Dashiell Hammett 
Woman in the Dark 

"Market Harborough, and Inside the Bar" by G. J. Whyte-Melville epitomizes Victorian literature with its thrilling blend of sporting fiction, social satire, and adventure. Set amidst the …

Melville Davisson Post’s "The Man of Last Resort: Or, The Clients of Randolph Mason" is a captivating collection of detective stories that delve into the intricate world of legal thrillers …

"The Laughter of Toffee" by Henry Farrell is a captivating novel that masterfully blends elements of mystery, suspense, and psychological thriller. Set in a small, picturesque town, the …

"The Land of Cockayne: A Novel" by Matilde Serao, a cornerstone of Italian literature, vividly portrays Naples through realism. Set in the bustling urban life of Naples, Serao exposes …

"The Lighted Way" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a gripping mystery thriller infused with espionage, suspense, and international intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a vivid European setting, …

"The Man Who Drove the Car" by Max Pemberton immerses readers in a gripping British mystery-thriller. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, this crime fiction masterpiece …

"Loaves and Fishes" by Bernard Capes is a captivating work of Victorian detective fiction that immerses readers in a thrilling mystery filled with suspense, intrigue, and psychological …

"The Lunatic at Large" by J. Storer Clouston is a thrilling mystery-comedy that embodies the essence of British literature. With a captivating blend of suspense and humor, Clouston’s novel …

"The Lady from Nowhere: A Detective Story" by Fergus Hume is a riveting Victorian-era mystery thriller. Set in the atmospheric backdrop of 19th-century London, it follows the seasoned …

"From Out the Vasty Deep" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a captivating Gothic mystery thriller that immerses readers in the chilling atmosphere of Victorian England. Lowndes expertly weaves a …