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  • The Club of Masks

    by ALLEN UPWARD ...
    The young Dr. Cassilis, assistant to that imminent pathologist and specialists on poisons, Sir Frank Tarleton, has a secret to hide and a young lady in jeopardy to protect. All of which he must hide from his intelligent and alert employer as they investigate their latest case.Early one morning, Dr. Cassilis takes a call from the authorities asking for Tarleton to come to The Domino club, a shady ... Read more

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    3 Stories About - Ghosts of Murdered People

    A trio of classic tales perfect for a commute, walk or quiet night in

    by Lettice Galbraith, Charles Dickens, Allen Upward ...
    Narrated by Robert Maskell, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Ghizela Rowe ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 30 min

    There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

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    Foundations of Fiction, The - Paranormal Detective

    Hear the stories that gave birth to the modern genre craze

    by William Hope Hodgson, Rudyard Kipling, Algernon Blackwood, Gertrude Minnie Robins, L T Meade and Robert Eustace, Rose Champion de Crespigny, Aleister Crowley, Arabella Kenealy, Sheridan Le Fanu, Allen Upward, Eric Purves, Kate and Hesketh Pritchard, Harold Begbie ...
    Narrated by Mark Rice-Oxley, Robert Maskell, Robbie McNab ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 36 min

    In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success ... Read more

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  • The Ghost Hunters

    Three Occult Detectives

    by Allen Upward, Harold Begbie, Rose Champion de Crespigny ...
    Series series Black Heath Gothic, Sensation and Supernatural
    Investigating the occult using deductive reasoning, esoteric knowledge and psychic ability, the Edwardian protagonists of these classic tales tackle haunted houses, diabolic possessions and more earthly deeds of greed, corruption and murder.In Harold Begbie's six tales of Andrew Latter (1904), a psychic uses the power of his dreams to assist Scotland Yard. Allen Upward's 'Ghost Hunters' series, ... Read more

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  • Athelstane Ford

    by Allen Upward ...
    Athelstane Ford, the protagonist, is drawn into a complex plot involving courtly politics, treachery, and forbidden love. As he navigates the challenges of his time, he must grapple with questions of loyalty, honor, and personal ambition.The novel captures the atmosphere of medieval England, with its feudal society, chivalric ideals, and turbulent political landscape. Through vivid characters and ... Read more

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  • The Slaves of Society: A Comedy in Covers

    by Allen Upward ...
    "The Slaves of Society" is a satirical novel that critiques the social conventions and hypocrisies of early 20th-century society. The story is set against the backdrop of Edwardian England and focuses on the lives of individuals who are bound by societal expectations and norms.The novel follows a group of characters who navigate the constraints imposed by society, often finding themselves in ... Read more

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  • The Club of Masks

    by ALLEN UPWARD ...
    The story is set in the fictional European nation of "Essexa" and revolves around a secret society known as the "Club of Masks." This clandestine organization is composed of powerful and influential individuals who wear masks to conceal their identities. The club members are engaged in political intrigue and manipulation as they seek to maintain their control over the government and protect their ... Read more

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  • Lord Alistair's Rebellion

    by Allen Upward ...
    The novel is set against the backdrop of the Glorious Revolution of 1688, a pivotal moment in English history when King James II was overthrown and replaced by William III and Mary II. Lord Alistair, a nobleman with strong republican beliefs, becomes a key figure in the resistance against King James's tyrannical rule.As tensions escalate between the supporters of the monarchy and the rebels, Lord ... Read more

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  • The Queen Against Owen

    by Allen Upward ...
    In "The Queen Against Owen," the story likely revolves around a conflict or legal dispute involving the characters Queen and Owen. The title suggests that the narrative may center on a legal case or courtroom drama in which Queen and Owen are opposing parties.The plot may unfold through a series of legal proceedings, investigations, and personal conflicts as Queen and Owen vie for victory in the ... Read more

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  • A Crown of Straw

    by Allen Upward ...
    In the inner room of a small, dimly lighted house, half hidden behind the dark walls of the arsenal of Stuttgart, in Germany, a group of three men were occupied in loading a pistol. Their method of proceeding was singular. They were seated around a small deal table which stood at the far end of the room from the door. On the table was a small open lamp, and the dirty yellow flame which struggled ... Read more

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  • Lord Alistair's Rebellion

    by Allen Upward ...
    Night clad the imperial city in a black robe stitched with fire. The misty river rolled in from the sea through its illuminated bridges with the subdued swish of some great snake writhing its way through hoops of gold. Out in the fog-haunted region between the bridges the movement of the red and green-eyed steam-tugs, clutching invisible barges and dragging them away into the darkness, seemed like ... Read more

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  • Secret History of To-day: Being Revelations of a Diplomatic Spy

    by Allen Upward ...
    The initials under which I write these confessions are not those of my real name, which I could not disclose without exposing myself to the revenge of formidable enemies. As it is, I run a very great risk in making revelations which affect some of the most powerful personages now living; and it is only by the exercise of the utmost discretion that I can hope to avoid giving offence in quarters in ... Read more

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