THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES - Ultimate Collection: 270+ Murder Mysteries, Suspense Thrillers & Crime Stories (Illustrated Edition)

THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES - Ultimate Collection: 270+ Murder Mysteries, Suspense Thrillers & Crime Stories (Illustrated Edition)

by Arthur Conan DoyleErnest Bramah Arthur Morrison and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 17/01/2024

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THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES - Ultimate Collection is a masterfully curated anthology that delves into the rich tradition of British detective fiction. Encompassing over 270 narratives, this collection offers an eclectic mix of murder mysteries, suspense thrillers, and riveting crime stories, each crafted with intricate plotlines and unexpected twists that hallmark the genre. Readers will find themselves ensnared by the elaborate mysteries and rich atmospherics, enhanced through evocative illustrations that breathe new life into timeless tales. With diverse literary styles ranging from Gothic suspense to polished London noir, this anthology presents itself as an indispensable compendium for both the avid enthusiast and the casual explorer of detective fiction. The collection gathers an impressive assembly of literary figures, each of whom has made indelible contributions to the genre's evolution. Authors like Arthur Conan Doyle and G. K. Chesterton bridge classic and modern sensibilities, while others such as J.S. Fletcher and Annie Haynes offer unique insights into early 20th-century society through their storytelling. In this compendium, authors from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction forge narratives that reflect contemporary historical and social issues, ultimately providing readers with a nuanced view of the ever-evolving human condition under the lens of crime and mystery. For scholars and casual readers alike, this anthology offers an unparalleled opportunity to traverse the varied terrain of British detective fiction. Exploring these narratives encourages deeper understanding of the thematic and stylistic innovations that have shaped the genre. Through the voices and visions of these diverse authors, THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES collection affords a rewarding educational journey, unlocking countless insights into societal contexts, character development, and narrative structure. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this collection and experience the dialogue that these legendary storytellers have sustained across generations.

ISBN:
8596547813545
8596547813545
Category:
Short stories
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
17-01-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
GoodPress
Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and died in 1930. Within those years was crowded a variety of activity and creative work that made him an international figure and inspired the French to give him the epithet 'the good giant'.

He was the nephew of 'Dickie Doyle' the artist, and was educated at Stonyhurst, and later studied medicine at Edinburgh University, where the methods of diagnosis of one of the professors provided the idea for the methods of deduction used by Sherlock Holmes. He set up as a doctor at Southsea and it was while waiting for patients that he began to write.

His growing success as an author enabled him to give up his practice and turn his attention to other subjects. His greatest achievement was, of course, his creation of Sherlock Holmes, who soon attained international status and constantly distracted him from his other work; at one time Conan Doyle killed him but was obliged by public protest to restore him to life.

And in his creation of Dr Watson, Holmes's companion in adventure and chronicler, Conan Doyle produced not only a perfect foil for Holmes but also one of the most famous narrators in fiction.

J. S. Fletcher

Joseph Smith Fletcher was a British journalist, writer, and fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He studied law before turning to journalism. His literary career spanned approximately 200 books on a wide variety of subjects including fiction, non-fiction, histories, historical fiction, and mysteries. He was known as one of the leading writers of detective fiction in the Golden Age.

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