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The golden age of murder: the mystery of the writers who invented the modern detective story

By Martin Edwards. 2015

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Suspense and thrillers, Mysteries and crime storiesLiterature biography, Literature, Criticism
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Study of an elite, mysterious social network of crime writers called the Detection Club, which began in 1930, and the…

group's continuing influence on print and film storytelling. Founding members Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie, and Julian Symons presided over the club for nearly forty years. 2015

Improbable fiction: the life of Mary Roberts Rinehart

By Jan Cohn. 2006

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Mysteries and crime storiesLiterature biography, Biography
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Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958) was born in Allegheny (now part of Pittsburgh). She trained as a nurse, married a physician,…

and by 1902 had three sons. To supplement the family income, she began to write. Her work included mysteries, serious fiction, plays, and regular contributions to "The Saturday Evening Post". 1980

The red hot typewriter: the life and times of John D. MacDonald

By Hugh Merrill. 2000

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Mysteries and crime storiesLiterature biography, Criticism
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Biography of prolific author John D. MacDonald (1916-1986), creator of the character Travis McGee. Following trends in the publishing industry,…

MacDonald's work first appeared in pulp magazines, then as original paperbacks, and finally as bestsellers. Traces his development as a writer as well as his private life. 2000

The Mysterious World of Sherlock Holmes: The Illustrated Guide To The Famous Cases, Infamous Adversaries, And Ingenious Methods Of The Great Detective

By Bruce Wexler. 2007

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Mysteries and crime storiesLiterature biography, European history
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Over a century since his first appearance in print, Sherlock Holmes remains an iconic figure today. This unique companion is…

a collector's dream, allowing fans to delve into the criminal environment of foggy, gas-lit Victorian London-the world of the all-time greatest detective. The book brings to life the elements of Holmes's success, the crime scene of his day, his history in film and television, and the present-day Holmes legacy. Featured throughout are famous figures such as Holmes's faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson; his nemesis, Professor Moriarity; and Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Filled with more than 150 images-many of the works by the great original illustrators of Conan Doyle's stories-this volume presents an excellent mix of information to satisfy legions of Holmes collectors, mystery fans, and historians fascinated by a bygone era.

Sherlock Holmes: The Biography

By Nick Rennison. 2005

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Sherlock Holmes: The Unauthorized Biography blends what we already know of the great sleuth's career with carefully documented social history…

to answer the questions admirers have long puzzled over. Nick Rennison reveals for the first time Holmes's influence on the political events of late 19th-century England and his connections to the British criminal underworld. It also brings to light his close friendships with key figures of the day, including Oscar Wilde and Sigmund Freud, and exposes the truth about his cocaine use.

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