POWERS OF DARKNESS (Mystery Classics Series) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Crime ThrillerBy Fred M. White
Length8h 30m
About this audiobook
In *Powers of Darkness*, Fred M. White fashions a mystery steeped in menace, secrecy, and the moral ambiguities of late Victorian and Edwardian sensation fiction. The novel moves with the briskness of serialized popular narrative, combining criminal intrigue, shadowed domestic spaces, and an atmosphere suggestive of Gothic romance without relinquishing the logic of detective fiction. Its "darkness" is both literal and psychological: hidden motives, social masks, and the fear that respectable life may conceal dangerous forces. Fred M. White was one of the most prolific British writers of popular fiction at the turn of the twentieth century, contributing widely to magazines and producing crime stories, thrillers, romances, and speculative "disaster" tales. His familiarity with periodical publication shaped his art: he understood suspense, cliff-hanger structure, and the readerly pleasure of revelation. Writing in an age fascinated by science, empire, occultism, and urban crime, White turned contemporary anxieties into compulsive narrative machinery. This volume is recommended for readers of classic mystery, Edwardian thrillers, and atmospheric crime fiction. It offers not only an engaging puzzle of danger and concealment, but also a revealing glimpse into the popular imagination of its age.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Complete Short Stories of E. F. Benson: 70+ Classic, Ghost, Spook, Supernatural, Mystery and Other Tales (Annotated)
18XIV. — THE POCKET-BOOK
2Introduction
19XV. — THE PENNY STAMP
3Synopsis
20XVI. — “OSCAR LEE”
4Historical Context
21XVII. — A MORAL FORCE
5I. — A MATTER OF NERVES
22XVIII. — TURNING THE SCREW
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6II. — THE UNEXPECTED
23XIX. — IN THE GARDEN
7III. — AT THE WARDER’S COTTAGE
24XX. — WHOSE HAND
8IV. — A TACIT UNDERSTANDING
25XXI. — “OUR MR. HILLDITCH”
9V. — FLESH AND BLOOD
26XXII. — THE FLESH-COLORED GLOVE
10VI. — A STARTLING DISCREPANCY
27XXIII. — VOLUME FIFTEEN
11VII. — THE MARTYR’S CROWN
28XXIV. — A LADY IN THE CASE
12VIII. — “DR. GORDON BLAYDES”
29XXV. — A LESSON IN SURGERY
13IX. — THE CIGARETTE CASE
30XXVI. — THE RIGHT MAN
14X. — “TO BE OR NOT TO BE!”
31Analysis
15XI. — THE PRISON DOOR
32Reflection
16XII. — A SHOCK FOR COPPING
33Memorable Quotes
17XIII. — CONFESSIONS
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