THE GREENE MURDER CASE (Mystery Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Philo Vance Detective MysteryBy S.S. Van Dine
Length12h 5m
About this audiobook
In The Greene Murder Case, S. S. Van Dine presents one of the most architecturally intricate entries in the Philo Vance series: a locked, decaying family mansion, a poisonous inheritance, and a sequence of murders that expose both criminal design and hereditary malaise. Written in the polished, erudite style characteristic of Golden Age detective fiction, the novel combines analytic puzzle-making with Gothic atmosphere, transforming the Greene household into a laboratory of motives, neuroses, and social decline. S. S. Van Dine was the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright, an American art critic, editor, and intellectual whose wide learning deeply shaped his detective fiction. After illness confined him to prolonged reading, Wright studied the genre systematically and formulated strict principles for the fair-play mystery. His creation, Philo Vance, reflects both his aestheticism and his belief that crime fiction could be an exercise in disciplined reasoning, cultural sophistication, and psychological observation. This classic is recommended for readers who value cerebral mysteries over mere sensationalism. Admirers of Ellery Queen, Agatha Christie, and early twentieth-century detective craft will find in it a demanding, elegant, and historically important example of the genre at its most self-conscious and refined.
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★★★★ 3.9 (2.5K)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length12 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 30, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE CRYSTAL BEADS MURDER – Murder Mystery for Inspector Stoddart (Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5THE GREENE MURDER CASE (Mystery Classic)
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6CHAPTER I. A DOUBLE TRAGEDY
7CHAPTER II. THE INVESTIGATION OPENS
8CHAPTER III. AT THE GREENE MANSION
9CHAPTER IV. THE MISSING REVOLVER
10CHAPTER V. HOMICIDAL POSSIBILITIES
11CHAPTER VI. AN ACCUSATION
12CHAPTER VII. VANCE ARGUES THE CASE
13CHAPTER VIII. THE SECOND TRAGEDY
14CHAPTER IX. THE THREE BULLETS
15CHAPTER X. THE CLOSING OF A DOOR
16CHAPTER XI. A PAINFUL INTERVIEW
17CHAPTER XII. A MOTOR RIDE
18CHAPTER XIII. THE THIRD TRAGEDY
19CHAPTER XIV. FOOTPRINTS ON THE CARPET
20CHAPTER XV. THE MURDERER IN THE HOUSE
21CHAPTER XVI. THE LOST POISONS
22CHAPTER XVII. TWO WILLS
23CHAPTER XVIII. IN THE LOCKED LIBRARY
24CHAPTER XIX. SHERRY AND PARALYSIS
25CHAPTER XX. THE FOURTH TRAGEDY
26CHAPTER XXI. A DEPLETED HOUSEHOLD
27CHAPTER XXII. THE SHADOWY FIGURE
28CHAPTER XXIII. THE MISSING FACT
29CHAPTER XXIV. A MYSTERIOUS TRIP
30CHAPTER XXV. THE CAPTURE
31CHAPTER XXVI. THE ASTOUNDING TRUTH
32Analysis
33Reflection
34Memorable Quotes
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