Books like The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Max Pemberton
Sir Max Pemberton curates an engaging anthology of detective and mystery stories, encompassing both English and American traditions. The collection includes macabre thrillers such as "The ripening rubies," suspenseful accounts like "The mischief of the Avalanche Bicycle," and intricate puzzles such as "The Moabite cipher." Each tale showcases the detective’s sharp intellect and the author’s knack for suspense.
Readers will encounter a variety of settings—from the aristocratic halls of the Duchess of Wiltshire to the murky depths of a submarine boat—offering a broad spectrum of investigative challenges. The stories’ titles hint at classic themes of crime, intrigue, and mystery, appealing to fans of the Golden Age of detective fiction.
First publish date: September 1, 1978
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Sir Max Pemberton
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