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A short story from British Library Crime Classic The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories. A Christmas Eve party at Clevere Hall ends in tragedy when the host is found stabbed to death. Major Ceely certainly wasn’t short of enemies, but who hated him enough to commit the crime?

Trains have always held a special place for most of us. We’re intrigued by the mere fact that we can sit down in one place and arrive in another and enjoy the adventure and time in between. In this volume we explore both the journeys and the workers who run and maintain the railway network.

The "League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" is a secret society made up of twenty English aristocrats. The commander is the so-called "Scarlet Pimpernel" but almost nobody knows his real identity. The society aims to defy the French revolutionaries. The main goal is to rescue innocents from the deadly guillotine.

The Porte Montmartre is under citizen Bibot’s command and he is determined not to let anybody escape. When he finds out that Scarlet Pimpernel is planning his next rescue mission, he is ready to do whatever it takes to stop the commander of "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel". Will he manage to do so or will Pimpernel outwit him? Will the Duc and Duchesse de Montreux be saved by Pimpernel or will this mission fail? Find out the answers in the second of eleven short stories, combined in "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" from 1919.

LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD is a collection of short stories about Molly Robertson-Kirk, an early fictional female detective. First published in 1910, Orczy's female detective was the precursor of the lay sleuth who relies on brains rather than brawn. As well as being one of the first novels to...

Unravelled Knots invites you into a world rich with intrigue and the intricacies of human experience, as suggested by its evocative title. This podcast explores the themes of mystery, connection, and the complexities that often lie beneath the surface of everyday life. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners will journey through a rotating collection of tales that unravel the threads of suspense and emotion, revealing the hidden depths of characters and their dilemmas. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions and ignite ...

Prepárate para adentrarte en un mundo donde el ingenio es la única arma contra el crimen. En este fascinante audiolibro de Baroness Orczy, te encontrarás con "El Abogado Milagro", un detective sin igual cuya mente aguda desentraña los misterios más complejos. A lo largo de trece apasionantes relatos, cada historia teje una red de suspense que te atrapará desde la primera palabra. Con cada nuevo enigma, El Abogado Milagro te invita a seguir sus pasos mientras desentraña verdades ocultas y se enfrenta a las mentes más astutas.

Delve into the enigmatic realm of mystery and deduction with "Old Man in the Corner," where the art of observation meets the thrill of unraveling perplexing puzzles. This podcast invites listeners to explore a captivating collection of audiobooks that echo the spirit of one of literature's earliest armchair detectives. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, featuring tales that weave together elements of suspense, humor, and the sharp wit of a keen observer. As the Old Man recounts his findings over cups of tea, he draws listeners into a world where seemingly trivial details can lead ...

Delve into the captivating realm of crime-solving with Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, where the brilliance of an early female detective takes center stage. This podcast invites you to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that celebrate the cleverness and resourcefulness of women in a time when they were often overlooked in the sphere of justice. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of narratives that highlight themes of intellect, mystery, and the challenges faced by women in pursuit of truth. As you listen, you’ll encounter a diverse array of unique ...

It is 1792, during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. An English aristocrat regarded as an ineffectual fop is actually a master of disguises who—with a small band of dedicated friends—undertakes dangerous missions to save members of the French nobility from the guillotine. His friends and foes know him only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. But the ruthless French agent Chauvelin is sworn to hunt him down and uncover his identity.

A brand new, unabridged recording of Baroness Orczy's classic tale of adventure, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Paris, 1792. The Terror has begun. Every day, scores of the French nobility are delivered to the guillotine. Trapped in the capital, they have no way of escape. But rumours abound of a...