Arthur Morrison (1) (1863–1945)
Auteur van A Child of the Jago
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Fotografie: Art in the Blood
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Werken van Arthur Morrison
Tales of the Old London Slum – Complete Collection: 4 Novels & 30 Short Stories (A Child of the Jago, To London… (2016) 3 exemplaren
Marsh Wizards. Witches & Cunning Men 3 exemplaren
The Painters of Japan 2 exemplaren
25 Detective Stories About Private Investigator Martin Hewitt: Complete Collection (2015) 1 exemplaar
A Vision Of Toyokuni 1 exemplaar
A Passed Master 1 exemplaar
A Game of Billiards 1 exemplaar
As Far as They Had Got 1 exemplaar
Aunt Sarah's Brooch [Short story] 1 exemplaar
Mr. Macfadyen, Mortal 1 exemplaar
The Works of Arthur Morrison: The Complete Martin Hewitt Stories, The Dorrington Deed Box, Tales of Mean Streets and… (2012) 1 exemplaar
Without Visible Means [Short Story] 1 exemplaar
Behind the Shade [Short story] 1 exemplaar
The Stanway Cameo Mystery [Short story] 1 exemplaar
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Algemene kennis
- Gangbare naam
- Morrison, Arthur
- Geboortedatum
- 1863-11-01
- Overlijdensdatum
- 1945-12-04
- Geslacht
- male
- Nationaliteit
- UK
- Geboorteplaats
- Poplar, London, England, UK
- Plaats van overlijden
- Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Woonplaatsen
- Poplar, London, England, UK
Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, England, UK - Beroepen
- novelist
short-story writer
journalist - Organisaties
- The Detection Club
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Story 7, "The Affair of the Tortoise," is super cringey. The crime is intriguing, as always, but the racism is overwhelming.
The investigations of Martin Hewitt. As told by his friend Colonel Brett
1. The Ivy Cottage Mystery
Who killed Gavin Kingscote and why.
2. The Nicobar Bullion Case
As the 'Nicobar' approaches Plymouth with its cargo of gold bullion a collision occurs and it sinks. The salvage team find 2 missing cases and Martin Hewitt is asked to investigate.
3. The Holford Will Case
Hewitt is asked to find the missing Holford will, which has strangely disappeared.
4. The Case of the Missing Hand
Can Hewitt prove that the Foster brothers are not guilty of murder
5. The Case of Laker, Abscounded
When an insurance corporation is robbed clerk Charles Laker is the obvious suspect, but is he.
6. The Case of the Lost Foreigner
When a French man suffering from aphasia is picked up by the police Hewitt tries to unravel his ramblings
Overall an enjoyable set of Victorian mysteries… (meer)
1. The Ivy Cottage Mystery
Who killed Gavin Kingscote and why.
2. The Nicobar Bullion Case
As the 'Nicobar' approaches Plymouth with its cargo of gold bullion a collision occurs and it sinks. The salvage team find 2 missing cases and Martin Hewitt is asked to investigate.
3. The Holford Will Case
Hewitt is asked to find the missing Holford will, which has strangely disappeared.
4. The Case of the Missing Hand
Can Hewitt prove that the Foster brothers are not guilty of murder
5. The Case of Laker, Abscounded
When an insurance corporation is robbed clerk Charles Laker is the obvious suspect, but is he.
6. The Case of the Lost Foreigner
When a French man suffering from aphasia is picked up by the police Hewitt tries to unravel his ramblings
Overall an enjoyable set of Victorian mysteries… (meer)
Pretty good writing lifts this story of an odd billiard game--with a bit of a twist ending--above the ordinary. At least you'll be able to remember it somewhat a few days later!
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- 56
- Ook door
- 40
- Leden
- 666
- Populariteit
- #37,863
- Waardering
- 3.6
- Besprekingen
- 16
- ISBNs
- 248
- Talen
- 4
He is an excellent detective and a bad man. As one of the cases states - often enabled him to profit himself far beyond the extent to which his clients intended. He has no problem taking advantage of his clients and what he learns.