The Round Table Murders, first published in 1931, is a golden-age mystery featuring a band of ruthless brothers in a deadly competition to get their late brother's fortune. Another player, the mysterious "Poacher," flits in and out of the picture. Inspector Keating of Scotland Yard is called on to investigate. Peter Baron was the pen-name of Leonard Worswick Clyde (1906-1987) who authored four detective novels.*From the publisher:*They were brothers, but they were k...

MURDER IN WAXA fearful face, living, yet it has the look of the dead! Only the jaw moves and its movements summon murder! Though it cost life after life the grim countenance must be faced. A piece of paper upon which the destiny of an empire depends must be kept from its baleful eyes ... John Richmond, King's messenger, is cut down. His daughter is abducted. A famous banker is done to death. Another man of rank joins the company of corpses. And then a young man, little regarded, wit...

First published in 2005. This is one of the literary memoirs written by Transylvanian aristocrats in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Baron Apor lamented the passing of traditional Transylvanian practices and the Metamorphosis, written in 1783, is not a memoir in the usual sense so much as a record of a vanishing way of life that the author had enjoyed in his youth. Exceptional, enchanting and exhilarating, this account of Transylvania is irresistible.

The secret of success in OCR Philosophy of Religion and Ethics is that there really is no secret, just clear analysis of the syllabus, past questions, examiner reports and mark schemes. In this detailed study Peter Baron unpicks all the clues given about the mind of the examiner - and so makes A grade success that much more certain as well as saving teachers and students hours of time: indispensable, comprehensive, detailed and above all, wise. Note: OCR syllabus H571, 572 and H581, 582 on...

Reaction Rate Theory and Rare Events bridges the historical gap between these subjects because the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of scientific research often requires an understanding of both reaction rate theory and the theory of other rare events. The book discusses collision theory, transition state theory, RRKM theory, catalysis, diffusion limited kinetics, mean first passage times, Kramers theory, Grote-Hynes theory, transition path theory, non-adiabatic reactions, electron tr...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes Series A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The Return of Sherlock Holmes His Last Bow The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Other Mysteries True Crime Stories Edgar Wallace: Four Just Men Series Mr. J. G. Reeder Series Detective ...

Discover hidden gems from the bestselling author of the Jalna series.A farm inheritance cultivates an illicit love affair. An orphan finds a home with two sisters and their writer lodger and soon discovers strange and frightening events. Three motherless boys living at boarding school find freedom in their limitless imaginations. With these stories, Mazo de la Roche explores the lives of a fascinating and endearing set of characters.Discover beloved author ...

560 British Mysteries: Detective Novels, True Crime Stories & Whodunit Mysteries (Illustrated) offers a vast exploration of the British literary landscape, rich with suspense, cunning plots, and unforeseen twists. This anthology elegantly traverses the evolution of the detective and mystery genre, showcasing a diverse range of narrative styles—from classic detective tales and gripping true crime depictions to intricate whodunits. Within this voluminous collection, readers will encounter an...

Oxford is full of memories—and threats of murder—for Harriet Vane and Lord Peter Wimsey in this mystery that "stands out even among Miss Sayers's novels" ( The Times Literary Supplement ).Since she graduated from Oxford's Shrewsbury College, Harriet Vane has found fame by writing novels about ingenious murders. She also won infamy when she was accused of committing a murder herself. It took a timely intervention from the d...

The 'British Mysteries Boxed Set: 560+ Thriller Classics, Detective Stories & True Crime Stories' is a monumental collection that weaves together the intricately plotted worlds of mystery and suspense from the golden age of British literature. This anthology spans a wide array of literary styles—from tightly knitted detective stories to sprawling true crime narratives, offering readers an immersive journey into the depths of human psychology and the complexities of crime. Noteworthy for it...

Far Eastern Tales is a collection of short stories born of Maugham's experiences in Malaya, Singapore and other outposts of the former British Empire. Whether portraying a ship-borne flight from a lover's curse, murder in the jungle, or a marriage shattered by a past indiscretion, they all reveal Maugham at his best - sometimes caustic, sometimes gently comic, but always the shrewd and human judge of character and soul.