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  • Chronicles of Martin Hewitt

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    The stories in "Chronicles of Martin Hewitt" revolve around the adventures of Martin Hewitt, a private detective who solves various criminal cases in London. Unlike some other fictional detectives of the time, such as Sherlock Holmes, Martin Hewitt relies more on astute observation and deduction rather than on forensic science or intellectual feats.Arthur Morrison's detective stories are notable ... Read more

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  • The Dorrington Deed-Box

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    The Dorrington Deed-Box is a collection of short stories by Arthur Morrison featuring the character of Dorrington, a clever and morally ambiguous detective. The stories revolve around Dorrington’s investigations and the cases he handles, often involving theft, deception, and intricate plots.The central story of the collection is about a deed-box, which becomes a pivotal element in a complex series ... Read more

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    Short Stories of Arthur Morrison, The

    Early 20th century writer known for stories about working-class life in the East End of London

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    Narrated by Richard Mitchley ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 53 min

    Arthur Morrison was born on November 1st, 1863, in Poplar, in the East End of London. From the age of 8, after the death of his father, he was brought up, along with two siblings, by his mother, Jane.Morrison spent his youth in the East End. In 1879 he began as an office boy in the Architect's Department of the London School Board and, in his spare time, visited used bookstores in Whitechapel Road ... Read more

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  • Tales of Mean Streets

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    Arthur George Morrison (1 November 1863 – 4 December 1945) was an English writer and journalist known for his realistic novels and stories about working-class life in London's East End, and for his detective stories, featuring the detective Martin Hewitt. He also collected Japanese art and published several works on the subject. He left a large collection of paintings and other works of art to the ... Read more

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  • The Chronicles of Martin Hewitt

    (Illustrated)

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    Mystery short stories, first published, serially, in Windsor Magazine, January-June 1895.Arthur George Morrison (1863 – 1945) was an English writer and journalist known for his realistic novels and stories about working-class life in London's East End, and for his detective stories, featuring the detective Martin Hewitt. He also collected Japanese art and published several works on the subject. He ... Read more

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  • MARTIN HEWITT Complete Series: 25 Mysteries & Detective Stories in One Volume (Illustrated)

    Enriched edition.

    by Arthur Morrison, Tristan West ...
    Arthur Morrison's "MARTIN HEWITT Complete Series" showcases 25 intricately woven mysteries and detective stories featuring the astute and unconventional detective, Martin Hewitt. Written in the late 19th century, Morrison's work bridges the gap between early detective fiction and the burgeoning genre of crime narratives. The literary style is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, ... Read more

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  • The Arthur Morrison Mystery MEGAPACK®

    108 Classic Novels and Short Stories

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    Arthur Morrison (1863-1945) was an English writer and journalist known for his realistic novels and stories about working-class life in London's East End, and for his detective stories, one series of which featured the adventures of detective Martin Hewitt. Morrison’s best known work of fiction is probably his novel "A Child of the Jago" (1896, included here), but fans of detective fiction will ... Read more

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  • MARTIN HEWITT Complete Series: 25 Mysteries & Detective Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Victorian London Mysteries with a Working-Class Sleuth

    by Arthur Morrison, Malcolm Davenby ...
    MARTIN HEWITT Complete Series gathers the full sequence of Arthur Morrison's twenty-five detective tales featuring his quietly brilliant investigator, accompanied in this edition by illustrations that restore something of their original periodical atmosphere. Written in lucid, economical prose, these stories belong to the formative age of British detective fiction, standing in deliberate contrast ... Read more

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  • The Hole in the Wall

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    by Arthur Morrison, Cara Whitlock ...
    In "The Hole in the Wall," Arthur Morrison crafts a riveting narrative set in the gritty underbelly of London's East End, artfully blending elements of social realism and crime fiction. The story revolves around the character of a young man, Emile, who grapples with the complexities of poverty and moral choice amid the harsh realities of his surroundings. Morrison employs a stark, unadorned prose ... Read more

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  • A Child of the Jago

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    The novel recounts the brief life of Dicky Perrott, a child growing up in the "Old Jago", a fictionalisation of the Old Nichol, a slum in the East End of London. ... Read more

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  • The Dorrington Deed-Box

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    The Extra Things added to the BookAdded details biography of AuthorAdded Index to get a quick view and interfaceThe Dorrington Deed-Box is a collection of short stories by the British writer Arthur Morrison published in 1897. It contains six stories featuring cases of the unscrupulous London-based private detective Horace Dorrington, told from the viewpoint of one his clients and potential victims ... Read more

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  • Martin Hewitt, Investigator

    by Arthur Morrison ...
    The book features Martin Hewitt, a fictional private detective operating in London during the late Victorian era. Morrison's creation of Martin Hewitt predates the more famous Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, and Hewitt is considered one of the early examples of a literary detective figure.The stories typically follow Martin Hewitt as he tackles various cases using deductive reasoning, ... Read more

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