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American detective Grant Colwyn is on a leisurely holiday in a fashionable seaside hotel in Norfolk when one morning during breakfast the strange behavior of one of the other guests catches his attention. The young man''s unusual conduct alarms other visitors as well – Colwyn suspects a severe case of a shell-shock. The guest is escorted to his bedroom with some help from Colwyn and Sir Henry Durwood, a doctor who happens to be staying at the hotel, but a few hours later the ill guest disappears without a trace. The next day a man of his description is accused of a murder, and Detective Colwyn can not resist the temptation to get involved … The Shrieking Pit, an enjoyable classic ''whodunit'' novel set in English countryside during the First World War, was first published in 1919.

After the death of his wife Robert Turold, a hard and bitter man, is just one step away from proving his noble linage and claim to a great estate. This is his life-long dream and the last obstacle to achieving it is his despised daughter Sisily, whom he intends to disinherit. But just as he is about to reach his dream he is found shot dead in a room locked from the inside. The mysterious death may look like a suicide at first but Detective Barrant and Inspector Dawfield suspect that the truth is more complicated and are determined to solve the puzzle.This fast-paced detective story unfolds through the tangles of complicated family ties and secrets, suspicious servants, and a mysterious Cornish legend. The Moon Rock was first published in 1922.

Val is invited to New Zealand by his Uncle Rufus to help run his business, which he describes to Val as ''control of the New Zealand fruit trade''. Restless Val hopes that his new life will be adventurous and exciting but when he realises that his job is merely selling fruit and veg in a small shop in Auckland he parts from his uncle immediately and looks for adventures elsewhere. When he finds an advertisement for an advance agent to join a travelling theatrical troupe – ''Merry Marauders Dramatic Company'' – he feels that he''s found what he was looking for. He joins the troupe and their tour around New Zealand begins. As he promises in a letter to his friend, ''One thing is certain; we shall have some adventures on the road that should be worth relating'' – this promise is definitely fulfilled.The Merry Marauders is an epistolary novel, first published in 1913, which chronicles the funny misadventures of an accident-prone theatrical troupe touring through the small towns of frontier New Zealand around 1900 and encountering various rogues, setbacks and turns of fortune.

Taking shelter from the rain in a nearby farm, Harry Marsland encounters a young woman seemingly expecting somebody else. Hearing a noise on the second floor of the ostensibly empty house, the two strangers investigate, discovering the owner of the farm, shot dead. Who killed him, and why? Who was the woman waiting for? What Ensues is a thrilling mystery romp that is highly recommended for all lovers of crime and mystery fiction. Arthur John Rees (1872-1942) was an Australian mystery writer and journalist whose stories have been celebrated as amongst the finest of American detective stories. Other notable works by this author include: "The Island of Destiny" (1923), "The Cup of Silence" (1924), and "Old Sussex and her Diarists" (1929). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"The Hampstead Mystery" is a 1916 novel by Arthur J. Rees. Arthur John Rees (1872-1942), was an Australian mystery writer. Set in Hampstead, England, the story revolves around the murder of Sir Horace Fewbanks, a distinguished High Court judge who is mysteriously shot. Private Detective Crewe, a wealthy bachelor and chess enthusiast who solves crimes as a hobby, takes on the investigation with the aid of his fourteen year old Cockney sidekick, Joe. A thrilling whodunit rich in mystery and intrigue, this novel is not to be missed by fans of crime fiction. Investigator: Private Detective Crewe, a wealthy bachelor who has taken up crime detection as a hobby, because it provides intellectual challenges more satisfying even than playing twelve simultaneous boards against Russian chess champion Turgieff. Arthur John Rees (1872-1942), was an Australian mystery writer. Other notable works by this author include: "The Merry Marauders" (1913), "The Shrieking Pit" (1919), "The Hand in the Dark" (1920). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of modern readers.

This meticulously edited Arthur J. Rees-Mystery collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:The Hampstead MysteryThe Mystery of the DownsThe Shrieking PitThe Hand in the DarkThe Moon Rock

"The Hampstead Mystery" – High Court Justice Sir Horace Fewbanks is found murdered in his own home in Hampstead. A butler with a shady past is the first suspect, but there are several other characters who turn attention there way with suspicious behavior. Scotland Yard detectives are in charge of the case, but the Judge''s daughter hires a famous private investigator Crew who shows up and runs a parallel investigation."The Mystery of the Downs" – Harry Marsland is caught in a sudden storm and he is forced to seek shelter in a nearest house that happens to be at a Cliff Farm. He is welcomed in by a woman who was expecting someone else. Before the storm is over, they are alarmed by a noise from the upstairs, especially because there was supposed to be nobody else in the house. They get upstairs and find a farm''s owner dead of a gunshot wound. When the storm is over the police inspectors arrive, and soon after them the famous private detective Crew is on the scene too.

"The Shrieking Pit" – American detective Grant Colwyn is spending his holiday in England when it is brought to his attention the strange behavior of a fellow guest. A well known doctor, Sir Henry Durwood, claims that the young man is suffering from a rare form of epilepsy and may soon present a danger to other hotel guests. The strange young man leaves hotel the next day and finds a lodgings in a nearby inn, but soon after that a murder is committed in a neighboring town, and the same young man is the only suspect. Although all the evidence points to him as the murderer, Grant Colwyn believes in his innocence and sets out to prove it."The Hand in the Dark" – Mrs. Meredith has invited all her friends from her freer, wilder life in London to meet with her at her husband''s family home in rural Sussex. However, she is seemingly taken ill and can''t accompany the party on their final jaunt to a neighbor''s house after dinner. Her husband, step-sister and friends sit down for dinner just before departing when they hear a scream from Mrs. Meredith''s room, shortly followed by the gun shot. The household ascends the stairs to find the young wife murdered, shot from close range. The case is being investigated by a duo of Scotland Yard inspectors who meet a dead end, and the famous private detective Colwyn will have to offer his point of view.

High Court Justice Sir Horace Fewbanks is found murdered in his own home in Hampstead. A butler with a shady past is the first suspect, but there are several other characters who turn attention there way with suspicious behavior. Scotland Yard detectives are in charge of the case, but the Judge''s daughter hires a famous private investigator Crew who shows up and runs a parallel investigation.

Harry Marsland is caught in a sudden storm and he is forced to seek shelter in a nearest house that happens to be at a Cliff Farm. He is welcomed in by a woman who was expecting someone else. Before the storm is over, they are alarmed by a noise from the upstairs, especially because there was supposed to be nobody else in the house. They get upstairs and find a farm''s owner dead of a gunshot wound. When the storm is over the police inspectors arrive, and soon after them the famous private detective Crew is on the scene too.

Mrs. Meredith has invited all her friends from her freer, wilder life in London to meet with her at her husband''s family home in rural Sussex. However, she is seemingly taken ill and can''t accompany the party on their final jaunt to a neighbor''s house after dinner. Her husband, step-sister and friends sit down for dinner just before departing when they hear a scream from Mrs. Meredith''s room, shortly followed by the gun shot. The household ascends the stairs to find the young wife murdered, shot from close range. The case is being investigated by a duo of Scotland Yard inspectors who meet a dead end, and the famous private detective Colwyn will have to offer his point of view.

Robert Turold has spent thirty years set on a single idea – to complete the genealogy of his family that will restore a title which has been in a state of abeyance for centuries. On the day of his wife''s funeral he announces that he has finally achieved the last link in the chain, and then seemingly commits suicide. However, detective Brannert of Scotland Yard suspects a murder. Turold''s young daughter, a long-time servant, his brother and a nephew all have something to gain by his death. So does a figure from his past, whose footsteps came back to haunt him on the night of his death.

Arthur J. Rees'' novel, ''The Hand in the Dark,'' is a thrilling mystery set in the early 20th century. The story follows a detective who is tasked with solving a murder in a remote countryside estate. Rees'' literary style is characterized by its suspenseful plot twists and intricate character development, reminiscent of classic detective fiction of the time. The vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the atmospheric setting add depth to the narrative, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The novel''s cleverly crafted plot and engaging storytelling make it a must-read for fans of the mystery genre. As readers unravel the layers of deception and intrigue, they are sure to be captivated by Rees'' masterful storytelling and ability to keep them guessing until the very end.