The Best Detectives Murder Mysteries for Christmas Holidays
By Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, Grace Livingston Hill, E. W. Hornung, John Kendrick Bangs, Melville Davisson Post, Edgar Wallace, Victor L. Whitechurch
Length383h 15m
About this audiobook
'The Best Detectives Murder Mysteries for Christmas Holidays' is an exemplary anthology that masterfully brings together distinguished literary figures to explore the murky and intellectually stimulating domain of crime fiction related to the festive season. Each narrative, variegated in style—from the suspense-laden plots of Doyle to the atmospheric sketches by Poe—serves distinct flavors of mystery, accentuating the psychological and moral complexities intertwined with Yuletide spirit. This curated collection highlights seminal works, embedding classic whodunits alongside idiosyncratic psychological puzzles, all set against the canvas of Christmas, a time paradoxically ripe for both warm celebration and chilling crime tales. The contributing authors, ranging from Edgar Allan Poe to Grace Livingston Hill, represent monumental pillars in both the detective and broader literary genres. Their collective narratives, through cleverly crafted prose and intricate plots, weave a vibrant tapestry reflective of significant historical and cultural epochs. These authors' backgrounds, steeped in the Victorian to early 20th-century milieus, echo through their writings, aligning with the then-emerging literary fascination with detective fiction. This compilation, therefore, not only entertains but serves as a cultural and literary mirror to past societal fascinations with morality, mystery, and the human psyche. For enthusiasts of detective fiction and literary scholars alike, this anthology offers an enriching journey through the evolution of the mystery genre within a festive context. 'The Best Detectives Murder Mysteries for Christmas Holidays' invites readers to traverse myriad landscapes of suspense and intrigue, crafted by the pioneers of the genre. It is an essential addition to any collection, promising not only moments of thrilling entertainment but also profound insights into the interplay of human emotions and moral dilemmas heightened by the spirit of Christmas.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length383 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Murder Mysteries Boxed-Set: 40+ Books in One Edition
2Edgar Allan Poe
3The Murders in the Rue Morgue
4The Mystery of Marie Roget
5The Purloined Letter
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6Agatha Christie
7The Mysterious Affair at Styles
8Chapter 1 I GO TO STYLES
9Chapter 2 THE 16TH AND 17TH OF JULY
10Chapter 3 THE NIGHT OF THE TRAGEDY
11Chapter 4 POIROT INVESTIGATES
12Chapter 5 “IT ISN’T STRYCHNINE, IS IT?”
13Chapter 6 THE INQUEST
14Chapter 7 POIROT PAYS HIS DEBTS
15Chapter 8 FRESH SUSPICIONS
16Chapter 9 DR. BAUERSTEIN
17Chapter 10 THE ARREST
18Chapter 11 THE CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION
19Chapter 12 THE LAST LINK
20Chapter 13 POIROT EXPLAINS
21The Murder on the Links
229. M. Giraud Finds Some Clues
2318. Giraud Acts
2428. Journey’s End
25The Kidnapped Prime Minister
26The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
27The Secret Adversary
28Prologue
29Chapter 1 The Young Adventurers, Ltd.
30Chapter 2 Mr. Whittington’s Offer
31Chapter 3 A Set Back
32Chapter 4 Who Is Jane Finn?
33Chapter 5 Mr. Julius P. Hersheimmer
34Chapter 6 A Plan of Campaign
35Chapter 7 The House in Soho
36Chapter 8 The Adventures of Tommy
37Chapter 9 Tuppence Enters Domestic Service
38Chapter 10 Enter Sir James Peel Edgerton
39Chapter 11 Julius Tells a Story
40Chapter 12 A Friend in Need
41Chapter 13 The Vigil
42Chapter 14 A Consultation
43Chapter 15 Tuppence Receives a Proposal
44Chapter 16 Further Adventures of Tommy
45Chapter 17 Annette
46Chapter 18 The Telegram
47Chapter 19 Jane Finn
48Chapter 20 Too Late
49Chapter 21 Tommy Makes a Discovery
50Chapter 22 In Downing Street
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