THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES - Ultimate Collection

THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES - Ultimate Collection

by Arthur Conan DoyleErnest Bramah Arthur Morrison and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 13/12/2023

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THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES - Ultimate Collection stands as a monumental anthology within the realm of detective fiction, encapsulating a diverse array of narrative styles and thematic explorations. This collection meticulously curates works from the venerated golden age of British mystery, showcasing the intricate puzzles and startling revelations that define the genre. Its range spans the cerebral to the action-packed, the cozy village mysteries to gritty urban investigations, highlighting significant contributions that have shaped detective literature. Noteworthy, the anthology doesn't privilege a single voice; rather, it underscores the collective ingenuity in crafting engaging tales of mystery and deduction. The contributors to this anthology are not merely authors but architects of the detective genre, each bringing their unique background and perspective to the fold. Figures like Arthur Conan Doyle and G.K. Chesterton have become synonymous with the genre, their creations transcending time. However, this collection also illuminates the works of lesser-known authors, whose contributions were equally vital in the genre's development. Contributors span a vibrant period of literary history, their works reflecting broader cultural and social shifts of their times, and together, they paint a rich tableau of the British detective story's evolution. For aficionados of mystery and detective fiction, THE GREATEST BRITISH DETECTIVES - Ultimate Collection offers an unparalleled journey through the detective genre's storied past. This anthology is not just a compilation of stories; it is an invitation to witness the mosaic of human intellect, wit, and ingenuity. Readers are encouraged to dive deep into this carefully curated collection, exploring the myriad ways these tales have influenced the fabric of detective fiction. It promises not only a thrilling literary adventure but also a profound appreciation for the genre's depth and diversity.

ISBN:
8596547751670
8596547751670
Category:
Short stories
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
13-12-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and died in 1930. Within those years was crowded a variety of activity and creative work that made him an international figure and inspired the French to give him the epithet 'the good giant'.

He was the nephew of 'Dickie Doyle' the artist, and was educated at Stonyhurst, and later studied medicine at Edinburgh University, where the methods of diagnosis of one of the professors provided the idea for the methods of deduction used by Sherlock Holmes. He set up as a doctor at Southsea and it was while waiting for patients that he began to write.

His growing success as an author enabled him to give up his practice and turn his attention to other subjects. His greatest achievement was, of course, his creation of Sherlock Holmes, who soon attained international status and constantly distracted him from his other work; at one time Conan Doyle killed him but was obliged by public protest to restore him to life.

And in his creation of Dr Watson, Holmes's companion in adventure and chronicler, Conan Doyle produced not only a perfect foil for Holmes but also one of the most famous narrators in fiction.

J. S. Fletcher

Joseph Smith Fletcher was a British journalist, writer, and fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He studied law before turning to journalism. His literary career spanned approximately 200 books on a wide variety of subjects including fiction, non-fiction, histories, historical fiction, and mysteries. He was known as one of the leading writers of detective fiction in the Golden Age.

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