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The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays - Sherlock Holmes Adventures Hercule Poirot Cases Father Brown Mysteries Arsene Lupin - cover

The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays - Sherlock Holmes Adventures Hercule Poirot Cases Father Brown Mysteries Arsene Lupin

Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Mary Roberts Rinehart, John Kendrick Bangs, Melville Davisson Post, E. W. Hornung, Robert Barr, Edgar Wallace, G. K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie, Anna Katharine Green, Maurice Leblanc, Arthur Conan Doyle, R. Austin Freeman, Ellis Parker Butler, Grace Livingston Hill, Victor L. Whitechurch, A.E.W. Mason, Paul Thorne, Marion Harvey, Mabel Thorne

Maison d'édition: Musaicum Books

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The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays' brings together a rich tapestry of intrigue and intellect, showcasing a varied array of literary styles from the classics of the genre. This anthology seamlessly marries the macabre precision of Gothic tales with the meticulous puzzle-solving of Golden Age detective narratives, providing readers a broad spectrum of storytelling that spans from eerie atmospheric tension to brisk, analytical deduction. Key pieces encapsulate these shifting paradigms of mystery writing, reflecting the evolution of the genre across epochs and offering an exceptional breadth of crime literature. The anthology's authors are titans in the literary world, each having carved their own niches within the broader context of mystery and detective fiction. Writers like Edgar Allan Poe, often credited with pioneering detective fiction, and Agatha Christie, the undisputed queen of mystery, contribute their profound influences to the collection, along with others renowned for their contributions to shaping crime literature. Together, these authors span from Victorian sensibilities to more modern takes on the genre, not only enriching the reader's understanding but echoing the historical and cultural shifts that have characterized detective and crime stories over decades. For aficionados of mystery and detective novels, 'The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays' offers a unique confluence of masterworks. Readers will benefit greatly not only from the thrill and chill of each story but from the comprehensive immersion into varied eras and intellects. It fosters an appreciative dialogue between the narratives of past and contemporary times, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the intricacies and historical evolution of the genre. This collection stands as a monument to literary greatness and an essential addition to any collector's library, urging an exploration of its depths to truly appreciate the art of mystery and detective fiction.
Disponible depuis: 17/12/2020.
Longueur d'impression: 8436 pages.

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