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The Mysteries of Modern London

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Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.The Mysteries of Modern London is a collection of the many dark mysteries of London. ... Read more

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Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.The Mysteries of Modern London is a collection of the many dark mysteries of London.
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Detective Stories – Police Investigation

Truth and justice by way of clues

by William E Burton, Ralph Plummer, G K Chesterton, Ernest Bramah, Clarence Rook, Ethel Lina White, Arthur Morrison, George R Sims, Arthur Gask ...

Narrated by Mark Rice-Oxley, Robert Maskell, David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

6 hours 19 min

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult ... Read more

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The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult
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Dorcas Dene, Detective

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by George R. Sims ...

At the Alhambra Theatre, a seemingly empty royal box opens into a case of international danger when a visiting foreign prince vanishes after leaving his hotel alone in evening dress. Dorcas Dene and Inspector Carr keep the matter secret, enlisting the narrator to listen for foreign speech and report anything useful, while Carr's pride and Dorcas's sharp instincts turn the search into a high-stakes ... Read more

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At the Alhambra Theatre, a seemingly empty royal box opens into a case of international danger when a visiting foreign prince vanishes after leaving his hotel alone in evening dress. Dorcas Dene and Inspector Carr keep the matter secret, enlisting the narrator to listen for foreign speech and report anything useful, while Carr's pride and Dorcas's sharp instincts turn the search into a high-stakes
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Detective Stories – Murder

Truth and justice by way of clues

by Ethel Lina White, Edgar Allan Poe, J J Connington, Arthur Morrison, David Winser, Richard Marsh, George R Sims, George R Sims, Leonara Wodehouse, Thomas W Hanshew, Josephine Tey0, Nicholas Olde1, Clarence Rook2, Victor L Whitechurch3 ...

Narrated by Christopher Ragland4, Elliot Fitzpatrick5, Robert Maskell6 ...

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The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult ... Read more

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The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult
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The End of the Web

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Narrated by David Thorpe ...

Series series British Library Crime Classics
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Leo Selver, a middle-aged antiques dealer, is stunned when the beautiful and desirable Judy Latimer shows an interest in him. Soon they are lying in each other's arms, unaware that this embrace will be their last. Popular opinion suggests that Leo murdered the girl, a theory Leo's wife – well aware of her husband's infidelities – refuses to accept. Ed Buchanan, a former policeman who has known the ... Read more

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Leo Selver, a middle-aged antiques dealer, is stunned when the beautiful and desirable Judy Latimer shows an interest in him. Soon they are lying in each other's arms, unaware that this embrace will be their last. Popular opinion suggests that Leo murdered the girl, a theory Leo's wife – well aware of her husband's infidelities – refuses to accept. Ed Buchanan, a former policeman who has known the
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Dorcas Dene

The Complete Adventures

by George Robert Sims ...

For actress-turned-detective, Dorcas Dene, no case is too small - from missing heirs to villainous murders, from petty blackmail to international anarchist plots! Ably assisted by her husband Paul and her faithful friend and chronicler, Mr. Saxon, Dorcas takes on the seedier side of late-Victorian society in these thrilling cases.Long out of print, George Robert Sims's stories are highly regarded ... Read more

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For actress-turned-detective, Dorcas Dene, no case is too small - from missing heirs to villainous murders, from petty blackmail to international anarchist plots! Ably assisted by her husband Paul and her faithful friend and chronicler, Mr. Saxon, Dorcas takes on the seedier side of late-Victorian society in these thrilling cases.Long out of print, George Robert Sims's stories are highly regarded
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The Mysteries of Modern London

Enriched edition. Unveiling Urban Mysteries: A Victorian Tale of Social Struggles and Dark Realities in London

by George R. Sims, Lauren Pearce ...

In "The Mysteries of Modern London," George R. Sims masterfully explores the intricacies of urban life in Victorian London, presenting a vivid tapestry of human experiences and social commentaries. Through a series of engrossing narratives, Sims delves into the lives of both the privileged and the impoverished, employing a rich, descriptive style that is emblematic of the period's literary ... Read more

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In "The Mysteries of Modern London," George R. Sims masterfully explores the intricacies of urban life in Victorian London, presenting a vivid tapestry of human experiences and social commentaries. Through a series of engrossing narratives, Sims delves into the lives of both the privileged and the impoverished, employing a rich, descriptive style that is emblematic of the period's literary
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The Last Best Friend

by George Sims ...

Narrated by David Thorpe ...

Series series British Library Crime Classics
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6 hours 25 min

At 2p.m. on a Monday in 1966, Ned Balfour wakes in Corsica beside a beautiful woman. In the same instant, back in London, fellow art dealer and Dachau survivor Sam Weiss falls ten stories to his death. Ned refuses to believe that Sam's death was intentional, and his investigation thrusts him into the deceit and fraudulence of the art world, where he unmasks more than one respectable face. First ... Read more

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At 2p.m. on a Monday in 1966, Ned Balfour wakes in Corsica beside a beautiful woman. In the same instant, back in London, fellow art dealer and Dachau survivor Sam Weiss falls ten stories to his death. Ned refuses to believe that Sam's death was intentional, and his investigation thrusts him into the deceit and fraudulence of the art world, where he unmasks more than one respectable face. First
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How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London

Enriched edition. 1889

by George R. Sims, Jasmine Lee ...

In "How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London," George R. Sims delves into the stark realities of poverty in Victorian London, employing a vivid, journalistic style that blends narrative storytelling with acute social critique. The book vividly illustrates the harrowing conditions faced by the urban poor, from overcrowded slums to the pervasive despair marked by disease and destitution. Sims'Äôs ... Read more

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In "How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London," George R. Sims delves into the stark realities of poverty in Victorian London, employing a vivid, journalistic style that blends narrative storytelling with acute social critique. The book vividly illustrates the harrowing conditions faced by the urban poor, from overcrowded slums to the pervasive despair marked by disease and destitution. Sims'Äôs
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Rogues and Vagabonds

by George R. Sims ...

The story is set in the bustling and often grimy streets of London, where a diverse cast of characters navigate the challenges of urban life. The novel explores themes of poverty, crime, and survival, providing a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by the underclass.At the heart of the story are the lives of the rogues and vagabonds, people who live outside the bounds of conventional society. ... Read more

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The story is set in the bustling and often grimy streets of London, where a diverse cast of characters navigate the challenges of urban life. The novel explores themes of poverty, crime, and survival, providing a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by the underclass.At the heart of the story are the lives of the rogues and vagabonds, people who live outside the bounds of conventional society.
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Rogues and Vagabonds

by George R. Sims ...

The ship was going down!The sky was cloudless, the sun rode high in the heavens, and the waves glistened in the clear, bright light. It was a glorious summer day—a time when life pulsed joyously, and everything invited a man to forget his troubles, close his eyes, and lie basking in the warmth.A soft, invigorating breeze fanned the pallid cheeks of the eager watchers; the eyes worn with long ... Read more

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The ship was going down!The sky was cloudless, the sun rode high in the heavens, and the waves glistened in the clear, bright light. It was a glorious summer day—a time when life pulsed joyously, and everything invited a man to forget his troubles, close his eyes, and lie basking in the warmth.A soft, invigorating breeze fanned the pallid cheeks of the eager watchers; the eyes worn with long
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How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London

by George R. Sims ...

"How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London" by George R. Sims is a poignant exploration of the harsh realities faced by the impoverished in Victorian London. Through vivid descriptions and compelling narratives, Sims sheds light on the struggles of the working class, revealing the dire conditions in which they lived. The book serves as both a social commentary and a call to action, urging readers to ... Read more

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"How the Poor Live; and, Horrible London" by George R. Sims is a poignant exploration of the harsh realities faced by the impoverished in Victorian London. Through vivid descriptions and compelling narratives, Sims sheds light on the struggles of the working class, revealing the dire conditions in which they lived. The book serves as both a social commentary and a call to action, urging readers to
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