The Strand Magazine

Author : Jack Adrian
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0192829971

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Strange Tales from the Strand by Jack Adrian Pdf

Containing twenty-nine stories of the weird and uncanny, all originally published in the Strand, this collection is an enthralling mix of horror and the supernatural, unnatural disasters, madness, and revenge. We read of a germ that turned the world blind in Edgar Wallace's "The Black Grippe." In "A Sense of the Future," the world supply of oil gives out, cars become obsolete, and after three months we have returned to the days of horse-drawn carriages. In other tales, a camera takes pictures of the future, and a 1971 newspaper is pushed through a mail slot forty years earlier. With spine-tingling stories from the likes of Sapper, Graham Greene, D.H. Lawrence, and Arthur Conan Doyle, and a comic fantasy by H.G. Wells, as well as two tales from the children's writer E. Nesbit, Strange Tales from the Strand provides a rich collection for all lovers of the macabre.

Author : Robert Veld
Publisher : Gasogene Books
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01
Category : Journalism
ISBN : 0938501577

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The Strand Magazine and Sherlock Holmes by Robert Veld Pdf

"In 1891, this first magazine of its kind began to publish the greatest detective stories of all time, inextricably linking them in the minds of Sherlockians forever ... Now, learn the full account of how this celebrated periodical and the Great Detective began their historic journey together."--Cover, page [4].

Author : Diane Gilbert Madsen
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780926216

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The Conan Doyle Notes: The Secret of Jack The Ripper by Diane Gilbert Madsen Pdf

The Conan Doyle Notes: The Secret of Jack the Ripper uncovers clues as to why the dog did not bark in the night... Sherlock Holmes concluded that it was because the intruder was known to the dog. Madsen’s new mystery questions whether the identity of one of the greatest criminals of all time, Jack the Ripper, was deduced by Conan Doyle. Conan Doyle was already famous with his popular Sherlock Holmes stories when Jack the Ripper struck London in October 1888. So why was Conan Doyle silent about this case? This thrilling adventure may well hold the key…

Author : Sir George Newnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:18392615

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The Strand Magazine by Sir George Newnes Pdf

Author : John Grisham
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593157831

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The Judge's List by John Grisham Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Investigator Lacy Stoltz follows the trail of a serial killer, and closes in on a shocking suspect—a sitting judge—in “one of the best crime reads of the year.… Bristling with high-tech detail and shivering with suspense…. Worth staying up all night to finish” (Wall Street Journal). In The Whistler, Lacy Stoltz investigated a corrupt judge who was taking millions in bribes from a crime syndicate. She put the criminals away, but only after being attacked and nearly killed. Three years later, and approaching forty, she is tired of her work for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct and ready for a change. Then she meets a mysterious woman who is so frightened she uses a number of aliases. Jeri Crosby’s father was murdered twenty years earlier in a case that remains unsolved and that has grown stone cold. But Jeri has a suspect whom she has become obsessed with and has stalked for two decades. Along the way, she has discovered other victims. Suspicions are easy enough, but proof seems impossible. The man is brilliant, patient, and always one step ahead of law enforcement. He is the most cunning of all serial killers. He knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law. He is a judge, in Florida—under Lacy’s jurisdiction. He has a list, with the names of his victims and targets, all unsuspecting people unlucky enough to have crossed his path and wronged him in some way. How can Lacy pursue him, without becoming the next name on his list? The Judge’s List is by any measure John Grisham’s most surprising, chilling novel yet.

Author : Grant Allen
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726612752

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An African Millionaire by Grant Allen Pdf

The South African unscrupulous millionaire Charles Van Drift spends his time travelling to exotic locations with his family. One of these trips leads them to the Riviera where Van Drift suddenly has to deal with the swindler Colonel Clay. Charles’ diamond fortune is at risk. Colonel wants to trick the millionaire out of his wealth. His weapon will be Van Drift’s own greed and vanity. But what does Colonel have against Charles and will his plan be successful? Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.

Author : Jack Adrian
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
ISBN : UVA:X002186035

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Detective Stories from the Strand by Jack Adrian Pdf

The Strand Magazine, launched in January 1891, was one of the most successful and influential popular magazines of all time. Making its mark immediately with the publication of the first Sherlock Holmes stories, the magazine continued to publish high-quality detective fiction for half a million readers until 1950. Now, in the centenary of its launch, this collection offers twenty-five classic stories of mystery and detection, all first published in the Strand. It features tales of some of the most celebrated detectives of all time--Agatha Christie's Poirot, G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown, and E.C. Bentley's Philip Trent--as well as stories from Sapper, Edgar Wallace, Somerset Maugham, Aldous Huxley, and A.E.W. Mason. And, of course, this volume would not be complete without Sherlock Holmes, who makes his appearance in three classic cases. With little-known stories by famous authors, and ingenious works by almost-forgotten writers, Detective Stories from the Strand is a treasure trove of remarkable ingenuity, guaranteed to delight all enthusiasts of crime fiction.

Author : James Thurber
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1991-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0892964502

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Thurber on Crime by James Thurber Pdf

One of the greatest American humorists of our century, Thurber was not a man to shrink from danger--as long as he was safely ensconced behind his typewriter or drawing board. Here is a collection of ruminations on everyday villainy--stories, articles and drawings on the evil that men and women do. 32 line drawings.

Author : Arthur Hall
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787059757

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The Additional Investigations of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Hall Pdf

Additional revelations from the despatch box of Doctor John Watson. These seven stories previously featured in various volumes of The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories and other anthologies. They come together in their own collection for the first time. The Adventure of the Disappearing Prisoner The Adventure of the Drewhampton Poisoner The Adventure of the Returning Spirit The Adventure of Miss Anna Truegrace The Adventure of Mr Fairdale Hobbs The Adventure of the Conk-Singleton Forgery The Adventure of the Grand Vizier

Author : Otto Penzler
Publisher : Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345802989

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The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries by Otto Penzler Pdf

The Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.

Author : Reginald Pound
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Strand magazine, The
ISBN : UOM:39015010435041

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The Strand Magazine, 1891-1950 by Reginald Pound Pdf

Author : L.T. Meade
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781460402269

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The Sorceress of the Strand and Other Stories by L.T. Meade Pdf

Author : Tennessee Williams
Publisher : Mulholland Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316361262

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Crazy Night by Tennessee Williams Pdf

From the renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams, a glimpse of college life on the eve of graduation. It's the last day of the academic year, and the students of a small, mid-western university are preparing for a bacchanalian celebration called Crazy Night. Our chaperone for the evening is Phil, a freshman on the verge of flunking out, who roves the fraternities in search of beer, women, and the meaning of life. It's just after the Great Crash, with Prohibition in sobering effect-a bleak time for college graduates and drop-outs, who have one more night to do everything, before they enter a world that offers them nothing. "Crazy Night" by Tennessee Williams is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the most legendary authors in the Strand Magazine archives. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and listen to them all!

Author : Sir George Newnes,Herbert Greenhough Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : British fiction
ISBN : UCAL:B2892346

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The Strand Magazine by Sir George Newnes,Herbert Greenhough Smith Pdf

Known for its mystery and detective fiction, including the serialization of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character Sherlock Holmes from 1891-1927 with illustrations by Sidney Paget

Author : Tetsumaro Hayashi
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : American fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015005138873

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Steinbeck and Hemingway by Tetsumaro Hayashi Pdf

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