Length10h 42m
About this audiobook
In "The Pit Prop Syndicate," Freeman Wills Crofts masterfully intertwines mystery and procedural drama within the industrial backdrop of early 20th-century England. The novel follows detective Inspector French as he delves into the labyrinthine world of coal mining and organized crime, examining the intersecting themes of greed, deception, and societal change. Crofts's signature meticulousness is evident in his intricate plotting and character development, characterized by a realistic portrayal of the working-class milieu and the operational intricacies of the coal industry. This stylistic commitment places the work within the realm of the Golden Age of detective fiction, inviting comparisons to contemporaries like Agatha Christie while establishing Crofts's unique narrative voice. Freeman Wills Crofts, a trained civil engineer and an amateur detective fiction writer, drew upon his experiences in the engineering field to enrich his storytelling. His familiarity with the mechanized landscapes of industrial England informs the authenticity of his settings and plotlines. Crofts's deep understanding of human nature, coupled with a keen awareness of society's underbelly, allowed him to craft engaging mysteries that reflect both his professional insights and his literary aspirations. Readers interested in both enthralling mystery and a vivid portrayal of historical industry will find "The Pit Prop Syndicate" a compelling read. Crofts's ability to create suspense while embedding social commentary makes this work not only an entertaining detective story but also a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of human ambition and morality. This novel is a must-read for aficionados of the genre and anyone keen to explore the richer narratives that early 20th-century literature has to offer.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length10 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART ONE. THE AMATEURS
2CHAPTER 1. THE SAWMILL ON THE LESQUE
3CHAPTER 2. AN INTERESTING SUGGESTION
4CHAPTER 3. THE START OF THE CRUISE
5CHAPTER 4. A COMMERCIAL PROPOSITION
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER 5. THE VISIT OF THE “GIRONDIN”
7CHAPTER 6. A CHANGE OF VENUE
8CHAPTER 7. THE FERRIBY DEPOT
9CHAPTER 8. THE UNLOADING OF THE “GIRONDIN”
10CHAPTER 9. THE SECOND CARGO
11CHAPTER 10. MERRIMAN BECOMES DESPERATE
12CHAPTER 11. AN UNEXPECTED ALLY
13PART TWO. THE PROFESSIONALS
14CHAPTER 12. MURDER!
15CHAPTER 13. A PROMISING CLUE
16CHAPTER 14. A MYSTIFYING DISCOVERY
17CHAPTER 15. INSPECTOR WILLIS LISTENS IN
18CHAPTER 16. THE SECRET OF THE SYNDICATE
19CHAPTER 17. “ARCHER PLANTS STUFF”
20CHAPTER 18. THE BORDEAUX LORRIES
21CHAPTER 19. WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET
22CHAPTER 20. THE DOUBLE CROSS
More from Freeman Wills Crofts
The Cask (Annotated)Freeman Wills Crofts13h 30m$2 · $0.00
Inspector French's Greatest Case (Annotated)Freeman Wills Crofts9h 55m$2 · $0.00
The sea mysteryFreeman Wills Crofts8h 28m$1 · $0.00
The purple sickle murdersFreeman Wills Crofts7h 41m$2 · $0.00
Mystery in the ChannelFreeman Wills Crofts8h 49m$2 · $0.00
British Murder Mysteries - The Freeman Wills Crofts CollectionFreeman Wills Crofts33h 25m$1 · $0.00
The Box Office MurdersFreeman Wills Crofts7h 46m$1 · $0.00
Antidote to VenomFreeman Wills Crofts9h 57m$2 · $0.00
The CaskFreeman Wills Crofts12h 38m$2 · $0.00
British Murder Mysteries - The Freeman Wills Crofts Collection (Annotated)Freeman Wills Crofts33h 31m$0.99 · $0.00
The Pit-Prop Syndicate (Annotated)Freeman Wills Crofts11h 35m$0.99 · $0.00
The Pit-Prop Syndicate (Action-Adventure Thriller)Freeman Wills Crofts10h 43m$2 · $0.00
Unfinished BusinessBlair Howard7h 17m$23
The New Human Revolution, vol. 1Daisaku Ikeda7h 46m$12 · $0.00
Meddlesome MoneyMildred Abbott8h 21m$20
Dark RisingJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 47m$27
Midnight ShadowsS.E. Smith5h 40m$17
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23
Complete Novels of Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Unabridged) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoyevsky225h 57m$0.99 · $0.00
The Complete Sherlock Holmes Novels & Stories (4 Novels + 56 Short Stories) (Annotated)Arthur Conan Doyle73h 13m$2 · $0.00
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0.00
Animal 3K’wan6h 33m$20
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m$8 · $0.00
Extinction WarNicholas Sansbury Smith12h 1m$23
Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m$15
3 a.m. Premium: Books 1–5Nick Pirog15h 27m$25
Farewell My Lovely (Annotated)Raymond Chandler10h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
Tracing Killer EvidenceJodie Bailey5h 46m$12 · $0.00
AGATHA CHRISTIE Premium CollectionAgatha Christie37h 15m$2 · $0.00
Sign of the MakerBrian Shea7h 13m$17
No Sin UnpunishedLynDee Walker7h 43m$17
You may also like
The Pit-Prop SyndicateFreeman Wills Crofts10h 40m$2.30
Mystery in the ChannelFreeman Wills Crofts8h 49m$2 · $0.00
The Middle Temple MurderJ. S. Fletcher8h 25m$2 · $0.00
The Pale HorseAgatha Christie6h 43m$24 · $0.00
A Dagger Before MeJeanne M. Dams9h 27m$23
The Seven Dials MysteryAgatha Christie7h 47m$26 · $0.00
THE RAILWAY MYSTERIES - Complete Collection: 28 Titles in One Volume (Including The Thorpe Hazell Detective Tales & Other Thrilling Stories On and Off the Rails)Victor L. Whitechurch12h 2m$2 · $0.00
A Sharper's Downfall, or, Into the NetNick Carter7h 16m$2.30
Deeds of DarknessMel Starr7h 20m$17
Dead in the WaterCarola Dunn7h 13m$20
Fire-TongueSax Rohmer7h 30m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Earl Derr Biggers: 11 Mystery Classics, Thrillers & Detective Stories (Annotated)Earl Derr Biggers84h 7m$0.99 · $0.00
The Collected WorksFrederic Arnold Kummer41h 56m$2 · $0.00
GanglandJared Savage9h 21m$29 · $0.00
Legal ChemistryAlfred Naquet5h 53m$2 · $0.00
The Baker Street LettersMichael Robertson6h 20m$14 · $0.00
The Red House. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford MysteriesAgatha Christie23m$1 · $0.00
The Lone TrailLuke Allan7h 14m$2.30
British Murder Mysteries: J. S. Fletcher Edition (40+ Titles in One Volume) (Annotated)J. S. Fletcher197h 3m$2 · $0.00
The Red House MysteryA. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne6h 51m$2.30