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H.C. Bailey

The Classic Mr Fortune Mysteries brings together 25 of the finest short stories by H.C. Bailey, featuring the brilliant and unconventional amateur detective Mr. Reggie Fortune. This beautifully illustrated edition includes the collections Call Mr Fortune, Mr Fortune’s Practice, Mr Fortune’s Trials, and Mr Fortune, Please — a treasure trove for lovers of classic British crime fiction. Reggie Fortune is no ordinary sleuth. A medical man by training and a gentleman by nature, he combines shar...

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H. C. Bailey

The collection here consists of six interconnected novellas (roughly 40 to 50 pages each) that showcase Reggie's distinct forensic skills and psychological acuity: "The Dead Leaves" – Explores dark themes regarding an academic who learns from his professor to marry strictly for money. "The Hole in the Parchment" – Follows Reggie and his wife, Joan, during a vacation in Florence, Italy, where they become entangled in a complex case of theft and forgery. "The Holy Well" – A atmospheric and f...

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H. C. Bailey

This book features nine short mystery stories starring Bailey's highly popular series protagonist, Reginald "Reggie" Fortune, a brilliant and independently-minded surgeon who acts as a scientific and medical advisor to Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department. Reggie Fortune is famously depicted as having a plump, cherubic appearance and a drawling, eccentric manner of speech—often drawing structural character comparisons to Dorothy L. Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey. Despite Reggie's w...

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H. C. Bailey

''Shadow on the Wall'' notably, is the first full-length novel to feature the author's most famous character, the medically-qualified amateur detective Reggie Fortune, following dozens of highly successful short stories. Mr. Reginald "Reggie" Fortune is a plump, drawling, luxury-loving Harley Street surgeon who serves as a special advisor to Scotland Yard. Billed as Fortune's longest and most dangerous case, the story begins deceptively with the apparent suicide of a Mrs. Poyntz and an ups...

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H. C. Bailey

Fortune's mannerisms and speech put him into the same class as Lord Peter Wimsey but the stories are much darker, and often involve murderous obsession, police corruption, financial skulduggery, child abuse and miscarriages of justice. Bailey is a much neglected master of golden age detective fiction. ''Mr Fortune Speaking'' is immensely enjoyable. Highly recommended.

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H. C. Bailey

Reggie Fortune is a highly skilled surgeon who functions as a special medical and forensic consultant for Scotland Yard. On the surface, Fortune is eccentric, talks with a unique, clipped, and elliptical style, and has rather whimsical, upper-class mannerisms. However, beneath his soft and occasionally childish exterior lies an extraordinarily sharp, fearless, and sometimes ruthless investigator. Unlike many of the light-hearted cozy mysteries of the Golden Age, Bailey’s Reggie Fortune sto...

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H. C. Bailey

This showcases Fortune’s unique style of forensic and psychological deduction. As fellow Golden Age titan Agatha Christie once noted, the appeal lies in Reggie's ability to deduce "a whole malignant growth from one small isolated incident". The collection has eight mysteries, including: The Rock Garden -- A mystery centered on an ill-situated rock garden and a deeply haunted man. The Silver Cross -- A tale concerning a rigidly saintly clergyman suspected of a trivial, out-of-character thef...

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H. C. Bailey

The Fool by H. C. Bailey is a captivating and psychologically rich narrative that explores the fine line between innocence, perception, and hidden intelligence. With his signature blend of suspense, subtle wit, and character-driven storytelling, Bailey crafts a tale in which appearances are constantly questioned and truth is rarely as simple as it first seems. At the center of the story is a figure dismissed by many as naïve or insignificant—a "fool" whose quiet presence conceals unexpecte...

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H. C. Bailey

The Highwayman by H. C. Bailey is a gripping tale of danger, secrecy, and adventure set against a world where justice and lawlessness often exist side by side. With atmospheric storytelling and carefully crafted suspense, Bailey draws readers into a narrative filled with hidden identities, perilous encounters, and moral uncertainty. At the center of the story is the enigmatic figure of the highwayman—a bold and elusive outlaw whose actions inspire both fear and fascination. Moving through ...

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H. C. Bailey, Gavin Avery

The Cases of Detective Reggie Fortune is a masterful collection of short stories that encapsulates the golden age of detective fiction. H. C. Bailey employs a succinct yet immersive style that draws the reader into the post-World War I British landscape, blending mystery with elements of psychological insight. Each narrative intricately weaves puzzles that challenge both Detective Fortune and the reader, often employing unexpected twists that reflect the evolving nature of crime and morali...

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H. C. Bailey

''Mr Fortune's Trials'' includes six curious, gruesome and ingenious crimes which Reggie investigates through minute, scientific detection.

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H. C. Bailey

In "Mr. Fortune's Practice," H. C. Bailey crafts a compelling detective narrative infused with clever wit and intricate social commentary. Set in the early 20th century, the novel follows the astute and eccentric detective, Mr. Fortune, as he navigates a series of mysterious circumstances surrounding a gruesome murder. Bailey's prose is characterized by its sharp dialogue and a keen eye for detail, which together establish a vivid atmosphere that reflects the societal norms and tensions of...