Fourteen Great Detective Stories

By Vincent Starrett and Howard Haycraft

Book Overview

""Fourteen Great Detective Stories"" is a collection of short mystery stories written by Vincent Starrett. The book features fourteen intriguing tales that follow the investigations of various detectives and investigators as they try to solve complex cases. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, ranging from Victorian England to modern-day America. The book includes classic whodunit mysteries, as well as more unconventional stories that explore the psychological and emotional aspects of crime. Each story is masterfully crafted, with intricate plots, engaging characters, and unexpected twists and turns. Whether you are a fan of traditional detective fiction or enjoy more unconventional mysteries, ""Fourteen Great Detective Stories"" is sure to satisfy your craving for suspense and intrigue.1928. Contents: The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe; The Red-Headed League by A. Conan Doyle; The Blue Cross by G.K. Chesterton; The Stanway Cameo Mystery by Arthur Morrison; The Case of Oscar Brodski by R. Austin Freeman; The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage by Ernest Bramah; In the Fog by Richard Harding Davis; The Age of Miracles by Melville Davisson Post; The Absent-Minded Coterie by Robert Barr; The Fenchurch Street Mystery by Baroness Orczy; The Problem of Cell 13 by Jacque Futrelle; The One Best Bet by Samuel Hopkins Adams; The Private Bank Puzzle by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg; and One Hundred in the Dark by Owen Johnson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162721677
• ISBN13: 9781162721675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"