Meade L T and Robert Eustace (64 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Later Printing. Garden City: Doubleday & Company Inc 1975. Later Printing with code R47 on page 331 . Trade binding variant. [331] pages [last numbered page is 330] collecting 16 "horror and suspense tales arranged chronologically from early Gothic writing characterized by Mary Shelley to detective stories of today by Ellery Queen and Dorothy Sayers], about the authors. Remainder spray with pine ends lightly bumped, page edge foxing heaviest to the top edge; but the contents are tight and clean] in VG Dust Wrapper [tear to the spine head rear corner, creasing and wear to the spine head, very scattered wear to the rear panel. clph.…

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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Six short mysteries featuring George Conway, ship's purser. First published in 1899. Small spot of rubbing near the spine heel.

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Paperback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Five short Victorian mystery stories. Fine, as new condition. Inscribed on the half title page "For Marv Lachman - From his admiring friend - Douglas G. Greene.". Venner, Victor; Ernest Prater; R.W. Wallace (illustrator). Inscribed By the Editor.

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Hardback. Condition: New. Illustrated.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A dense London fog settles over the city, cloaking its secrets and sharpening the senses of those who seek the truth. In the heart of the Victorian era, where appearances deceive and danger often hides behind a gentleman's courtesy, a series of mysterious events draws together the worlds of medicine, high society, and crime. A distinguished man of intellect and discretion is compelled to unravel a tangled web of intrigue, where every clue is shadowed by suspicion and every revelation threatens to upend the fragile order of nineteenth century life. The tension between public respectability and private vice pulses through each chapter, capturing the essence of a true Victorian mystery novel. With its deft blend of crime investigation story and medical mystery fiction, this work stands as a striking example of British detective fiction at its most atmospheric. The elegant yet suspenseful narrative immerses readers in a world where the stakes are as personal as they are perilous, and where the pursuit of justice is complicated by the strictures of class and reputation. Lovers of English mystery books and classic crime novels will be drawn to the subtle interplay of character and motive, as well as the meticulously rendered details of a society on the cusp of modernity. The story's intricate plotting and psychological depth continue to resonate, offering both the satisfaction of a finely wrought puzzle and the immersive pleasures of Victorian era fiction. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, appealing to both the discerning reader and those who cherish the enduring allure of suspenseful British novels from a bygone age.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A sudden, unexplained death shrouds a quiet Victorian household in a fog of suspicion and dread, where the ordinary rhythms of daily life are fractured by secrets and scientific intrigue. Against the backdrop of late 19th century Britain-its gaslit streets and genteel parlours-a suspenseful crime novel unfolds, weaving together the chilling uncertainties of a medical mystery novel with the relentless logic of forensic detective fiction. The narrative plunges the reader into a world where the boundaries between medicine and the criminal mind blur, and where every clue is shadowed by psychological suspense and the spectre of a hidden motive. At the heart of this British detective story lies a mysterious death investigation that challenges both amateur sleuths and seasoned professionals, drawing upon the period's fascination with emerging forensic science and the complexities of human psychology. The interplay between methodical inquiry and the undercurrents of emotion lends the story a distinctive tension, making it a touchstone for fans of Victorian crime fiction and lovers of the classic mystery novel alike. The writing conjures an atmosphere thick with uncertainty, where every character harbours secrets and even the most familiar settings become charged with menace and possibility. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers drawn to the cunning puzzles of British mystery classics, the psychological depth of suspenseful crime novels, and the enduring allure of late 19th century fiction, this work offers both a gripping narrative and a rare window into the evolution of the amateur sleuth mystery.…

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Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextA Master of Mysteries, first published in 1898, concerning John Bell, a professional exposer of ghosts who solves the mysteries of haunted houses. It so happened that the circumstances of fate allowed me to follow my own b.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A Master of Mysteries, first published in 1898, concerning John Bell, a 'professional exposer of ghosts' who solves the mysteries of haunted houses.''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 true spirit of science, capable of explanation.'' - from the Introduction to ''A Master of Mysteries''.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. Illustrated.

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Hardback. Second Edition. A very good copy. Presumed second edition, with illustrated boards. 14 plates by Sidney Paget. 6pp ads to the rear. In Bleiler under detective with fantasy elements, and science fiction. A little tanning, gift inscription. Sidney Paget (illustrator).