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To celebrate the new Tommy & Tuppence TV series, a brand new anthology of Golden Age detective stories by the writers who helped to inspire Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime. Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime paid tribute to her crime-writing colleagues by including references to their...

From the Collins Crime Club archive, the fourth Inspector French novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, once dubbed ‘The King of Detective Story Writers’. THE BODY THAT CAME FROM NOWHERE Off the coast of Burry Port in south Wales, two fishermen discover a shipping crate and manage to haul it ashore...

A chance invitation from friends saves Ruth Averill's life on the night her uncle's old house in Starvel Hollow is consumed by fire, killing him and incinerating the fortune he kept in cash. Dismissed at the inquest as a tragic accident, the case is closed - until Scotland Yard is alerted to the circulation of bank notes supposedly destroyed in the inferno. Inspector Joseph French suspects that dark deeds were done in the Hollow that night and begins to uncover a brutal crime involving arson, murder and body snatching.

When Sir William Ponson is discovered dead, Inspector Tanner of Scotland Yard steps into a web of intrigue. With both his son and nephew appearing nervous, Tanner senses something deeper is at play. As he delves into the investigation, he uncovers a series of unexpected twists that lead him far from the obvious suspects. The case challenges Tanner's skills and tests his resolve, revealing hidden secrets and unexpected alliances. This gripping tale of detective fiction immerses listeners in the art of deduction, as Tanner races against time to uncover the truth behind Ponson's demise. With a ...

The unloading of a consignment of French wine from the steamship Bullfinch is interrupted by a gruesome discovery in a broken cask leaking sawdust and gold sovereigns. But when the shipping clerk returns with the police, the cask and its macabre contents have gone. Following the clues to Paris, Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard enlists the help of the genial French detective M. Lefarge to check motives and alibis in their hunt for evidence of a particularly fiendish murder.  

Welcome to the thrilling world of Inspector Joseph French! In this gripping tale by Freeman Wills Crofts, a railway engineer turned detective faces a baffling case. When a man's lifeless body is discovered near Cheyne, the clock begins ticking. Inspector French, known for his keen eye and methodical approach, races against time to piece together the clues. Crofts expertly weaves in his knowledge of railways, making each detail crucial to solving the mystery. With over 30 works to his name, Crofts is celebrated alongside the likes of Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie. This fifth installment ...

Immerse yourself in the haunting echoes of Starvel Hollow, where the shadows of loss and betrayal intertwine with the quest for truth. This podcast delves into the themes of mystery and tragedy, inviting listeners to explore the depths of human emotion and the consequences of hidden secrets. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of suspense and the struggle for justice in the face of adversity. As the stories unfold, listeners will encounter characters grappling with their pasts, navigating the fine line between innocence and guilt, and unearthing the dark ...