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  • Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories

    Exploring Victorian and Edwardian Humor and Satire through After-Dinner Tales

    by Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, L. Raven-Hill, A. S. Boyd, George du Maurier, F. H. Townsend, J. Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver, Lewis Baumer, Tom Wilkinson, G. D. Armour ...
    Engaging, whimsical, and culturally reflective, *Mr. Punch's After-Dinner Stories* enchants readers with its vibrant array of comedic illustrations and narratives. This anthology, a tribute to the Victorian and Edwardian eras, features a collection of satirical pieces that explore themes of social mores, political nuances, and human folly. These stories are imbued with humor of various shades ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays

    Sherlock Holmes Adventures, Hercule Poirot Cases, Father Brown Mysteries, Arsene Lupin

    by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Anna Katharine Green, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mary Roberts Rinehart, John Kendrick Bangs, Agatha Christie, Robert Barr, Ellis Parker Butler, Maurice Leblanc, Wilkie Collins, Grace Livingston Hill, Edgar Wallace, Melville Davisson Post, Paul Thorne, Mabel Thorne, Marion Harvey, R. Austin Freeman, A. E. W. Mason, E. W. Hornung, G. K. Chesterton, Victor L. Whitechurch ...
    The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays is a masterful anthology that captures the essence of suspense and intrigue, showcasing a wide array of literary styles from the golden era of detective fiction. This collection is a tapestry of sinister plots, unexpected twists, and brilliant detective work, representing the pinnacle of the mystery genre. It invites ... Read more

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  • Acts of Darkness

    Notorious Criminals, Their Defenders, Prosecutors and Jailers

    by John L. Hill ...
    Series series True Cases Series
    Acts of Darkness exposes the many faces of crime, and the many faces of injustice. Some acts of darkness are brutal and unmistakable: murder, drug wars, and violence behind prison walls. Others are more calculated: fraud, betrayal, corruption, and abuse of power. And some unfold quietly, in courtrooms, in boardrooms, or deep inside Canada?s justice system, where wrongful convictions, systemic ... Read more

    $9.59 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Mr. Punch on Tour: The Humour of Travel at Home and Abroad

    Journeys of Laughter: A Comedic Exploration of Travel and Culture

    by George Du Maurier, Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, Edward Tennyson Reed, John Tenniel, L. Raven-Hill, Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver ...
    Mr. Punch on Tour: The Humour of Travel at Home and Abroad offers a captivating exploration of travel through the lens of satire and humor. This anthology marries the charm of the journey, both domestic and international, with the wit and whimsy that only caricaturists and satirists can provide. The collection boasts a diverse range of literary styles, from witty dialogues to illustrative ... Read more

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  • Mr. Punch with the Children

    A Rich Tapestry of British Humor and Victorian Childhood

    by Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, L. Raven-Hill, David Wilson, George du Maurier, Gordon Browne, C. E. Brock, Tom Browne, J. Bernard Partridge, Lewis Baumer, Tom Wilkinson, Charles Pears, Hilda Cowham ...
    Mr. Punch with the Children is a captivating anthology that delves into the whimsical yet poignant realm of childhood through the lens of classic illustration and narrative. This collection showcases an extensive array of literary and artistic styles, ranging from satirical caricatures to tender depictions of youthful innocence. Highlighting the societal nuances and cultural norms surrounding ... Read more

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  • Mr. Punch's Railway Book

    A Tapestry of Victorian Railway Satire

    by George Du Maurier, Phil May, Charles Keene, John Leech, Edward Tennyson Reed, John Tenniel, L. Raven-Hill, Bernard Partridge, Reginald Cleaver ...
    Mr. Punch's Railway Book is a captivating anthology that sweeps readers through a delightful confluence of satire, art, and social commentary, skillfully merged around the ubiquitous railway phenomenon of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This collection embodies the era's fascination with train travel, exploring its cultural and social ramifications through vibrant, humorous, and ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays

    Classic Holiday Crimes, Locked Rooms, and Golden Age Detective Puzzles

    by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Anna Katharine Green, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mary Roberts Rinehart, John Kendrick Bangs, Agatha Christie, Robert Barr, Ellis Parker Butler, Maurice Leblanc, Wilkie Collins, Grace Livingston Hill, Edgar Wallace, Melville Davisson Post, Paul Thorne, Mabel Thorne, Marion Harvey, R. Austin Freeman, A. E. W. Mason, E. W. Hornung, G. K. Chesterton, Victor L. Whitechurch ...
    The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays gathers crime fiction's formative and popular traditions into an inviting seasonal compendium. Its range extends from Gothic dread, sensation plotting, and locked-room puzzles to gentleman-thief adventures, police investigations, and psychologically alert tales of domestic suspicion. Canonical figures of deduction stand ... Read more

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  • The Rest of the [True Crime] Story

    by John L. Hill ...
    The Rest of the [true crime] StoryThe series of cases recounted deal with some of the most horrendous crimes committed in Canada and elsewhere. However, in telling these stories, the author takes a deeper dive into exploring why they were perpetrated and what happened to the perpetrator thereafter.It is also a telling indictment of the processes used to convict and punish persons accused of ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • A Mystery for Christmas - Anthology of Thriller Novels & Detective Stories

    by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Anna Katharine Green, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mary Roberts Rinehart, John Kendrick Bangs, Agatha Christie, Robert Barr, Ellis Parker Butler, Maurice Leblanc, Wilkie Collins, Grace Livingston Hill, Edgar Wallace, Melville Davisson Post, Paul Thorne, Mabel Thorne, Marion Harvey, R. Austin Freeman, A. E. W. Mason, E. W. Hornung, G. K. Chesterton, Victor L. Whitechurch ...
    A Mystery for Christmas - Anthology of Thriller Novels & Detective Stories offers a compelling tapestry of intrigue and suspense, weaving together the gripping allure of mystery and the rich vein of literary tradition from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The anthology masterfully curates an array of styles, from the cerebral puzzles typical of detective fiction to atmosphere-heavy thrillers ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays

    Sherlock Holmes Adventures, Hercule Poirot Cases, Father Brown Mysteries, Arsene Lupin

    by Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr, E. W. Hornung, John Kendrick Bangs, Melville Davisson Post, Edgar Wallace, Victor L. Whitechurch, Anna Katharine Green, G. K. Chesterton, Ellis Parker Butler, Maurice Leblanc, R. Austin Freeman, A. E. W. Mason, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Mabel Thorne, Paul Thorne, Marion Harvey, Grace Livingston Hill ...
    The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays' brings together a rich tapestry of intrigue and intellect, showcasing a varied array of literary styles from the classics of the genre. This anthology seamlessly marries the macabre precision of Gothic tales with the meticulous puzzle-solving of Golden Age detective narratives, providing readers a broad spectrum of ... Read more

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  • Five for Freedom

    The African American Soldiers in John Brown's Army

    by Eugene L. Meyer ...
    On October 16, 1859, John Brown and his band of eighteen raiders descended on Harpers Ferry. In an ill-fated attempt to incite a slave insurrection, they seized the federal arsenal, took hostages, and retreated to a fire engine house where they barricaded themselves until a contingent of US Marines battered their way in on October 18.The raiders were routed, and several were captured. Soon after, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Christmas Under the Veil of Mystery – Ultimate Collection for the Murder Mystery Holiday

    Classic Yuletide Crimes, Gothic Suspense, and Detective Puzzles

    by Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Robert Barr, E. W. Hornung, John Kendrick Bangs, Melville Davisson Post, Edgar Wallace, Victor L. Whitechurch, Anna Katharine Green, G. K. Chesterton, Ellis Parker Butler, Maurice Leblanc, R. Austin Freeman, A. E. W. Mason, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Mabel Thorne, Paul Thorne, Marion Harvey, Grace Livingston Hill ...
    Christmas Under the Veil of Mystery gathers holiday tales in which festivity, domestic intimacy, and winter's enclosing darkness become occasions for detection, deception, and revelation. Spanning puzzle plots, sensation fiction, comic misdirection, supernatural unease, and criminal adventure, the volume places the Christmas setting in productive tension with murder and mystery. Its range extends ... Read more

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