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The best of the golden-age crime writers, praised by all the top modern writers in the field, including P. D. James and Ruth Rendell, Dorothy L. Sayers created the immortal Lord Peter Wimsey. But in this thrilling murder story, she tells her story instead through the letters of the victim and the suspects. The bed was broken and tilted grotesquely sideways. Harrison was sprawled over in a huddle of soiled blankets.

Writing can be a lonely art. Distractions and writers block are just two of the many impediments to a burnished stream of prose. But sometimes two heads really can be better than one. Collaborating and sounding off of one another, in the right circumstances and with complimenting skills, can work wonders as these very talented duos now demonstrate.

After the respectable George Harrison, a middle-aged mycologist, is unexpectedly found dead at his dining table with a plate of wild mushrooms before him, his passing is initially deemed a tragic accident. But Harrison's son, Paul, struggles to accept this verdict. As he begins to investigate further, it appears that this was no fatal mistake by an amateur forager, but something far more complex, calculating and ruthless. Through a series of letters, personal accounts and legal documents, Paul begins to unravel the chilling truth behind what happened.

Detective John Bell plans to have a well-earned rest when he is invited to holiday with his friends the Ridsdales upon their houseboat on the Thames. But when Lady Ridsdale’s diamond bracelet is stolen in the night, his holiday is cut short and he must determine who amongst their party could be responsible.

FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of the classic detective tale How Siva Spoke. When Bell hears that Doctor Laurier has been called in to judge if a patient is sane or not, he asks to be informed of the outcome. Rather than just hearing of the outcome, the doctor returns from his visit to ask Bellor his assistance. There is some mystery afoot, with unhappy lovers and talking statues that only Bell can resolve.

Mysteries come in all sorts, and this collection of seven short stories reflects that, from hidden temples beneath the sea, to worlds discovered through a microscope. Murderers, ghosts and demons can also be found in this collection. The stories included are: "The Temple", "To Prove an Alibi", "The Diamond Lens", "The Adventure of the Red Circle", "An Episode in a Lodging House", "How Siva Spoke", and "The Nail."

Mysteries come in all sorts, and this collection of seven short stories covers many of them. From the classic detective Sherlock Holmes to the supernatural-refuting Detective Bell, from invisible creatures invading Paris to true crime investigations.

Edgar Alfred Jepson (1863-1938) was an English author best known for his adventure and detective fiction. He also wrote supernatural and fantasy stories . Robert Eustace was the pen name of Eustace Robert Barton (1854-1943), an English doctor and author of mystery and crime fiction with a theme of scientific innovation. The Tea-Leaf is the most famous short story of these authors and was a forerunner of the locked-room mystery.

The enchanting and enigmatic Madame Sara emerges on the London scene, immediately captivating the high society with her charm and mystery. But her allure masks a sinister secret, as Dixon Druce and police surgeon Eric Vandeleur soon discover. Behind the facade of her shop on the Strand lie a trail of crimes that they become determined to expose. Will they unveil the truth behind her spellbinding persona? Tune in to find out. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)

Dive into the captivating world of Miss Florence Cusack, an amateur detective featured in five gripping short stories by L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace. These tales, originally published in Harmsworth/London Magazine, now come alive in this podcast. Follow Miss Cusack as she aids in solving mysteries in stories like Mr. Boveys Unexpected Will, The Arrest of Capt. Vandeleur, and A Terrible Railway Ride, among others. This project brings you each story, read directly from the original sources. Immerse yourself in the intrigue and suspense of the Miss Florence Cusack Mysteries. - Summary by J. M....

In the early 1900s, a young Englishmans life takes a dramatic turn when hes called to the deathbed of an old friend in Paris. Heart of a Mystery, a gripping novel by L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace, first appeared in the Windsor Magazine, Vol. 14. What initially seems like a sorrowful visit soon spirals into a thrilling saga of danger, espionage, and intrigue that our protagonist must navigate through. Unravel the mystery with us in this exciting podcast. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer

In the intriguing world of the unknown and the mysterious, I found my calling. From a young age, the enigmatic and unexplained fascinated me immensely. Fortuitously, personal wealth allowed me to pursue my passion as a profession. Today, I am known among my circles as the unraveller of ghostly mysteries and the solver of haunted house enigmas. In this series, I will share intriguing stories of peculiar events, initially shrouded in mystery and appearing ominous. However, when examined with a scientific mind, they unravel to reveal understandable explanations.

Imagine a secret society, echoing those infamous ones of the Continent from a century prior, making its presence known in modern-day London. Seemingly improbable, yet this society exists, masterminded by an incredibly gifted woman. Once, the mere whisper of the Brotherhood of the Seven Kings invoked terror in Italy. Now, under the bewitching influence of this woman, the brotherhood starts to execute daring and cunning deeds in London. The societys extensive scientific knowledge and its impenetrable secrecy make it not only a potential threat to society but also a serious concern for law ...

"It so happened that the circumstances of fate allowed me to follow my own bent in the choice of a profession. From my earliest youth the weird, the mysterious had an irresistible fascination for me. Having private means, I resolved to follow my unique inclinations, and I am now well known to all my friends as a professional exposer of ghosts, and one who can clear away the mysteries of most haunted houses....I propose in these pages to relate the histories of certain queer events, enveloped at first in mystery, and apparently dark with portent, but, nevertheless, when grappled with in the ...