Australia has a long tradition of weird fiction, stretching back to colonial times. The stories in this anthology showcase the richness and variety of Australia horror and supernatural stories in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Among the authors included are: Mary Fortune, Lionel Sparrow, Marcus Clarke, Guy Boothby, B. L. Farjeon, J. E. P. Muddock, Ernest Favenc, Hume Nisbet, Rosa ("Mrs. Campbell") Praed, Fergus Hume, James Francis Dwyer, and Dulcie Deamer. Editor James Doig ...

Twenty Christmas ghost stories from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the seventh in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 7 in the series spans the years 1857 to 1901, contains ghost stories set at or around Christmas, and includes stories from a wide range of authors including Sabine Baring-Gould, Charlotte Riddell and Florence Marryat. Readers new to this genre wil...

Twenty ghost stories from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the ninth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 9 in the series contains stories published between 1841 and 1899, by British and American authors, including many not previously anthologized. Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; the Victorian quaintness, the sometimes shocking difference i...

Ein Rätsel, so tief wie die Erde selbst. In den unzugänglichsten Winkeln der Rocky Mountains verbirgt sich ein bodenloser See, der die klügsten Köpfe der Welt vor ein unlösbares Rätsel stellt. Doch für den exzentrischen Wissenschaftler und Abenteurer Josiah Flintabbatey Flonatin, genannt 'Flin Flon', ist es eine Herausforderung, der er nicht widerstehen kann. Mit einem selbstkonstruierten U-Boot in Form eines Fisches wagt er den Abstieg in die unergründlichen Tiefen - und findet mehr, als ...

The Great White Hand by James Edward Muddock is a historical audiobook set during the Indian Mutiny, portraying conflict, courage, and colonial struggle. It blends action with historical drama.

In "A Detective's Triumphs," James Edward Muddock offers a gripping exploration of the detective genre during the late 19th century, embodying the era's fascination with crime and resolution through an intricate narrative style. Muddock deftly intertwines suspense with sharp observation, employing vivid descriptions and a meticulous plot development that invites readers into the mind of his meticulous detective protagonist. Set against the backdrop of an evolving urban landscape, this work...

James Edward Preston Muddock was born near Southampton, England on the 28th May 1843, the third of four children.His father made several poor investments which necessitated the need for him to work abroad and so he was rarely about for his son’s formative years.By 1870 Muddock had begun publishing his own serialised stories in the plethora of English newspapers that had sprung up in Victorian England to feed the growing entertainment appetites of its workforce.He wr...

The story revolves around themes of adventure and mystery set against the backdrop of colonial India. It follows the protagonist's encounters with dangers and challenges, likely involving the mysterious "Great White Hand" or the "Tiger of Cawnpore." This novel would likely incorporate elements of thrilling exploits, suspense, and possibly elements of the exotic setting of colonial India.J.E. Muddock was known for his imaginative storytelling and ability to craft thrilling narratives, and t...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

It is the ninth of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven. The morning breaks lowering and stormy, a fitting prelude to the great and tragic drama that is about to startle the world. It is not yet four o’clock, and the sun is hardly above the horizon, but in the fair Indian city of Meerut there is an unusual stir. The slanting rays of the rising sun, as they fall through the rifts of hurrying storm-clouds, gild the minarets and domes of the numerous mosques for which t...

In "Riddles Read," James Edward Muddock weaves a fascinating tapestry of playful puzzles and intricate wordplay, inviting readers into a world where language becomes a playful labyrinth. Muddock employs a casual yet captivating literary style, blending humor with intellect as he presents a collection of riddles that challenge assumptions and provoke thought. This work is emblematic of the Victorian era's fascination with puzzles, showcasing Muddock's skill in merging entertainment with int...

In "The Great White Hand; Or, the Tiger of Cawnpore," J. E. Muddock skillfully weaves a thrilling narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. This gripping tale interlaces elements of adventure and historical fiction, drawing readers into a world where British and Indian cultures collide amid political chaos and personal vendettas. Muddock's vivid prose and intricate character development offer a nuanced exploration of the complexities surrounding colonia...