Vintage Mysteries - 70+ Stories in One Volume (Thriller Classics Collection)
Enriched edition. The Siamese Twin of a Bomb-Thrower, The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs, The Great Pegram MysteryBy Robert Barr
Length50h 4m
About this audiobook
In "Vintage Mysteries - 70+ Stories in One Volume," Robert Barr compiles a rich anthology that spans the breadth of early 20th-century detective fiction, showcasing a tapestry of intricate plots and unforgettable characters. The collection highlights an innovative literary style marked by Barr's sharp wit and keen observation, which beckons readers into a world filled with suspense, clever twists, and atmospheric settings. Each story is meticulously crafted, encapsulating the era's fascination with the macabre and the unknown, while often challenging conventional narrative forms and tropes of the mystery genre. Robert Barr, a prolific writer and journalist, was intimately connected to the rise of detective fiction during his time, contributing significantly to its development. Having lived through the transformative shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his global experiences enriched his oeuvre, allowing him to infuse cultural and geographical diversity into his stories. Barr was well-acquainted with both literary luminaries and the gritty realities of urban life, elements that permeate his thrillers and lend them a distinctive texture. This collection is a must-read for aficionados of classic mystery and thriller literature. Barr's ability to weave captivating narratives will appeal to those who delight in unraveling puzzles, while the historical context enriches the reading experience. Dive into this anthology and discover the timeless allure of vintage suspense crafted by one of its masters.
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
Length50 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
68The Sixth Bench
2Introduction
69The Count's Apology
3Historical Context
70Converted
4Synopsis (Selection)
71An Invitation
5The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds
72The Archbishop's Gift
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6The Siamese Twin of a Bomb-Thrower
73Count Konrad's Courtship
7The Clue of the Silver Spoons
74The Long Ladder
8Lord Chizelrigg's Missing Fortune
75"Gentlemen: The King!"
9The Absent-Minded Coterie
76The Hour-Glass
10The Ghost with the Club-Foot
77The Warrior Maid of San Carlos
11The Liberation of Wyoming Ed
78The Ambassador's Pigeons
12Lady Alicia's Emeralds
79In a Steamer Chair
13The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs
80The First Day
14The Adventure of the Second Swag
81Second Day
15An Alpine Divorce
82Third Day
16Which Was The Murderer?
83Fourth Day
17A Dynamite Explosion
84Fifth Day
18An Electrical Slip
85Sixth Day
19The Vengeance of the Dead
86Seventh Day
20Over The Stelvio Pass
87Eighth Day
21The Hour and the Man
88Ninth Day
22"And the Rigour of the Game"
89Mrs. Tremain
23The Bromley Gibberts Story
90Share and Share Alike
24Not According to the Code
91An International Row
25A Modern Samson
92A Ladies' Man
26A Deal on 'Change
93A Society for the Reformation of Poker Players
27Transformation
94The Man Who was Not on the Passenger List
28The Shadow of the Greenback
95The Terrible Experience of Plodkins
29The Understudy
96A Case of Fever
30"Out Of Thun"
97How the Captain Got His Steamer Out
311.—BESSIE'S BEHAVIOUR.
98My Stowaway
32II.—BESSIE'S CONFESSION.
99The Purser's Story
33III.—BESSIE'S PROPOSAL.
100Miss McMillan
34A Dramatic Point
101“How Finley McGillis Held the Pier”
35Two Florentine Balconies
102How to Write a Short Story: A Symposium
36The Exposure of Lord Stansford
103I. BY ROBERT BARR, AUTHOR OF "A WOMAN INTERVENES," ETC.
37Purification
104II. BY HAROLD FREDERIC, AUTHOR OF "THE DAMNATION OF THERON WARE," ETC.
38The Woman of Stone
105III. BY ARTHUR MORRISON, AUTHOR OF "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," ETC.
39The Chemistry of Anarchy
106IV. BY JANE BARLOW, AUTHOR OF "IRISH IDYLLS," ETC.
40The Fear of It
107One Day's Courtship
41The Metamorphoses of Johnson
108Chapter I
42The Reclamation of Joe Hollends
109Chapter II
43The Type-Written Letter
110Chapter III
44The Doom of London
111Chapter IV
45I.—THE SELF-CONCEIT OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
112Chapter V
46II.—WHY LONDON, WARNED, WAS UNPREPARED.
113Chapter VI
47III.—THE COINCIDENCE THAT CAME AT LAST.
114Chapter VII
48IV.—THE AMERICAN WHO WANTED TO SELL.
115The Herald’s of Fame
49V.—THE AMERICAN SEES SIR JOHN.
116Chapter I
50VI.—HOW THE SMOKE HELD DOWN THE FOG.
117Chapter II
51VII.—THE TRAIN WITH ITS TRAIL OF THE DEAD.
118Chapter III
52The Predicament of De Plonville
119Chapter IV
53A New Explosive
120Chapter V
54The Great Pegram Mystery
121Chapter VI
55Death Cometh Soon or Late
122The Strong Arm
56High Stakes
123CHAPTER I. — THE BEAUTIFUL JAILER OF GUDENFELS
57"Where Ignorance Is Bliss"
124CHAPTER II. — THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW
58The Departure of Cub Mclean
125CHAPTER III. — A CITY OF FEAR
59Old Number Eighty-Six
126CHAPTER IV. — THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR
60Playing With Marked Cards
127CHAPTER V. — THE NEEDLE DAGGER
61The Bruiser's Courtship
128CHAPTER VI. — THE HOLY FEHM
62The Raid On Mellish
129Literary Article
63Striking Back
130"Canadian literature"
64Crandall's Choice
131Analysis
65The Failure of Bradley
132Reflection
66Ringamy's Convert
133Memorable Quotes
67A Slippery Customer
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