Masterpieces of Mystery: Riddle Stories Joseph Lewis French (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781541242968)

Edited by Joseph Lewis French, this collection of 9 riddle stories includes "The Mysterious Card" and its sequel by Cleveland Moffett, "The Oblong Box" by Poe, "A Terribly Strange Bed" by Wilkie Collins, "The Lost Room" by Fitz-James O'Brien and others selected as masterful examples of the genre by the editor. He says in the forward: "A distinguished American writer of fiction said to me lately: 'Did you ever think of the vital American way we live? We are always going after mental gymnastics.' Now the mystery story is mental gymnastics. ... The stories of this collection cover a wide range and are the choice of reading in several literatures."

Author: Paula Benitez,Joseph Lewis French
ISBN-10: 1541242963
ISBN-13: 9781541242968
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/21/2016
Pages: 142
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d