The theme of this Megapack is classic mystery and crime fiction from the Victorian era. We have taken the liberty of extending the qualifying publication dates to the end of World War I, since that event marked more of a turning point in world literature than the advent of the Edwardian Age. Certainly the spirit of Victorian crime fiction continued beyond Queen Victoria. This volume contains 25 stories and 2 bonus novels, offering hours of reading pleasure.THE LENTON CROFT ROBBERIE...

"Rowing" by R. C. Lehmann is a captivating exploration of the sport that combines physical endurance with mental resilience. The book delves into the intricacies of rowing, detailing the techniques, strategies, and the camaraderie that develops among team members. Lehmann's vivid descriptions transport readers to the water, where the rhythm of the oars and the challenge of competition come alive. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the author captures the essence of what it means to b...

R. C. Lehmann's "The Vagabond and Other Poems from Punch" emerges as a captivating collection that encapsulates the wit and social commentary characteristic of early 20th-century literary satire. Drawing from the pages of the renowned magazine "Punch," Lehmann showcases a diverse array of poems that cleverly navigate themes of vagabondage, class disparity, and the humor of everyday life. Composed in a lyrical style that blends sharp irony with melodic verse, this anthology not only reflect...

Genius. Braggart. Scientist. Fraud. Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed as all that and more. “The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock Holmes” brings together the major stories, reviews, briefs and illustrations that appeared in the legendary British humor magazine during Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s lifetime. Annotated and presented in chronological order, this scrapbook charts the rise of Conan Doyle as a writer and public figure and the meteoric popularity of the world’s greatest consulting det...

The vagabond and other poems from Punch presents a varied collection of light verse that captures everyday observation through humor, irony, and gentle reflection. The poems draw attention to ordinary moments, small habits, and familiar emotions, transforming them into playful commentary on social behavior and personal experience. Many pieces balance wit with warmth, using simple language and rhythmic clarity to explore imagination, memory, and fleeting pleasures. Alongside humor, the coll...

Rowing can be traced back to as early as 1430 BC, with oarsmanship mentioned in Egyptian funeral inscriptions and Virgil, including rowing as a funeral game in the Aeneid. Rowing as a sport can be traced back to the early eighteenth century where teams competed against each other on the River Thames. The famous Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, begun in 1829, has been held annually ever since. Author R. C. Lehmann was an English writer and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Com...

The debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction’s most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle’s spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes’ deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day.“Sherlock Holmes Victorian Parodies and Pastiches: 1888-1899” collects more than 60 pieces of varying quality — short ...

The debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction’s most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle’s spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes’ deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day.“Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches I: 1920-1924” collects 38 pieces — short stories, poems, and cartoons...

Welcome to 223B Baker StreetThe debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction’s most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle’s spellbinding tales of mystery and detection, along with Holmes’ deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day.“Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches II: 192...

Here for your reading delectation, are 25 outre tales of crime. Since history has proven that there is nothing unusual or unexpected about the human (or inhuman) drive to break the law, it should come as no surprise that the weird, the strange, the supernatural, and the just plain odd often, in fictional form, manifest themselves allayed to the criminal element. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettTHE WINDOW OF HORRORS, by H.L. MenckenTHE FOOTSTEPS ON THE STAIR...

The Detective MEGAPACK® presents 28 choice mysteries, spanning the Victorian age through modern times—there is something for every fan of detective tales!Included are:IT TORE THE LAUGH FROM MY THROAT, by Meriah L. CrawfordTHE TAGGART ASSIGNMENT, by Vincent StarrettTOMORROW’S DEAD, by David DeanTHE FLAMING PHANTOM, by Jacques FutrelleMESSAGE IN THE SAND, by John L. FrenchALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, by C.J. HendersonTHE RED TH...

To anyone interested in the roots of modern science fiction, the name of Ray Cummings should be well known. He wrote science fiction and fantasy before the name "science fiction" had been coined, publishing fantastic yarns in Argosy, Munsey's Magazine, and other mainstream magazines. Of course, as soon as the science fiction pulps debuted, he moved to them, where his work received a hearty welcome from fans. Cummings publishing more than 750 novels and short stories over ...