Murder Mysteries for the Holiday Season
The Flying Stars, A Christmas Capture, Markheim, The Wolves of Cernogratz, The Ghost's Touch…By Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, R. Austin Freeman, Fred M. White, Arthur Cheney Train, Edgar Wallace, Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr, O. Henry, Emmuska Orczy, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, Saki, Sabine Baring-Gould, M. R. James, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, Fergus Hume, Leonard Kip, Lucie E. Jackson, Catherine Crowe, William Douglas O'Connor, John Kendrick Bangs, Louisa M. Alcott, Frank R. Stockton, Grant Allen, James Bowker, Jerome K. Jerome, Florence Marryat, Katherine Rickford, J. M. Barrie, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Length54h 48m
About this audiobook
'Murder Mysteries for the Holiday Season' is a compelling anthology that traverses the chilling expanse of detective fiction and gothic tales, culminating in a vibrant mosaic of stylistic diversity and narrative complexity. The collection transitions seamlessly from the fog-laden streets of Victorian London to the eerie calm of the English countryside, showcasing a spectrum that includes tightly plotted whodunits and macabre, psychological studies. The anthology encapsulates seminal works that have shaped and transcended the genre, creating an indelible mark on the mystery and horror literary continuum. Among the medley of narratives, standout pieces include gripping locked room puzzles and haunting tales of spectral apparitions, each contributing to the overarching themes of suspense and mystery. The authors and editors, luminaries of their time, bring forward rich backgrounds steeped in the literary traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Figures such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Wilkie Collins have pioneered what is now quintessential to detective fiction, while Nathaniel Hawthorne and Charles Dickens introduce a darker, more introspective psychological depth to the collection. This assemblage is not only a homage to the titans of English literature but also a landscape where their diverse stylistic and thematic endeavors intermingle, offering an enriched understanding of societal mores and human nature during their respective eras. This anthology is an indispensable treasure trove for aficionados of mystery, suspense, and the gothic. The reader is afforded a unique opportunity to delve into the works that have foundational values in both educational and entertainment realms. 'Murder Mysteries for the Holiday Season' invites a thorough exploration of diverse narratives that not only captivate and entertain but also stimulate intellectual discourse and introspection. It is an essential addition to any collection, perfect for those cold nights by the fire when the winds whisper of mysteries yet unsolved.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (11)
Includes Amazon
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length54 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Malcolm Sage, Detective (Musaicum Vintage Mysteries)
2Murder Mysteries for the Holiday Season
3Murder & Crime Mysteries
4The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle)
5The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton)
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6Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman)
7A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White)
8McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train)
9I
10II
11III
12IV
13V
14VI
15The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White)
16A Policeman’s Business (Edgar Wallace)
17Stuffing (Edgar Wallace)
18Mr Wray’s Cash Box or, the Mask and the Mystery (Wilkie Collins)
19I
20II
21III
22IV
23V
24VI
25VII
26VIII
27IX
28X
29The Adventure of the Second Swag (Robert Barr)
30An Exciting Christmas Eve or, My Lecture on Dynamite (Arthur Conan Doyle)
31A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry)
32A Christmas Tragedy (Emmuska Orczy)
33The Thieves Who Couldn’t Stop Sneezing (Thomas Hardy)
34Supernatural Mysteries
35The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle)
36What the Shepherd Saw: A Tale of Four Moonlight Nights (Thomas Hardy)
37First Night
38Second Night
39Third Night
40Fourth Night
41Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
42The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
43Mustapha (Sabine Baring-Gould)
44I
45II
46III
47IV
48The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance (M.R. James)
49Letter I
50Letter II
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