The Eames-Erskine Case (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Murder MysteryBy Dorothy Fielding
Length7h 19m
About this audiobook
The Eames-Erskine Case is a poised example of early twentieth-century detective fiction, built around the unraveling of a crime whose significance lies as much in family history, social concealment, and motive as in outward evidence. Fielding's prose is controlled and observant, favoring inference, conversation, and the slow disclosure of character over melodrama. In the context of the interwar mystery tradition, the novel belongs to the cultivated world of the "case" narrative, where domestic respectability proves fragile and reason must penetrate inherited loyalties and carefully maintained appearances. Dorothy Fielding was among the lesser-known but notable women writing during the flourishing of British crime fiction between the wars. Her work reflects a period in which women authors helped refine the detective novel's intellectual structure while also widening its social and psychological range. The tensions of class, reputation, and private transgression that animate this book suggest an author attentive to the codes governing respectable society. Readers interested in Golden Age mysteries, especially those that combine puzzle construction with social scrutiny, will find The Eames-Erskine Case rewarding. It is recommended for those who appreciate elegant plotting, restrained suspense, and crime fiction as a lens on moral and social disorder.
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
Rating★★★ 3.5 (138)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length7 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 7, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8CHAPTER VII
2CHAPTER I
9CHAPTER VIII
3CHAPTER II
10CHAPTER IX
4CHAPTER III
11CHAPTER X
5CHAPTER IV
12CHAPTER XI
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6CHAPTER V
13Memorable Quotes
7CHAPTER VI
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