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Richard Bernard Heldmann was born on 12th October 1857, in St Johns Wood, North London. By his early 20’s Heldmann began publishing fiction for the myriad magazine publications that had sprung up and were eager for good well-written content. Marsh was a prolific writer and wrote almost 80 volumes of fiction as well as many short stories, across many genres from horror and crime to romance and humour. His unusual characters, plotting devices and other literary developments have identified his legacy as one of the best British writers of his time.

In the eerie silence of the night, Clare finds herself stirred from sleep with no explanation. Her husbands absence from their bed leads her on a search, culminating in a strange encounter with her cousin Elsie who claims to have heard a chilling scream from Rupert. Upon her return, she discovers her husband mysteriously burning papers. As dawn breaks, the family is shaken by the brutal murder of Uncle John, a notorious and detestable moneylender. As the mystery unfolds, everyone is a suspect. Will this crime ever be solved and will Clares interrupted kiss ever find its completion? - Summary ...

Dive into the adventures of Judith Lee, a young woman gifted with the uncanny ability to read lips from afar as clearly as hearing a person beside her. Authored by the renowned Richard Marsh, known for his works like The Beetle and Joss the Reversion, this series published in the Strand Magazine in 1911, brings to life a fiercely independent female detective whose unique skill propels her into a whirlwind of mystery and intrigue.

In the aftermath of a night filled with debauchery and gambling, John Ferguson is haunted by a petrifying dream. His neighbor is savagely butchered by an unseen enemy in the dream, and to his horror, he wakes up to the sight of a mysterious, blood-stained woman clambering through his window, her memory lost. His terror heightens when he discovers his dream wasnt merely a nightmare, but a gruesome reality. His neighbor was indeed savagely murdered. As suspicion surrounds the enigmatic woman, Ferguson embarks on a quest to unveil her identity and apprehend the ruthless murderer. First published ...

A twist of fate lands a stolen cache of diamonds worth a quarter of a million pounds in the hands of Mr. Paxton, a down-on-his-luck gambler about to flee the country. As if by chance, he had overheard the true thief bragging about the heist on the train. Now, with the Duchess of Datchets prized jewels in his possession, will he turn them over to authorities, or will he be lured into a world brimming with outlaws, danger, and perhaps, unexpected love? Follow this thrilling tale to see where fate leads our unexpected hero.

In modern society writing a letter, on paper, is almost unheard of. We all scribble notes and reminders but very rarely compose our thoughts in lengthy prose for another person to read. In this volume our talented authors bring us a plethora of narratives that centre themselves on how vital a few lines are to characters navigating through the twists and turns of a story.