Harpercollins Ghosts from the Library. Lost Tales of Terror and the Supernatural Кристи Агата, Дойл Артур Конан, Дюморье Дафна

Эта антология редких криминальных историй и саспенса впервые в виде книги объединяет 16 рассказов мастеров Золотого века детективной литературы, включая недавно обнаруженный криминальный роман Агаты Кристи, который не публиковался с 1922 года • Сборник "Тела из библиотеки. Утраченные классические рассказы мастеров Золотого века" объединяет 16 забытых историй, которые либо были опубликованы ранее только один раз – возможно, в газете или редком журнале, – либо никогда ранее не появлялись в печати • Книга на английском языке • This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 16 tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922

В данную антологию вошло 18 рассказов, написанных в Золотой век детективов, включая произведения Найо Марш и Джона Диксона Карра, которые публикуются впервые • Началом Золотого века детективов принято считать дату публикации романа «Последнее дело Трента» Эдмунда Бентли в 1913 году, но своего апогея этот период достиг в 1920 году, когда Агата Кристи и Фримен Уиллс Крофтс, позже ставшие королем и королевой детективного жанра, опубликовали свои первые романы. Следующие два десятилетия они будут выпускать произведения, которые на протяжении нескольких поколений будут будоражить умы читателей и станут шедеврами детективной литературы • В третий том Bodies from the Library вошли работы 18 представителей детективного жанра, которые наравне с Кристи и Крофтсом обрели популярность в Золотой век детективов

В данную антологию вошло 15 рассказов, написанных в Золотой век детективов, включая произведения Дороти Ли Сэйерс и Эдмунда Криспина, которые публикуются впервые • В последнее время интерес к произведениям Золотого века детективов возрос. Это связано с публикацией рассказов, ранее неизвестных или считавшихся утерянными. Books from the Library дарит читателю редкую возможность познакомиться с утерянными шедеврами первой половины двадцатого века, написанными самыми выдающимися представителями жанра • Во второй том вошли произведения, о которых могли не знать даже самые преданные поклонники таких авторов, как Хелен Симпсон, Этель Лина Уайт, Э.К.Р. Лорак, Кристианна Брэнд, Агата Кристи и Дороти Ли Сэйерс, С.С. Ван Дайн, Джонатан Латимер, Клэйтон Роусон, Сирил Элингтон, а также Энтони и Питер Шеффер (под псевдонимом Питер Энтони)

This annual anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a short novel by Christianna Brand • Mystery stories have been around for centuries—there are whodunits, whydunits and howdunits, including locked-room puzzles, detective stories without detectives, and crimes with a limited choice of suspects • Countless volumes of such stories have been published, but some are still impossible to find: stories that appeared in a newspaper, magazine or an anthology that has long been out of print; ephemeral works such as plays not aired, staged or screened for decades; and unpublished stories that were absorbed into an author’s archive when they died

Classic crime fiction's 'Indiana Jones' Tony Medawar unearths more unpublished and uncollected stories from the Golden Age of suspense, including John Bude, John Dickson Carr, Dorothy L. Sayers and Julian Symons • ‘Five books in, and the selection here might well be the strongest yet. This series continues to delight with the high standard of forgotten gems that Medawar uncovers, and there’s sufficient range to ensure that all fans of the genre will find something to enjoy. Book 6 can’t come soon enough.’ • Jim Noy, author of The Red Death Murders • The end of the First World War saw the rise of an insatiable public appetite for clever and thrilling mystery fiction and a new kind of hero – the modern crime writer. As the genre soared in popularity, so did the inventiveness of its best authors, ushering in a “Golden Age” of detective fiction – two decades of exemplary mystery writing: the era of the whodunit, the impossible crime and the locked-room mystery, with stories that have thrilled and baffled generations of readers

While he is now mostly associated with his Sherlock Holmes stories, Arthur Conan Doyle was also celebrated for the many masterful tales he wrote outside of that cycle. In this collection, first published in 1922, he compiled various pieces of short fiction which fall into the categories of horror and detective fiction, two genres for which he has become a byword • These eclectic, captivating tales – dealing with topics such as mysterious jungles in the sky, seventeenth-century torture techniques, a bloodthirsty Brazilian cat and a train mysteriously disappearing between two stations – showcase Arthur Conan Doyle at his creative best • Contains: ‘The Horror of the Heights’, ‘The Leather Funnel’, ‘The New Catacomb’, ‘The Case of Lady Sannox’, ‘The Terror of Blue John Gap’, ‘The Brazilian Cat’, ‘The Lost Special’, ‘The Beetle-Hunter’, ‘The Man with the Watches’, ‘The Japanned Box’, ‘The Black Doctor’, ‘The Jew’s Breastplate’ and ‘The Nightmare Room’

Сборник "Мистические рассказы", включающий в себя самые страшные, гротескные и навязчивые рассказы Эдгара По, являются окончательной коллекцией жутких произведений печально известного автора. В сборнике, посвященном внутреннему конфликту индивидов, власти мертвых над живыми и психологическим исследованиям темных человеческих эмоций, представлены некоторые из его самых популярных рассказов. "Золотой жук" - единственный рассказ, имевший значение при его жизни, в то время как "Черная кошка", "Яма и маятник" и "Убийства на улице Морг" стали более читаемыми после его смерти • Книга на английском языке • To an anonialous species of terror I found h bounden slave • Including Рое's most terrifying, grotesque and haunting short stories, Tales of Mystery and Imagination is the ultimate collection of the infamous author's macabre works

The definitive history of the North of England as told through the lives of its inhabitants • A work of unrivalled scale and ambition, Northerners is the defining biography of northern England • This authoritative new history of place and people lays out the dramatic events that created the north – waves of migration, invasions and battles, and transformative changes wrought on European culture and the global economy. In a sweeping narrative that takes us from the earliest times to the present day, the book shows that the people of the north have shaped Britain and the world in unexpected ways • At least six Roman emperors ruled from York. The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria was Europe’s leading cultural and intellectual centre. Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes, deserves to be as famous as Boudica

The record-holding two-time NBA champion and recently inducted hall-of-famer reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir • Playing in the NBA for eighteen years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, this most dedicated competitor was legendary for his sharp shooting. From the Outside, complete with a foreword by Spike Lee, is his story in his words: a no-holds-barred look at his life and career, filled with behind-the-scenes stories and surprising revelations about the game he has always cherished

The second delicious cookbook from bestselling author, Lucy Lord, with over 80 fresh, fun, and creative recipes to feed your soul! • Good food feeds the soul, great cooking shares the love • Bursting with fresh, flavourful, and creative dishes to help you rediscover a love for cooking - and eating! From Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Veg, and Sweetcorn Fritters with Feta, Chilli and Lime, to unmissable bakes and delicious drinks! • Food can lift your mood, deliver new experiences, and help you connect with family and friends away from the pressures of daily life. Lucy's philosophy is all about finding those moments - whether you have 20 minutes or two hours to spare - to pause, regroup, and share the joy delicious home cooked dishes, amazing ingredients, and good times

A collection of rare ghosts and horror stories by the brothers of one of the finest writers of the genre, E. F. Benson • The Benson brothers – Arthur Christopher, Edward Frederic and Robert Hugh – were one of the most extraordinary and prolific literary families, between them writing more than 150 books. Arthur alone left four million words of diary, although his most lasting legacy is the words to Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory, while Fred is acknowledged as one of the finest writers of Edwardian supernatural fiction: the name E. F. Benson is mentioned in the same breath as other greats such as M. R. James and H. R. Wakefield • In fact, all three brothers wrote ghost stories, although the work of Arthur and Hugh in this field has long been overshadowed by their brother’s success

A gripping tale of witchcraft and romance, past and present, from the Sunday Times bestselling author… • The parish of Manningtree and Mistley has a dark history. In 1644, Cromwell's Witchfinder General tortured scores of women there, including Liza the herbalist, whose cottage still stands. Some say the spirits of his victims still haunt the old shop on the High Street… • Emma Dickson gave up her high-flying career to live in Liza’s cottage, but as Halloween approaches, visions of a terrible past are driving her to madness. In despair, Emma turns to the local rector for help, but he, too, is in the grip of something inexplicably dangerous… • Perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay, Nicola Cornick and Elizabeth Chadwick!