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Collected Short Stories Volume 10 - Volume 10 - cover

Collected Short Stories Volume 10 - Volume 10

Arthur Conan Doyle

Maison d'édition: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Collected Short Stories, Volume 10 continues Arthur Conan Doyle's survey of his own wide-ranging short fiction. In this collection, the focus shifts to tales of intrigue and suspense. Doyle's knack for crime storytelling is on display in several tight plots involving clever deceptions and justice served. There are also humorous exploits – one story might recount the misadventures of bumbling burglars, while another portrays an absurd duel of wits in high society. Volume 4 doesn't shy away from the macabre, either: a few stories venture into darker territory, with twist endings that reveal criminal horrors or ironic fates. For example, a story like "The Silver Hatchet" mixes crime with a touch of the supernatural in a tale of a cursed object causing madness. Overall, this volume provides a thrilling reading experience, oscillating between light-hearted capers and grim mysteries, all unified by Doyle's clear, vigorous prose.
Disponible depuis: 01/08/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 320 pages.

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