Download or read book Oscar Wilde and a Game Called Murder written by Gyles Brandreth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-09 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With help from his friends Arthur Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, and poet Robert Sherard, young Oscar Wilde investigates a "murder" game which turns deadly when a fantasy victim is actually killed.
Download or read book Oscar Wilde and a Game Called Murder written by Gyles Daubeney Brandreth and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol written by Gyles Brandreth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new installment in the engaging mystery series Booklist called “pitch-perfect” and “enthralling”—currently in development as a BBC television series—the incomparable playwright, novelist, raconteur, and now ex-convict Oscar Wilde faces his most fiendishly puzzling case yet. Oscar Wilde has fled to France after his release from Reading Gaol. Tonight he is sharing a drink and the story of his cruel imprisonment with a mysterious stranger. Oscar has endured the treadmill, solitary confinement, censored letters, no writing materials. Yet even in the midst of such deprivation, his astonishing detective powers remain undiminished—and when first a brutal warder and then the prison chaplain are found murdered, who else should the governor turn to for help other than Reading Gaol’s most celebrated inmate?
Download or read book Oscar Wilde and the Vatican Murders written by Gyles Brandreth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oscar Wilde makes a triumphant return to sleuthing in the fifth novel in the critically acclaimed historical murder mystery series based on real events, featuring Wilde as the detective aided by his friend Arthur Conan Doyle, and written by a premier British biographer. Oscar Wilde and the Vatican Murders opens in 1892, as an exhausted Arthur Conan Doyle retires to a spa in Germany with a suitcase full of fan mail. But his rest cure does not go as planned. The first person he encounters is Oscar Wilde, and the two friends make a series of macabre discoveries among the letters—a finger; a lock of hair; and, finally, an entire severed hand. The trail leads the intrepid duo to Rome, and to a case that involves miracles as well as murder. Pope Pius IX has just died—these are uncertain times in the Eternal City. To uncover the mystery and discover why the creator of Sherlock Holmes has been summoned in this way, Wilde and Conan Doyle must penetrate the innermost circle of the Catholic Church and expose the deadly secrets of the six men closest to the pope. In Gyles Brandreth’s captivating and richly atmospheric novel, Wilde’s skills as a detective are put to the test in his most compelling case yet.
Download or read book Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders written by Gyles Brandreth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders opens in 1890, at a glamorous party hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Albemarle. All of London’s high society—including the Prince of Wales—are in attendance at what promises to be the event of the season. Yet Oscar Wilde is more interested in another party guest, Rex LaSalle, a young actor who claims to be a vampire. But the entertaining evening ends in tragedy when the duchess is found murdered—with two tiny puncture marks on her throat. Desperate to avoid scandal and panic, the Prince asks Oscar and his friend Arthur Conan Doyle to investigate the crime. What they discover threatens to destroy the very heart of the royal family. Told through diary entries, newspaper clippings, telegrams, and letters, Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders is a richly atmospheric mystery that is sure to captivate and entertain.
Download or read book Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man s Smile written by Gyles Brandreth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heading home from a lecture tour in the United States, Oscar becomes entangled with the La Grange acting dynasty, and the mystery of the serial killer targeting them after the surprising death of the family poodle.
Download or read book Wilde s Wiles written by Annette M. Magid and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilde’s Wiles: Studies of the Influences on Oscar Wilde and His Enduring Influences in the Twenty-First Century is a collection of essays which celebrates the diversity of Oscar Wilde’s genius. This unique collection of scholarship explores not only his influence on a broad spectrum of subjects including: aesthetics, children’s literature, women’s issues, consumer economics, queer theory, politics, theater, film, poetry, Victorianism and other aspects of culture such as pedagogical approaches to Wilde’s literature, but it also examines the influence of his family and friends on him. Wilde’s Wiles: Studies of the Influences on Oscar Wilde and His Enduring Influences in the Twenty-First Century includes a wide range of approaches and concentrations written by international experts and has a broad spectrum of subjects which will appeal to a diversity of scholars seeking original and alternative approaches to understanding Oscar Wilde. The multiplicity of interest in the topic of Oscar Wilde expands across genres, disciplines, cultures and time, this being the second century of Wilde scholarship since his untimely death in November 1900 preceding the fin-de siècle. The unique, multi-discipline approach of Wilde’s Wiles is organized in three sections: “Aesthetic Approaches,” “Friends and Family,” and “Performance and Pedagogy” and bridges philosophical, sociological, psychological, economic and literary disciplines.
Download or read book Between the Dark and the Daylight written by Ed Gorman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crime fiction’s biggest names have been rounded up for a truly impressive collection of 2008’s best short stories. Featuring authors like Michael Connelly, Charlaine Harris, and 2009 Edgar Award winner T. Jefferson Parker, this volume should be on the shelf of every mystery fan.
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Download or read book The Gay Male Sleuth in Print and Film written by Drewey Wayne Gunn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Gay Male Sleuth in Print and Film (2005), scholar Drewey Wayne Gunn examined the history of gay detectives beginning with the first recognized gay novel, The Heart in Exile, which appeared in 1953. In the years since the original edition's publication, hundreds of novels and short stories in this sub-genre have been produced, and Gunn has unearthed many additional representations previously unrecorded. In this new edition, Gunn provides an overview of milestones in the development of gay detectives over the last several decades. Also included in this volume is an annotated list of novels, short stories, plays, graphic novels, comic strips, films, and television series with gay detectives, gay sleuths of secondary importance, and non-sleuthing gay policemen. The most complete listing available--including the only listing of early gay pulp novels, present-day male-to-male romances, and erotic films--this new edition brings the work up to date with publications missed in the first edition, particularly cross-genre mysteries, early pulps, and some hard-to-find volumes. The Gay Male Sleuth in Print and Film: A History and Annotated Bibliography lists all printed works in English (including translations) presently known to include gay detectives (such as amateur sleuths, police detectives, private investigators, and investigative reporters), from the 1929 play Rope until the present day. It includes all films in English, subtitled or dubbed, from the screen version of Rope in 1948 and the launch of the independent film Spy on the Fly in 1966 through the end of 2011. Complete with two appendices--a bibliography of sources and a list of Lambda Literary Awards--and indexes of titles, detectives, and actors, this extensively revised and updated reference will prove invaluable to mystery collectors, researchers, aficionados of the subgenre, and those devoted to GLBTQ studies.
Download or read book The Sherlock Holmes Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book 50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery Detective Fiction Vol 1 written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 12148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest classics of thriller and mystery every fan of the genre should experience at least once in their life: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Agatha Christie) The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Agatha Christie) The Secret Adversary (Agatha Christie) The Murders in the Rue Morgue (Edgar Allan Poe) The Masque of the Red Death (Edgar Allan Poe) The Purloined Letter (Edgar Allan Poe) A Study in Scarlet (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Sign of Four (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Innocence of Father Brown (G. K. Chesterton) The Abbey Court Murder (Annie Haynes) The Man Who Knew Too Much (G. K. Chesterton) The Woman in White (Wilkie Collins) Bleak House (Charles Dickens) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad) Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain) Tom Sawyer, Detective (Mark Twain) The Turn of the Screw (Henry James) Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) The Shooting Party (Anton Chekhov) Guy Mannering (Walter Scott) The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) The Invisible Man (H. G. Wells) The Four Just Men (Edgar Wallace) The Red Thumb Mark (R. Austin Freeman) The Leavenworth Case (Anna Katharine Green) The Circular Staircase (Mary Roberts Rinehart) Bulldog Drummond (Sapper) Martin Hewitt Investigator (Arthur Morrison) The Lodger (Marie Belloc Lowndes) Whose Body? (Dorothy L. Sayers) The Thirty-Nine Steps (John Buchan) The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) Arsène Lupin (Maurice Leblanc) The Phantom of the Opera (Gaston Leroux) The Widow Lerouge (Émile Gaboriau) Fantômas (Marcel Allain) Dracula (Bram Stoker) Uncle Silas (Sheridan Le Fanu) The Call of Cthulhu (H. P. Lovecraft) The House on the Borderland (William Hope Hodgson) The Willows (Algernon Blackwood) The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Washington Irving) The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Charles Dickens)
Download or read book 50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery Detective Fiction Vol 2 written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 11373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery & Detective Fiction (Vol. 2) presents an unparalleled amalgamation of narrative brilliance, showcasing the diverse range of literary styles and themes that have defined and evolved the genres of murder mystery and detective fiction. The collection brings together an astonishing array of works from the nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries, adopting perspectives from gothic horror to whimsical mystery and hard-boiled detective stories. This volume not only highlights the versatility and depth of the genres but also features standout pieces that have become keystones in the literary canon, weaving together intricate plots, captivating characters, and rich atmospheric settings without attributing prominence to a single author, instead celebrating the collective achievements. The anthology stands as a testament to the ever-changing landscape of mystery and detective literature, offering readers an unprecedented journey through its developmental milestones. The contributing authors, including luminaries like Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allan Poe, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky, among others, are pivotal figures whose works have significantly influenced the literary world. This collection provides insight into the historical and cultural backdrops that these authors navigated, reflecting a range of societal concerns and human experiences through the lens of crime and investigation. These stories not only conform to the literary movements of their times but surpass them, creating a mosaic of narratives that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. The diverse backgrounds of the authors enrich the anthology, bringing together a spectrum of philosophical, ethical, and psychological perspectives that underpin the core of murder mystery and detective fiction. For aficionados of literature, 50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery & Detective Fiction (Vol. 2) offers a unique opportunity to explore the complexities and intricacies of human nature and societal dynamics through a collection that showcases the finest in the genre. This volume is an essential addition to the libraries of readers seeking to immerse themselves in the world of suspense, mystery, and intellectual challenge. It invites an educational journey that spans various landscapes of human emotion and logic, encouraging a deepened appreciation for the art of storytelling. Each page promises an enlightening experience, culminating in a richer understanding and a renewed curiosity about what truly makes a masterpiece in murder mystery and detective fiction.
Download or read book Murder at the Falls written by Arlene Kay and published by Lyrical Underground. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Army vet Persephone “Perri” Morgan has found a second career handcrafting leather pet accessories—and a satisfying sideline in training therapy dogs. But there’s no cure for a cold-blooded murderer. . . . Perri and her BFF Babette Croy team up to bring their therapy dogs to an upscale senior living facility. But The Falls’ pleasant façade hides some unpleasant secrets. Valuables are missing, feuds fester, and one resident even fears for her life. Sprightly senior Magdalen Melmoth swears she’s being targeted because her grandfather was none other than Oscar Wilde, and her legacy includes an unpublished novel by the literary genius. Convinced it’ll take more than calming canines to sniff out the truth, Perri enlists the help of her beau, hotshot reporter Wing Pruett. When a nurse is poisoned by chocolates sent to Magdalen, and a physician is brutally murdered, the case takes a deeply troubling turn. Perri, Babette, and their furry friends race to bring a killer to heel, but can they outsmart an enemy who’s simply bad to the bone?
Download or read book Character Development and Storytelling for Games written by Lee Sheldon and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-11-18 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the third edition of Character Development and Storytelling for Games, a standard work in the field that brings all of the teaching from the first two books up to date and tackles the new challenges of today. Professional game writer and designer Lee Sheldon combines his experience and expertise in this updated edition. New examples, new game types, and new challenges throughout the text highlight the fundamentals of character writing and storytelling. But this book is not just a box of techniques for writers of video games. It is an exploration of the roots of character development and storytelling that readers can trace from Homer to Chaucer to Cervantes to Dickens and even Mozart. Many contemporary writers also contribute insights from books, plays, television, films, and, yes, games. Sheldon and his contributors emphasize the importance of creative instinct and listening to the inner voice that guides successful game writers and designers. Join him on his quest to instruct, inform, and maybe even inspire your next great game.
Download or read book Los Angeles Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.
