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Comments Showing 1-5 of 5 (5 new)

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BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) I've removed The Devil's Elixirs as it can't possibly be called a 'short story' when you consider this edition has 336 pages...


message 2: by Brad (new)

Brad Collins The Navigator

A deep thinker with fascinating characters, and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Can't wait for the next one!


message 3: by J_BlueFlower (new)

J_BlueFlower I have added a good deal of stories. Two of my all time favorites, that I did not see on the first few pages:
A Study in Emerald
The Voice in the Night


message 4: by J_BlueFlower (new)

J_BlueFlower Some other good lists:

50 great short stories everyone should read
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/20...

The Guardian: 50 great short stories
https://www.theguardian.com/books/201...


message 5: by Ann T (new)

Ann T Added 5 more that I didn't see on the list.


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