The Best Holiday Mysteries for Christmas Time
By Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Arthur Cheney Train, Arthur Conan Doyle, Algernon Blackwood, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Wilkie Collins, Saki, Fergus Hume, Edgar Wallace, William Douglas O'Connor, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, James Bowker, R. Austin Freeman, J. M. Barrie, E. F. Benson, G. K. Chesterton, Jerome K. Jerome, M. R. James, Fred M. White, Sabine Baring-Gould, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Frank R. Stockton, Louisa M. Alcott, Leonard Kip, Emmuska Orczy, Lucie E. Jackson, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis
Length55h 38m
About this audiobook
The Best Holiday Mysteries for Christmas Time encapsulates the rich tapestry of Victorian and Edwardian literary prowess, wrapped beautifully in the seasonal theme of mystery. This anthology traverses an eclectic array of narrative styles ranging from gothic horror to detective puzzles, deftly unraveling the complexities of human nature beneath the facade of holiday cheer. The collection includes standout pieces that weave suspense and intrigue, capturing imaginations amidst the backdrop of yuletide traditions. The diversity of stories offers readers a panoramic view of what constitutes holiday mystery, transcending conventional narratives and embracing both the fantastical and the chillingly realistic. The contributing authors are a veritable who's who of timeless literary luminaries, from Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle to lesser-known yet equally captivating voices like Florence Marryat and Catherine Crowe. These authors have left indelible marks on literary history, contributing to the broader cultural milieu reflected in their stories. Their works resonate with themes of morality, justice, and the supernatural, providing a comprehensive exploration of the genre. These writers unite under the Christmas theme to explore universal truths, rendering the collection a microcosm of 19th and early 20th-century societal dynamics and artistic expression. This anthology serves as an invaluable resource for readers and scholars alike, offering unparalleled access to a spectrum of holiday-themed mysteries that challenge, entertain, and provoke thought. With narratives that range from the whimsically curious to the darkly mysterious, The Best Holiday Mysteries for Christmas Time invites readers to not only enjoy but engage with the timeless tales within. Assembling a pantheon of pioneering literary figures, it stands as a testament to the enduring allure of mystery interwoven with festive spirit, promising a rewarding journey through curiosity and wonder for its audience.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length55 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Best Holiday Mysteries for Christmas Time
65Chapter I
2The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle)
66Chapter II
3The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton)
67Chapter III
4Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman)
68Chapter IV
5A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White)
69Chapter V
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6I
70Chapter VI
7II
71A Terrible Christmas Eve (Lucie E. Jackson)
8III
72Preface
9IV
73First Evening
10V
74Second Evening
11VI
75Third Evening
12The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White)
76Fourth Evening
13A Policeman’s Business (Edgar Wallace)
77Fifth Evening
14Stuffing (Edgar Wallace)
78Sixth Evening
15Advertisement
79Seventh Evening
16I
80Eighth Evening
17II
81Appendix
18III
82The Italian's Story
19IV
83The Dutch Officer's Story
20V
84The Old French Gentleman's Story
21VI
85The Swiss Lady's Story
22VII
86The Sheep-Farmer's Story
23VIII
87My Friend's Story
24IX
88The Ghost: A Christmas Story (William Douglas O’Connor)
25X
89I
26The Adventure of the Second Swag (Robert Barr)
90II
27An Exciting Christmas Eve or, My Lecture on Dynamite (Arthur Conan Doyle)
91The Mystery of My Grandmother’s Hair Sofa (John Kendrick Bangs)
28A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry)
92Chapter I. Dramatis Personae
29A Christmas Tragedy (Emmuska Orczy)
93Chapter II. Byplay
30The Thieves Who Couldn’t Stop Sneezing (Thomas Hardy)
94Chapter III. Who Was It?
31The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle)
95Chapter IV. Feeding the Peacocks
32First Night
96Chapter V. Under the Mistletoe
33Second Night
97Chapter VI. Miracles
34Third Night
98Chapter VII. A Ghostly Revel
35Fourth Night
99Chapter VIII. Jasper
36Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
100Old Applejoy's Ghost (Frank R. Stockton)
37The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
101I
38I
102II
39II
103III
40III
104IV
41IV
105V
42Letter I
106VI
43Letter II
107The Christmas-Eve Vigil (James Bowker)
44Letter III
108Introductory
45Letter IV
109How the Stories came to be told
46The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
110Teddy Biffles' Story
47Chapter I. The Gift Bestowed
111Interlude—The Doctor's Story
48Chapter II. The Gift Diffused
112Interlude
49Chapter III. The Gift Reversed
113A Personal Explanation
50Chapter I. To Be Taken Immediately
114My Own Story
51Chapter II. Not to Be Taken at Bed-Time
115The Box with the Iron Clamps (Florence Marryat)
52Chapter III. To Be Taken at the Dinner-Table
116Joseph: A Story (Katherine Rickford)
53Chapter IV. Not to Be Taken for Granted
117The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton (Charles Dickens)
54Chapter V. To Be Taken in Water
118The Ghost of Christmas Eve (J. M. Barrie)
55Chapter VI. To Be Taken With a Grain of Salt
119The Dead Sexton (Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu)
56Chapter VII. To Be Taken and Tried
120Uncle Cornelius His Story (George MacDonald)
57Chapter VIII. To Be Taken for Life
121The Grave by the Handpost (Thomas Hardy)
58Stave I. Marley's Ghost
122Number Ninety (Bithia Mary Croker)
59Stave II. The First of the Three Spirits
123At Chrighton Abbey (Mary Elizabeth Braddon)
60Stave III. The Second of the Three Spirits
124The Black Bag Left on a Door-Step (Catherine L. Pirkis)
61Stave IV. The Last of the Spirits
125Between the Lights (E. F. Benson)
62Stave V. The End of It
126Transition (Algernon Blackwood)
63The Ghost’s Touch (Fergus Hume)
127The Kit-Bag (Algernon Blackwood)
64Glámr (Sabine Baring-Gould)
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