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  • Serpents in Eden

    Countryside Crimes

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder'The lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.... Think of the deeds of hellish cruelty, the hidden wickedness which may go on, year in, year out, in such places, and none the wiser.' —Sherlock HolmesMany of the greatest British crime writers have explored ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Christmas Card Crime

    And Other Stories

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of MurderA Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policeman's watchful eye. A jewel heist is planned amidst the glitz and glamour of Oxford Street's Christmas shopping. Lost in a snowstorm, a man finds a motive for murder.This collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the festive season—from unexplained disturbances in the fresh ... Read more

    $15.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Continental Crimes

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    "[A] superb . . . anthology of . . . short stories by British writers set in continental Europe. . . . Those unfamiliar. . . . will find this the perfect introduction." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewDiscover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring crime classics were written in the golden age of detective ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Crimson Snow

    Winter Mysteries

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Edwards's second winter-themed anthology in the British Library Crime Classics series is a standout. As in the most successful of such volumes, the editor's expertise results in a selection of unusual suspects, expanding readers' knowledge." — Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewCrimson Snow brings together a dozen vintage crime stories set in ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Blood on the Tracks

    Railway Mysteries

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    "[An] entertaining railway-themed anthology . . . The perfect volume for fans of short, high-quality, fair-play detective fiction." — Publishers WeeklyDiscover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring classics were written in the golden age of detective fiction."Never had I been given a tougher problem to solve ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Long Arm of the Law

    Classic Police Stories

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Tired of newspaper headlines that accuse cops of malfeasance or worse? Veteran editor Edwards has the perfect antidote: 15 reprints of stories from 1908 to 1966 showing English police officers at (generally) their most sterling." — Kirkus ReviewsIn classic British crime fiction, dazzling detective work is often the province of a brilliant ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Miraculous Mysteries

    Locked-Room Murders and Impossible Crimes

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder, featuring stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and more."Readers who appreciate careful plot development, slightly unusual detectives, and logical denouements will relish this volume." — Library JournalImpossible crime stories have been relished by puzzle-lovers ever since the invention of detective fiction. ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Murder at the Manor

    Country House Mysteries

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"[T]he entire book is filled with country-house-mystery wonders: the closed-circle puzzle, the dying-message clue, and the sociopathic guest who invades the weekend house party." — BooklistThe English country house is an iconic setting for some of the greatest British crime fiction. This new collection gathers together stories written over a ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Silent Nights

    Christmas Mysteries

    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    Merry and mysterious crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder, with stories by Dorothy L. Sayers, Margery Allingham, and more"Like an assortment of presents under a Christmas tree, there's something for everyone in this Yule-themed reprint anthology in the British Library Crime Classics series from Edwards." — Publishers WeeklyChristmas is a mysterious, as well as magical, time of year. ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hemlock Bay

    Series Book 5 - Rachel Savernake Golden Age Mysteries
    The new seaside resort of Hemlock Bay offers something for everyone. For families, it's the ideal summertime playground for kids and parents alike. For artists, the seascapes are peerless. For swindlers and blackmailers, it's the perfect place to craft a new identity. And for murderers? That's what Rachel Savernake, the enigmatic heiress and brilliant amateur sleuth, is about to discover.When ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Capital Crimes

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    Series series British Library Crime Classics
    An eclectic collection of London-based crime stories from the Golden Age of Mystery, featuring work by Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Wallace and others.Capital Crimes presents seventeen tales of murder and mayhem that blend the familiar with the unexpected in a way that reflects the personality of London. Alongside classics by Margery Allingham, Anthony Berkeley and Thomas Burke are excellent and ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • What The World Needs Now

    Mystery Stories Inspired by the Music of Burt Bacharach

    Edited by Martin Edwards ...
    What the World Needs Now is a book of brand-new mystery short stories written by leading crime writers from around the world, inspired by the music of Burt Bacharach, to raise funds for autism charities in the US and UK.Burt Bacharach is popular music's closest equivalent to Agatha Christie, a hugely successful and innovative composer whose work is loved by millions across the world and continues ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD