An attractive and aristocratic-looking girl of apparently quite ordinary origin has always had good reason to believe she was not the daughter of her mother's husband. Losing both her parents, she seeks her fortune in London, makes her way into the social world and marries into a titled family. Then, through no fault of her own, she becomes involved in the death of a scoundrel who was attempting to blackmail her. Thanks to the help of the one-time great detective, Gilbert Larose, she at fi...

One evening, just as dark was falling, in a many-windowed room of a long, low building standing within the shelter of a cliff high up on a lonely mountainside, were seated three men. The building was the only structure in that profound solitude, and was so high and so far removed that from the habitations in the village below it required a good pair of binoculars to pick up with any accuracy the beginning of the winding road which led up to it.The three men were talking earnestly an...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more mode

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more mode

Pure laughter, whether our own or others, makes us all feel more comfortable with the world and situations we find ourselves in. Why something is funny is hard to say but we know that there are people who are funny and can say funny things. It’s an immediate advantage for them.In this volume your hosts including Mark Twain, Nikolai Gogol, J M Barrie, O Henry and many others range from the simply funny to the absurd to ….. well, other ways of funny.

“We may say what we will, Mr. Larose,” remarked the thin scholarly looking man in a rather regretful tone, “but evil in a jeweled setting is less repugnant to the human mind, than when met with in sordid surroundings, and crime among the well-to-do is more intriguing than breaches of the law among the lower classes.”“That is quite true, Mr. Jones,” replied the smiling young man opposite to him. “Wrong doing amongst educated and refined people seems always to have more element of adv...

One beautiful summer's evening a young man was bicycling slowly along the Military Road that runs between the great Outer Harbour of South Australia and Glenelg. The road was one very seldom used and wound a lonely, sinuous way among the sandhills by the sea.Dusk had just fallen and the young man was riding slowly and anxiously along. He was not anxious because the surface of the road was shockingly uneven and bad, but he was troubled because he was riding without a light.H...

In Arthur Gask's captivating novel, *The Judgment of Larose*, readers are drawn into a twist-filled mystery that skillfully combines intricate plotting with psychological depth. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the story centers on the enigmatic figure of Inspector Larose, whose keen intuition and unorthodox methods challenge the conventional approaches to crime-solving. Gask's evocative prose showcases a mastery of atmosphere, breathlessly guiding the reader through...

In "The House on the Island," Arthur Gask masterfully weaves a tapestry of suspense and mystery against the backdrop of a secluded coastal setting. The narrative unfolds within the confines of a seemingly idyllic island home that harbors dark secrets. Gask employs rich, atmospheric prose alongside intricate character development, immersing the reader in a web of intrigue where each revelation prompts further questions. Set within the early 20th century, the book reflects the era's fascinat...

In *The Vengeance of Larose*, Arthur Gask crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and psychological depth. The novel follows the titular character, Larose, a complex figure driven by the specter of vengeance as he navigates a narrative steeped in suspense and moral ambiguity. Gask's writing is marked by its vivid imagery and intricate plotting, reflecting the early 20th century literary styles that merge gothic atmospheres with the burgeoning detective genre. As ...

In "His Prey Was Man," Arthur Gask crafts a gripping psychological thriller that intertwines moral ambiguity and existential dread. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic English countryside, the narrative delves into the twisted psyche of a disturbed protagonist whose predatory nature emerges only as the plot unfolds. Gask's literary style is characterized by vivid imagery and meticulous attention to character development, immersing readers in the labyrinthine depths of the human...

In "The Poisoned Goblet," Arthur Gask crafts a captivating mystery that delves into themes of treachery and deception within a gripping narrative. Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century England, the novel unfolds around a series of mysterious deaths linked to an exquisite goblet, imbued with historical significance and a sinister legacy. Gask employs a blend of atmospheric descriptions and intricate plotting, characteristic of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, weaving toget...