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A Romance of Wastdale, published in 1895, is a novel by the British writer A.E.W Mason. In 1921, it was turned into a film of the same name directed by Maurice Elvey and made by Stoll Pictures, Britain’s biggest studio of the silent era. The novel is set in the scenic area of Wastdale, Cumbria, situated in the Lake District National Park and surrounded by some of England’s highest mountains. Wastdale Head has been a starting point for walks and climbing trips into the mountains, in this context, this story of mountains, mountaineers, romance, and treachery unfolds. 

The brilliant creation of British author A.E.W. Mason, Inspector Hanaud has been hailed as ‘the first major fiction police detective of the Twentieth Century’, and was one of the inspirations for Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. In these engaging whodunits, France’s cleverest investigator is tasked with proving the innocence of two young women, both accused of murder.

A short story from the British Library Crime Classic collection Final Acts. The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel sees A .E. W. Mason's famous detective, Inspector Hanaud, and amateur detective Ricardo investigate the theft of a pearl necklace and the murder of its owner, set within the world of opera.

While Sûreté inspector Gabriel Hanaud visits the London home of his friend Mr. Ricardo, they receive a visit from Carradine, a young socialite with a disturbing story. A beautiful young woman he met at a costume party has appealed to him for help. Obsessed with a rich American woman’s pearls, this young woman went to steal them from the American’s hotel room  … only to find a gang of thieves, who overpowered her. She woke up hours later, alone in the room except for a dead body. Can Hanaud prove her innocence, and bring the real murderers to justice?

At the fashionable French resort of Aix-les-Bains a murder is discovered: wealthy but naïve Mme Dauvray is found strangled in the salon of her villa, apparently for her famously expensive jewels. Her young English companion, Celia Harland, is missing, and her maid is bound and chloroformed upstairs. A young English inventor who has been courting Miss Harland adamantly protests her innocence, and begs the famous Sûreté detective Inspector Hanaud to investigate.

This audiobook contains the first three adventures of A. E. W Mason’s enigmatic and mercurial Sûreté detective, Inspector Hanaud—a key inspiration for Agatha Christie’s celebrated sleuth Hercule Poirot. First, Hanaud investigates the murder of wealthy Mme Dauvray at the fashionable French resort of Aix-les-Bains. Then, during a visit to London, Hanaud unravels a case of theft and murder following a costume party at a prestigious hotel.

Wealthy widow Mrs. Harlowe has died at her house in Dijon, apparently of natural causes. But then her brother-in-law accuses her niece Betty of poisoning the old woman; Jim Frobisher, junior partner in the office of Betty’s English solicitors, is dispatched to France to provide legal advice and support. In France, as Jim seeks to discover the truth and clear Betty, he enters into an uneasy alliance with the enigmatic and mercurial Sûreté detective, Inspector Hanaud.

Enter a realm where love and justice collide, as "Witness for the Defence" takes you on a compelling journey through the intricate interplay of romance and courtroom intrigue. This podcast invites listeners to explore tales where personal relationships are tested against the backdrop of legal battles, revealing how love can both inspire and complicate the pursuit of truth. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, you’ll encounter a diverse array of characters whose lives are shaped by passion, betrayal, and the relentless quest for redemption. Each story unfolds in vivid ...

Immerse yourself in a captivating world of intrigue, romance, and mystery, as suggested by the evocative title "At the Villa Rose." This podcast invites listeners to explore the complex interplay of human emotions and the shadows of deception that linger in picturesque settings. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of thrilling tales where love and danger intertwine amidst the backdrop of opulent villas and serene landscapes. The stories delve into the lives of unforgettable characters, each facing dilemmas that challenge their perceptions of trust and...

Step into a world of intrigue and deception, where the allure of a glamorous hotel setting intertwines with the dark undercurrents of crime. This podcast invites you to delve into the complexities of human nature as we explore themes of trust, betrayal, and the quest for truth amidst the shadows of the Semiramis Hotel. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners are treated to a rotating collection of captivating mysteries that challenge perceptions and unravel the unexpected. Each story offers a unique exploration of the detective genre, highlighting the art of deduction ...