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Classic Mysteries episodes
- "Death of a Busybody," by George BellairsThe town busybody, Miss Tither, was widely hated - but who hated her enough to murder her?5 min
- "Crooked House," by Agatha ChristieCharles Hayward wanted to marry Sophia Leonides, who lived with her family in a crooked little house named Three Gables. First, however, he had to find a murderer. An Agatha Christie classic, reviewed.5 min
- "Continental Crimes," edited by Martin EdwardsReview of "Continental Crimes, Edited by Martin Edwards"6 min
- "Scarweather," by Anthony RollsA passion for archaeology is a healthy interest. A passion for another man's wife, not so much. A classic English country house mystery.6 min
- "Brazen Tongue," by Gladys MitchellA small English village in the grip of World War II calls on Mrs. Bradley for help dealing with a series of unexplained violent deaths.6 min
- "The Crooked Wreath," by Christianna Brand
Constantly changing your will to disinherit your relatives can be extremely hazardous to your health...
5 min - "The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books," by Martin Edwards
An indispensable history and guide to traditional mysteries, especially from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, with thought-provoking commentary from Martin Edwards. Intended as a companion to the British Library Crime Classics series.
7 min - "The Case of William Smith," by Patricia Wentworth
He knew himself only as "William Smith," but had no memory of his life before the war. Now somebody was trying to kill him - and only Miss Silver could find out why.
6 min - "The Incredible Crime," by Lois Austen-Leigh
Prudence Pinsent, daughter of the Master of Prince's College, Cambridge, finds herself involved in a drug smuggling investigation that could come very close to home - and could result in murder.
6 min - "Miraculous Mysteries," edited by Martin Edwards
Like it when a crime seems impossible? Footprints in the sand? Bodies in locked rooms or disappearing out of closely-watched rooms? Here's a collection of crimes that couldn't have happened - but did.
9 min
About Classic Mysteries
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Short reviews of classic mystery novels and stories that are worth reading and re-reading