Download or read book The Sleuth of St James s Square written by Melville Davisson Post and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-03 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

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Download or read book The Greatest Mystery Cases of Detective Henry Marquis Complete 16 Tales in One Edition written by Melville Davisson Post and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Henry Marquis is the Chief of Criminal Investigation Department of Scotland Yard, who used to be in charge of the English secret service on the frontier of the Shan states, and at the time he was in Asia. Intensely interested in crime solving, Sir Henry is a linking component between the various cases, each presenting him in a new light. In some tales he's an investigator, actively involved in the case, and in some he listens to other's twisting accounts about some strange incident. Table of Contents: The Thing on the Hearth The Reward The Lost Lady The Cambered Foot The Man in the Green Hat The Wrong Sign The Fortune Teller The Hole in the Mahogany Panel The End of the Road The Last Adventure American Horses The Spread Rails The Pumpkin Coach The Yellow Flower Satire of the Sea The House by the Loch Melville Davisson Post (1869-1930) was an American author, born in West Virginia. Post's best-known character is the mystery solving, justice dispensing West Virginian backwoodsman, Uncle Abner. Post also wrote number of stories about Randolph Mason, a brusque New York lawyer who is highly skilled at turning legal loopholes and technicalities to his clients' advantage. Post's other recurring characters include Sir Henry Marquis of Scotland Yard, the French policeman Monsieur Jonquelle and the Virginia lawyer Colonel Braxton.

Download or read book The Sleuth of St James Street written by Melville Davisson Post and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marquis read the secret message in his emotionless drawl: "The American is destroyed, and his accursed work is destroyed with him. Send the news to Bangkok and west to Burma. The treasures of India aer saved." So begins, "The Sleuth of St. James Street"--a riveting Victorian mystery adventure.

Download or read book The Sleuth of St James s Square written by Melville Davisson Post and published by Alan Rodgers Books. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Sleuth of St. James's Square" is a collection of sixteen short mystery and crime stories written by Melville Davisson Post, a West Virginia author who gained international acclaim for his writing. The tales included in this volume are: "The Thing on the Hearth," "The Reward," "The Lost Lady," "The Cambered Foot," "The Man in the Green Hat," "The Wrong Sign," "The Fortune Teller," "The Hole in the Mahogany Panel," "The End of the Road," "The Last Adventure," "American Horses," "The Spread Rails," "The Pumpkin Coast," "The Yellow Flower," "A Satire of the Sea," and The House by the Loch."

Download or read book The Sleuth of St James s Square written by Melville Davisson Post and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-08-02 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once considered by many to be the greatest American mystery writer of all time, Melville Davisson Post (1869-1930) has begun to fall into undeserved obscurity in the near century since his death. The Sleuth of St. James’s Square, first published as a book in 1920, aptly demonstrates his strengths, and it makes a good place to start for anyone encountering Post’s work for the first time. This volumes includes 16 mystery stories, each connected—if sometimes tangentially—to Sir Henry Marquis, head of the Criminal Investigation Department of Scotland Yard, who is called upon to solve some of the strangest and most puzzling cases in Britain. It starts with a locked-room mystery and ends in Scotland, at a house by a Loch where more is going on than meets the eye. A first-rate collection.

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Download or read book The Hound of the Baskervilles The Sherlock Holmes Collector s Library written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-11-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holmes and Watson return in this atmospheric crime novel, featuring the wild Devonshire moors, a phantom hound, and a centuries-old familial curse. Investigating the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson must rely on their rationality to solve what appears to be a case of supernatural interference. Distracted by another case, Holmes sends Watson alone to Dartmoor to protect the Baskerville heir from the same ghastly fate as Sir Charles. But the complex mystery only seems to get more confusing as Watson investigates... Arguably the best of the four Sherlock Holmes novels, Arthur Conan Doyle’s horror masterpiece was first published in The Strand Magazine between August 1901 and April 1902. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.

Download or read book Sherlock Holmes and Three Tales of Kidnapping written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling journey of mysterious disappearances and captivating suspense as Sherlock Holmes investigates three chilling cases of kidnap. This collection features three of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most captivating and suspenseful Sherlock Holmes stories. In ‘The Greek Interpreter’ (1893), Sherlock Holmes is called upon to solve the curious disappearance of Mr. Melas, the neighbour of his brother, Mycroft. ‘The Priory School’ (1904) sees Holmes racing against time to save the son of a rich and famous duke after he vanishes from his prestigious school. Finally, ‘The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax’ (1911) follows the disappearance of a lonely but wealthy woman who has the habit of carrying valuable jewels on her person. A must-read for fans of detective fiction, this new collection from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.

Download or read book Sherlock Holmes and Three Tales of Blackmail written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes with this essential collection of short stories, each requiring the master detective to solve a high-stakes case of blackmail and extortion. These three tales of blackmail showcase the exceptional skills and keen intelligence of Sherlock Holmes and his ability to unravel complex cases. In ‘A Scandal in Bohemia’ (1891), Holmes must help the King of Bohemia retrieve a damning photograph from Irene Adler and prevent a damaging scandal from becoming public. ‘The "Gloria Scott"’ (1893) takes us on a journey to uncover the mystery of a shipwreck and the case of an elderly man who’s being haunted by an old crime. Finally, ‘The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton’ (1904) sees the detective going up against one of the most formidable blackmailers in London in an attempt to recover compromising letters. Together, these three stories offer a thrilling and entertaining experience, capturing the essence of the detective's unique style and method. The collection is a must-read for crime fiction fans and those who want to experience the brilliance of Sherlock Holmes.This new edition from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.

Download or read book Sherlock Holmes and the Crime of Murder written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling collection of the 20 most challenging murder cases solved by Arthur Conan Doyle’s remarkable detective, Sherlock Holmes. Join Sherlock Holmes in this new collection of classic short stories as he investigates cases involving murder and foul play. In these tales, Holmes uses his exceptional deductive skills and knowledge of criminal psychology to unravel the most complex of cases and bring the perpetrators to justice. With his trademark attention to detail, he navigates the dangerous and treacherous world of murder and brings clarity to the most puzzling crimes. The stories featured in this volume include: - The Boscombe Valley Mystery - The Five Orange Pips - The Speckled Band - Silver Blaze - The Reigate Squires - The Resident Patient - The Empty House - Black Peter First published between 1891 and 1927, these classic tales showcase the exceptional writing of Arthur Conan Doyle and the remarkable abilities of Sherlock Holmes. This new collection from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.

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Download or read book The Detective Novel written by S. S. Van Dine and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the intricate world of the crime fiction genre as S. S. Van Dine provides an in-depth analysis and critique of what makes a great detective story. In this essay, S. S. Van Dine examines the various elements that make a brilliant detective novel, including plot, characterisation, and setting. Exploring the works of famous detective novelists such as Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, and G. K. Chesterton, Van Dine provides insights into the styles, techniques, and themes used by these writers. First published in Scribner’s Magazine in 1926 under Van Dine’s pseudonym, Willard Huntington Wright, The Detective Novel provides a comprehensive overview of the genre. Whether you're a seasoned reader of detective novels or a newcomer to the genre, this essay offers an engaging and thought-provoking look at one of the most popular and enduring forms of fiction.

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Download or read book Arthur Conan Doyle s Favourite Sherlock Holmes Stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enthralling collection of short stories features Arthur Conan Doyle’s 12 favourite Sherlock Holmes tales. In 1927, The Strand Magazine, which published many of the Sherlock Holmes stories, ran a competition for fans to guess the author’s own favourite tales. In the March of that year, the magazine published an article by Arthur Conan Doyle listing his top 12 Sherlock stories and why. This collection features all those short stories alongside Conan Doyle’s article and the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and Charles R. Macauley. Delve into the dark world of Victorian London with this volume and experience the very best of Sherlock Holmes. The stories featured in this collection include: - The Speckled Band - The Red-Headed League - The Dancing Men - The Final Problem - A Scandal in Bohemia - The Empty House

Download or read book The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes The Sherlock Holmes Collector s Library written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A volume of seemingly unsolvable mysteries, The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes features the final twelve short stories in Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective series. First published in 1927, this volume is the last instalment in Arthur Conan Doyle’s series of Sherlock Holmes’ adventures. Usually narrated by Doctor Watson, the detective’s companion and accomplice, these final short stories divert the author’s typical style, and two adventures are narrated by Holmes himself. The short stories featured in this volume include: - The Adventure of the Illustrious Client - The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier - The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone - The Adventure of the Three Gables - The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire - The Adventure of the Three Garridebs - The Problem of Thor Bridge This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.