Australia has a long tradition of weird fiction, stretching back to colonial times. The stories in this anthology showcase the richness and variety of Australia horror and supernatural stories in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Among the authors included are: Mary Fortune, Lionel Sparrow, Marcus Clarke, Guy Boothby, B. L. Farjeon, J. E. P. Muddock, Ernest Favenc, Hume Nisbet, Rosa ("Mrs. Campbell") Praed, Fergus Hume, James Francis Dwyer, and Dulcie Deamer. Editor James Doig ...

Twenty Christmas ghost stories from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the seventh in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 7 in the series spans the years 1857 to 1901, contains ghost stories set at or around Christmas, and includes stories from a wide range of authors including Sabine Baring-Gould, Charlotte Riddell and Florence Marryat. Readers new to this genre wil...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

30 Masterminds of Mystery surveys the formative decades of detective and sensation fiction, assembling tales that move from rational deduction and police procedure to gothic unease, criminal ingenuity, and comic reversal. Its range reflects the genre's international development: locked-room puzzles, stolen-identity plots, urban investigations, scientific clues, and encounters with the uncanny sit beside narratives of professional detectives and audacious amateurs. The volume's standout ach...

It is the ninth of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven. The morning breaks lowering and stormy, a fitting prelude to the great and tragic drama that is about to startle the world. It is not yet four o’clock, and the sun is hardly above the horizon, but in the fair Indian city of Meerut there is an unusual stir. The slanting rays of the rising sun, as they fall through the rifts of hurrying storm-clouds, gild the minarets and domes of the numerous mosques for which t...

Set against the breathtaking vistas of the Australian landscape, James Edward Muddock's "Out There: A Romance Of Australia" intricately weaves a tale that explores the themes of love, adventure, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. Written in a lyrical and evocative style, the novel blends elements of romance and colonial discourse, allowing readers to immerse themselves in both the emotional depth of its characters and the vivid descriptions of the rugged Australian frontier. Muddoc...

"GREAT WHITE HAND OR THE TIGER OF CAWNPORE A STORY OF INDIAN MUTINY, THE", authored by JAMES EDWARD MUDDOCK. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that sy...

Twenty ghost stories from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the ninth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 9 in the series contains stories published between 1841 and 1899, by British and American authors, including many not previously anthologized. Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; the Victorian quaintness, the sometimes shocking difference i...

The story revolves around themes of adventure and mystery set against the backdrop of colonial India. It follows the protagonist's encounters with dangers and challenges, likely involving the mysterious "Great White Hand" or the "Tiger of Cawnpore." This novel would likely incorporate elements of thrilling exploits, suspense, and possibly elements of the exotic setting of colonial India.J.E. Muddock was known for his imaginative storytelling and ability to craft thrilling narratives, and t...

From time immemorial Geneva has been the home of conspiracy and the refuge of political adventurers from all parts of the world. Nihilism, exterminated from its own goil, found a congenial atmosphere there, and has taken root and flourished. When Prince Krapotkin was being tried at Lyons, the President of the Tribunal described Geneva as the "Cancer of Europe."This was severe, but it was not altogether an undeserved reproach. And if nothing else had justified it, the assassination of the l...

The Great White Hand by James Edward Muddock is a historical audiobook set during the Indian Mutiny, portraying conflict, courage, and colonial struggle. It blends action with historical drama.

In "A Detective's Triumphs," James Edward Muddock offers a gripping exploration of the detective genre during the late 19th century, embodying the era's fascination with crime and resolution through an intricate narrative style. Muddock deftly intertwines suspense with sharp observation, employing vivid descriptions and a meticulous plot development that invites readers into the mind of his meticulous detective protagonist. Set against the backdrop of an evolving urban landscape, this work...