The Robert Macdonald Mysteries: Volume One brings together three of E.C.R. Lorac's finest works, offering a masterclass in Golden Age detective fiction. This illustrated collection introduces Inspector Robert Macdonald, a sharp-witted and steadfast investigator whose logical mind and empathetic approach make him a standout among classic literary detectives. - Death on the Oxford Road A seemingly routine accident on the iconic Oxford Road reveals a sinister truth: a murder cloaked in deceit...

In Death on the Oxford Road, E.C.R. Lorac crafts a compelling whodunit that captures the suspense and intellect of a classic British mystery. Set against the backdrop of England's iconic Oxford Road, the story unfolds with a chilling crime that disrupts the tranquility of the countryside. When a body is discovered on the historic Oxford Road, the initial assumptions of an accident are quickly dispelled by the astute Inspector Robert Macdonald. Known for his meticulous attention to detail a...

Case in the Clinic by E.C.R. Lorac is a classic mystery novel featuring Chief Inspector Robert Macdonald. The story is set in a quiet English village where the seemingly peaceful life is disrupted by a perplexing murder. Dr. Raymond Ferens, a well-regarded local doctor, is found dead in his clinic. The circumstances of his death are suspicious, leading to an investigation by Chief Inspector Macdonald. As Macdonald digs deeper, he uncovers a host of potential suspects, each with their own s...

Step into the world of classic British crime with The Robert Macdonald Mysteries. Volume Three, a collection of four intricately crafted novels from the celebrated Golden Age author E.C.R. Lorac. This volume showcases Chief Inspector Robert Macdonald at his finest, unraveling complex cases with his trademark logic and sharp observational skills. Included Titles: Case in the Clinic: When a doctor's office becomes the unlikely setting for a murder, Macdonald must probe the tangled lives of t...

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Readers will enjoy watching the conflicts that arise between the wary country folk and the cocktail-drinking Londoners invading their habitat. In sum, this is jolly good fun." —Publishers WeeklyThe Second World War is drawing to a close. Nicholas Vaughan, released from the army after an accident, takes refuge in Devon—renting a thatched cottage in the beautiful countryside a...

Dive into the captivating world of E.C.R. Lorac with The Robert Macdonald Mysteries: Volume Four. This illustrated collection features three masterfully crafted detective stories: Murder by Matchlight, Checkmate to Murder, and Fell Murder. Each tale showcases the brilliance of Inspector Robert Macdonald as he delves into complex crimes with his characteristic wit and determination. In Murder by Matchlight, the blackout of wartime London becomes the backdrop for a chilling murder. A fleetin...

Dive into the captivating world of classic British crime fiction with The Robert Macdonald Mysteries: Volume Two, a collection of three intricately plotted tales by master storyteller E.C.R. Lorac. This illustrated volume brings together three of Inspector Macdonald’s most compelling cases: Bats in the Belfry, Black Beadle, and Death at Dyke's Corner. In Bats in the Belfry, the disappearance of a London artist leads to a chilling discovery in the bell tower of an abandoned church. Macdonal...

“Where are we now?” asked Sarah. She had been asleep awhile, lost in one of those uneasy dozes through which the sound and movement of the train had penetrated and become muddled up with her dreams. As she stretched herself she was aware that the boy in the opposite corner had been watching her in that queer, disturbing way she had noticed throughout the journey: he looked away quickly when she woke up, as though he felt guilty that it wasn’t fair to stare at a girl who went to sleep in th...

They were five strangers on a fogbound train—a psychiatrist's pretty secretary,an agitated young mana tweedy lady with a deep voicea stockbrockerish businessmanand an eel-like "spiv."One was brutally attacked in the choking black fog in Paddington Station. Attempted murder became bona fide manslaughter, and examination of the intimate lives of the passengers involved Chief Inspector MacDonald in a macabre game of hide-and-seek in which one man tr...

Discover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring crime classics were written in the golden age of detective fiction."Never make trouble in the village" is an unspoken law, but it's a binding law. You may know about your neighbor's sins and shortcomings, but you must never name them aloud. It'd make trouble, and small societies want to avoid trouble.When Dr Raymond Feren...

When Dr Raymond Ferens moves to a practice at Milham in the Moor in North Devon, he and his wife are enchanted with the beautiful hilltop village lying so close to moor and sky. At first, they see only its charm, but soon they begin to uncover its secrets—envy, hatred, and malice.Everyone says that Sister Monica, warden of a children's home, is a saint—but is she? A few months after the Ferens' arrival her body is found drowned in the mill-race. Chief Inspector Macdonald faces one ...

1945, with England still at war. Scotland Yard's Chief Inspector Robert Macdonald is tasked with solving an impossible crime—finding the killer of a man on the bridge. The only clue: a set of bicycle tracks that come to an abrupt end.