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  • af Maurice Leblanc
    235,95 kr.

    LARGE PRINT EDITION. What does it mean to be Black in America and how has that experience changed over time? Featuring such orators as Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells and Maria W. Stewart, The Voice of a People: Speeches from Black America hopes to answer that question in a powerful collection of speeches by some of the nation's leading Black intellectuals, activists, artists and organizers.

  • af E. W. Hornbug
    142,95 kr.

    A.J Raffles, a prominent member in London society and well-respected athlete, has a shocking secret identity; he is a notorious thief. Always chasing the thrill of a heist or pickpocketing, Raffles attends test cricket games under the slight guise of interest for the sport. Though he genuinely loves the game, Raffles is more tempted by the long duration of the test matches, granting him plenty of time and opportunity to steal from the wealthy spectators. Well-seasoned in this crime, Raffles eventually initiates a partner to assist him in his transgressions. Having idolized the older man's athletic career, Bunny is a young man who admires Raffles. As their friendship grows, the size of their crimes follows, stealing diamonds, committing felonies, aiding fugitives, and executing daring heists. However, as they continue to commit crimes, they catch the attention of a Scotland Yard detective. While Inspector Mackenzie begins to suspect that Raffles and Bunny are the notorious robbers tormenting the London elite, he watches their every move, desperate to find evidence that proves his suspicions. With eight stories featuring complex characters, heists, plots, and even murder, The Amateur Cracksman by E.W Hornung is full of suspense and adventure. First published in 1899, The Amateur Cracksman was well-received by its original audience, inspiring film adaptations and literary sequels. Beginning E.W Hornung's famed crime series, The Amateur Cracksman introduces the complicated and charming characters that audiences grew to love, A.J Raffles and Bunny. With action, intrigue, and even romance, The Amateur Cracksman starts a timeless series that remains to be exciting for contemporary audiences. This edition of author E.W Hornung's The Amateur Cracksman, features a new, eye-catching cover design and is reprinted in a modern and readable font. With these accommodations, contemporary readers are encouraged to revisit the classic adventures and mishaps of the beloved partners in crime, Raffles and Bunny.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

  • af Dorothy L. Sayers
    102,95 - 142,95 kr.

    A nobleman with a penchant for solving mysteries works to uncover the truth about a dead body found in the bathtub of an architect's home. This is a peculiar case that requires the unique skills and perspective of Lord Peter Wimsey. Lord Peter Wimsey is a war veteran forever changed by his time in the field. Despite his personal trauma, he spends his free time studying criminals and dissecting cases. When a dead body appears after a financier vanishes, many suspect an immediate connection. Yet, Lord Wimsey believes there is more to the story. Upon further investigation he discovers an insidious murder plot that includes notable figures in the community. Alongside Inspector Charles Parker, Lord Wimsey attempts to expose the truth. Whose Body? is a thrilling introduction to the world Lord Peter Wimsey. It is a multilayered mystery filled with humor and intrigue. Author Dorothy L. Sayers' compelling prose delivers unforgettable characters and a classic detective plot. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Whose Body? is both modern and readable.

  • af E W Hornbug
    102,95 - 197,95 kr.

  • af Christopher Morley
    97,95 - 197,95 kr.

    The Haunted Bookshop (1919) is a novel by Christopher Morley. Although less popular than Kitty Foyle (1939), a novel adapted into an Academy Award-winning film, The Haunted Bookshop is a fast-paced thriller that deserves a modern audience. From unassuming beginnings as a tale about a lovelorn advertising salesman who visits a charming bookstore, The Haunted Bookshop quickly morphs into a story of paranoia, stalking, and kidnapping. ¿If you are ever in Brooklyn, that borough of superb sunsets and magnificent vistas of husband-propelled baby-carriages, it is to be hoped you may chance upon a quiet by-street where there is a very remarkable bookshop.¿ In need of a new client, Aubrey Gilbert steps into a bookstore on a quiet Brooklyn street. There, he meets Roger Mifflin, the store¿s owner, who inundates the adman with information on the value of books. Although he fails to get Mifflin¿s business, Gilbert is drawn to Titania Chapman, the man¿s beautiful young assistant who just so happens to be the daughter of Gilbert¿s most important client. As mysterious occurrences begin to pile up¿a valuable book is stolen, Gilbert is assaulted, and a strange man is found lurking in the alleyway behind the store¿it becomes clear that Titania is in grave danger. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Christopher Morley¿s The Haunted Bookshop is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

  • af Henry Kitchell Webster
    102,95 - 197,95 kr.

    Out to dinner with his friend Arthur Jeffrey, Drew brings up their mutual acquaintance Dr. Roscoe Marshall. Soon, a newspaper arrives announcing the renowned alienist¿s death, believed to be of natural causes. When Marshall¿s son comes looking for Drew at the restaurant, however, a darker story emerges. The Whispering Man is a novel by Henry Kitchell Webster.

  • af Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett
    102,95 - 197,95 kr.

  • af Edgar Allan Poe
    295,95 kr.

    LARGE PRINT EDITION. The Edgar Allan Poe Collection (2020) compiles several iconic works of short fiction and poetry by an icon of American literature. Recognized as a foundational figure of nineteenth century fiction, Poe has inspired generations of readers and writers with his craftsmanship and taste for tragedy and terror. His brief but meteoric career shaped the trajectory of American literature forever, forming a legacy without which science fiction, horror, and detective writing would surely be shells of themselves.In "The Fall of the House of Usher," a man receives a distressing letter from an old friend requesting his presence at his family estate. There, Roderick Usher and his twin sister Madeline are found suffering from an unknown illness, and the narrator struggles to comfort them as signs of paranormal activity lead him to believe that the house itself is a living entity. "The Masque of the Red Death" is a timely work of Gothic fiction set in the abbey of a powerful prince. As the world outside suffers from a deadly plague, the prince decides to hold a masquerade for his wealthy friends and fellow nobles, unwittingly bringing death to his own fortunate doorstep. In "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," a French detective summons the powers of analytical reasoning to investigate the deaths of two young women. Included in this collection are some of Poe's most iconic poems, including "A Dream Within a Dream," "The Raven," and "Ulalume," all of which remain indelible classics of Romantic verse, masterpieces of mystery, beauty, and slow-burning fear.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Edgar Allan Poe Collection is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

  • af Maurice Leblanc
    142,95 - 229,95 kr.

  • af Maurice Leblanc
    157,95 - 236,95 kr.

  • af P. G. Wodehouse
    72,95 - 112,95 kr.

    Comprising of seven works of short fiction, ranging in genres from crime to tender romance, Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories depict tales of mystery and love with humor. Featuring some of P.G Wodehouse's most famous characters, four of the seven stories follow the misadventures of Jeeves and Bertie or Reggie Pepper. When a friend needs help convincing his uncle to approve of his bride-to-be, Jeeves and Bertie concoct a plan that includes the use of romance novels in Jeeves in the Springtime. Reggie Pepper's trouble takes center stage in The Test Case, when his lover voices her doubts that they could ever marry. Other stories within the collection introduce new characters, including a clever and witty young woman named Eve in The Best Sauce. Working as a paid companion to a woman with a stormy temper, Eve is unhappy but is settled in her bleak condition. However, when a man from her past, Peter Rayner, shows up in hopes to marry Eve, she devises a plan of petty pranks to scare him out of the house. Finally, in the title story, Death at the Excelsior, depicts a thrilling murder-mystery. When a previously healthy sailor is found dead in the Excelsior boarding house, Detective Snyder and his assistant, Oakes, must catch the killer before they strike again. Assembled posthumously, Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories features classic works of P.G Wodehouse's short fiction, sampling from each genre he mastered. With simple language and excellent description, Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories serves as a perfect introduction to P.G Wodehouse and his beloved characters. This edition of Death at the Excelsior and Other Stories is now presented in an easy-to-read font and with a fun, eye-catching cover to cater to contemporary audiences.

  • af Gaston Leroux
    293,95 kr.

    LARGE PRINT EDITION. The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1908) is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. The Perfume of the Lady in Black marked the second appearance of popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and part-time sleuth who features in several of Leroux's novels. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered one of the best mysteries of all time, the novel has been adapted several times for film. Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye. A reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as an amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts and track down leads. In The Mystery of the Yellow Room, he saved the life of Mathilde Stangerson, the daughter of a prominent professor, from the clutches of Ballmeyer, a violent criminal mastermind gifted in the art of disguise. Unbeknownst to her father, Mathilde had married Ballmeyer while living in America before realizing he had been living under a false identity. Now believed to be dead, Ballmeyer fades into history as Rouletabille, his assistant Sainclair, and Mathilde return to their lives. Shortly after leaving for her honeymoon with Robert Darzac, however, Mathilde contacts Rouletabille with terrifying news-their common enemy seems to have returned. The Perfume of the Lady in Black is a story of mystery and suspense from one of history's finest detective novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France's answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's The Perfume of the Lady in Black is a classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

  • af Gaston Leroux
    293,95 kr.

    LARGE PRINT EDITION. The Secret of the Night (1913) is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. The Secret of the Night marked the third appearance of popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and part-time sleuth who features in several of Leroux's novels. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered one of the best mystery writers of all time, Leroux's novel has been adapted countless times for film and television. Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye. A reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as an amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts and track down leads. In The Mystery of the Yellow Room, he saved the life of Mathilde Stangerson, the daughter of a prominent professor, from the clutches of Ballmeyer, a violent criminal mastermind gifted in the art of disguise. In The Perfume of the Lady in Black, Rouletabille is shaken by the return of an enemy he had believed was dead. The Secret of the Night finds Leroux's hero in Russia on assignment for a French newspaper. While there, he is summoned to the palace of Tsar Nicholas II, who wishes to employ him in his capacity as a detective in order to foil a plot against his generals. The Secret of the Night is a story of revolution, murder, and suspense from one of history's finest detective novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France's answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's The Secret of the Night is a classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

  • af Gaston Leroux
    239,95 kr.

    LARGE PRINT EDITION. The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1908) is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. Originally serialized in L'Illustration from September to November 1907, The Mystery of the Yellow Room marked the first appearance of popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and part-time sleuth who features in several of Leroux's novels. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered one of the best locked-room mysteries of all time, the novel has been adapted several times for film and television. Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye. A reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as an amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts and track down leads. When the young daughter of a prominent professor is found badly beaten in a locked room at the Château du Glandier, Roulebatille sets out to investigate with his trusted assistant Sainclair. After conducting interviews with several members of the castle staff, he is told that France's top detective Frédéric Larsan has been assigned to the case. Larsan soon names Robert Darzac, Ms. Stangerson's fiancé, as his primary suspect. Having already ruled Darzac out, Roulebatille begins to grow suspicious when the man is arrested and seems hesitant to defend himself. Working behind the scenes, the unassuming sleuth must race against time to prove Darzac's innocence and stop Ms. Stangerson's attacker from finishing what he started. The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a story of danger and suspense from one of history's finest detective novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France's answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

  • af Edgar Wallace
    142,95 - 218,95 kr.

  • af G. K. Chesterton
    157,95 - 267,95 kr.

    Continue the adventures of Father Brown with the third collection of stories in the acclaimed series. G.K. Chesterton¿s The Incredulity of Father Brown contains eight brand new tales featuring the priest and amateur detective, including, ¿The Arrow of Heaven,¿ ¿The Miracle of Moon Crescent,¿ and ¿The Curse of the Golden Cross.¿

  • af Jacques Futrelle
    177,95 kr.

    An expert jeweler, even Harry Latham is forced to admit he has never in his life seen such a diamond. Unable to appraise it, let alone uncover its origins, he seeks the advice of other experienced jewelers. Soon, it is determined that five flawless diamonds have been delivered, prompting confusion and fear. The Diamond Master is a novel by Jacques Futrelle.

  • af Louisa May Alcott
    167,95 kr.

    Only a baby, Lillian Trevlyn suffers the death of her father under unknown circumstances. Raised by her mother-who nearly dies herself-Lillian grows up with the hope that she will leave the shadows of her past behind. The Mysterious Key and What It Opened is a novel by Louisa May Alcott.

  • af Marie Belloc Lowndes
    217,95 kr.

    Ellen Bunting and her husband are just trying to get by. Struggling to establish a lodging in the city of London proves no easy task, exhausting their finances and threatening their mental health. When a mysterious lodger arrives and pays a month up front, they can't turn him down. The Lodger is a novel by Marie Belloc Lowndes.

  • af Metta Victoria Fuller Victor
    227,95 kr.

    For a year, Richard Redfield has worked in the Dead Letter department of the post office. Accustomed to days of quiet tedium, he is shocked to discover a cryptic letter that seems to reference the death of his friend two years prior. Filled with twists and suspicious characters, Metta Victoria Fuller Victor's The Dead Letter is a pioneering crime fiction novel.

  • af E. Phillips Oppenheim
    112,95 - 237,95 kr.

  • af Edgar Wallace
    102,95 - 157,95 kr.

    When an Italian mob named The Red Hand extort the English nation, threatening to release a plague if their financial demands are not met, Professor Tillizini, a clever man, seeks to save his country by dismantling the secret society. After deciding the most efficient way to stop The Red Hand would be to reveal their secrets, particularly the identity of their leader, Tillizini begins his investigation with his friend, Antonio Festini. Though he is a talented investigator, Tillizini struggles to foil The Red Hand¿s master plans of terrorism, but finds that he is a worthy match to the villainous organization¿s wit and brawn. As the threat of a severe biological weapon weighs heavily over England, the professor continues his unorthodox method of fighting crime, searching for true identities, uncovering gripping drama, and eventually making a shocking discovery that hits very close to home. With betrayals, twists, family drama, and action, Edgar Wallace¿s The Fourth Plague appeals to modern audiences and demands full attention. Filled with drama, mystery, and suspense, The Fourth Plague depicts an unconventional hero as he attempts to soil the nefarious plots of an Italian mob. The Fourth Plague was among Wallace¿s earliest attempts at crime fiction, his second most popular genre. Despite being first published over one-hundred years ago in 1913, this captivating thriller feels fresh and contemporary, timeless with an exciting plot and compelling characters. This edition of The Fourth Plague by Edgar Wallace now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Fourth Plague creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original suspense and genius of Edgar Wallace¿s work.

  • af Maurice Leblanc
    112,95 - 247,95 kr.

  • af Gaston Leroux
    112,95 - 397,95 kr.

  • af G. K. Chesterton
    112,95 - 207,95 kr.

    A series of detective stories centering the illustrious Horne Fisher. The Man Who Knew Too Much, by G.K. Chesterton, is another one of the author¿s premier characters and most celebrated properties. It centers a brilliant man, who along with his companion, Harold March, tackle shocking cases and complicated mysteries.

  • af Wilkie Collins
    297,95 - 397,95 kr.

  • af Agatha Christie
    112,95 - 207,95 kr.

  • af Anna Katharine Green
    157,95 - 247,95 kr.

  • af Maurice Leblanc
    157,95 - 247,95 kr.

  • af William Le Queux
    112,95 - 222,95 kr.

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