May 2025 – Golden Age of Detective Fiction
2 posts published by gaodf during May 2025| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
2 posts published by gaodf during May 2025| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Welcome, readers, to my third review of my #20BooksofSummer2025 reading challenge. Check out my first three reviews: Death of an Airman by St. John Sprigg, The Studio Crime by Ianthe Jerrold, and Impact of Evidence by Carol Carnac if you missed them. You can read more about the 20 books I picked in my introductory […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Carolyn Keene’s The Secret of Shadow Ranch, the fifth book in the original Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series, takes our girl sleuth out of River Heights and into the rugged, sun-scorched canyons of Arizona. First published in 1931, this entry delivers an exciting mix of Western adventure, supernatural mystery, and classic Nancy Drew pluck. Plot […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
The 1938 film Nancy Drew, Detective, directed by William Clemens and starring Bonita Granville, is a lively and highly entertaining adaptation that draws inspiration from The Password to Larkspur Lane, one of the original Nancy Drew books written under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. The film’s lighter, more comedic twist adds to its entertainment value, making […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Introduction “The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane” is one of the 56 short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. First published in The Liberty, an American publication in November 1926, it was later collected as part of The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes in 1927, the final volume of Holmes […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
One of the most delightfully odd tales in the Sherlock Holmes canon, “The Red-Headed League” showcases Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s talent for mixing humor, eccentricity, and classic detective work into a perfectly crafted short story. “The Red-Headed League” was first published in The Strand in 1891. The Plot Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s short story The […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
I had such a great time reading and reviewing cat-themed books for #ReadingtheMeow2025. As a cat lover, these books hold a special place in my heart, and I’m loath to give up this enjoyable experience. However, I have some cat-themed books scheduled for review later in the summer. Now, I’m thrilled to shift my focus […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Introduction The Adventure of the Gloria Scott” is one of the earliest tales in the Sherlock Holmes canon—not in terms of publication, but in the life of Holmes himself. It holds a unique position as a kind of origin story, revealing the moment when a young, university-aged Sherlock first flexed his deductive muscles. Told as […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
This week, I’ll be reviewing a selection of cat-themed short stories and books for #ReadingtheMeow2025. Most of my picks are from the Golden Age of Mystery fiction, which is set between the two world wars. So far, I’ve reviewed three short stories: “The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Carmichael” by Agatha Christie, “The Cyprian Cat” […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
This week, I’ll be reviewing a selection of cat-themed short stories and books for #ReadingtheMeow2025. Most of my picks are from the Golden Age of Mystery fiction, which is set between the two world wars. So far, I’ve reviewed three short stories: “The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Carmichael” by Agatha Christie, “The Cyprian Cat” […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
This week, I’ll be reviewing a selection of cat-themed short stories and books for #ReadingtheMeow2025. Most of my picks are from the Golden Age of Mystery fiction, which is set between the two world wars. You can learn more about how to participate or learn more about what I’ll be reviewing this week by checking […]| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
This week, I’ll be reviewing a selection of cat-themed short stories and books for #ReadingtheMeow2025. Most of my picks are from the Golden Age of Mystery fiction, which is set between the t…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Reading the Meow is back for 2025, and I am so excited to participate for my second year in a row! This cat-themed reading challenge, hosted by Literary Potpourri, is not just about reading; itR…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Hello readers! I am excited to participate in the 20 Books of Summer this year, hosted by AnnaBookBel and Emma at Words and Peace. 20 Books of Summer is a fun reading challenge in which participant…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Welcome to my third review for the #1937 club, which is hosted by Simon at Stuck in a Book and Karen at Kaggsy’s Bookish Ramblings. 1937 was awash with great Golden Age Detective fiction, and our t…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Margery Allingham (1904-1966) was an English crime writer known for her detective fiction featuring her character Albert Campion. She was born in London and began writing at a young age, publishing…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
The Circular Staircase is a mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart and first published in 1908. The story is narrated by Rachel Innes, a wealthy woman who has rented a country house called …| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
I’m continuing my #20booksofsummer24 challenge hosted by Cathy @746books with a gem of golden-age detective fiction: Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie, published in 1936. Hercule Poirot, Superi…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
#20booksofsummer23 is a reading challenge started by 746 Books where participants attempt to read 10, 15, or 20 books off of their TBR and review them between June 1 – September 1, 2023. …| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
#20booksofsummer23 is a reading challenge started by 746 Books where participants attempt to read 10, 15, or 20 books off of their TBR and review them between June 1 – September 1, 2023. …| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Content Warning: Suicide. This book and post will discuss suicide/ suicidal ideation and may not be suitable for all readers. Edith Caroline Rivett was the birth name of British crime writer E. C. …| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
#20booksofsummer23 is a reading challenge started by 746 Books where participants attempt to read 10, 15, or 20 books off of their TBR and review them between June 1 – September 1, 2023. I am…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
This is my first year attempting 746 Books #20booksofsummer23 challenge. (You can read my introductory post with my complete reading list here) I am kicking off the #20booksofsummer23 with sizzler …| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
So this will be my inaugural year participating in 746 Books 20 Books of Summer, and I am so excited. If you are interested in participating, pick 10, 15, or 20 books you want to read and review be…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
E.C.R. Lorac (Edith Caroline Rivett) was a British crime writer who was a member of the prestigious Detection Club, an exclusive club for writers of detective fiction. The Detection Club was founde…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
George Bellairs was the pen name of Harold Blundell (1902-1985), a British crime fiction author. He wrote more than 50 detective novels and was one of the most famous crime writers of the 20th cent…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Phryne Fisher is dancing the night away with the spoiled and stuffy Charles Freeman when one of the last four contestants of a dance marathon drops dead. The Jazz stops, and the lights come up, lea…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Pat and Jean Abbott live in England, where Pat is stationed for the Marines during his military service in World War II. While in England, they are invited to stay the weekend at a large country ma…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Behind the Green Door is the first book I’ve read for my Spring 2024 TBR. You can read more about my “Green” theme and the other books on the list here. Just before Christmas, Pen…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Although my house in Minnesota has 6 inches of snow and is under a winter advisory for another 18 inches- I’m turning my mind towards spring! Verdant fields, reseeding the garden, planting ne…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
I’m continuing my #20booksofsummer24 challenge, hosted by Cathy @746books, and posting the second title in #ReadingtheMeow2024 hosted by Literary Potpourri with the first book of the long-running R…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
I’m continuing my #20booksofsummer24 challenge hosted by Cathy @746books with a forgotten gem of golden-age detective fiction: The Abbey Court Murder by Annie Haynes, published in 1923. This …| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
I’m kicking off my #20booksofsummer24 challenge hosted by Cathy @746books with a classic of golden age detective fiction: Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers. Whose Body? is the first title in h…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
The 20 Books of Summer Reading Challenge by Cathy @ 746books has been a source of excitement for me since the beginning of May 2024. The prospect of choosing and reviewing 10, 15, or 20 books betwe…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
In the refined setting of Regency Square, nestled within Cheltenham’s spa town charm, a chilling crime shakes the tranquil neighborhood: a resident is discovered with an arrow lodged in the b…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
#20booksofsummer23 is a reading challenge started by 746 Books where participants attempt to read 10, 15, or 20 books off of their TBR and review them between June 1 – September 1, 2023. …| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
I’m continuing my #20booksofsummer24 challenge hosted by Cathy @746books with The Problem of the Wire Cage, the eleventh Dr. Fell mystery by John Dickson Carr. The Problem of the Wire Cage has been…| Golden Age of Detective Fiction
