Download or read book The Bishop Murder Case Improved Don t Y know written by Reginald Martynique and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Philo Vance Story--wealthy art connoisseur, amateur detective, and good friend of New York City's district attorney. A malicious serial killer is at work, tying the crimes to Nursery Rhymes when notifying the press and signing as The BISHOP. From the editor's introduction to this edition: "The Bishop Murder Case" was first published in 1928 and the movie of the same title was released in 1930. This makes the fourth of Mr. Van Dine's Philo Vance stories that he has graciously given me permission to annotate for those readers without a classical education. I continue to translate the less familiar words in his massive multilingual vocabulary within brackets, as well as adding footnotes where a longer explanation seemed appropriate. Mild profanity was changed or removed in keeping with my own convictions. Mr. Van Dine's penchant for hyphens, em dashes, and the ellipsis has been a mild case of contention between us. I have saved the printers massive quantities of ink by deleting most of his hyphens (-), although I have actually added a very few myself. However, I have tended to leave his em dashes (--) and ellipses (...) untouched as they form part of his unique style. --Reginald Martynique Esq. 12-point Times New Roman font.
Download or read book The Greene Murder Case written by S. S. Van Dine and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by S. S. Van Dine was originally published in 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Greene Murder Case' is one of Van Dine's novels of crime and mystery. S. S. Van Dine was born Willard Huntington Wright in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1888. He attended St. Vincent College, Pomona College and Harvard University, but failed to graduate, leaving to cultivate contacts he had made in the literary world. At the age of twenty-one, Wright began his professional writing career as literary editor of the Los Angeles Times. In 1926, Wright published his first S. S. Van Dine novel, The Benson Murder Case. Wright went on to write eleven more mysteries. The first few books about his upper-class amateur sleuth, Philo Vance, were so popular that Wright became wealthy for the first time in his life. His later books declined in popularity as the reading public's tastes in mystery fiction changed, but during the late twenties and early thirties his work was very successful.
Download or read book The Bishop Murder Case written by S. S. Van Dine and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic 1920s mystery, a debonair aristocrat turned amateur sleuth searches New York City for a killer drawing inspiration from nursery rhymes. Renaissance dandy Philo Vance has an insatiable hunger for complicated puzzles to solve. He frequently serves as an informal advisor to the police on demanding cases. And once again, New York District Attorney John Markham has quite a case for Vance. The body of Joseph Cochrane Robin was found pierced with an arrow and accompanied by a note signed “The Bishop.” Many of the crime scene’s details remind Vance of the children’s nursery rhyme “Who Killed Cock Robin?” Then more grisly deaths occur, and each seems to reference other characters from Mother Goose. In a case that doesn’t follow rhyme or reason, Vance must quickly determine who has Manhattan society whipped into a frenzy before another victim falls like Humpty Dumpty.
Download or read book The Bishop Murder Case written by S. S. Van Dine and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series Illustrated Edition written by S.S. Van Dine and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 2376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: S.S. Van Dine's 'The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series (Illustrated Edition)' is a collection of intricate and intellectually stimulating detective stories that captivate readers through their clever plot twists and attention to detail. The literary style of the book reflects the traditional whodunit mystery genre popular in the early 20th century, with each story presenting a new puzzle for the brilliant detective, Philo Vance, to solve. The detailed descriptions of crime scenes and the complex character development add depth to the narratives, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience, bringing the stories to life in a visually engaging way. S.S. Van Dine's meticulous attention to detail and clever storytelling make this series a standout in the realm of murder mystery literature. Born Willard Huntington Wright, S.S. Van Dine was a literary critic and art historian who drew on his vast knowledge of literature and aesthetics to create the character of Philo Vance. His background in art and culture is reflected in the sophisticated themes and references found throughout his works, adding an intellectual layer to the traditional murder mystery genre. Fans of classic detective fiction and those interested in exploring the evolution of the genre will appreciate the timeless appeal of 'The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series (Illustrated Edition).'
Download or read book The Gracie Allen Murder Case written by S.S. Van Dine and published by FelonyandMayhem+ORM. This book was released on 2021-07-18 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved 1930s comedienne becomes the famed detective’s sidekick in the series that “transport[s] the reader back to a long-gone era of society” (Mystery Scene). During a glamorous night on the town, Gracie Allen finds a dead body—and a cigarette case nearby that belongs to her date for the evening. Detective Philo Vance is on the scene, but questioning Gracie is causing more confusion than enlightenment. To prevent her from creating more chaos, Vance decides to keep her close by as his unofficial sleuthing partner. Now, with the help of the zany star—or in spite of it—he intends to find the real killer . . . “Mr. Van Dine’s amateur detective is the most gentlemanly, and probably the most scholarly snooper in literature.” —Chicago Daily Tribune “The best of the American mystery men.” —The Globe
Download or read book The Bishop Murder Case written by S. S. Van Dine and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dragon Murder Case a Philo Vance Detective Story written by S. S. Van Dine and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by S. S. Van Dine was originally published in 1933 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Dragon Murder Case' is one of Van Dine's novels of crime and mystery. S. S. Van Dine was born Willard Huntington Wright in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1888. He attended St. Vincent College, Pomona College and Harvard University, but failed to graduate, leaving to cultivate contacts he had made in the literary world. At the age of twenty-one, Wright began his professional writing career as literary editor of the Los Angeles Times. In 1926, Wright published his first S. S. Van Dine novel, The Benson Murder Case. Wright went on to write eleven more mysteries. The first few books about his upper-class amateur sleuth, Philo Vance, were so popular that Wright became wealthy for the first time in his life. His later books declined in popularity as the reading public's tastes in mystery fiction changed, but during the late twenties and early thirties his work was very successful.
Download or read book The Mystery Fancier Vol 7 No 4 July August 1983 written by Dorothy L. Sayers and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mystery Fancier, Volume 7 Number 4, July-August 1983, contains: "The Complexity of The Nine Tailors," by Joe R. Christopher, "Spy Series Characters in Hardback, Part XIV," by Barry Van Tilburg and "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard," by Earl F. Bargainnier.
Download or read book Change of Heart written by Jeanne Bishop and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2015-03-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This powerful, true story of faith and forgiveness shows that all of us are capable of experiencing the healing and renewal that comes with truly forgiving another. Change of Heart follows the transformative journey undertaken by Jeanne Bishop after the murders of her sister and brother-in-law, a journey that challenged Jeanne's belief in the message of Jesus on the cross and eventually moved her beyond simple forgiveness to the deeper waters of redemption and grace. Jeanne's authentic story will guide readers past the temptation of anger and revenge, and help them navigate the path of truly forgiving someone whose actions have hardened their heart. From once wishing that her sister's killer languished in a cell for the rest of his life, Jeanne now visits him regularly in prison and publicly advocates for his release. "It's not okay what you did, but I am not going to hate you. I am not going to wish evil on you," writes Bishop of the murderer. "I am going to wish the opposite. I am going to wish that you will be redeemed." “The criminal justice system in the United States, which deems some people unworthy of redemptionâ€"even children who commit serious crimesâ€"urgently needs to hear voices that speak for mercy and restoration. Jeanne Bishop's is such a voice†writes Sr. Helen Prejean, activist and author of Dead Man Walking. Change of Heart confronts these serious and pressing issues of restorative justice, juvenile life sentences, and incarceration in the criminal justice system. Ultimately, Jeanne is writing more than a memoir of finding faith through extraordinary obstacles. Her compelling story offers a better understanding of what it truly means to be a person of faith. It is a call to action that is a “must-read for pastors, social workers, caregivers, and all who seek to build community with people relegated to the margins†(Greg Ellison, Emory University).
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Download or read book Knut Jomsviking written by Skye Smith and published by Skye Smith. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover Flap English children learn that Knut the Great was a pre-Norman king born of Royal Danish blood and was so conceited as to think that he could command the ocean tides. The rest of Europe learn that he was the Emperor of the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Irish Sea and the Channel. Directly or indirectly he ruled most of the peoples living around those seas and thus the trade between them flourished. Knut was not born in England, or even in Denmark, but on an island at the mouth of the Oder River in Wendland (Pomerania) in a fortress town controlled by the legendary Jomsvikings. About the Author Skye Smith is my pen name. My interest in Knut stems from the endless research I did while writing “The Hoodsman” series of historical novels about the Norman invasion of England. That invasion by William the Conqueror was not a quick subjugation of an Anglo-Saxon England, but a long and bitter genocide of an Anglo-Danish England and the destruction of Knut’s great legacy. This is the first novel in the series, so it sets the characters and scene for the entire series. Knut’s story begins with his grandfather, King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark, and the entwined politics of Baltic and Black Seas, and the river trade routes which connect them. The chapter headings identify the dates and places. The Appendix gives historical insight and a list of characters. Enjoy. Other Novels By The Same Author: The Hoodsman – 12 historical adventures set in the Norman conquest. Maya’s Aura – 8 new age adventures while tripping around the world. The Pistoleer – 9 historical adventures set in the English Civil War. Knut – many historical adventures set in the Viking Era. Knut #1 – Jomsviking (980 – 984) Knut #2 – Varangian (986 – 992) Knut #3 – Strandhogg (993 – 994) Knut #4 – Forkbeard’s Peace (995 – 999) Knut #5 – Brice’s Massacre (1000 – 1002 coming soon)
