VICTOR L. WHITECHURCH Ultimate Collection
30+ Thrillers & Mysteries, including The Thorpe Hazell Detective Tales, Stories of the Railway…By Victor L. Whitechurch
Length30h 29m
About this audiobook
Victor L. Whitechurch's 'Ultimate Collection' offers an extensive compilation of his diverse literary contributions, showcasing his mastery in crime fiction and detective stories. Notable for his intricate plotting and vivid characterizations, Whitechurch's narratives often intertwine elements of mystery with a keen psychological insight, reflective of the early 20th-century literary context. His writing is marked by a precise, analytical style that captivates readers, drawing them into the meticulously crafted worlds where clever sleuthing and the darker aspects of human nature coexist. Born in 1868 in England, Whitechurch was a contemporary of prolific writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle, often found inspired by the rapid advancements in detective methodologies of his time. An engineer by training, his technical expertise informed his narratives, lending them an authenticity that sets his work apart. His diverse interests, including railways and science, permeate his storytelling, revealing a fascination with both the mechanics of crime and the intricacies of human motivation. Readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of early detective fiction must explore the 'Ultimate Collection.' This anthology not only honors Whitechurch's legacy but also enriches the literary landscape, providing immersive tales that will intrigue aficionados of the genre and new readers alike.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length30 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
43Chapter 3
2Chapter I
44Chapter 4
3Chapter II
45Chapter 5
4Chapter III
46Chapter 6
5Chapter IV
47Chapter 7
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6Chapter V
48Chapter 8
7Chapter VI
49Chapter 9
8Chapter VII
50Chapter 10
9Chapter VIII
51Chapter 11
10Chapter IX
52Chapter 12
11Chapter X
53Chapter 13
12Chapter XI
54Chapter 14
13Chapter XII
55Chapter 15
14Chapter XIII
56Short Stories
15Chapter XIV
57Peter Crane’s Cigars
16Chapter XV
58The Tragedy on the London and Mid-Northern
17Chapter XVI
59The Affair of the Corridor Express
18Chapter XVII
60Sir Gilbert Murrell’s Picture
19Chapter XVIII
61How the Bank Was Saved
20Chapter XIX
62The Affair of the German Dispatch-Box
21Chapter I. The Poacher
63How the Bishop Kept His Appointment
22Chapter II. Reticence
64The Adventure of the Pilot Engine
23Chapter III. "Bloods"
65The Stolen Necklace
24Chapter IV. The Concert
66The Mystery of the Boat Express
25Chapter V. Matters of Money
67How the Express Was Saved
26Chapter VI. A Veteran
68A Case of Signaling
27Chapter VII. The Meadow
69Winning the Race
28Chapter VIII. The Saint's Mound
70The Strikers
29Chapter IX. The Curfew
71The Ruse That Succeeded
30Chapter X. The Dance
72A Perilous Ride
31Chapter XI. Prejudices
73The Slip Coach Mystery
32Chapter XII. A Little Child's Funeral
74In the Rockhurst Tunnel
33Chapter XIII. The Bishop's Visit
75The Convict’s Revenge
34Chapter XIV. Michaelmas Hiring
76A Warning in Red
35Chapter XV. The Village Over the Downs
77A Jump for Freedom
36Chapter XVI. The "Top O' the World"
78Special Working Instructions
37Chapter XVII. The Coronation
79Pierre Cournet’s Last Run
38Chapter XVIII. Place Names
80Between Two Fires
39Chapter XIX. Dark Days
81The Triumph of Seth P. Tucker
40Chapter XX. The Aftermath
82A Policy of Silence
41Chapter 1
83In a Tight Fix
42Chapter 2
84The Romance of the “Southern Queen”
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