Mysterious Cases of Detective Richard Duvall (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Blue Lights, The Film of Fear & The Ivory Snuff BoxBy Frederic Arnold Kummer
Length19h 30m
About this audiobook
Mysterious Cases of Detective Richard Duvall gathers the adventures of Kummer's urbane investigator, a figure shaped by the transatlantic detective fiction of the early twentieth century. The stories combine brisk plotting, theatrical concealments, stolen documents, disguises, and high-society intrigue with a prose style that favors clarity, momentum, and dramatic revelation. In literary context, Duvall belongs to the era between Sherlock Holmes's ratiocinative dominance and the later hard-boiled detective, retaining the elegance of puzzle fiction while adding cosmopolitan glamour and melodramatic suspense. Frederic Arnold Kummer was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter whose career moved comfortably among popular fiction, stage drama, and early cinema. That theatrical background is evident in his detective work: scenes are sharply staged, entrances and disclosures are carefully timed, and mystery often unfolds through performance, deception, and social masquerade. His familiarity with contemporary entertainment culture helped him craft stories designed for immediacy, excitement, and broad appeal. This collection is recommended for readers interested in classic detective fiction beyond the canonical names. It offers lively period atmosphere, ingenious situations, and a revealing example of how popular American mystery adapted European models for modern mass readership.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length19 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 3, 2017
LanguageEnglish
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