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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…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Maurice LeblancArsène LupinArsène Lupin, a gentleman thief with elusive charm, defies the police with brilliant intelligence and a unique sense of spectacle. Always elegant, he orchestrates daring heists and complex schemes, playing with his opponents as well as with the reader. Behind his exploits lies…Same genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Sign of the FourSherlock Holmes, a brilliant detective, is hired by Mary Morstan to solve a case involving a mysterious inheritance and an unexplained disappearance. Accompanied by Dr. Watson, he enters a complex investigation of cryptic clues, chases, and unexpected revelations. Each element…Same countrySame genreSame era
E. OppenheimThe Zeppelin PassengerA spy novel. During the First World War, in a small town on the Norfolk coast of England, a German Zeppelin loses its observation car in the night. The next day a stranger enters the home of Philippa, Lady Cranston: he brings news of her brother, a prisoner in Germany, whom he…Same countrySame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleA Study in ScarletSherlock Holmes, a brilliant detective, is called to solve a complex case involving murder and mystery. Accompanied by Doctor Watson, he analyzes every detail to track down the culprit. The investigation gradually uncovers a heavy past, linking present events to an older story.…Same countrySame genreSame era
Arnold BennettThe Grand Babylon HotelTheodore Racksole, a wealthy and determined man, settles in a luxurious hotel where a strange event attracts his attention. Accompanied by his daughter Nella, he decides to investigate unusual incidents that hide a far more complex affair. Behind the splendor of the place lurk…Same countrySame 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 countrySame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Valley of FearSherlock Holmes, a methodical detective, faces a complex case involving mystery, revenge, and a secret organization. With Dr. Watson’s help, he follows a trail of clues revealing a past filled with threats. The investigation leads them through multiple paths where every detail…Same countrySame genreSame era
G. K. ChestertonThe Secret of Father BrownFather Brown, a discreet priest with an ordinary appearance, solves criminal cases through a deep understanding of the human soul. Faced with puzzling crimes, he relies on observation and psychology rather than force. Each case reveals the hidden motives behind people’s…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 countrySame 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 countrySame 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 countrySame genreSame era