Showing results for "gf forrest"

by

Captain A. E. Dingle, G.F. Forrest, Bret Harte, O. Henry, John Kendrick Bangs

Long before Sherlock Holmes entered the public domain as a character, a few dedicated authors "borrowed" Holmes and Watson without permission for their own work. Here are 5 classic early (and completely unauthorized) tales featuring the world's greatest detective (sometimes under not-so-cunningly disguised pseudonyms):"WATSON!" by Captain A.E. DingleTHE ADVENTURE OF THE DIAMOND NECKLACE, by G. F. ForrestTHE STOLEN CIGAR-CASE, by Bret HarteTHE ADVENTURES OF SHAM...

by

John Forrest, G. F. Angas, Illustrator

CONTENTS.CHAPTER 1.Previous Expeditions into the Interior.Attempts to Discover a Route between South and Western Australia.Eyre's Disastrous Journey.Leichardt, the Lost Explorer.The Latest Explorations.CHAPTER 2. FIRST EXPEDITION IN SEARCH OF LEICHARDT.CHAPTER 3. SECOND EXPEDITION. FROM PERTH TO ADELAIDE, ROUND THE GREAT BIGHT.CHAPTER 4. RECEPTION AT ADELAIDE AND RETURN TO PERTH.CHAPTER 5. THIRD EXPEDITION. FROM THE WES...

by

Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Better Bible Bureau

Table of ContentsThe Complete Sherlock HolmesA STUDY IN SCARLETPART 1Chapter 1 MR. SHERLOCK HOLMESChapter 2 THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTIONChapter 3 THE LAURISTON GARDEN MYSTERYChapter 4 WHAT JOHN RANCE HAD TO TELLChapter 5 OUR ADVERTISEMENT BRINGS A VISITORChapter 6 TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DOChapter 7 LIGHT IN THE DARKNESSPART 2THE COUNTRY OF THE SAINTS Chapter 1 ON THE GREAT ALKALI PLAINChapter 2...

by

GK Chesterton

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of GK Chesterton. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in Campden hi...

by

Charles Dickens

The Holly-Tree and The Seven Poor Travellers by Charles Dickens is one of the great book for those who love classic fiction. The story is narrated in first person and makes a wonderful read. This is the story of youth and folly that is on the brink of self-destruction. Saved only by destiny, the plot has unusual twists and turns that make for an interesting read.

by

Mrs Henry Wood, F. Marion Crawford, M. E. Braddon

The Femme Fatales Of Horror. Volume 2. Women, so often referred to as the gentler sex, in this volume at least, is an unfounded and unlikely description. From their minds and pens comes a series of macabre, twisted, tales that are anything but gentle. But as they weave their magic, usually black, and mesh you into their narrative you just know sugar and spice and all things nice are not likely to be what little girls really are made of and certainly not these Femme Fatales…… Index Of Titl...

by

GK Chesterton

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of GK Chesterton. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in Campden...

by

John Kendrick Bangs

What would happen if master detective Sherlock Holmes sired a son with the daughter of one of his archenemies? That's the supposition at the center of R. Holmes & Co., which pits criminal mastermind Raffles against Holmes and goes on to tell the story of how Holmes fell for Raffles' daughter Marjorie, with whom he later had a child, the Raffles Holmes of the book's title.

by

Arthur Conan Doyle

Showcasing the legendary detective’s investigations into cases of theft and robbery, this comprehensive collection features six classic Sherlock Holmes stories.Join Sherlock Holmes as he investigates six complex plots of high-stakes robbery and attempts to bring the thieves to justice. From valuable jewels and large sums of money to vital government documents, the remarkable detective uses his sharp mind and keen eye for detail to unravel these cases and reveal the...

by

E. W. Hornung, Niall Elmridge

A. J. Raffles, A Gentleman-Thief gathers the celebrated adventures of Hornung's "amateur cracksman," a polished cricketer and clubman who pursues burglary with the finesse of an aesthetic vocation. Narrated by his anxious accomplice Bunny Manders, these tales transpose the detective formula into criminal key: Holmesian deduction becomes predatory ingenuity, and late-Victorian respectability is revealed as both mask and temptation. Hornung's prose is urbane, ironic, and swift, balancing spo...

by

HAROLD MACGRATH

The original scenario for "The Million Dollar Mystery" was created as a promotional tool for a film serial of the same name released in 1914. The serial was produced by Thanhouser Company and consisted of 23 episodes, each ending in a cliffhanger to entice viewers to return for the next installment. The plot revolves around the search for a stolen million-dollar bill and the various adventures and dangers encountered by the protagonists in pursuit of it.Harold MacGrath, a popular author of...

by

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

"The Adventure Of The Dying Detective" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.