The Brading Collection
The Brading Collection

Author: Dora Amy Elles

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-08-16

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Brading Collection" by Dora Amy Elles. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Mr. Brading's Collection
Mr. Brading's Collection

Author: Patricia Wentworth

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2011-07-26

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1453223789

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DIVA collector enlists Miss Silver’s help when his valuable jewels attract criminal attention /divDIVHe cannot say why, but Lewis Brading is an uneasy man. A collector of valuable jewels, he has taken the utmost precautions to safeguard what is most precious to him. He houses his gems in a concrete annex, protected by a reinforced steel door, the latest security system, and his own watchful eye. No one has a key but himself and his assistant, and he doesn’t doubt that his servant will remain true. The man in his employ is a criminal, and if anything should happen to Brading or his gems, the police will look to him first./divDIV /divDIVAnd yet, he suspects something may be wrong. He consults Maud Silver, the demure detective, and she tells him to fire his assistant and send his collection to a museum. Ignoring her advice may be the last mistake Lewis Brading ever makes./div

The Collector's Voice
The Collector's Voice

Author: Susan Pearce

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 1351964097

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The Collector’s Voice is a major four-volume project which brings together in accessible form material relevant to the history and practice of collecting in the European tradition from c. 1500 BC to the present day. The series demonstrates how attitudes to objects, the collecting of objects, and the shape of the museum institution have developed over the past 3000 years. Material presented includes translations of a wide range of original documents: letters, official reports, verse, fiction, travellers' accounts, catalogues and labels. Volume 1: Ancient Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Alexandra Bounia Volume 2: Early Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Kenneth Arnold Volume 3: Imperial Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Rosemary Flanders Volume 4: Contemporary Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Paul Martin

The Miss Silver Mysteries Volume Six
The Miss Silver Mysteries Volume Six

Author: Patricia Wentworth

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2018-12-18

Total Pages: 976

ISBN-13: 1504057686

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Three mysteries featuring governess-turned-sleuth Miss Silver, who “has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot” (Manchester Evening News). Retired governess Maud Silver is about as unlikely a sleuth that Scotland Yard has ever seen—but her unassuming manner only helps her unravel their most mystifying cases in “some of the best examples of the British country-house murder mystery” (Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine). Miss Silver Comes to Stay: While visiting an old school chum in the rustic town of Melling, Miss Silver soon finds that its bucolic charm hides undercurrents of murderous vengeance. When Melling’s prodigal son returns with a lot of money and a long-held grudge against the town, he intends to sell his manor house and be done with Melling forever. But this cozy English hamlet isn’t finished with him . . . and it may be about to finish him off. Mr. Brading’s Collection: Jewel collector Lewis Brading leaves little to chance, housing his gems in a concrete annex protected by the latest security system and his own watchful eye. But he still suspects something might be wrong. He consults Maud Silver, who tells him to send his collection to a museum as soon as possible. Ignoring her advice may be the last mistake Brading ever makes . . . The Ivory Dagger: Bill Waring had a promising career and the love of a young beauty—until a freak train accident puts him in the hospital for a month. When he gets out, he is stunned to learn that his beloved has become engaged to another. Determined to win her back, Bill follows her and her charmless new fiancé on a weekend in the country. When her new betrothed is stabbed to death, blame falls squarely on Bill—and only the brilliant, demure Maud Silver can clear his name. These charming British mysteries featuring the unstoppable Miss Silver—whose stout figure, fondness for Tennyson, and passion for knitting belie a keen intellect and a knack for cracking even the toughest cases—are sure to delight readers of Agatha Christie, Ellis Peters, and Dorothy L. Sayers.

Miss Silver Comes to Stay
Miss Silver Comes to Stay

Author: Patricia Wentworth

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2011-07-26

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1453223770

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Governess-turned-sleuth Miss Silver, who “has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot,” visits a small village hiding big secrets (Manchester Evening News). The citizens of Melling are perfectly ordinary. Some might even consider them boring, but not Miss Maud Silver. It’s been some years since she gave up work as a governess to become a detective, and her fascination with people has served her well during that time. Now, she’s come to Melling to pay a long-postponed visit to an old school chum—but Miss Silver’s vacations never last long. The town’s prodigal son has returned, wealthy and not exactly nostalgic for his hometown. He intends to sell his manor house and be done with Melling forever. But this cozy English hamlet hasn’t finished with him yet . . .

Women Authors of Detective Series
Women Authors of Detective Series

Author: Moira Davison Reynolds

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 078645069X

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While the roots of the detective novel go back to the 19th century, the genre reached its height around 1925 to 1945. This work presents information on 21 British and American women who wrote during the 20th century. As a group they were largely responsible for the great popularity of the detective novel in the first half of the century. The British authors are Dora Turnbull (Patricia Wentworth), Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Elizabeth Mackintosh (Josephine Tey), Ngaio Marsh, Gladys Mitchell, Margery Allingham, Edith Pargeter (Ellis Peters), Phyllis Dorothy James White (P.D. James), Gwendoline Butler (Jennie Melville), and Ruth Rendell, and the Americans are Patricia Highsmith, Carolyn G. Heilbrun (Amanda Cross), Edna Buchanan, Kate Gallison, Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky, Nevada Barr, Patricia Cornwell, Carol Higgins Clark, and Megan Mallory Rust. A flavor of each author's work is provided.

The Fire Within
The Fire Within

Author: Dora Amy Elles

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-08-31

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13:

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Prepare to be whisked off your feet by the evocative tale of 'The Fire Within', a poignant novel by Dora Amy Elles. In a world where mystery intertwines with romance and spiritual awakening, David finds himself torn between love, guilt, and longing. As he grapples with his emotions, Mary's marriage becomes a barrier to their love, while Elizabeth silently yearns for David's affection. Bound by their shared history, David and Elizabeth embark on a journey that will test their hearts and reveal the true depths of their connection.

The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith
The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith

Author: Dora Amy Elles

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-08-31

Total Pages: 238

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Jane Smith, a resourceful and unemployed woman struggling to survive, finds herself entangled in a perilous mission to switch places with her endangered cousin, Renata. As Jane assumes the role of Renata, she must navigate a secluded mansion, teeming with dangerous anarchists and hidden secrets. Armed with her sharp intellect and exceptional spy skills, Jane becomes an unlikely sleuth for the government, unraveling a web of romance, hatred, and treacherous encounters. With Scotland Yard's Henry Marsh captivated by her, Jane's thrilling journey unfolds in a secluded country house filled with clandestine passages, setting the stage for a captivating tale of love, deception, and heart-stopping close calls.

Miss Silver Deals with Death
Miss Silver Deals with Death

Author: Dora Amy Elles

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-08-31

Total Pages: 235

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Step into the world of Miss Silver as she confronts death and deception in this novel by acclaimed author Dora Amy Elles. Meade Underwood's life takes a tragic turn when her fiance is believed to have perished at sea. In the midst of her sorrow, a murder unfolds within the walls of Vandaleur House, a Victorian mansion housing a diverse group of tenants. As Miss Silver unravels the secrets of each resident, she uncovers a web of motives that could lead to the identity of Carola Roland's killer. With her sharp wit and unrivaled intuition, Miss Silver races against time to bring justice to light, if only the authorities would heed her insights.