THE CRYSTAL BEADS MURDER – Murder Mystery for Inspector Stoddart (Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Golden Age whodunit of high society, an antique necklace—and murderBy Annie Haynes
Length8h 7m
About this audiobook
The Crystal Beads Murder is a finely wrought Golden Age detective novel in which Inspector Stoddart confronts a death entangled with social secrecy, material clues, and the deceptive surfaces of respectable life. Haynes writes with a controlled, observant style: domestic interiors, overheard tensions, and seemingly minor objects—most notably the titular beads—become instruments of revelation. The novel belongs to the classic interwar tradition of puzzle mystery, yet its atmosphere is darker and more psychologically attentive than mere ratiocination. Annie Haynes was one of the notable women crime writers of the early twentieth century, publishing during the formative years of British detective fiction. Though less widely remembered than some contemporaries, she helped shape the conventions later associated with the Golden Age: disciplined plotting, credible police procedure, and the gradual exposure of hidden motives beneath polite society. Her own literary career, cut short by illness, lends particular interest to her compact but accomplished body of work. This novel is recommended to readers who enjoy intelligent, clue-driven mysteries with period texture and understated suspense. Admirers of classic detective fiction will find in Inspector Stoddart a methodical and humane investigator, and in Haynes a writer deserving renewed attention.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 4, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE CRYSTAL BEADS MURDER – Murder Mystery for Inspector Stoddart (Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
2THE CRYSTAL BEADS MURDER – Murder Mystery for Inspector Stoddart (Thriller Classic) (pt. 1)
3THE CRYSTAL BEADS MURDER – Murder Mystery for Inspector Stoddart (Thriller Classic) (pt. 2)
4THE CRYSTAL BEADS MURDER – Murder Mystery for Inspector Stoddart (Thriller Classic) (pt. 3)
5THE CRYSTAL BEADS MURDER – Murder Mystery for Inspector Stoddart (Thriller Classic) (pt. 4)
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6Memorable Quotes
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The Master of the Priory (Annotated)Annie Haynes6h 49m$2 · $0.00
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British Murder Mysteries: Annie Haynes Collection (Annotated)Annie Haynes64h 17m$2 · $0.00
Inspector Stoddart's Murder Mysteries (4 Intriguing Golden Age Thrillers) (Annotated)Annie Haynes30h 38m$2 · $0.00
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