan and the Spirit
26Ange Marie
90Mr. Homor’s Legacy
27The Modern Marauder
91The Invincible Truth
28The Siren of the Madrid
92The Recalcitrant Mr. Cray
29An Ethical Dilemma
93Mr. Cray Returns Home
30The Fugitive of Adelphi Terrace
94The Ghosts Of Suicide Corner
31Mr. Brown and the Madonna
95No Red Ribbon For The Commodore
32Drama in the Dolls’ House
96Commodore Jasen Watches His Step
33The Ninety-Ninth Thread
97The Seven Taverns Of Marseilles
34The Actor's Romance; or Kenmar’s Golden Day
98The Obstinate Duke
35The Happy Ending
99The Salvation Of Mr. Timothy Ryan
36The Pedagogue of Bellevue Mansions
100The Table Under The Tree
37Lady Katherine's Better Nature
101Lord Dratten's Land Deal
38A Comedy in Divorce
102Fifty-Fifty
39The Missing Hour; or Three To Four
103The Commodore's Last Cigar
40The Fêted Lady; or Ada Malcolm's Dot
104Ask Miss Mott
41The Richest Client; or Working Backwards
105Dinner Without Masks
42Introducing Mr. Peter Ruff
106The Magic Popgun
43A New Career
107The House Of Dread
44Vincent Cawdor, Commission Agent
108Behind Barred Doors
45The Indiscretion Of Letty Shaw
109The House By The River
46Delilah From Streatham
110Lost Miss Greene
47The Little Lady From Servia
111Against Order
48The Demand Of The Double-Four
112First Catch The Girl
49Mrs. Bognor's Star Boarder
113The Terrified Wife
50The Perfidy Of Miss Brown
114Settled Out Of Jail
51Wonderful John Dory
115Thirty-Nine Wooden Boxes
52Recalled by The Double-Four
116An Olympian Debacle
53Prince Albert’s Card Debts
117Broken Engagements
54The Ambassador's Wife
118Too Many Dukes
55The Man from the Old Testament
119The Ritz Hotel Conference
56The First Shot
120Between The 8th Green And The 9th Tee
57The Seven Suppers of Andrea Korust
121Help For Mr. Goldman
58Major Kosuth's Mission
122The Lonely Man
59The Man Behind the Curtain
123A Family Misunderstanding
60The Ghosts of Havana Harbour
124The Listening Lady
61The Affair of An Alien Society
125A Gift From The Gods
62The Thirteenth Encounter
126Analysis
63The Undiscovered Murderer
127Reflection
64The Kiss of Judas
128Memorable Quotes