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Max Carrados

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:56:07 +0300

V.3 2016. Few typos corrected.V2. Added "The Bunch of Violets", adventure # 42.This volume features ALL MAX CARRADOS ADVENTURES (42 Cases), published originally in 4 collections, by acclaimed English author Ernest Bramah. He published 21 books and numerous short stories and features. His humorous works were ranked with Jerome K Jerome, and W.W. Jacobs, his detective stories with Conan Doyle, his politico-science fiction with H.G. Wells and his supernatural stories with Algernon Blackwood. George Orwell acknowledged that Bramah's book, What Might Have Been, influenced his Nineteen Eighty-Four. Dorothy Sayers also mention Kai Lung, his other main character, in several of her books.Max Carrados is a blind detective who uses his remaining senses in such a way that his blindness is often not immediately apparent to others. George Orwell wrote that, together with those of Conan Doyle and R. Austin Freeman, Max Carrados and The Eyes of Max Carrados, "are the only detective stories since Poe that are worth re-reading."This volume contains:MAX CARRADOS, THE EYES OF MAX CARRADOS, MAX CARRADOS MYSTERIES, THE BRAVO OF LONDON

Kai Lung's Golden Hours

Sun, 21 Jun 1998 17:05:11 +0300

Kai Lung's Golden Hours, written by legendary author Ernest Bramah is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Kai Lung's Golden Hours is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Ernest Bramah is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, Kai Lung's Golden Hours would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Four Max Carrados Detective Stories

Wed, 23 Jun 2004 10:57:31 +0300

The Wallet of Kai Lung

Sat, 21 Jun 1997 17:06:15 +0300

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.

The Mirror of Kong Ho

Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:48:15 +0300

This lively and amusing set of stories, constructed as a series of letters dealing with the oddities and eccentricities of the West, are purportedly by Kong Ho, a Chinese man visiting early 20th century London. These letters, addressed to his homeland, refer to the Westerners in London as barbarians and reinterpret many elements of modern life (such as the motor car and the piano) with the wit, wisdom and wry sense of humor that suffuses the best of Bramah's Oriental works.

More Toasts

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:48:17 +0300

There is nothing more satisfying than a single slice of fresh bread stacked high with a flavorsome topping. In Toast, Sabrina Fauda-Rôle takes toast to new heights as she shares all the delectable things you can do with a hunk of bread, a delicious spread, and an array of mouth-watering fillings. From simple toasts, to delectable tartines, and overflowing open sandwiches, this is simple but elegant food, perfect for a filling snack, a comforting supper for one, or even to serve as nibbles when entertaining. With a stylish design and chapters covering Cheesy, Meat, Fish, Veggie and Spreads, Sabrina shares fresh, fun, and easy recipes, from the classic mozzarella and tomato to interesting flavor combinations such as turkey, apple and curry. From hot toasts, dripping with melted Brie, to smoked salmon, Greek yoghurt and capers open sandwich and an impressive smoked duck and creamed corn tartine, Toast shows that using wholesome, quality ingredients in unexpected and exciting combinations delivers results that are sure to satisfy.

Kai Lung Unrolls His Mat

Wed, 14 Sep 1977 10:20:51 +0300

Delphi Collected Works of Ernest Bramah (Illustrated)

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:20:49 +0300

The humorous works of Ernest Bramah were as popular as the contemporary tales of Jerome K. Jerome and W. W. Jacobs, while Bramah's detective stories were published beside the Sherlock Holmes stories and his politico-science fiction was often compared with the works of H. G. Wells. Bramah was a literary recluse, yet his innovative Kai Lung and Max Carrados stories continue to foster interest in this otherwise neglected Edwardian author. This comprehensive eBook presents Bramah's collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bramah's life and works

Concise introductions to the novels and other texts

All the novels and story collections available in the US public domain, with individual contents tables

Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital...

Max Carrados, Blind Detective

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:20:52 +0300

The adventures of Max Carrados, Blind Detective. A collection of Carrados mysteries written by acclaimed author, Ernest Bramah.

Max Carrados was created in 1914. The Max Carrados stories appeared alongside Sherlock Holmes in the Strand Magazine, indeed they had top billing and frequently outsold his eminent contemporary even if they never achieved the longevity of Holmes.

Given the then strange idea that a blind man could be a detective, Bramah much later compared his hero’s achievements to those of real life blind people such as Nicholas Saunderson, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, Blind Jack of Knaresborough the road builder, John Fielding the Bow Street Magistrate of whom it was said he could identify 3,000 thieves by their voices, and Helen Keller.

These are well-written, thrilling mysteries. A must-have for classic mystery fiction fans!

The Coin of Dionysius

The Knight's Cross Signal Problem

The Tragedy At Brookbend Cottage

The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor

The Game Played In the Dark

The Disappearance of Marie Severe

The Mystery of the Poisoned Dish of Mushrooms

The Ghost At Massingham Mansions

The Ingenious Mr. Spinola

The Secret of Headlam Height

The Mystery of the Vanished Petition Crown

The Holloway Flat Tragedy

The Curious Circumstance of the Two Left Shoes

The Ingenious Mind of Mr Rigby Lacksome

The Crime at the House in Culver Street

The Strange Case of Cyril Bycourt

The Missing Witness Sensation

The Secret of the League / The Story of a Social War

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:20:48 +0300

The Bravo of London

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:36:04 +0200

The classic crime novel featuring blind detective Max Carrados, whose popularity rivalled that of Sherlock Holmes, complete with a new introduction and an extra short story. In his dark little curio shop Julian Joolby is weaving an extravagant scheme to smash the financial machinery of the world by flooding the Oriental market with forged banknotes. But this monster of wickedness has not reckoned on Max Carrados, the suave and resourceful investigator whose visual impairment gives him heightened powers of perception that ordinary detectives overlook. Max Carrados was a blind detective whose stories by Ernest Bramah appeared from 1914 alongside Sherlock Holmes in the Strand Magazine, in which they often had top billing. Described by George Orwell as among 'the only detective stories since Poe that are worth re-reading', the 25 stories were collected in three hugely popular volumes, culminating in a full-length novel, The Bravo of London (1934), in which Carrados engages in a battle...