She reads palms and communes with the dead—but the Oracle of Maddox Street is no mere charlatan. A palmist and spiritualist by profession, she moves through Edwardian London’s fashionable drawing rooms with her barrister brother at her side, unraveling mysteries where the uncanny brushes against cold reason. Where other investigators dismiss the supernatural, she embraces it as both her method and her gift.In four complete adventures—three classic tales from the pages of Pearso...

A Master of Mysteries is a compelling anthology that masterfully intertwines themes of enigma and suspense across a tapestry of short stories. The collection delves into the darker recesses of the human psyche, exploring the world's inexplicable phenomena through a series of richly detailed narratives. Readers encounter a diverse array of literary styles ranging from gothic to detective storytelling, each piece a finely wrought puzzle that captivates and confounds. Among the standout entri...

The stories typically involve a protagonist detective or amateur sleuth who confronts various enigmatic situations, such as mysterious disappearances, puzzling crimes, or perplexing occurrences. As the narrative unfolds, readers are presented with clues and red herrings, leading them on a journey of deduction and suspense as they attempt to unravel the mysteries alongside the protagonist.Robert Eustace and L. T. Meade were skilled storytellers who specialized in crafting engaging and suspe...

Dorothy L Sayers was born on the 13th June 1893 in Oxford.Her early years were spent in the Fens of East Anglia, where her father served as rector.In 1912, she won a scholarship to Somerville College, Oxford, to study Modern Languages and Medieval Literature. At the time women could not officially be granted degrees but she was among the first to receive her Master of Arts when the policy was belatedly changed in 1920.Her career began as a copywriter for S H Benson,...

The anthology 'The Brotherhood of the Seven Kings' masterfully weaves a complex tapestry of mystery and intrigue through a series of interconnected tales that illuminate the darker recesses of human ambition and deception. With a seamless blend of suspense and psychological depth, the collection traverses a landscape of secret societies and duplicitous characters, each working towards enigmatic ends. The narratives are cleverly constructed, uniting intricate plots with a subtle critique of...

In 'Madam Sara,' readers are invited to explore a multifaceted collection of stories set in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, capturing the zeitgeist of a period defined by its rapid societal changes and burgeoning fascination with the mysterious and unexplained. This anthology weaves together narratives that skillfully balance on the precipice of science and the supernatural, crafting a rich tableau of intrigue, ingenuity, and suspense. Throughout the collection, stories explore them...

The casebook of John Bell, a 'professional exposer of ghosts', who solves mysteries in haunted houses.

The name L T Meade, a pseudonym for Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith, rarely brings a sign of recognition.Although she wrote mainly for young girls she also wrote across many genres including sensational, religious, historical, adventure and romances. In all, her credits add up to over 300 titles.Born in Brandon, County Cork in Ireland in 1844 she began her prolific career as a writer when she was a mere 17 years of age and was first published in 1872.In 1879 she mar...

In the intriguing anthology 'Madam Sara,' the stories weave a tapestry of mystery and suspense within the genre of detective fiction. The collection is rooted in the late Victorian era, inviting readers into a world where the line between the occult and the logical is perpetually blurred. Each narrative offers a distinct approach to detective storytelling, from the slow unfurling of a psychological thriller to the electric tension of a classic whodunit. This compendium stands out not only ...

A Master of Mysteries is a collection of six seemingly impossible (supernatural?) cases narrated by Mr. John Bell, the well-known ghost-hunter who seeks to debunk and expose the truth behind ghosts and haunting.In his own words, Bell “proposes to relate the histories of certain queer events, enveloped at first in mystery, and apparently dark with portent, but, nevertheless, when grappled with in the true spirit of science, capable of explanation.""The Mystery of th...

The name L T Meade, a pseudonym for Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith, rarely brings a sign of recognition.Although she wrote mainly for young girls she also wrote across many genres including sensational, religious, historical, adventure and romances. In all, her credits add up to over 300 titles.Born in Brandon, County Cork in Ireland in 1844 she began her prolific career as a writer when she was a mere 17 years of age and was first published in 1872.In 1879 she mar...

The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Megapack collects 25 novels and stories. 14 are Craig Kennedy tales, plus there is 1 additional story from the same author and 10 by contemporaries of Arthur B. Reeve. They all share the same spirit of detection.Included are:INTRODUCTION: ABOUT ARTHUR B. REEVE AND HIS CRAIG KENNEDY STORIESTHE SILENT BULLET, by Arthur B. ReeveTHE WAR TERROR, by Arthur B. ReeveTHE TREASURE-TRAIN, by Arthur B. ReeveGUY GARRICK,...