Murder Mystery Collection for Christmas
By Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Arthur Cheney Train, Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Robert Barr, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Wilkie Collins, O. Henry, Saki, Fergus Hume, Edgar Wallace, William Douglas O'Connor, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, James Bowker, R. Austin Freeman, J. M. Barrie, G. K. Chesterton, Jerome K. Jerome, M. R. James, Fred M. White, Sabine Baring-Gould, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Frank R. Stockton, Louisa M. Alcott, Leonard Kip, Emmuska Orczy, Lucie E. Jackson, Katherine Rickford
Length54h 54m
About this audiobook
The "Murder Mystery Collection for Christmas" is an exquisite ensemble of riveting tales that weave intrigue and suspense under the festive veneer of Christmas. This anthology captures an array of literary styles, ranging from the gothic intricacies and psychological depth of classic British mystery to the tantalizing and clever twists emblematic of American cleverness. Set across varied locales, these narratives explore the facets of human morality, deceit, and the paradoxical harmony of joy and mystery typical of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Standout pieces artfully intertwine festive exuberance with shadowy undercurrents, creating a magnetic allure unique to this thematic juxtaposition. Boasting the craftsmanship of literary giants like Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, and enriched by voices such as Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Nathaniel Hawthorne, the collection paints a vivid tableau of the golden age of mystery. It draws from diverse traditions and movements, from Gothic Romanticism to Edwardian adventure, highlighting the authors' engagement with prevailing societal norms and moral questions. Through their unique lenses, they dissect human nature and expose the intricate dance between virtue and vice typical of Christmas-time duplicity. For those enamored with the marriage of Christmas charm and crafty mystery, this anthology offers a rare convergence of literary experiences. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to traverse the spectrum of mystery genres within one compelling volume, serving as an educational and exhilarating delve into masterful storytelling. The collection encourages readers to immerse themselves in multifaceted dialogues, gaining insights not only into the season's cheer but also into the darkened corners where mystery lovers thrive. Exploring these works promises a delightful journey into the shadowy heart of Yuletide literature.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length54 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Murder & Crime Mysteries
2The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle)
3The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton)
4Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman)
5A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White)
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6McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train)
7I
8II
9III
10IV
11V
12VI
13The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White)
14A Policeman’s Business (Edgar Wallace)
15Stuffing (Edgar Wallace)
16Advertisement
17I
18II
19III
20IV
21V
22VI
23VII
24VIII
25IX
26X
27The Adventure of the Second Swag (Robert Barr)
28An Exciting Christmas Eve or, My Lecture on Dynamite (Arthur Conan Doyle)
29A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry)
30A Christmas Tragedy (Emmuska Orczy)
31The Thieves Who Couldn’t Stop Sneezing (Thomas Hardy)
32Supernatural Mysteries
33The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle)
34What the Shepherd Saw: A Tale of Four Moonlight Nights (Thomas Hardy)
35First Night
36Second Night
37Third Night
38Fourth Night
39Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
40The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
41Mustapha (Sabine Baring-Gould)
42I
43II
44III
45IV
46The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance (M.R. James)
47Letter I
48Letter II
49Letter III
50Letter IV
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