Whodunit Murder Mysteries: 15 Books in One Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Imperfect Crime, Murder at Monte Carlo, The Avenger, The Cinema Murder, Michel's Evil Deeds…By E. Phillips Oppenheim
Length110h 3m
About this audiobook
Whodunit Murder Mysteries: 15 Books in One Edition gathers a substantial body of E. Phillips Oppenheim's crime and suspense fiction, showcasing the elegant machinery of the classic mystery: concealed motives, cosmopolitan settings, coded social behavior, and revelations staged with theatrical precision. Written in a polished, urbane prose style, these narratives belong to the transitional moment between late Victorian sensation fiction and the Golden Age detective story, combining intrigue, espionage, romance, and murder with an assured command of pacing and atmosphere. E. Phillips Oppenheim, often called the "prince of storytellers," was one of the most prolific popular writers of the early twentieth century. His familiarity with European travel, clubland manners, finance, diplomacy, and prewar political anxieties helped shape fiction in which crime is rarely isolated from class, power, and international tension. His career reflects the rise of mass-market suspense, yet his best work retains a distinctly literary alertness to deception and performance. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in the genealogy of detective fiction and the pleasures of sophisticated popular narrative. It offers not only entertaining puzzles but also a vivid record of the tastes, fears, and fascinations of an earlier age of mystery writing.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to 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
Length110 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26The Malefactor
2Introduction
27BOOK I (pt. 1)
3Historical Context
28BOOK I (pt. 2)
4Synopsis (Selection)
29BOOK II (pt. 1)
5The Evil Shepherd (pt. 1)
30BOOK II (pt. 2)
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6The Evil Shepherd (pt. 2)
31Michael’s Evil Deeds (pt. 1)
7The Evil Shepherd (pt. 3)
32Michael’s Evil Deeds (pt. 2)
8The Evil Shepherd (pt. 4)
33Michael’s Evil Deeds (pt. 3)
9Murder at Monte Carlo, or Wolves Amongst the Honey (pt. 1)
34Michael’s Evil Deeds (pt. 4)
10Murder at Monte Carlo, or Wolves Amongst the Honey (pt. 2)
35The Peer and the Women
11Murder at Monte Carlo, or Wolves Amongst the Honey (pt. 3)
36BOOK I (pt. 1)
12Murder at Monte Carlo, or Wolves Amongst the Honey (pt. 4)
37BOOK I (pt. 2)
13The Glenlitten Murder (pt. 1)
38BOOK I (pt. 3)
14The Glenlitten Murder (pt. 2)
39BOOK II. (pt. 1)
15The Glenlitten Murder (pt. 3)
40BOOK II. (pt. 2)
16The Glenlitten Murder (pt. 4)
41The Wicked Marquis (pt. 1)
17The Cinema Murder
42The Wicked Marquis (pt. 2)
18BOOK I
43The Wicked Marquis (pt. 3)
19BOOK II
44The Wicked Marquis (pt. 4)
20BOOK III (pt. 1)
45The Man Whom Nobody Liked
21BOOK III (pt. 2)
46The Imperfect Crime
22The Murder of William Blessing
47The Avenger (pt. 1)
23Curious Happenings to the Rooke Legatees (pt. 1)
48The Avenger (pt. 2)
24Curious Happenings to the Rooke Legatees (pt. 2)
49The Avenger (pt. 3)
25Curious Happenings to the Rooke Legatees (pt. 3)
50The Avenger (pt. 4)
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