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About this audiobook
In "White & Furneaux: Detective Mysteries," Louis Tracy masterfully weaves a tapestry of suspense and intrigue that showcases his profound understanding of the detective genre. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, these interconnected tales feature the astute duo, Detective Inspector White and his resourceful assistant Furneaux, as they navigate a labyrinth of crime and moral dilemmas. Tracy's prose is characterized by its vivid descriptions and sharp dialogue, while the narrative structure reflects the classic principles of mystery writing, paying homage to contemporaries like Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. The book encapsulates the societal tensions of the time, illustrating how crime serves as a lens through which the complexities of human nature are revealed. Louis Tracy, an accomplished novelist and journalist, was a pioneer in the detective fiction genre. Born in 1863, he became renowned for his gripping narratives and complex characters, reflecting his own experiences and keen observations of societal issues. His background in literature and journalism undoubtedly informed his ability to craft compelling mysteries, making his protagonists relatable and deeply human. Tracy's diverse career, including his ventures into travel writing, feeds into the rich, atmospheric settings that permeate his works. Readers looking for an engaging exploration of detective fiction that highlights both the cerebral and emotional elements of crime will find "White & Furneaux: Detective Mysteries" an essential addition to their collection. Tracy's skillful storytelling not only entertains but also provokes thought, inviting readers to ponder the nature of justice and the moral implications of detective work. This book is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic mysteries and those interested in the evolution of the genre.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length40 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I The Face at the Window
43CHAPTER VIII Coincidences
2CHAPTER II P. C. Robinson "Takes a Line"
44CHAPTER IX Wherein an Artist Becomes a Man of Action
3CHAPTER III The Gathering Clouds
45CHAPTER X Furneaux States Some Facts and Certain Fancies
4CHAPTER IV A Cabal
46CHAPTER XI Some Preliminary Skirmishing
5CHAPTER V The Seeds of Mischief
47CHAPTER XII Wherein Scotland Yard is Dined and Wined
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6CHAPTER VI Scotland Yard Takes a Hand
48CHAPTER XIII Close Quarters
7CHAPTER VII "Alarums and Excursions
49CHAPTER XIV The Spreading of the Net
8CHAPTER VIII An Interrupted Symposium
50CHAPTER XV Some Stage Effects
9CHAPTER IX How Whom the Cap Fits—
51CHAPTER XVI The Close of a Tragedy
10CHAPTER X The Case Against Grant
52CHAPTER XVII The Settlement
11CHAPTER XI P. C. Robinson Takes Another Line
53CHAPTER I SOME PHASES OF THE PROBLEM
12CHAPTER XII Wherein Winter Gets to Work
54CHAPTER II DARKNESS
13CHAPTER XIII Concerning Theodore Siddle
55CHAPTER III A CHANGE OF ADDRESS
14CHAPTER XIV On Both Sides of the River
56CHAPTER IV THE NEW LIFE
15CHAPTER XV A Matter of Heredity
57CHAPTER V THE MISSING BLADE
16CHAPTER XVI Furneaux Makes a Successful Bid
58CHAPTER VI TO TORMOUTH
17CHAPTER XVII An Official Housebreaker
59CHAPTER VII AT TORMOUTH
18CHAPTER XVIII The Truth at Last
60CHAPTER VIII AT THE SUN-DIAL
19CHAPTER I THE OUTCOME OF ARTISTIC CURIOSITY
61CHAPTER IX THE LETTER
20CHAPTER II THE COMPACT
62CHAPTER X THE DIARY, AND ROSALIND
21CHAPTER III IN THE TOILS
63CHAPTER XI ENTRAPPED!
22CHAPTER IV A TELEPHONIC TALK AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
64CHAPTER XII THE SARACEN DAGGER
23CHAPTER V A LEAP IN THE DARK
65CHAPTER XIII OSBORNE MAKES A VOW
24CHAPTER VI CLOSE QUARTERS
66CHAPTER XIV THE ARRESTS
25CHAPTER VII WHEREIN MR. FORBES EXPLAINS HIMSELF
67CHAPTER XV CLEARING THE AIR
26CHAPTER VIII THE FIRST COUNTER-STROKE
68CHAPTER XVI WHEREIN TWO WOMEN TAKE THE FIELD
27CHAPTER IX SHARP WORK
69CHAPTER XVII THE CLOSING SCENE
28CHAPTER X CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES
70CHAPTER I WHY THE GIRL IN THE CAR TURNED BACK
29CHAPTER XI THE REAPPEARANCE OF HANDYSIDE
71CHAPTER II THE ONLY WITNESS
30CHAPTER XII NO SURRENDER
72CHAPTER IV WHAT BETTY DISCOVERED
31CHAPTER XIII SOME NEW MOVES IN THE GAME
73CHAPTER V THE C.I.D. IN ACTION
32CHAPTER XIV WHEREIN THEYDON SUFFERS FROM FAINT HEART
74CHAPTER VI MANNERING IS ENLISTED
33CHAPTER XV FORCEFUL TACTICS
75CHAPTER VII THE CURTAINED WINDOW
34CHAPTER XVI WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR
76CHAPTER VIII A FOUR-FOOTED DETECTIVE
35CHAPTER XVII THE SETTLEMENT
77CHAPTER IX SOME DISTURBING THEORIES
36CHAPTER I The Water Nymphs
78CHAPTER X CLOSE QUARTERS
37CHAPTER II "Who Hath Done This Thing?"
79CHAPTER XI FOXTON WAKES UP
38CHAPTER III THE HOUNDS
80CHAPTER XII DRAWING THE COVERTS
39CHAPTER IV Breaking Cover
81CHAPTER XIII THE PACK IN FULL CRY
40CHAPTER V A Family Gathering
82CHAPTER XIV THE CHASE HEADS FOR THE SOUTH
41CHAPTER VI Wherein Furneaux Seeks Inspiration From Literature and Art
83CHAPTER XV WHEREIN THE STORM BLOWS ITSELF OUT
42CHAPTER VII Some Side Issues
84CHAPTER XVI WHEREIN REALITY SUPPLANTS ROMANCE
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