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 13m
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 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
67A Slippery Customer
2Introduction
68The Sixth Bench
3Historical Context
69The Count's Apology
4Synopsis (Selection)
70Converted
5The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds
71An Invitation
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6The Siamese Twin of a Bomb-Thrower
72The Archbishop's Gift
7The Clue of the Silver Spoons
73Count Konrad's Courtship
8Lord Chizelrigg's Missing Fortune
74The Long Ladder
9The Absent-Minded Coterie
75"Gentlemen: The King!"
10The Ghost with the Club-Foot
76The Hour-Glass
11The Liberation of Wyoming Ed
77The Warrior Maid of San Carlos
12Lady Alicia's Emeralds
78The Ambassador's Pigeons
13The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs
79The First Day
14The Adventure of the Second Swag
80Second Day
15An Alpine Divorce
81Third Day
16Which Was The Murderer?
82Fourth Day
17A Dynamite Explosion
83Fifth Day
18An Electrical Slip
84Sixth Day
19The Vengeance of the Dead
85Seventh Day
20Over The Stelvio Pass
86Eighth Day
21The Hour and the Man
87Ninth Day
22"And the Rigour of the Game"
88Mrs. Tremain
23The Bromley Gibberts Story
89Share and Share Alike
24Not According to the Code
90An International Row
25A Modern Samson
91A Ladies' Man
26A Deal on 'Change
92A Society for the Reformation of Poker Players
27Transformation
93The Man Who was Not on the Passenger List
28The Shadow of the Greenback
94The Terrible Experience of Plodkins
29The Understudy
95A Case of Fever
30"Out Of Thun"
96How the Captain Got His Steamer Out
311.—BESSIE'S BEHAVIOUR.
97My Stowaway
32II.—BESSIE'S CONFESSION.
98The Purser's Story
33III.—BESSIE'S PROPOSAL.
99Miss McMillan
34A Dramatic Point
100“How Finley McGillis Held the Pier”
35Two Florentine Balconies
101How to Write a Short Story: A Symposium
36The Exposure of Lord Stansford
102I. BY ROBERT BARR, AUTHOR OF "A WOMAN INTERVENES," ETC.
37Purification
103II. BY HAROLD FREDERIC, AUTHOR OF "THE DAMNATION OF THERON WARE," ETC.
38The Woman of Stone
104III. BY ARTHUR MORRISON, AUTHOR OF "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," ETC.
39The Chemistry of Anarchy
105IV. BY JANE BARLOW, AUTHOR OF "IRISH IDYLLS," ETC.
40The Fear of It
106One Day's Courtship
41The Metamorphoses of Johnson
107Chapter I
42The Reclamation of Joe Hollends
108Chapter II
43The Type-Written Letter
109Chapter III
44The Doom of London
110Chapter IV
45I.—THE SELF-CONCEIT OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
111Chapter V
46II.—WHY LONDON, WARNED, WAS UNPREPARED.
112Chapter VI
47III.—THE COINCIDENCE THAT CAME AT LAST.
113Chapter VII
48IV.—THE AMERICAN WHO WANTED TO SELL.
114The Herald’s of Fame
49V.—THE AMERICAN SEES SIR JOHN.
115Chapter I
50VI.—HOW THE SMOKE HELD DOWN THE FOG.
116Chapter II
51VII.—THE TRAIN WITH ITS TRAIL OF THE DEAD.
117Chapter III
52The Predicament of De Plonville
118Chapter IV
53A New Explosive
119Chapter V
54The Great Pegram Mystery
120Chapter VI
55Death Cometh Soon or Late
121The Strong Arm
56High Stakes
122CHAPTER I. — THE BEAUTIFUL JAILER OF GUDENFELS
57"Where Ignorance Is Bliss"
123CHAPTER II. — THE REVENGE OF THE OUTLAW
58The Departure of Cub Mclean
124CHAPTER III. — A CITY OF FEAR
59Old Number Eighty-Six
125CHAPTER IV. — THE PERIL OF THE EMPEROR
60Playing With Marked Cards
126CHAPTER V. — THE NEEDLE DAGGER
61The Bruiser's Courtship
127CHAPTER VI. — THE HOLY FEHM
62The Raid On Mellish
128Literary Article
63Striking Back
129"Canadian literature"
64Crandall's Choice
130Analysis
65The Failure of Bradley
131Reflection
66Ringamy's Convert
132Memorable Quotes
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