Joseph A. Altsheler
The Candidate: what to read next?
Books close in genre, era, author or reading level, to read in bilingual editions.
Lawrence LynchThe Diamond CoterieA group of characters is connected by a coveted diamond, an object of desire and manipulation. Each pursues their own interests, creating a complex web of lies and strategies. As the plot unfolds, alliances form and dissolve in constant tension. The novel presents a dynamic…Same countrySame genreSame era
Frances BurnettThe Willoughby ClaimAn American novel. In the mid-nineteenth century, in the mountains of North Carolina, Tom De Willoughby, the neglected son of a prominent Tennessee family, keeps the store and post office at a remote crossroads. Huge, lazy and much loved by his neighbours, he one day takes in…Same countrySame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Return of Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes, the exceptional detective believed to be dead, returns to London to resume his investigations alongside Dr. Watson. Faced with complex cases and formidable adversaries, he deploys his keen observation and relentless logic. Each mystery becomes an intellectual…Same genreSame era
Arthur ReesThe Hand in the DarkAn English detective novel. In the autumn of 1918, the Heredith family is entertaining guests at their old moated manor house in Sussex. Violet, the young wife of the son of the house, is ill and stays alone in her room. During dinner, a scream and then a gunshot ring out…Same genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes, a detective with extraordinary reasoning skills, solves cases no one else understands, accompanied by Dr Watson, narrator and witness to his exploits. Each investigation reveals a complex puzzle where the smallest details become decisive clues. From mysterious…Same genreSame era
John BuchanMr StandfastRichard Hannay, an experienced British agent, is tasked with infiltrating an enemy network during World War I. Under a false identity, he enters a world of espionage where every mistake can be fatal. Between secret missions, pursuits, and manipulation, he must navigate constant…Same genreSame era
William Le QueuxThe Czar's SpyAn adventure and mystery novel published in 1905. Gordon Gregg, an English writer living near Livorno, Italy, is temporarily standing in for the British consul. He receives the owner of a yacht that has run aground, dines on board and finds there the torn photograph of a young…Same genreSame era
Louis TracyThe Silent BarrierA novel of romance and adventure. In London in the early twentieth century, Helen Wynton, a poor young secretary, dreams of seeing the eternal snows of the Alps. A wealthy American, Charles Spencer, overhears her wish and, without revealing his name, pays a small newspaper to…Same genreSame era
G. K. ChestertonThe Innocence of Father BrownFather Brown, a discreet and observant priest, solves criminal mysteries where investigators fail. Thanks to his deep understanding of human nature, he perceives the hidden motives behind the most complex acts. Each case reveals a blend of logic, morality, and intuition. Unlike…Same genreSame era
Edwin LefèvreReminiscences of a Stock OperatorLarry, a keen observer of financial markets, recounts his journey in the speculative universe where intuition, strategy, and composure are essential. He describes his successes, his mistakes, and the psychological mechanisms that influence investment decisions. Through his…Same countrySame genreSame era
E. OppenheimThe Yellow CrayonMr Sabin, an elderly French duke in exile, lives happily in Massachusetts with his wife Lucille, until the day she vanishes in New York. Anonymous letters written in yellow crayon order him to go back home: the yellow crayon is the sign of a secret society of European nobles…Same genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Case Book of Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes, a detective with exceptional analytical skills, solves complex cases alongside Dr. Watson, his loyal companion. Each investigation presents varied mysteries where logic and observation are essential. Holmes deciphers the subtlest clues to reveal the truth.…Same genreSame era