Literature of mystery and detection

Le Mystère de la chambre jaune est un roman policier de Gaston Leroux, paru en 1907. Il s'agit de la première aventure du jeune reporter Joseph Rouletabille. Publiée pour la première fois en douze livraisons dans le supplément littéraire de L'Illustration du 7 septembre au 30 novembre 1907, l'œuvre est reprise en volume en janvier 1908 chez Pierre LafitteIl s'agit de l'un des modèles des romans dits d'« énigme en chambre close ».

Fictionalized accounts of true crimes.

Well, you know, some say she is the daughter of a duke, others that she was born in the gutter, and that the handle has been soldered on to her name in order to give her style and influence.

370 p., leaves of plates : 21 cm Stories from the Diary of a Doctor is a collection of 12 Victorian mystery /detective stories from the Strand Magazine, then released in book form in 1894. A second series appeared in 1896. The Diary of a Doctor series has been likened to Sherlock Holmes - the first instalment, 'My First Patient', appeared in the July 1893 edition of The Strand Magazine alongside Conan-Doyle's Holmes story 'The Adventure of the Crooked Man'. The Literary News had this to say on the collection of stories: "Twelve stories, presenting some cases supposed to have come under the direct attention of a young London physician. It is claimed by their collaborating authors that several of the tales included are founded on actual experience, and that all have been written with a close observance to medical facts, and in accordance with the advances made in surgery during the last decade."

Prince Zaleski, an exiled Russian nobleman, inhabits a half-ruined abbey in Wales, where he spends most of his time smoking cannabis and opium, reading from his library of medieval books, or admiring his collection of rare curios dating from ancient antiquity. His retirement from the world is occasionally interrupted by his friend Shiel, who comes to seek Zaleski's help in solving mysteries that have baffled the greatest minds in Britain: In "The Race of Orven," Zaleski must unravel a case involving a burglary, a murder, a floating phantasm, and three severed fingers. In "The Stone of the Edmundsbury Monks," the prince races against time to solve the mystery of a jewel from the Crusades that may cause a man's death. And in the final story in the collection, "The S.S.," an inexplicable wave of thousands of apparent suicides puts Zaleski to the ultimate test and leads to a deeply disturbing conclusion. [Source

Max Pemberton's 'Jewel Mysteries I Have Known' is a captivating assemblage of short stories that shimmer with the allure of precious gems and the enigmas they carry. Through the narrative voice of a seasoned jewel dealer, readers are whisked away into the intriguing world of each unique piece, unraveled through the dealer's expert knowledge and the rich tapestry of his experiences. Pemberton's prose is both polished and evocative, embarking on a literary expedition where the refracted light of stones echoes the complexity of human emotions and desires. This work harmonizes with the literary style of the early 20th century, mirroring the fascination with mystique and adventure that typified the era's popular fiction. Max Pemberton was a prominent figure of his time, with his literature not only reflecting cultural tastes but also shaping them. His establishment of a school of journalism underscores his commitment to the written word and storytelling prowess. The nuanced depth found in 'Jewel Mysteries I Have Known' suggests that Pemberton poured his extensive knowledge of the human condition into his literary works, enriching the narrative with authenticity and insightful observations. 'Jewel Mysteries I Have Known' is recommended for those who relish classic detective stories with a twist of opulent intrigue. Pemberton's writing beckons readers into a world where mystique and mortal coil intertwine, making for an enchanting and intellectually stimulating journey. The collection will most appeal to aficionados of historical literature and anyone enamored with the interplay between the lavish world of jewels and the perennial quest for truth beneath the veneer of appearance.

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Melville Davisson Post created his famous character, Randolph Mason, in 1894. Mason was a highly skilled and unscrupulous lawyer who used the law to defeat the ends of justice. Of the stories in the collection, "The Corpus Delecti" is probably the most powerful as well as the most gruesome — and by far the most famous. When this story first appeared it had such a profound effect on the public that it resulted in widespread reforms of the old law of corpus delecti — it is no longer necessary to have to produce an actual corpse to prove that murder has been done. With this, his first book, Post firmly established his position as one of the great detective short story writers of all time. Generally, in these stories he showed the villain how to circumvent the law — but, at the same time, as he said, he also warned the friends of law and order.

"A genre classic, Grant Allen's AN AFRICAN MILLIONAIRE is the perfect addition to our mini library of classic crime fiction. Wealthy, confident, and handsome, Charles Van Drift is not accustomed to being swindled and his brush with Colonel Clay both rattles and infuriates him. As his South African diamond fortune takes hit after hit from the quick-witted master of disguise, Allen leaves even the reader guessing: whom can you trust? Van Drift grows more suspicious of those around him and a few too many misguided accusations shake the millionaire's confidence. Colonel Clay is in his head. Gary Hoppenstand contributes an introduction discussing the reception of the work when it was first serialized in THE STRAND and the significance of Colonel Clay as the first recurring gentleman rogue"--

"Un vol important vient d'être commis rue de Provence à Paris, au préjudice de la banque Fauvel. Or, deux personnes seulement connaissaient la combinaison du coffre duquel 300000 francs ont été soustraits... Après une enquête sommaire, la police arrête Prosper Bertomy, le caissier principal. Mais une seconde enquête commence, menée par l'inspecteur Fanferlot, surnommé l'Ecureuil, qui découvre l'existence de Nina Gipsy, une mystérieuse jeune femme entretenue par le caissier... Fanferlot fait alors appel au redoutable policier Lecoq. Aux côtés de celui-ci, il remonte la piste d'une affaire beaucoup plus complexe. Et nous voilà transportés des années en arrière, sous la Restauration, tandis que l'auteur nous dévoile une mystification d'envergure, historique et tout autant criminelle."--Back cover.