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The Mary Fortune Mystery & Suspense MEGAPACK ®

15 Classic Tales

by Mary Fortune ...

Mary Helena Fortune (circa 1833 - circa 1910) was an Australian mystery, suspense, and horror writer who wrote under the pseudonyms "Waif Wander" and "W.W." She was one of the earliest female detective writers in the world (if not the earliest). She was also probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective. A prolific storyteller, she wrote at least 500 detective stories over 40 ... Read more

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Mary Helena Fortune (circa 1833 - circa 1910) was an Australian mystery, suspense, and horror writer who wrote under the pseudonyms "Waif Wander" and "W.W." She was one of the earliest female detective writers in the world (if not the earliest). She was also probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective. A prolific storyteller, she wrote at least 500 detective stories over 40
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Mary Fortune Mysteries

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MARY FORTUNE (1833-1910) was an Australian writer of detective and horror fiction. A prolific storyteller, she wrote over 500 stories most featuring Detective Mark Sinclair. She is best known for The Detective's Album, the longest-running early detective serial in the world. Narrated by detective Mark Sinclair, The Detective's Album was serialized for forty years in the Australian Journal from ... Read more

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MARY FORTUNE (1833-1910) was an Australian writer of detective and horror fiction. A prolific storyteller, she wrote over 500 stories most featuring Detective Mark Sinclair. She is best known for The Detective's Album, the longest-running early detective serial in the world. Narrated by detective Mark Sinclair, The Detective's Album was serialized for forty years in the Australian Journal from
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Three Stories

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Australian writer of detective fiction, under the pseudonyms Waif Wander and W.W. She was one of the world's earliest women to write detective fiction, and probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective. A prolific storyteller, in all she wrote over 500 detective stories over 40 years, most featuring Detective Mark Sinclair. She is best known for The Detective's Album, the longest ... Read more

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Australian writer of detective fiction, under the pseudonyms Waif Wander and W.W. She was one of the world's earliest women to write detective fiction, and probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective. A prolific storyteller, in all she wrote over 500 detective stories over 40 years, most featuring Detective Mark Sinclair. She is best known for The Detective's Album, the longest
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The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale

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In 'The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale,' Mary Fortune crafts a gripping narrative that unveils the psychological complexities of the human mind through the lens of a 19th-century medical practitioner. The novel's literary style merges gothic elements with a keen observation of social issues, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Victorian society. Fortune's deft prose combines suspense ... Read more

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In 'The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale,' Mary Fortune crafts a gripping narrative that unveils the psychological complexities of the human mind through the lens of a 19th-century medical practitioner. The novel's literary style merges gothic elements with a keen observation of social issues, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Victorian society. Fortune's deft prose combines suspense
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Nothing But Murders and Bloodshed and Hanging

Tales of mystery and detection from a trailblazing woman crime writer

by Mary Fortune, Lucy Sussex, Megan Brown ...

“ONE OF THE GENRE’S EARLIEST, AND FINEST, DETECTIVE STORY WRITERS”—New York Times year-end list of classic crime reissues.A murderer is identified by a team of oxen. A dead man rises from a watery grave to indict his killer. A phantom hearse gliding through Melbourne’s slums foretells violent death. A seamstress turns detective to avenge her friend’s homicide. A locked-tent mystery.Such are the ... Read more

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“ONE OF THE GENRE’S EARLIEST, AND FINEST, DETECTIVE STORY WRITERS”—New York Times year-end list of classic crime reissues.A murderer is identified by a team of oxen. A dead man rises from a watery grave to indict his killer. A phantom hearse gliding through Melbourne’s slums foretells violent death. A seamstress turns detective to avenge her friend’s homicide. A locked-tent mystery.Such are the
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The Detective's Dream

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In "The Detective's Dream," Mary Fortune explores the tantalizing realms of crime and moral ambiguity through a narrative that deftly interweaves the psychological and the procedural. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Australia, this innovative work employs a unique literary style characterized by vivid imagery and an intricate plot structure, offering readers a glimpse into the burgeoning ... Read more

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In "The Detective's Dream," Mary Fortune explores the tantalizing realms of crime and moral ambiguity through a narrative that deftly interweaves the psychological and the procedural. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Australia, this innovative work employs a unique literary style characterized by vivid imagery and an intricate plot structure, offering readers a glimpse into the burgeoning
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The Detective's Dream

Enriched edition. Unraveling Victorian-Era London's Murder Mystery

by Mary Fortune, Owen Bradshaw ...

In 'The Detective's Dream,' Mary Fortune crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and psychological exploration. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Australia, the novel offers an intricate tapestry of crime and morality, reflecting the burgeoning detective genre of the time. Fortune's prose is notable for its vivid imagery and sharp characterizations, deftly ... Read more

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In 'The Detective's Dream,' Mary Fortune crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and psychological exploration. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Australia, the novel offers an intricate tapestry of crime and morality, reflecting the burgeoning detective genre of the time. Fortune's prose is notable for its vivid imagery and sharp characterizations, deftly
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The Occult Detective Megapack

29 Classic Stories

by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Seabury Quinn, Robert E. Howard, Mary Fortune, William Hope Hodgson, E. and H. Heron ...

Occult detectives—sometimes called psychic investigators—have been in vogue since the middle of the 19th century. This collection goes back to the roots of the occult detective story. The earliest story in this collection—Fitz-James O'Brien's "The Pot of Tulips"—originally appeared in 1855. Rare stories by Mary Fortune and Bayard Taylor, famous tales from the end of the 19th century by E. and H. ... Read more

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Occult detectives—sometimes called psychic investigators—have been in vogue since the middle of the 19th century. This collection goes back to the roots of the occult detective story. The earliest story in this collection—Fitz-James O'Brien's "The Pot of Tulips"—originally appeared in 1855. Rare stories by Mary Fortune and Bayard Taylor, famous tales from the end of the 19th century by E. and H.
... Read more
The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale

A Doctor's Obsession Unveiled in a Psychological Thriller of Deception and Manipulation

by Mary Fortune ...

In "The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale," Mary Fortune delves into the intricate interplay of madness and morality, presenting a gripping narrative that intertwines the medical profession with the darker aspects of human psychology. Written in the mid-19th century, this work exemplifies the era's fascination with sensational narratives and gothic elements, employing rich, evocative language that ... Read more

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In "The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale," Mary Fortune delves into the intricate interplay of madness and morality, presenting a gripping narrative that intertwines the medical profession with the darker aspects of human psychology. Written in the mid-19th century, this work exemplifies the era's fascination with sensational narratives and gothic elements, employing rich, evocative language that
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Hereditary

Enriched edition. An Intriguing Tale of Legacy and Identity in Victorian Society

by Mary Fortune, Owen Bradshaw ...

In her groundbreaking work, "Hereditary," Mary Fortune weaves a complex tapestry exploring themes of identity, lineage, and the psychological scars passed down through generations. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, Fortune employs a blend of gothic elements and psychological realism, crafting a narrative that is both compelling and evocative. The characters are intricately developed, ... Read more

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In her groundbreaking work, "Hereditary," Mary Fortune weaves a complex tapestry exploring themes of identity, lineage, and the psychological scars passed down through generations. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, Fortune employs a blend of gothic elements and psychological realism, crafting a narrative that is both compelling and evocative. The characters are intricately developed,
... Read more
The White Maniac: A Doctor?s Tale

by Mary Fortune ...

Mary Helena Fortune (1833 – 1911) was an Australian writer, under the pseudonyms Waif Wander and W.W. She was one of the earliest female detective writers in the world,one of the earliest women to write detective fiction, and probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective. ... Read more

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Mary Helena Fortune (1833 – 1911) was an Australian writer, under the pseudonyms Waif Wander and W.W. She was one of the earliest female detective writers in the world,one of the earliest women to write detective fiction, and probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective.
... Read more
My Lodger

by Mary Fortune ...

Mary Helena Fortune ( 1833 – 1911) was an Australian writer, under the pseudonyms Waif Wander and W.W. She was one of the earliest female detective writers in the world, one of the earliest women to write detective fiction, and probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective. ... Read more

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Mary Helena Fortune ( 1833 – 1911) was an Australian writer, under the pseudonyms Waif Wander and W.W. She was one of the earliest female detective writers in the world, one of the earliest women to write detective fiction, and probably the first to write from the viewpoint of the detective.
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