Ngaio Marsh

The Detective Stories Library is a rich and engaging collection of classic mysteries by some of the greatest writers of the genre. This illustrated volume brings together brilliant tales of crime, deduction, and suspense, featuring works by masters of the Golden Age of detective fiction such as Dorothy L. Sayers, John Dickson Carr, Ngaio Marsh, John Rhode, and Christianna Brand. Among the highlights are intriguing stories such as The House of the Poplars, Grand Guignol, Boots, The Yellow Sphere, and Shadowed Sunlight, along with many other captivating mysteries. These stories showcase the defining features of classic detective fiction: intricate plots, clever clues, unexpected twists, and memorable investigators who rely on logic and observation to uncover the truth.
From locked-room puzzles to psychological suspense, the collection offers a wide range of styles and approaches to crime storytelling. Perfect for both longtime fans and new readers, The Detective Stories Library provides an immersive journey into the world of classic mystery, where every detail matters and every story invites the reader to solve the puzzle alongside the detective. Contents: .
Dorothy L. Sayers - The House of the Poplars . John Dickson Carr - Grand Guignol . Ngaio Marsh - Boots . E. C. R. Lorac - Two White Mice Under a Riding Whip . John Rhode - The Yellow Sphere . Anthony Berkeley - Hot Steel . Anthony Gilbert - Thieves Fall In . Christianna Brand - Shadowed Sunlight . J. Jefferson Farjeon - Riddle of an Umbrella .
Lynn Brock - Some Little Things . Cyril Hare - The Murder at Warbeck Hall . Christopher Bush - The Hampstead Murder . Joseph Commings - The Scarecrow Murders . Christopher St. John Sprigg - The Case of the Unlucky Airman . Alice Campbell - Signals . Stuart Palmer - The Riddle of the Black Spade . Josephine Bell - A Torch at the Window . G. D.
H. & M. Cole - A Present from the Empire . William A. R. Collins - The 'Eat More Fruit' Murder . Nicholas Blake - Mr Prendergast and the Orange . Ethel Lina White - And the Answer Was. - Passengers . H. C. Bailey - The Only Husband . Gladys Mitchell - The Case of Bella Garsington . Richard Keverne - The Post-Chaise Murder . Herbert Adams - Too Easy