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The Whodunit Collection: British Murder Mysteries: 15 Novels in One Volume
This unique collection of the greatest British mysteries & crime novels has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Frank The Maelstrom The Grell Mystery C. N. Williamson & A. M. The Motor Maid The Girl Who Had Nothing The Second Latchkey The Castle of Shadows The House by the Lock The Guests of Hercules The Port of Adventure The Brightener The Lion's Mouse The Powers and Maxine Isabel One Thirty The Crevice Island of Intrigue Superintendent Frank Castle Froest (1858-1930) was a British detective and crime writer. As one of the country's top detectives, he was involved in famous cases like Jameson Raid, arresting the jewel-thief 'Harry the Valet' and Dr. Crippen. Charles Norris Williamson (1859–1920) and Alice Muriel Williamson (1869-1933) were British novelists who jointly wrote a number of novels which cover the early days of motoring and can also be read as travelogues. Isabel Egenton Ostrander (1883–1924) was a British mystery writer of the early twentieth century who used, besides her own name, the pseudonyms Robert Orr Chipperfield, David Fox, and Douglas Grant. In 1920s she was notable enough to be parodied by Agatha Christie in Partners in Crime, a Tommy and Tuppence mystery that parodies many of Christie's idols.
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Published May 29, 2017
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Frank Froest
70 books5 followersSuperintendent Frank Castle Froest was a British detective and crime writer.
Froest was described by a journalist as being "...short, thick-set, full-faced, Mr.Froest in uniform looked more like a Prussian field-marshal than anything else. Out of uniform (which he generally was) he was always immaculate in silk hat, patent leather boots, and carrying a carefully rolled umbrella." Called 'the man with iron hands', Froest was incredibly strong, and could tear a pack of cards in half and snap a sixpence 'like a biscuit'.
Froest was described by a journalist as being "...short, thick-set, full-faced, Mr.Froest in uniform looked more like a Prussian field-marshal than anything else. Out of uniform (which he generally was) he was always immaculate in silk hat, patent leather boots, and carrying a carefully rolled umbrella." Called 'the man with iron hands', Froest was incredibly strong, and could tear a pack of cards in half and snap a sixpence 'like a biscuit'.
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August 18, 2021
A Pretty Good Deal?
With 3,300 pages for .99 cents, l think l got a good deal for the mysteries. On second thought, looking at it another way, I can say “ I got an okay deal.”
Let me explain: There are fifteen novels in this collection. Six are excellent, three are good, the rest are okay.
For starters, the first two books are written by Superintendent Frank Castle Froest, a former British detective. He was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, from 1858-1930. Two of his books. The Grell Mystery and The Maelstrom are included in this anthology. They were made into a movie and they are excellent .
Another author is Isabel Egenton Ostrander. She was born in New York, NY, in 1883 and died in California, in 1924. Why someone who is obviously American, was included in this British collection of mysteries, is a mystery.
Ms. Ostrander has three books in the anthology. One, The Island of Intrigue, has been made into a movie. The other two books are One Thirty and The Crevice.
All three books are excellent and since discovering this author, I can’t wait to read more of her work.
The last two are husband and wife. Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson. Charles was born in Exeter, in 1859-1920. Alice in 1894-1920.
Most of the books were written by them. Though I think The Girl Who Had Nothing was excellent, The House by the Lock, The Castle of Shadows and The Second Latchkey, were pretty good.
The other six, The Motor Maid, The Guest of Hercules, The Lion’s Mouse, The The Brightener, The Powers and Maxine and The Port of Adventure, leave something to be desired.
Still, I feel l got a great bargain for .99 cents, and if you love golden age mysteries, you’ll feel the same way, too.
With 3,300 pages for .99 cents, l think l got a good deal for the mysteries. On second thought, looking at it another way, I can say “ I got an okay deal.”
Let me explain: There are fifteen novels in this collection. Six are excellent, three are good, the rest are okay.
For starters, the first two books are written by Superintendent Frank Castle Froest, a former British detective. He was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, from 1858-1930. Two of his books. The Grell Mystery and The Maelstrom are included in this anthology. They were made into a movie and they are excellent .
Another author is Isabel Egenton Ostrander. She was born in New York, NY, in 1883 and died in California, in 1924. Why someone who is obviously American, was included in this British collection of mysteries, is a mystery.
Ms. Ostrander has three books in the anthology. One, The Island of Intrigue, has been made into a movie. The other two books are One Thirty and The Crevice.
All three books are excellent and since discovering this author, I can’t wait to read more of her work.
The last two are husband and wife. Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson. Charles was born in Exeter, in 1859-1920. Alice in 1894-1920.
Most of the books were written by them. Though I think The Girl Who Had Nothing was excellent, The House by the Lock, The Castle of Shadows and The Second Latchkey, were pretty good.
The other six, The Motor Maid, The Guest of Hercules, The Lion’s Mouse, The The Brightener, The Powers and Maxine and The Port of Adventure, leave something to be desired.
Still, I feel l got a great bargain for .99 cents, and if you love golden age mysteries, you’ll feel the same way, too.
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