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Assembled and edited by Julian Hawthorne and first published in 1909, the Modern English volume of The Lock and Key Library features sixteen classic mystery and detective stories by such luminaries as Rudyard Kipling, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Wilkie Collins. Detective stories existed for centuries before the concept of the detective itself--amateur or professional-- was fully formulated, and tales of mystery and intrigue have been thrilling readers since ancient times. The Lock and Key Library is the classic overview of the history of the mystery genre, at once a rousing listen for fans of the unsolved and unknown as well as an essential literary resource for those seeking to understand the roots of modern pulp fiction. The Modern English volume of The Lock and Key Library features sixteen stories that explore the genre, from Rudyard Kipling's supernatural mysteries in India to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved and classic tales of detection (including the introduction of Irene Adler into the Sherlock Holmes canon). Other special additions include the reality-bending The Dream Woman: A Mystery in Four Narratives by Wilkie Collins, whom T. S. Eliot called a master of plot and situation; and Robert Louis Stevenson's The Pavilion on the Links, which was regarded by Doyle as the high-water mark of [Stevenson's] genius and the first short story in the world. And the mystery goes beyond the ordinary in this comprehensive collection: the last five stories are all written by anonymous writers, giving the listener an extra shroud of secrecy to peek behind. This volume of The Lock and Key Library is sure to delight and enthrall armchair detectives and fans of classic mysteries alike. Full contents: My Own True Ghost Story by Rudyard Kipling--read by Stefan Rudnicki The Sending of Dana Da by Rudyard Kipling--read by Stefan Rudnicki In the House of Suddhoo by Rudyard Kipling--read by Stefan Rudnicki His Wedded Wife by Rudyard Kipling--read by Stefan Rudnicki A Case of Identity by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle--read by John Rubinstein A Scandal in Bohemia by Sir Arthur Conan Conan Doyle--read by John Rubinstein The Red-Headed League by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle--read by John Rubinstein The Baron's Quarry by Egerton Castle--read by Paul Boehmer The Fowl in the Pot by Stanley J. Weyman--read by John Rubinstein The Pavilion on the Links by Robert Louis Stevenson--read by Stefan Rudnicki The Dream Woman: A Mystery in Four Narratives by Wilkie Collins--read by Paul Boehmer, Stefan Rudnicki--and John Rubinstein The Lost Duchess by Anonymous--read by John Lee The Minor Canon by Anonymous--read by Stefan Rudnicki The Pipe by Anonymous--read by John Rubinstein The Puzzle by Anonymous--read by John Rubinstein The Great Valdez Sapphire by Anonymous--read by Stefan Rudnicki

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a writer and physician most noted for his fictional stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Stanley John Weyman (1855-1928) was an English novelist most famous for his historical romances set in the turmoil of sixteenthth- and seventeenth-century France. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) studied at the University of Edinburgh and then began writing while traveling in France. The publication of Treasure Island in 1883 brought him fame and entered him on a course of romantic fiction beloved by young and old alike. Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) is best known for his novels The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone, which has been called the finest detective story ever written. Egerton Castle (1858-1920) was an English author, antiquarian, and a swordsman. He wrote important books on the art and history of fencing and many of his fiction novels were adapted into films in the early twentieth century. Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born of English parents in Bombay, India. At seventeen, he began work as a journalist and then established an international reputation with his stories and verses of Indian and army life. Julian Hawthorne (1846-1934) was an American writer and journalist, the son of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne and Sophia Peabody. He wrote numerous short stories, mystery and detective fiction, essays, travel books, biographies, and histories. Julian Hawthorne (1846-1934) was an American writer and journalist, the son of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne and Sophia Peabody. He wrote numerous short stories, mystery and detective fiction, essays, travel books, biographies, and histories. John Rubinstein is an actor, composer, and director who won a Tony Award for his starring role in Broadway's Children of a Lesser God. He has narrated dozens of audiobooks, earning several AudioFile Earphones Awards and being named a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2013. J. Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe. Hkis audiobook narrations have garnered nine AudioFile Earphones Awards and two prestigious Audie Awards for Best Narration, besides being a finalist for the Audie Award in 2012 and 2015. Between narrations, he is active in regional theaters across the country. His television appearances include guest spots on Nip/Tuck and Numb3rs. John Lee, is a stage actor, writer, and a coproducer of feature films. An AudioFile Golden Voice narrator, he is the winner of numerous Audie Awards and AudioFile Earphones Awards. Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. Now a Grammy-winning audiobook producer, he has worked on more than three thousand audiobooks as a narrator, writer, producer, or director. He has narrated more than three hundred audiobooks. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFile's Golden Voices in 2012.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798200950522
  • Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Modern English
  • ISBN-10: 8200950522
  • Publisher Date: 31 May 2022
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Returnable: Y


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