The Golden Age mystery author of the Mr. Fortune series introduces Joshua Clunk, a chipper yet cunning criminal lawyer and sleuth.Joshua Clunk may appear on the wrong side of the law as a defense attorney, but he's always on the right side of justice. Something that his nemesis, Superintendent Bell of the Criminal Investigation Division, is about to find out . . .It all begins with young Anthony Wisberry and his attempt to solve his father's disappearance. ...

CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

The Fool by H. C. Bailey is a captivating and psychologically rich narrative that explores the fine line between innocence, perception, and hidden intelligence. With his signature blend of suspense, subtle wit, and character-driven storytelling, Bailey crafts a tale in which appearances are constantly questioned and truth is rarely as simple as it first seems. At the center of the story is a figure dismissed by many as naïve or insignificant—a "fool" whose quiet presence conceals unexpecte...

The Highwayman by H. C. Bailey is a gripping tale of danger, secrecy, and adventure set against a world where justice and lawlessness often exist side by side. With atmospheric storytelling and carefully crafted suspense, Bailey draws readers into a narrative filled with hidden identities, perilous encounters, and moral uncertainty. At the center of the story is the enigmatic figure of the highwayman—a bold and elusive outlaw whose actions inspire both fear and fascination. Moving through ...

In "Mr. Fortune's Practice," the novel revolves around the character Reggie Fortune, a detective known for his sharp intellect and unconventional methods. The story is set in the 1920s and follows Fortune as he is involved in solving a complex case.The plot centers on a series of mysterious events and crimes that Fortune must unravel. The novel combines elements of mystery, intrigue, and suspense, with Fortune using his keen observational skills and deductive reasoning to uncover the truth...

My Lady of Orange by H. C. Bailey is an elegant and suspenseful work that weaves together intrigue, romance, and mystery within a richly atmospheric setting. Known for his refined storytelling and keen sense of narrative tension, Bailey crafts a tale in which secrets, loyalties, and hidden motives shape the destinies of his characters. At the center of the story is a mysterious and compelling figure known as the Lady of Orange, whose presence influences the lives of those around her in une...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited thriller collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Excerpt from Content: Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes Series True Crime Stories Edgar Wallace: Four Just Men P.-C. Lee The Angel of Terror… Marie Belloc Lowndes: The Lodger The End of Her Honeymoon… Auguste Groner: Detective Joe Muller Cases: The Case of the Golden Bullet The Case of the Registered Letter The Case of the Lamp Tha...

Call Mr. Fortune is the first set of short stories featuring Reggie Fortune, a detective who solves mysteries using his medical talent and "unequaled sanity of judgment." The first case finds him suspecting that his patient might have been a victim of a failed assassination. In "The Hottentot Venus," Mr. Fortune's investigation into some incidents at his acquaintance's all-girls school leads him into a predicament; meanwhile, what seems to be an ordinary leak scandal in "The Busin...

Mr. Fortune's Practice is a collection of mystery tales involving Reggie Fortune, a medically qualified detective (surgeon), who often deals with dark and dangerous cases including murderous obsession, police corruption, financial skullduggery, child abuse and miscarriages of justice. Table of Contents: The Ascot tragedy The President of San Jacinto The Young Doctor The Magic Stone The Snowball Burglary The Leading Lady The Unknown Murderer

My Lady of Orange revolves around William the Silent, aka William of Orange, and his involvement in the Dutch Revolt. Set near the end of 16th century, when William of Orange was rebelling against Spanish rule of the Netherlands, the story is told from the perspective of an English mercenary leader, John Newstead, who decides to switch sides and joins the Dutch rebels.

This collection of six puzzling stories introduced the world to Reggie Fortune, a remarkable detective whose rotund frame conceals a razor-sharp mind and a fighting spirit. A true champion of the oppressed, Fortune will never let a murderer escape justice—whether his victim was royalty or the lowest of the low.

''Mr Fortune's Trials'' includes six curious, gruesome and ingenious crimes which Reggie investigates through minute, scientific detection.