Description "He is dead. It is quite impossible that he should have killed himself. He has been murdered. About half an hour ago. By a long knife passed under the left shoulder-blade into the heart."On a fog-bound London night, a soirée is taking place in the studio of artist Laurence Newtree. The guests include an eminent psychiatrist, a wealthy philanthropist and an observant young friend of Newtree's, John Christmas. Before the evening is over, Newtree's neighbour is found stabbed to de...

Amid the danger of World War Two's London, Kate Mayhew is returning from another hopeless round of the theatrical agents. She is about to take a job in munitions when a poster about a missing child prompts her to help the war effort in a very different way. Obsessed with finding out what has happened to young Sidney Brentwood, Kate journeys to rural Wales where the boy was last seen.Aided by land-girl Aminta and the dashing young archaeologist Colin Kemp, Kate stumbles upon clandest...

Murder begins with the death of a kitten…Artist Jeanie Halliday is thrilled to move into a country cottage of her own, next door to the home of her dear childhood friend Agnes. But the countryside idyll isn't quite what she might have expected: Agnes is suddenly and unaccountably unfriendly for one thing; and then the neighbours are a little peculiar - old Mr Fone, obsessed with burial mounds; the scandalous Hugh Barchard; and an estranged mother taken to brandishing pistol...

Description"the murderer was also riding a bicycle... why, if we can trace it, we shall have the murderer!"On a cycling holiday in the idyllic Wales-Herefordshire border countryside, Nora and her friends make a gruesome discovery - the body of their missing comrade at the bottom of a quarry. But an apparently accidental fall turns out to have been murder - for the man was shot in the head.Fortunately John Christmas, last seen in The Studio Crime (1929), is on hand with his redoubtable fore...

The Classic Collection of Ianthe Jerrold (4 Books). Illustrated Edition brings together four of Jerrold’s most compelling detective novels, showcasing her mastery of suspense, intricate plotting, and psychological insight. Known for her skill in turning ordinary settings into arenas of hidden danger, Jerrold crafts stories where secrets, deception, and human ambition collide in unpredictable ways. This collection includes Dead Man's Quarry, a chilling tale of a mysterious death in a remote...

Dead Man's Quarry by Ianthe Jerrold is a gripping and atmospheric detective novel that blends classic Golden Age suspense with psychological insight and intricate plotting. Known for her ability to turn ordinary settings into arenas of hidden danger, Jerrold delivers a story in which every detail may conceal a clue, and every character may harbor a secret. The mystery begins with a chilling discovery in a remote quarry — the body of a man whose death raises more questions than answers. As ...

There May Be Danger by Ianthe Jerrold is a suspenseful and cleverly crafted detective novel that exemplifies the author’s skill in building tension, intrigue, and psychological complexity. Combining the charm of Golden Age mystery with subtle menace, Jerrold presents a story where ordinary circumstances hide extraordinary peril. The narrative unfolds when seemingly innocuous events gradually reveal a threatening pattern. Secrets, hidden motives, and unexpected alliances emerge, forcing the...

Let Him Lie by Ianthe Jerrold is a tense and cleverly plotted detective novel that exemplifies the subtle suspense and psychological insight characteristic of Golden Age crime fiction. With her skillful storytelling, Jerrold turns ordinary situations into a web of hidden motives, secrets, and deception, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The story begins with an apparently simple circumstance that quickly spirals into danger. Characters who seem trustworthy conceal hidden agendas...

Skeleton in the Cupboard by Ianthe Jerrold is a cleverly plotted and suspenseful detective story that captures the charm and intrigue of classic Golden Age mysteries. Combining psychological insight with carefully constructed puzzles, Jerrold spins a tale where hidden secrets and long-buried truths threaten to upend seemingly ordinary lives. The story begins with an unexpected discovery — a “skeleton in the cupboard” — which quickly transforms into a complex web of suspicion, deceit, and d...

The Studio Crime by Ianthe Jerrold is a captivating and atmospheric detective novel that combines the suspense of a classic Golden Age mystery with keen psychological insight and intricate plotting. Set in the confined and often secretive world of an artist’s studio, the story explores how ambition, rivalry, and hidden desires can lead to deadly consequences. When a crime disrupts the seemingly orderly environment of the studio, suspicion falls on everyone — from the artists themselves to ...

The Second Shot by Anthony Berkeley is a clever and engaging detective novel featuring the witty and astute amateur sleuth Roger Sheringham. Known for his sharp intellect and calm reasoning, Sheringham returns to unravel a complex case that challenges even his keen mind. The story begins with a puzzling murder: a man is shot, but the circumstances surrounding the crime are mysterious and suspicious. When a second shooting occurs, the tension escalates, and the local police find themselves ...

The Piccadilly Murder by Anthony Berkeley is a classic detective novel that combines suspense, clever twists, and Berkeley’s characteristic wit. Featuring the keen and unconventional amateur sleuth Ambrose Chitterwick, the story opens with a seemingly ordinary afternoon in a tearoom in Piccadilly, London, which quickly takes a sinister turn. Chitterwick, a quiet yet astute member of the Crimes Circle club, witnesses an unusual encounter that soon leads to the sudden death of one of the pat...