Harold Lennox has always remembered his encounter with the young woman who helped him after a cycling accident - a woman he has dreamed of ever since. One snowy night, a sensational train crash brings her into his life once again. But the crash also has an impact on a conspiracy to acquire the rights to Transvaal gold mine - a conspiracy in which Lennox and his friends soon find themselves embroiled...Originally published in 1908 and long out of print, this romantic Edwardian myste...

In "The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective," Catherine Louisa Pirkis introduces readers to one of literature's earliest female detectives, Loveday Brooke. This collection of interconnected short stories deftly blends elements of mystery and intrigue with a subtle critique of gender roles in Victorian society. Pirkis employs a brisk narrative style, rich in detail and wry humor, as she navigates through complex plots filled with twists and vibrant characterizations, ultimately re...

When this competition was first mooted I went into it in a most light-hearted way, thinking that it would be the easiest thing in the world to pick out the twelve best of the Holmes stories. In practice I found that I had engaged myself in a serious task...In 1927, Strand magazine challenged its readers to guess which of his Sherlock Holmes stories Arthur Conan Doyle himself rated as his very best. (Mr R. T. Newman of Spring Hill, Wellingborough, won £100 for succ...

Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the world's most famous detective. The Focus on Sherlock Holmes series is devoted to bringing the books to an even wider audience. George Cavendish has added explanations as footnotes to help those readers who are not familiar with some of the phrases used by the author and his characters after all the stories were written over 120 years ago. Some of the authors phrases are still in use in modern-day British English and these are described to ...

In Who Killed Charmian Karslake?, Annie Haynes constructs a deft Golden Age puzzle around the violent death of a young woman whose charm, secrets, and social entanglements make her both victim and enigma. Led by Inspector Stoddart, the investigation proceeds through clues, alibis, withheld motives, and the intricate moral theatre of respectable society. Haynes's prose is brisk, observant, and quietly ironic, placing the novel within the classic interwar tradition of fair-play detection whi...

Charles Dickens is one of the best-loved English novelists. But who was the man behind the novels?Here you will find an extraordinary biography of one of the greatest authors of all time.

Frederick Merrick White (1859-1935) wrote a number of novels and short stories under the name "Fred M. White" including the six 'Doom of London' science-fiction stories, in which various catastrophes beset London. These include The Four Days' Night (1903), in which London is beset by a massive killer smog; The Dust of Death (1903), in which diphtheria infects the city, spreading from refuse tips and sewers; and The Four White Days (1903), in which a sudden and deep winter ...

A Canadian Heroine is a nineteenth-century colonial romance that combines domestic realism, moral drama, and the picturesque landscape of British North America. Set between Canadian society and the wider imperial world, the novel traces questions of love, duty, social reputation, and female endurance through a heroine shaped by both sentiment and circumstance. Its style reflects Victorian fiction's taste for emotional intensity, providential patterning, and carefully observed manners, whil...

Witness for the Defence is a masterful novel by A. E. W. Mason that artfully intertwines elements of crime fiction and legal drama, immersing readers in a gripping narrative that challenges the ethics of truth and justice. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, Mason's keen attention to detail and sharp dialogue serves to illuminate the intricacies of courtroom proceedings. The story revolves around a sensational murder trial, posing profound questions about the reliabilit...

A stunning gift edition boasting the early tales of Sherlock Holmes, including two short story collections.This fourth and final volume concludes the exciting adventures of the world's most famous pipe-smoking detective, Sherlock Holmes, collecting works written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Included are the short story collections His Last Bow: Some Later Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (1917) and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927), making thi...

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...