Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Volume 5
by Various
'Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Volume 5' Summary
This fifth volume of 'Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories' delves into the intriguing realm of crime fiction from continental Europe. It offers a diverse selection of short stories from German, Russian, and Scandinavian authors, each offering a unique perspective on mystery and suspense. The collection features stories that explore complex motives, intricate puzzles, and psychological intricacies. Some tales follow the traditional path of detective investigations, while others delve into the darker, more introspective aspects of crime. Readers will encounter intriguing characters, unexpected twists, and compelling narratives that showcase the diversity and depth of European mystery writing.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Expressman and the Detective by Allan Pinkerton
Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), a Scotsman by birth and a barrel-maker by trade, settled in Chicago in its infancy and founded the Pinkertons, the world'...
Celestial Omnibus, and Other Stories by E. M. Forster
This collection of short stories by E. M. Forster, titled "Celestial Omnibus and Other Stories," showcases the author's unique blend of humanism, soci...
Agony Column by Earl Derr Biggers
The Agony Column by Earl Derr Biggers is an exciting romantic adventure that follows the story of Geoffrey West, a young American visiting London. Ins...
History of Billy the Kid by Charles A. Siringo
This book is a biography of Billy the Kid, a notorious outlaw in the American West. The author, Charles A. Siringo, was personally acquainted with Bil...
Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Volume 3 by Various
This third volume of the "Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories" presents a collection of thrilling and mysterious short stories w...
Black Cat Vol. 04 No. 01 October 1898 by Various
The fourth volume of "The Black Cat" magazine features a collection of original short stories exploring various themes of the uncanny, fantasy, and my...
Re-creation of Brian Kent by Harold Bell Wright
Brian Kent, a bank clerk consumed by a series of thefts, finds himself drowning in remorse and guilt. He attempts suicide by venturing into a dangero...
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume
In the bustling streets of 19th-century Melbourne, a dark secret hides within the confines of a seemingly innocent hansom cab. Welcome to "The Mystery...
Short Stories and Poems for Children, Original and Select by Anonymous
A collection of short stories and poems for children, filled with sweet but simple life lessons. Filled with classic tales and poems that have been pa...
Nase by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol
Dies ist die Geschichte eines Petersburger Beamten, dessen Nase davonläuft und ihr eigenes Leben entwickelt.
Reviews for Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Volume 5
No reviews posted or approved, yet...