THE DEEP-LAKE MYSTERY (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Locked-Room MysteryBy Carolyn Wells
Length8h 35m
About this audiobook
The Deep-Lake Mystery is a polished example of Carolyn Wells's Golden Age detective fiction, combining the country-house puzzle with the atmosphere of a secluded lakeside community. Centered on an apparently baffling crime, the novel proceeds through clues, misdirection, social observation, and urbane dialogue rather than sensational violence. Wells's style is brisk, orderly, and theatrical, reflecting the early twentieth-century appetite for ingenious plots, amateur deduction, and the reassuring restoration of rational order. Carolyn Wells was a prolific American writer whose career ranged from children's verse and humor to mystery fiction, bibliophilic essays, and literary parody. Her long-running detective Fleming Stone embodies her interest in logic, manners, and the mechanics of the puzzle plot. Wells's familiarity with popular literary forms, together with her wit and disciplined craftsmanship, helped her produce mysteries that are both entertaining and revealing of contemporary social codes. This book is recommended for readers interested in classic detective fiction, especially those who enjoy elegant clue-based mysteries from the period before hard-boiled realism transformed the genre. It will appeal to admirers of cultivated deduction, vintage settings, and narrative puzzles whose pleasures lie in observation, inference, and the gradual unveiling of concealed motives.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- 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
Rating★★★ 3.4 (268)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BRITISH MYSTERIES - Arthur Conan Doyle Edition
14X. Discussion
2Introduction
15XI. Evidence
3Synopsis
16XII. My Secret
4Historical Context
17XIII. As to Tuesday Afternoon
5I. “A Stately Pleasure Dome ...”
18XIV. Posy May
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6II. The Girl in the Canoe
19XV. Jennie
7III. The Tragedy
20XVI. Whistling Reeds
8IV. The Nail
21XVII. Ames Takes a Hand
9V. The Lady of the Lake
22XVIII. All Right at Last
10VI. The Watch in the Water Pitcher
23Analysis
11VII. The Inquest
24Reflection
12VIII. Alma’s Statements
25Memorable Quotes
13IX. Clues
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