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The Greatest British Mysteries - Ultimate Collection - Sherlock Holmes Hercule Poirot Cases P C Lee Series Father Brown Stories Dr Thorndyke Series Bulldog Drummond Adventures Hamilton Cleek Cases Eugéne Valmont Stories and many more

Wilkie Collins, E. W. Hornung, Edgar Wallace, G.K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, R. Austin Freeman, H.C. McNeile, Arthur Morrison, Frank Froest, J.S. Fletcher, Victor L. Whitechurch, Thomas W. Hanshew, Rober Barr, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, Isabel Ostander

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

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In 'The Greatest British Mysteries - Ultimate Collection,' readers are immersed in a compendium of England's finest literary forays into the detective and crime genre. Central to this anthology stands the canon of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series, revered for the intricacies of its plots and the astuteness of its central characters. Balanced between Doyle's meticulous logic and the psychological drama of his contemporaries, readers encounter the foundational works that have inspired and shaped the mystery genre. This anthology boasts not only Doyle's oeuvre but also the craft of contemporaneous heavyweights such as Agatha Christie and Wilkie Collins, altogether painting a comprehensive panorama of British mystery's golden age, involving detective tales, true crime stories, and courtroom dramas, all characterized by their gripping narrative styles and complex character studies.
Arthur Conan Doyle, celebrated for his creation of Sherlock Holmes, was also a man of medicine and science, whose meticulous approach to deduction and detail stemmed from his medical background. The character of Holmes itself—an embodiment of rationality, shrewdness, and acute observation—reflects Doyle's fascination with the forensic science of his time and his deep insights into human nature. This collection reveals Doyle at his narrative best, focusing not just on whodunit but why and how, aspects mirrored in the works of his peers, each of whom brought their unique perspective to the evolving tapestry of crime literature. Their commitments to exploring societal issues, human psychology, and the nuances of legality add a rich subtext to the thrilling mysteries they weave.
'The Greatest British Mysteries - Ultimate Collection' is a must-read for aficionados of classic literature and newcomers alike, offering access to some of the most spellbinding mysteries ever penned. This anthology serves as an exemplary gateway to the wit, intricacy, and longevity of the British detective story—it is a testimony to the genre's ability to captivate, challenge, and entertain. As the pages turn, readers find themselves transported into the foggy alleyways of London, the quiet country estates, and the vibrant courtrooms where the battle between good and evil plays out in cerebral duels and unexpected revelations. It is an invitation to witness the forming of the archetypes and tropes that still define the mystery genre today.
Disponible depuis: 17/05/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 22933 pages.

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