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Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2020
Language
English
Description
Poirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles". From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring. Based on the author's original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, "Poirot:...
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Monthly Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
He has been called a genius and a fraud, a hero and an addict, but who really was Sherlock Holmes? With an attention to detail that would make his subject envious, Nick Rennison combs the literature for clues, omissions, and inconsistencies in Dr. Watson's immortal narration. He delves into Holmes's contact with prominent historical figures-including Oscar Wilde and Sigmund Freud-and uncovers startling, new information.
How did a Cambridge dropout...
Series
Publisher
BenBella Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A Tribute to Robert B. Parker and His Greatest Creation: Spenser. Join award-winning mystery editor Otto Penzler and a first-rate lineup of mystery writers as they go in pursuit of Spenser and the man who created him, Robert B. Parker. These are the writers who knew Parker best professionally and personally, sharing memories of the man, reflections on his impact on the genre, and insights into what makes Spenser so beloved. Ace Atkins, the author...
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