Famous Detectives On Christmas Duty - Ultimate Murder Mysteries for Holidays: Sherlock Holmes Adventures, Hercule Poirot Cases, Father Brown Mysteries, Arsene Lupin

Charles Dickens · Edgar Allan Poe · Arthur Conan Doyle · John Kendrick Bangs · Agatha Christie · Grace Livingston Hill · Edgar Wallace · Melville Davisson Post · E. W. Hornung · Victor L. Whitechurch

nov 2023 · DigiCat

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This meticulously edited and unique collection includes the greatest mystery cases and puzzles for you to solve and relax with during Christmas and winter holidays: Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Secret Adversary R. Austin Freeman: Dr. Thorndyke's Cases The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook Arthur Conan Doyle: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear A. E. W. Mason: At the Villa Rose The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel Mary Roberts Rinehart: The Circular Staircase The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions More Tish Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Purloined Letter Charles Dickens: Hunted Down Wilkie Collins: The Moonstone The Woman in White The Haunted Hotel Robert Barr: The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs The Adventure of the Second Swag E. W. Hornung: The Amateur Cracksman The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures A Thief in the Night Mr. Justice Raffles John Kendrick Bangs: Mrs. Raffles R. Holmes & Co Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Clue of the Twisted Candle Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence Anna Katharine Green: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study G. K. Chesterton: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown The Donnington Affair Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective Maurice Leblanc: Arsene Lupin The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin Mabel & Paul Thorne: The Sheridan Road Mystery Marion Harvey: The Mystery of the Hidden Room Grace Livingston Hill: The Mystery of Mary

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Charles Dickens (1812–1870) stands as an iconic figure in the pantheon of classic English literature. With a keen eye for social critique, Dickens's literary style was marked by witty satire, unforgettable characters, and an empathetic portrayal of the challenges of his time. His works often reflected the harsh realities of Victorian society, including the plight of the poor and the flaws in social institutions. Although 'Famous Detectives On Christmas Duty - Ultimate Murder Mysteries for Holidays' is not one of his known works and appears to be a modern compilation perhaps inspired by his lasting influence, Dickens's own contributions to the holiday genre are indeed formidable, most notably 'A Christmas Carol.' This novella, which introduced the timeless character Ebenezer Scrooge, transformed the way Christmas was celebrated and became a cornerstone of holiday literature. Beyond this yuletide classic, Dickens authored numerous books that are hailed as masterpieces, including 'Oliver Twist,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Great Expectations,' and 'Bleak House.' His capacity to combine sharp social commentary with gripping storytelling has rendered his works timeless, and his name synonymous with the 19th-century English novel. Reflecting on Dickens's bibliography, it seems evident that the referenced book is not directly from his pen but may represent an homage to his masterful storytelling and the spirit of his Christmas works.