The Bodleian Murders is the third collection of short stories, all based around the university city of Oxford. These stories once again cover the range of emotional topics that are skilfully woven into the local landscape from murders motivated by ambition to romance and the countryside.

Who Was Angela Zendalic? is set in Oxford, in the locality of Jericho and the world of University academia, encompassing the past and the present. A deeply moving and sensitive story told with skill, humour, and a mirror to profoundly changing times. In 1954, Peggy, a respectable war widow and librarian, gives birth out of wedlock to Angela, a ‘coloured’ baby, and due to the discrimination of society, and her own deep shame, must give up the baby for adoption. Angela is adopted by a loving and well-meaning white couple, and as she grows up must come to terms with racial prejudice, the confusion surrounding her circumstances, and of falling in love with a man fifteen years her senior. Sarah, Angela’s own daughter, grows up to be a feisty, liberated single parent who, on the death of her father, discovers her mother was a stranger called Angela Zendalic. Thus, she must confront her shock in order to search for her.

Calling All Authors Everything the author of fiction and non-fiction needs to know about the road to publication, understanding the book industry, and how to sell that book! Over the last five years, due to the advent of self-publishing and media marketing, publication is actually easier, but it's infinitely more difficult to get a mainstream contract. Thus, whatever method you aim for, you must have immaculate manuscript presentation, sound knowledge of the book industry, and dogged determination to make sales. Mary Cavanagh, a successful novelist and short story writer, has had first-hand experience of all publishing methods, the jungle of the book industry, and the many successful methods of making sales. In Calling All Authors she aims to demystify all the necessary processes in a concise, lively, and highly readable way, with some very useful contributions from a wide range of other successful authors. 'A fantastic book . . . a wealth of information and some brilliant advice for book types everywhere' The Big Green Bookshop, London N22 6BG 'An invaluable resource of information for all authors, even those who are, as yet, unpublished' Deborah Lawrenson, author

Gender, Crime, and Murder in Victorian England seeks to provide a comprehensive examination of the notorious Mannings' ‘Bermondsey murder’, and its wider implications in Victorian criminal narrative and popular culture. Exploring the ongoing textual afterlife of Maria Manning, including significant literary contributions by Charles Dickens through his characters Mademoiselle Hortense and Madame Defarge, this volume illuminates representations both echoed and challenged in mid-nineteenth-century conceptions of gender, sexuality, class, nationality, religion, and criminality. This volume also examines the five largely forgotten cases of female homicide from the same year and the imagined discourse perpetuated in fictional personifications. Utilising a wide breadth of literary and historical research, this volume provides readers with a thorough understanding of the various cultural implications of crime and gender in the Victorian period to be read, remembered, and reinterpreted today. Located simultaneously in the fields of feminist, historical, and literary criticism, this volume is invaluable to students of nineteenth-century literature and culture, and researchers with an interest in criminology and media culture.

Murder Mysteries: 350+ Detective Novels & True Crime Stories is an unprecedented anthology that presents a panoramic view of the detective and mystery genre, embodying a diverse array of literary styles and themes from the pens of some of the most iconic names in the field. The collection spans a wide temporal and geographical range, offering readers a comprehensive journey through the evolution of detective fiction and true crime narratives. From the fog-laden streets of London to the mysterious countryside estates, the anthology showcases the genre's ability to adapt and thrive across different contexts, featuring enigmatic cases and unforgettable detectives that have captivated readers for generations. This collection stands as a testament to the genre's versatility and enduring appeal, including seminal works that have defined and pushed the boundaries of detective literature. The authors represented in this collection are luminaries of the genre, each bringing a unique voice and perspective to the canon of detective and mystery literature. Collectively, their backgrounds span across different epochs and socio-cultural landscapes, mirroring the expansive breadth of the genre itself. The anthology highlights the genre's influence on and contributions to various literary movements, from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction to more modern reinterpretations of the detective narrative. Through their works, this distinguished cohort of authors offers a rich tapestry of crime and mystery, reflecting broader societal concerns, as well as the human fascination with the macabre and the enigmatic. For aficionados of the detective and mystery genre, Murder Mysteries: 350+ Detective Novels & True Crime Stories provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of the genre. It invites readers on a compelling journey through history, psychology, and suspense, offering insights into human nature and societal dynamics. This anthology is an indispensable resource for anyone eager to delve into the complexity of crime literature, promising not only a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind these tales but also a broader understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. Engaging with this collection is an educative encounter, enriching the reader's literary landscape with each page turned.

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes Series A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The Return of Sherlock Holmes His Last Bow Other Mysteries True Crime Stories Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Council of Justice The Just Men of Cordova The Law of the Four Just Men The Nine Bears Angel Esquire The Fourth Plague or Red Hand Grey Timothy or Pallard the Punter The Man who Bought London The Melody of Death A Debt Discharged The Tomb of T'Sin The Secret House The Clue of the Twisted Candle Down under Donovan The Man who Knew The Green Rust Kate Plus Ten The Daffodil Murder Jack O'Judgment The Angel of Terror The Crimson Circle Take-A-Chance Anderson The Valley of Ghosts P.-C. Lee Series Wilkie Collins: The Woman in White No Name Armadale The Moonstone The Haunted Hotel The Law and The Lady The Dead Secret Miss or Mrs? R. Austin Freeman: Dr. Thorndyke Series Other Mysteries Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Secret Adversary H. C. McNeile: Bulldog Drummond The Black Gang G. K. Chesterton: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown Arthur Morrison: Martin Hewitt Series Dorrington & Hicks Stories Ernest Bramah: Max Carrados Stories Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence Thrilling Stories of the Railway Thomas W. Hanshew: Hamilton Cleek Series E. W. Hornung: A. J. Raffles Series Mystery Novels J. S. Fletcher: Mystery Novels Paul Campenhaye – Specialist in Criminology Rober Barr: The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs The Adventure of the Second Swag Frank Froest Mystery Novels C. N. Williamson & A. M. Williamson Mystery Novels Isabel Ostander Mystery Novels