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TRUE CRIME: British Murder Mysteries

Enriched edition. Real Life Murders, Mysteries & Serial Killers of the Victorian Age

by Arthur Conan Doyle, Wyatt Chandler ...

Arthur Conan Doyle's 'True Crime: British Murder Mysteries' delves into the dark and intrigue-filled world of criminal investigations in the late 19th century Britain. Written in the classic style of a detective novel, Doyle's meticulously researched stories bring readers through intricately plotted murder cases with unexpected twists and turns. His attention to detail and skillful storytelling ... Read more

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Arthur Conan Doyle's 'True Crime: British Murder Mysteries' delves into the dark and intrigue-filled world of criminal investigations in the late 19th century Britain. Written in the classic style of a detective novel, Doyle's meticulously researched stories bring readers through intricately plotted murder cases with unexpected twists and turns. His attention to detail and skillful storytelling
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The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas Classics)

by Alexandre Dumas ...

The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands ... Read more

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The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands
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Complete African Sanders Mystery Thriller Anthologies of Edgar Wallace

by Edgar Wallace ...

English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. He wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles. In the 1920s, one of Wallace's publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him.He was known during his lifetime for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character. He is ... Read more

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English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. He wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles. In the 1920s, one of Wallace's publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him.He was known during his lifetime for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character. He is
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Illustrated + FREE audiobook link + Active TOC)

by Arthur Conan Doyle ...

FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary classics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, ... Read more

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FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary classics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations,
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Agatha Christie

The Sunday Times bestselling biography of the legendary creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple

by Lucy Worsley ...

The bestselling biography of Britain's 'Queen of Crime' by acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley OBE'Every Christie fan should read this' - THE TIMESTo Lucy Worsley, Agatha Christie was 'thrillingly, scintillatingly modern'. She went surfing in Hawaii, she loved fast cars, and she was intrigued by the new science of psychology, which helped her through devastating mental illness. Born in 1890, Christie ... Read more

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The bestselling biography of Britain's 'Queen of Crime' by acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley OBE'Every Christie fan should read this' - THE TIMESTo Lucy Worsley, Agatha Christie was 'thrillingly, scintillatingly modern'. She went surfing in Hawaii, she loved fast cars, and she was intrigued by the new science of psychology, which helped her through devastating mental illness. Born in 1890, Christie
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Murder at the Abbey

A murder mystery in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series

by Frances Evesham ...

Series Book 8 - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries
The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society ... Read more

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The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society
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A Treasury of Sayers Stories

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Dorothy L. Sayers ...

In "A Treasury of Sayers Stories," Dorothy Leigh Sayers masterfully weaves intricate tales of mystery and intrigue, featuring her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story brims with sharp wit, clever puzzles, and richly drawn characters, inviting readers into a world where intellect and intuition are the keys to unraveling the most perplexing crimes. Sayers' exploration of human nature, ... Read more

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In "A Treasury of Sayers Stories," Dorothy Leigh Sayers masterfully weaves intricate tales of mystery and intrigue, featuring her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story brims with sharp wit, clever puzzles, and richly drawn characters, inviting readers into a world where intellect and intuition are the keys to unraveling the most perplexing crimes. Sayers' exploration of human nature,
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Mark Twain: The Complete Novels

by Mark Twain ...

Here you will find the complete novels of Mark Twain in the chronological order of their original publication: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal ... Read more

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Here you will find the complete novels of Mark Twain in the chronological order of their original publication: - The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - The Prince and the Pauper - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - The American Claimant - Tom Sawyer Abroad - The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson - Tom Sawyer, Detective - Personal
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Reacher: The Stories Behind The Stories

An autobiographical collection from the global bestselling crime thriller writer

by Lee Child ...

From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection.'Essential reading for all Reacher fans.' STEVE CAVANAGH'Need a Lee Child/Reacher fix? Of course you do . . . This book is perfect for rabid fans and unabashed addicts – like me.' JAMES PATTERSON‘Fans of the series (and would-be writers looking for tips) will relish this . . . engaging and ... Read more

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From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection.'Essential reading for all Reacher fans.' STEVE CAVANAGH'Need a Lee Child/Reacher fix? Of course you do . . . This book is perfect for rabid fans and unabashed addicts – like me.' JAMES PATTERSON‘Fans of the series (and would-be writers looking for tips) will relish this . . . engaging and
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Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection

by Arthur Conan Doyle ...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess, and is renowned for his skillful use of deductive reasoning (somewhat mistakenly - see inductive reasoning) ... Read more

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Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess, and is renowned for his skillful use of deductive reasoning (somewhat mistakenly - see inductive reasoning)
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The Golden Age of Murder

by Martin Edwards ...

Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction.Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth.The Golden Age of Murder tells for the first ... Read more

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Winner of the 2016 EDGAR, AGATHA, MACAVITY and H.R.F.KEATING crime writing awards, this real-life detective story investigates how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction.Detective stories of the Twenties and Thirties have long been stereotyped as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth.The Golden Age of Murder tells for the first
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Father Brown Complete Murder Mysteries: The Innocence of Father Brown, The Wisdom of Father Brown, The Donnington Affair…

by G. K. Chesterton ...

Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself... ... Read more

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Shabby and lumbering, with a face like a Norfolk dumpling, Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth. But his innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of detection, he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy, interpreting each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself...
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The Sherlock Holmes Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK, David Stuart Davies, Barry Forshaw ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
Learn about the world's greatest detective in The Sherlock Holmes Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Sherlock Holmes in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Sherlock Holmes Book brings a ... Read more

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Learn about the world's greatest detective in The Sherlock Holmes Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Sherlock Holmes in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Sherlock Holmes Book brings a
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Detective Anthology: Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie's Poirot, and More (Fast Navigation with NCX and TOC)

by Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Better Bible Bureau ...

Table of ContentsThe Complete Sherlock HolmesA STUDY IN SCARLETPART 1Chapter 1 MR. SHERLOCK HOLMESChapter 2 THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTIONChapter 3 THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERYChapter 4 WHAT JOHN RANCE HAD TO TELLChapter 5 OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITORChapter 6 TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DOChapter 7 LIGHT IN THE DARKNESSPART 2THE COUNTRY OF THE SAINTS Chapter 1 ON THE GREAT ALKALI ... Read more

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Table of ContentsThe Complete Sherlock HolmesA STUDY IN SCARLETPART 1Chapter 1 MR. SHERLOCK HOLMESChapter 2 THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTIONChapter 3 THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERYChapter 4 WHAT JOHN RANCE HAD TO TELLChapter 5 OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITORChapter 6 TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DOChapter 7 LIGHT IN THE DARKNESSPART 2THE COUNTRY OF THE SAINTS Chapter 1 ON THE GREAT ALKALI
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Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks

Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Making - Includes Two Unpublished Poirot Stories

by John Curran ...

A fascinating exploration of the contents of Agatha Christie’s 73 recently discovered notebooks, including illustrations, deleted extracts, and two unpublished Poirot stories.When Agatha Christie died in 1976, aged 85, she had become the world's most popular author. With sales of more than two billion copies worldwide in more than 100 countries, she had achieved the impossible – more than one book ... Read more

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A fascinating exploration of the contents of Agatha Christie’s 73 recently discovered notebooks, including illustrations, deleted extracts, and two unpublished Poirot stories.When Agatha Christie died in 1976, aged 85, she had become the world's most popular author. With sales of more than two billion copies worldwide in more than 100 countries, she had achieved the impossible – more than one book
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Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks

Stories and Secrets of Murder in the Making

by John Curran, Agatha Christie ...

Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks brings together for the first time Secret Notebooks and Murder in the Making, two volumes that explore the fascinating contents of her 73 notebooks. This includes illustrations, deleted extracts, unused ideas, two unpublished Poirot stories and a lost Miss Marple.When Agatha Christie died in 1976, aged 85, she had become the world's most popular author. ... Read more

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Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks brings together for the first time Secret Notebooks and Murder in the Making, two volumes that explore the fascinating contents of her 73 notebooks. This includes illustrations, deleted extracts, unused ideas, two unpublished Poirot stories and a lost Miss Marple.When Agatha Christie died in 1976, aged 85, she had become the world's most popular author.
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The Lincoln Lawyer

A Mysterious Profile

by Michael Connelly ...

Series series Mysterious Profiles
The #1 New York Times –bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times –bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who
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She's Not There

A gripping psychological thriller from the million copy bestseller

by Joy Fielding ...

Gripping psychological suspense from the New York Times bestselling author, Joy Fielding. Perfect for readers of Liz Nugget's Lying in Wait, BA Paris and Jenny Blackhurst.'I think my real name is Samantha. I think I'm your daughter.'When Caroline Shipley's two-year-old daughter disappeared, her whole world came crashing down.Now, fifteen years later, Caroline receives a phone-call that co... ... Read more

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Gripping psychological suspense from the New York Times bestselling author, Joy Fielding. Perfect for readers of Liz Nugget's Lying in Wait, BA Paris and Jenny Blackhurst.'I think my real name is Samantha. I think I'm your daughter.'When Caroline Shipley's two-year-old daughter disappeared, her whole world came crashing down.Now, fifteen years later, Caroline receives a phone-call that co...
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles of Agatha Christie

by Agatha Christie ...

The novel is set in England during World War I at Styles Court, an Essex country manor (also the setting of Curtain, Poirot's last case). Upon her husband's death, the wealthy widow, Emily Cavendish, inherited a life estate in Styles as well as the outright inheritance of the larger part of the late Mr. Cavendish's income. Mrs. Cavendish became Mrs. Inglethorp upon her recent remarriage to a much ... Read more

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The novel is set in England during World War I at Styles Court, an Essex country manor (also the setting of Curtain, Poirot's last case). Upon her husband's death, the wealthy widow, Emily Cavendish, inherited a life estate in Styles as well as the outright inheritance of the larger part of the late Mr. Cavendish's income. Mrs. Cavendish became Mrs. Inglethorp upon her recent remarriage to a much
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Agatha Christie’s Poirot

The Greatest Detective in the World

by Mark Aldridge, Agatha Christie ...

From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective.This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio ... Read more

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From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective.This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio
... Read more
Father Brown (Complete Collection): 53 Murder Mysteries

The Scandal of Father Brown, The Donnington Affair & The Mask of Midas…

by G. K. Chesterton ...

Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who is featured in 53 short stories published between 1910 and 1936 written by English novelist G. K. Chesterton.Father Brown solves mysteries and crimes using his intuition and keen understanding of human nature. Chesterton loosely based him on the Rt Rev. Msgr. John O'Connor(1870–1952), a parish priest in Bradford, who was ... Read more

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Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who is featured in 53 short stories published between 1910 and 1936 written by English novelist G. K. Chesterton.Father Brown solves mysteries and crimes using his intuition and keen understanding of human nature. Chesterton loosely based him on the Rt Rev. Msgr. John O'Connor(1870–1952), a parish priest in Bradford, who was
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Burned and Broken

A gripping detective mystery you won't be able to put down

by Mark Hardie ...

Series series Pearson and Russell
A gripping mystery about a woman trying to find out the truth behind the death of her best friend and introducing a brilliant detective duo - perfect for fans of Peter James, Angela Marsons and James Oswald.A DEAD GIRLA vulnerable young woman, fresh out of the care system, is trying to discover the truth behind the sudden death of her best friend.A MURDERED POLICE OFFICERThe charred body of a ... Read more

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A gripping mystery about a woman trying to find out the truth behind the death of her best friend and introducing a brilliant detective duo - perfect for fans of Peter James, Angela Marsons and James Oswald.A DEAD GIRLA vulnerable young woman, fresh out of the care system, is trying to discover the truth behind the sudden death of her best friend.A MURDERED POLICE OFFICERThe charred body of a
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Lord Peter Views the Body

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Dorothy L. Sayers ...

In "Lord Peter Views the Body," Dorothy L. Sayers presents a collection of twelve captivating short stories featuring the astute and charming Lord Peter Wimsey. Each tale showcases his unparalleled detective skills as he navigates through a series of perplexing mysteries, from eerie disappearances to baffling murders. Sayers masterfully blends wit, intellect, and suspense, creating a rich tapestry ... Read more

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In "Lord Peter Views the Body," Dorothy L. Sayers presents a collection of twelve captivating short stories featuring the astute and charming Lord Peter Wimsey. Each tale showcases his unparalleled detective skills as he navigates through a series of perplexing mysteries, from eerie disappearances to baffling murders. Sayers masterfully blends wit, intellect, and suspense, creating a rich tapestry
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Books to Die For

by John Connolly, Declan Burke ...

Winner of the 2013 Agatha, Anthony and the Macavity Awards for Best Crime Non-Fiction.With so many mystery novels to choose from and so many new titles appearing each year, where should the reader start? What are the classics of the genre? Which are the hidden gems?In the most ambitious anthology of its kind yet attempted, the world's leading mystery writers have come together to champion the ... Read more

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Winner of the 2013 Agatha, Anthony and the Macavity Awards for Best Crime Non-Fiction.With so many mystery novels to choose from and so many new titles appearing each year, where should the reader start? What are the classics of the genre? Which are the hidden gems?In the most ambitious anthology of its kind yet attempted, the world's leading mystery writers have come together to champion the
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