Showing results for "Freeman Wills Crofts" in Literary History & Criticism

When Sir William Ponson is discovered deceased, his son and nephew raise the suspicions of Inspector Tanner from Scotland Yard. Believing they may have had a hand in Sir Ponsons demise, Tanner embarks on a relentless pursuit of truth. But the path is anything but straightforward, leading him on a chase thats as unpredictable as it is perplexing.

Imagine pulling over 26 miles outside Bordeaux and having your life transform forever. This is exactly what happens to Seymour Merriman. His ordinary halt spirals him into a whirlwind of mystery, illicit smuggling, chilling murder, and unexpected romance. With the clock ticking, two amateur sleuths scramble to solve the baffling enigma of alternating number plates and the dangerous dealings of the pit prop syndicate. If they fail, the notorious Inspector Willis from Scotland Yard will take over. Dive into this riveting narrative and see where the journey takes you.

Crofts’ inaugural masterpiece, Cask, is a 1920 detective mystery that still captivates readers even after he wrote countless other novels throughout his nearly four-decade-long career. The plot thickens when a cask, presumed to be full of statuary, is inadvertently damaged during its unloading in London, revealing a shocking surprise. The ensuing mystery stirs the curiosity-- will Inspector Burnley crack the case? Tune in to this thrilling narrative by Verla Viera to find out.

Experience the golden age of detective fiction with Freeman Wills Crofts, a distinguished figure akin to Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler. Listen as the meticulous Inspector French, a diligent Scotland Yard detective, takes on the intriguing case of Maxwell Cheyne. After a strange incident at a country inn where hes drugged and his home burgled with nothing stolen, Cheyne finds himself at the mercy of a relentless criminal gang. Its up to the workman-like Inspector French to decipher this puzzling conspiracy. Crafted by a former railway engineer, this riveting tale is sure to captivate you...

A simple fishing trip takes a turn for the gruesome as a submerged crate concealing an unidentified body is inadvertently unearthed. Its up to the methodical and deductive Inspector French to untangle the complex web of deceit surrounding this chilling and cunningly executed crime. Summary by Steven Warner.

Journey with an orphan girl as she escapes the gloom of her uncles home in Starvel Hollow for a brief excursion to York. A chance to meet an old friend of her fathers soon becomes a nightmare when she gets news of a devastating fire back home. But was it a mere accident or a calculated act of malice? The puzzle falls into the hands of the meticulous Inspector French from Scotland Yard. What shocking secret will be unearthed from the ashes of Starvel Hollow? Tune in to find out. (Summary by Yoganandh T)

Journey alongside Inspector French of Scotland Yard as he tirelessly pursues leads in a gripping murder-heist case. From the gritty streets of Hatton Garden to the corners of the British Isles and beyond, Frenchs relentless pursuit of justice will take listeners on a thrilling adventure across the continent. Will he finally catch the culprit? Dive into this enthralling narrative and find out.

Freeman Wills Crofts was part of the golden age of detective fiction, along with the likes of Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler. His most famous creation, Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard, appeared in more than 30 novels between 1924 and 1957. Fellow golden age author Raymond Chandler described Crofts as "the soundest builder of them all”, and Agatha Christie included a parody of French in a 1929 collection of short stories. In this story, cinema box office cashiers are dying in mysterious circumstances. With few clues and little time, will Inspector French succeed in capturing ...