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This carefully crafted ebook: "E. W. HORNUNG Ultimate Collection – 19 Novels & 40+ Short Stories, Including War Poems and Memoirs" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:The Original A. J. Raffles Series:The Amateur Cracksman:The Ides of MarchA Costume PieceGentlemen and PlayersLe Premier PasWilful MurderNine Points of the LawThe Return MatchThe Gift of the EmperorThe Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures:No SinecureA Jubilee PresentThe Fate of FaustinaThe Last LaughTo Catch a ThiefAn Old FlameThe Wrong HouseThe Knees of the GodsA Thief in the Night:Out of ParadiseThe Chest of SilverThe Rest CureThe Criminologists'' ClubThe Field of PhilippiA Bad NightA Trap to Catch a CracksmanThe Spoils of SacrilegeThe Raffles RelicsThe Last WordMr. Justice RafflesNovels:Dead Men Tell No TalesA Bride from the BushWitching HillTiny LuttrellThe Boss of TaroombaMy Lord DukeYoung BloodPeccaviAt LargeThe Shadow of a Man; or The Belle of ToorakThe Shadow of the RopeDenis DentNo HeroStingaree: A Voice in the WildernessThe Camera FiendFathers of MenThe Thousandth WomanThe Unbidden GuestMr. Justice RafflesShort Stories & CollectionsAt the Pistol''s PointSome Persons UnknownThe Crime DoctorThe Amateur CracksmanThe Black MaskA Thief in the NightWar Poetry Collection: The Young GuardConsecrationLord''s LeaveLast PostThe Old BoysRuddy Young GingerThe Ballad of Ensign JoyBond and FreeShell-Shock in ArrasThe Big ThingForerunnersUppingham SongWooden CrossesMemoirNotes of a Camp Follower on the Western FrontErnest William Hornung (1866–1921) was an English author and a war poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung''s works are also remembered for giving insight into the social mores of late 19th and early 20th century British society.

"Seven Keys to Baldpate" – A young novelist William Magee travels to the Baldpate Mountain resort, seeking for solitude and inspiration for his greatest novel yet. Soon after he gets in, he finds out that he is not the only one there, for there are seven keys to the place and seven people with various stories of why they are there. "Love Insurance" – The American branch of Lloyds'' insurers is specialized in unusual policies, but one day an impoverished Lord Harrowby showed up with the strangest claim of them all. He wants an insurance against his fiancée Cynthia Meyrick breaking off their engagement."Inside the Lines" – World War I has started, Britain has gone up against Germany, and few Americans are stranded at Gibraltar desperate to catch a boat back home. Spies are everywhere and Germans are plotting to blow up the English troop at Gibraltar."The Agony Column" (Second-Floor Mystery) – Geoffrey West is an American in London. Since arriving he has been fascinated by the Agony Column, a personal advertisements in newspapers. One morning he spots an American tourist girl reading the same section, decides to place an ad to catch her attention, and soon they start corresponding."Fifty Candles" – Young Winthrop is in love with Mary Wills and longs to marry her. His pursuit of her will lead him to a party in the home of a former employer, a millionaire with more enemies than friends. Millionaire is killed at the party, no one can be ruled out as a suspect, and some clues point to Winthrop."Charlie Chan Series" - Charlie is a Chinese American detective who lives on Hawaii and works for the Honolulu Police Department, but often travels around the world investigating mysteries and solving crimes.

This collection consists of the greatest British mystery novels and detective stories, all concocted by the masterminds of the mystery genre:Arthur Conan Doyle:Sherlock Holmes SeriesA Study in ScarletThe Sign of FourThe Hound of the BaskervillesThe Valley of FearThe Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThe Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesThe Return of Sherlock HolmesHis Last BowThe Case Book of Sherlock HolmesOther MysteriesTrue Crime StoriesEdgar Wallace:Four Just Men SeriesMr. J. G. Reeder SeriesDetective Sgt. Elk SeriesThe Earl of Nowhere SeriesP.-C. Lee SeriesCrime NovelsTrue Crime StoriesWilkie Collins:The Woman in WhiteNo NameArmadaleThe MoonstoneThe Haunted HotelThe Law and The LadyThe Dead SecretMiss or Mrs?G. K. Chesterton:The Innocence of Father BrownThe Wisdom of Father BrownThe Incredulity of Father BrownThe Secret of Father BrownThe Scandal of Father BrownEthel Lina White:Fear Stalks the VillageSome Must WatchWaxThe Wheel SpinsStep in the DarkWhile She SleepsShe Faded into AirAnnie Haynes:The Abbey Court MurderThe Blue DiamondThe House in Charlton CrescentThe Crow''s Inn TragedyThe Man with the Dark BeardWho Killed Charmian Karslake?The Crime at Tattenham CornerThe Crystal Beads MurderR. Austin Freeman:Dr. Thorndyke SeriesOther MysteriesH. C. McNeile:Bulldog Drummond SeriesDetective Ronald Standish StoriesArthur Morrison:Martin Hewitt SeriesDorrington & Hicks StoriesErnest Bramah:Max Carrados StoriesVictor L. Whitechurch:Mystery NovelsThrilling Stories of the RailwayThomas W. Hanshew:Hamilton Cleek SeriesE. W. Hornung:A. J. Raffles SeriesMystery NovelsJ. S. Fletcher:Mystery NovelsShort StoriesRober Barr:The Triumph of Eugéne ValmontJennie Baxter, JournalistThe Adventures of Sherlaw KombsThe Adventure of the Second SwagFrank Froest Mystery NovelsC. N. Williamson & A. M. Williamson Mystery NovelsIsabel Ostander Mystery Novels

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Arthur Conan Doyle:Sherlock Holmes SeriesA Study in ScarletThe Sign of FourThe Hound of the BaskervillesThe Valley of FearThe Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThe Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesThe Return of Sherlock HolmesHis Last BowThe Case Book of Sherlock HolmesOther MysteriesTrue Crime StoriesEdgar Wallace:Four Just Men SeriesMr. J. G. Reeder SeriesDetective Sgt. Elk SeriesThe Earl of Nowhere SeriesP.-C. Lee SeriesCrime NovelsTrue Crime StoriesWilkie Collins:The Woman in WhiteNo NameArmadaleThe MoonstoneThe Haunted HotelThe Law and The LadyThe Dead SecretMiss or Mrs?Ethel Lina White:Fear Stalks the VillageSome Must WatchWaxThe Wheel SpinsStep in the DarkWhile She SleepsShe Faded into AirAnnie Haynes:The Abbey Court MurderThe Blue DiamondThe House in Charlton CrescentThe Crow''s Inn TragedyThe Man with the Dark BeardWho Killed Charmian Karslake?The Crime at Tattenham CornerThe Crystal Beads MurderR. Austin Freeman:Dr. Thorndyke SeriesOther MysteriesH. C. McNeile:Bulldog Drummond SeriesDetective Ronald Standish StoriesG. K. Chesterton:The Innocence of Father BrownThe Wisdom of Father BrownThe Incredulity of Father BrownThe Secret of Father BrownThe Scandal of Father BrownArthur Morrison:Martin Hewitt SeriesDorrington & Hicks StoriesErnest Bramah:Max Carrados StoriesVictor L. Whitechurch:Mystery NovelsThrilling Stories of the RailwayThomas W. Hanshew:Hamilton Cleek SeriesE. W. Hornung:A. J. Raffles SeriesMystery NovelsJ. S. Fletcher:Mystery NovelsShort StoriesRober Barr:The Triumph of Eugéne ValmontJennie Baxter, JournalistThe Adventures of Sherlaw KombsThe Adventure of the Second SwagFrank Froest Mystery NovelsC. N. Williamson & A. M. Williamson Mystery NovelsIsabel Ostander Mystery Novels

This meticulously edited collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Arthur Conan Doyle:Sherlock Holmes SeriesA Study in ScarletThe Sign of FourThe Hound of the BaskervillesThe Valley of FearThe Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThe Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesThe Return of Sherlock HolmesHis Last BowThe Case Book of Sherlock HolmesOther MysteriesTrue Crime StoriesEdgar Wallace:Four Just Men SeriesMr. J. G. Reeder SeriesDetective Sgt. Elk SeriesThe Earl of Nowhere SeriesP.-C. Lee SeriesCrime NovelsTrue Crime StoriesWilkie Collins:The Woman in WhiteNo NameArmadaleThe MoonstoneThe Haunted HotelThe Law and The LadyThe Dead SecretMiss or Mrs?Ethel Lina White:Fear Stalks the VillageSome Must WatchWaxThe Wheel SpinsStep in the DarkWhile She SleepsShe Faded into AirAnnie Haynes:The Abbey Court MurderThe Blue DiamondThe House in Charlton CrescentThe Crow''s Inn TragedyThe Man with the Dark BeardWho Killed Charmian Karslake?The Crime at Tattenham CornerThe Crystal Beads MurderR. Austin Freeman:Dr. Thorndyke SeriesOther MysteriesH. C. McNeile:Bulldog Drummond SeriesDetective Ronald Standish StoriesG. K. Chesterton:The Innocence of Father BrownThe Wisdom of Father BrownThe Incredulity of Father BrownThe Secret of Father BrownThe Scandal of Father BrownArthur Morrison:Martin Hewitt SeriesDorrington & Hicks StoriesErnest Bramah:Max Carrados StoriesVictor L. Whitechurch:Mystery NovelsThrilling Stories of the RailwayThomas W. Hanshew:Hamilton Cleek SeriesE. W. Hornung:A. J. Raffles SeriesMystery NovelsJ. S. Fletcher:Mystery NovelsShort StoriesRober Barr:The Triumph of Eugéne ValmontJennie Baxter, JournalistThe Adventures of Sherlaw KombsThe Adventure of the Second SwagFrank Froest Mystery NovelsC. N. Williamson & A. M. Williamson Mystery NovelsIsabel Ostander Mystery Novels

The ''British Murder Mysteries - Boxed Set'' epitomizes an era when the detective novel burgeoned into a literary phenomenon, reflecting a fascination with the macabre and the incisive. Ranging from atmospheric whodunits to gripping true crime narratives, this extensive collection presents a diverse tableau of stylistic approaches—from the methodical reasoning of detective stories to the taut suspense of thrillers. The anthology not only showcases seminal works that have defined the genre but also brings lesser-known masterpieces into the fore, offering readers an expansive journey through the golden age of British mystery. The contributing authors form a venerable roll call of pioneers who significantly shaped the landscape of detective and mystery literature. Figures like Arthur Conan Doyle and G.K. Chesterton, alongside innovators such as Ethel Lina White and Edgar Wallace, represent a confluence of intellectual energies that spearheaded multiple literary movements, including the classic detective story and elements of Victorian crime narratives. This collection, in encapsulating a wide temporal and thematic range, serves as an invaluable reflection of societal attitudes and the evolution of crime fiction as a sophisticated cultural critique. For enthusiasts of classic detective fiction and scholars alike, ''British Murder Mysteries - Boxed Set'' offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the intricate interplay of morality, law, and society through the lens of murder and mystery. The anthology invites readers to traverse a labyrinth of intrigue and intellect, where each story not only holds its distinctive flair but also contributes to a grander narrative of the genre''s growth and its mirror to humanity. Engaging with this collection promises not just entertainment but a profound appreciation of how mystery fiction can probe the depths of human nature and societal complexities.

The anthology ''560 British Mysteries: Detective Novels, True Crime Stories & Whodunit Mysteries (Illustrated)'' stands as a mammoth testament to the richness and diversity inherent in early 20th-century British mystery writing. Symbolizing a pivotal era in the literary genre of mystery and detective fiction, this collection boasts an impressive array of styles from the grim complexities of true crime to the clever intricacies of whodunit puzzles. Each piece serves as a distinct voice within the chorus, echoing the evolution of the genre while exploring themes of morality, society, and human intellect. Standout narratives merge traditional storytelling with innovative twists that continue to influence modern mystery writing. The contributing authors are luminaries of their time, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and G. K. Chesterton, whose works not only define but transcend their era. These writers collectively mirror significant cultural and literary movements—from the Victorian fascination with sensationalism to the Edwardian era''s more analytical approach to detective fiction. By consolidating these varied voices, the anthology creates a comprehensive landscape that captures the socio-cultural dynamism of the period, enhancing our understanding of its broad narrative styles and thematic depth. ''Readers of ''560 British Mysteries'' are presented with an unrivaled opportunity to traverse the creative expanses of one of literature''s most enthralling genres. This anthology is not merely a collection; it is a bridge connecting historical perspectives with contemporary insights, making it an invaluable resource for both aficionados and new explorers of the mystery genre. Engaging with this compendium promises not only a breadth of knowledge and entertainment but an inspiring dialogue across different epochs of literary craftsmanship.