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The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers - The Blue Carbuncle The Silver Hatchet A Christmas Tragedy The Abbot's Ghost Told After Supper… - cover

The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers - The Blue Carbuncle The Silver Hatchet A Christmas Tragedy The Abbot's Ghost Told After Supper…

Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, O. Henry, George MacDonald, Saki Saki, Robert Louis Stevenson, Grant Allen, John Kendrick Bangs, Robert Barr, Florence Marryat, Edgar Wallace, G. K. Chesterton, J. M. Barrie, E.F. Benson, Jerome K. Jerome, M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Arthur Conan Doyle, Sabine Baring-Gould, R. Austin Freeman, Fred M. White, Frank R. Stockton, Fergus Hume, James Bowker, Thomas Hardy, Catherine Crowe, Katherine Rickford, Arthur Cheney Train, William Douglas O'Connor, Leonard Kip, Lucie E. Jackson, Emmuska Orczy, Louisa M. Alcott, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Publisher: DigiCat

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Summary

In 'The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers,' readers are invited to explore an intricately woven tapestry of suspense, mystery, and yuletide intrigue. This anthology boasts an impressive range of literary styles, from gothic horror to classic detective tales, capturing the cultural richness and complexity of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The collection highlights the chilling interplay between the warmth of the festive season and the cold, cerebral thrill of mystery, with standout pieces that resonate with timeless tension and cunningly crafted plots, yet always retaining the mysteriously cozy undercurrent that only Christmas can provide. The anthology brings together the works of luminaries such as Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Louisa M. Alcott, among others, each contributing their unique voice to the tapestry of psychological thrills and eerie enigmas. Reflecting important cultural and literary movements such as gothic revival, realism, and early detective fiction, these authors paint a rich tableau of Christmases past, each story a microcosm of the period's fascination with moral dilemmas, human nature, and the battle between light and darkness. Such diversity not only situates the collection within the grand narrative of literary evolution but also illuminates how mystery and Christmas are intertwined in storytelling. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this anthology offers a captivating exploration of Christmas-themed mysteries, revealing an unparalleled convergence of disparate narratives that will intrigue and delight. Encouraging an investigation of differing perspectives and styles, 'The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers' serves as both an educational odyssey through literary history and a thrilling narrative adventure. By delving into the pages of this anthology, readers are sure to find themselves immersed in a multifaceted dialogue, not only among the works themselves but also within the era they evoke, prompting a deeper appreciation for the intricate dance of suspense and festivity inherent in this unique collection.
Available since: 11/12/2023.
Print length: 1272 pages.

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