The Smithy & Nobby Collection: 6 Novels & 90+ Stories in One Edition
Enriched edition.By Edgar Wallace
Length23h 11m
About this audiobook
Edgar Wallace's work 'The Smithy & Nobby Collection: 6 Novels & 90+ Stories in One Edition' is a comprehensive collection of thrilling and engaging stories that showcase Wallace's mastery of the crime and mystery genre. With a literary style characterized by fast-paced plots, unexpected twists, and intricate characters, Wallace's writing captivates readers from the first page to the last. This collection is a valuable insight into the popular literature of the early 20th century, where Wallace was a prominent figure in British fiction. Edgar Wallace, known as the 'King of Thrillers', had a successful career as a journalist and playwright before turning to fiction writing. His experiences in reporting and observing society provided him with the inspiration to craft gripping tales that resonate with readers even today. This collection reflects Wallace's remarkable storytelling abilities and his keen understanding of human nature and the criminal mind. I highly recommend 'The Smithy & Nobby Collection' to readers who enjoy classic crime fiction and are looking for a riveting and immersive reading experience. Wallace's timeless stories continue to entertain and captivate audiences, making this collection a must-read for fans of the mystery genre.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Humor
Length23 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
140+ Adventure Novels & Lost World Mysteries in One Premium Edition
2Black Vulmea, The Isle of Pirate's Doom & Swords of the Red Brotherhood
3The Greatest Thrillers of Edgar Wallace
4HILDA LESSWAYS
5The Expressman and the Detective (Based on True Events)
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6Introduction
7Historical Context
8Synopsis (Selection)
9Smithy (1905)
1017. The Journalist
11Army Reform Opinions of Private Smith (1906)
12Smithy Aboard (1909) (pt. 1)
13Smithy Aboard (1909) (pt. 2)
14Smithy Aboard (1909) (pt. 3)
15Smithy Aboard (1909) (pt. 4)
16Smithy and the Hun (1915) (pt. 1)
17Smithy and the Hun (1915) (pt. 2)
18Nobby or Smithy's Friend Nobby (1916)
1911. — The Competitors
20Smithy, Nobby & Co. (1904 – 1918)
21Analysis
22Reflection
23Memorable Quotes
Der Frosch mit der MaskeEdgar Wallace10h 48m3.8 (531)$1 · $0.00
Christmas Mystery SpecialEdgar Wallace, Arthur Conan Doyle, Algernon Blackwood, G. K. Chesterton, R. Austin Freeman, Fred M. White, Arthur Cheney Train, Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr, O. Henry, Emmuska Orczy, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, Saki, Sabine Baring-Gould, M. R. James, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, Fergus Hume, Louisa M. Alcott, Frank R. Stockton, Grant Allen, James Bowker, Jerome K. Jerome, J. M. Barrie, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, E. F. Benson55h 34m4.1 (12)$1.99 · $0.00
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