L t meade and robert eustace (10 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: 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. Zustand: 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.…

Gebunden. Zustand: 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. Zustand: 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''.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illus., 8.5 x 5.5", gilt-dec boards, 110pp, a nice, clean copy in a lightly rubbed dustjacket. FIRST EDITION THUS.

Illustr by Sidney Paget, 7.25 x 5, blue cloth with color decorated paper label over front cover, 373 pp plus ads, covers heavily worn, extremities bumped and fraying, hinges loose, front inner hinge cracked with tears to front fly, contents spotted and worn. Later printing, with title page cancel.

[Literary Magazine] FIRST APPEARANCES. Two volumes. Octavo (24 x 18cm), pp.[4] 804; pp.[4] 804. With frequent black and white illustrations. Publisher's cyan cloth with gilt titles to spines and black titles and decoration to uppers. All edges speckled red. Clean internally, with moderate wear to cloth, including some wrinkling to spine of volume 15, and a crack to the binding of volume 16, manifesting at p.595. An attractive, practical pair. Very good. A significant collection, including all seven parts of Doyle's 'Round the Fire' stories, and all ten parts of both Meade / Eustace's 'The Brotherhood of the Seven Kings' and Allen's 'Miss Cayley's Adventures' - a pair of detective novels featuring strong female lead-characters. Also including numerous interesting short pieces by other authors, including H.G. Wells.…

Cloth over boards. Zustand: Good. Second edition. Hardcover cloth (blue) over boards. 8vo. 373 + [10] pp. Illustrated with 14 tipped in b/w plate engraved drawings, two of which have come free of their glue. A ten part series originally published in The Strand magazine in 1898 under the pen name L. T Meade (Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith). Gilt stamped title on front board and spine. Gilt stamped illustration of a man with a noose around his neck on a raft in a cave. Inscription on front flyleaf. Text block is slightly browned with occasional fox marks. The binding is strong and square; the other 12 plates are securely glued in. The boards are worn and bumped along the edges and corners, are lightly rubbed, and has a white speckle stain on the spine and back board. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Early (second?) edition. Octavo. 279, [8] ads pp. Illustrated by J. Ambrose Walton with five inserted plates (possibly lacking one - the first edition reportedly had six). Quarter cloth gilt and color pictorial paper illustration over boards. Owner name dated in 1914, some scattered foxing throughout the text, corners rubbed, rear hinge strengthened, an attractive, very good copy. Uncommon issue of an important collection of mystery stories. …