The Best Holiday Mysteries for Christmas Time
By Edgar Wallace, Arthur Conan Doyle, R. Austin Freeman, Fred M. White, G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Cheney Train, Wilkie Collins, Baroness Emma Orczy, Louisa M. Alcott, M. R. James, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sabine Baring-Gould, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, Fergus Hume, John Kendrick Bangs, Jerome K. Jerome, Leonard Kip, Catherine Crowe, Lucie E. Jackson, William Douglas O'Connor, Frank R. Stockton, James Bowker, Grant Allen, Saki, Florence Marryat, Katherine Rickford, James Matthew Barrie, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Bithia Mary Croker, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Catherine L. Pirkis, E. F. Benson & Algernon Blackwood
- Release Date: 2018-03-21
- Genre: British Detectives
The Best Holiday Mysteries for Christmas Time' is an enchanting collection that artfully blends the eerie charm of winter mysteries with the festive spirit of Christmas. The anthology showcases a diverse array of tales from the pens of some of the most celebrated writers in the English literary canon. These narratives vary widely in stylistic approach—from the suspenseful intrigue of detective stories to the supernatural twists of ghostly tales—offering readers a panoramic view of the genre's evolution. The collection serves as a spectacular literary tableau, illustrating the rich contextual layers and thematic depth of holiday mystery stories, including standout pieces that have shaped the course of mystery literature. The contributors to this anthology represent a remarkable consortium of talent rooted in the 19th and early 20th centuries, a period brimming with the genesis and development of the mystery and detective genre. Edgar Wallace, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Wilkie Collins, among others, bring credentials of foundational importance to this literary form. Their works, alongside those of their peers, capture the socio-cultural contexts of their times and contribute significantly to the anthology's overarching theme: the intersection of celebration and suspense. This gathering of authors not only echoes the rich literary heritage of Victorian and Edwardian mystery writing but also underpins the timeless allure of unraveling mysteries during the long winter nights. 'The Best Holiday Mysteries for Christmas Time' offers a unique literary journey to its readers, guided by some of the most influential authors in the historical panorama of English literature. This anthology is not merely a book; it is an invitation to walk through a gateway to the past, exploring various facets of humanity and society filtered through the lens of mystery and holiday lore. Both scholarly readers and casual mystery lovers will find this collection a profound asset, full of narrative complexity and a multi-layered approach to storytelling. It is an essential addition to any library, promising not only the enjoyment of a good mystery but also an enriched understanding of the cultural tapestries that these stories weave.
