The Lock and Key Library: Old Time English
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The Lock and Key Library is a curated anthology of classic mystery and detective stories, skillfully assembled by Julian Hawthorne. This collection invites listeners into a world of intrigue, where each tale unfolds with suspense and clever twists.
Spanning various authors and styles, the stories in this library reflect the rich tradition of English detective fiction from the early 20th century. From puzzling crimes to enigmatic characters, each narrative offers a unique glimpse into the minds of both the detectives and the criminals they pursue.
Whether you are a longtime fan of the genre or new to the world of mystery, this collection provides a delightful exploration of the themes of justice, morality, and the human condition, all wrapped in the allure of a good whodunit.
Chapters
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| The Haunted House | 47:02 | Read by Julie VW | |
| No. 1 Branch Line: The Signal Man | 32:26 | Read by Julie VW | |
| The Haunted and the Haunters | 1:11:18 | Read by Julie VW | |
| The Incantation, part 1 | 41:30 | Read by Julie VW | |
| The Incantation, part 2 | 45:18 | Read by Julie VW | |
| The Avenger, part 1 | 41:36 | Read by DerekP | |
| The Avenger, part 2 | 44:29 | Read by Mary Schneider | |
| The Avenger, part 3 | 46:44 | Read by Mary Schneider | |
| Melmoth the Wanderer, part 1 | 52:17 | Read by Mary Schneider | |
| Melmoth the Wanderer, part 2 | 50:19 | Read by Mary Schneider | |
| A Mystery with a Moral | 25:16 | Read by Julie VW | |
| On Being Found Out | 19:16 | Read by Julie VW | |
| The Notch on the Ax, part 1 | 37:16 | Read by Ric Cornwall | |
| The Notch on the Ax, part 2 | 23:05 | Read by Julie VW | |
| Bourgonef, part 1 | 50:38 | Read by Margaret Espaillat | |
| Bourgonef, part 2 | 39:22 | Read by Margaret Espaillat | |
| Bourgonef, part 3 | 54:42 | Read by Margaret Espaillat | |
| The Closed Cabinet, part 1 | 47:59 | Read by Mary Schneider | |
| The Closed Cabinet, part 2 | 45:27 | Read by Mary Schneider | |
| The Closed Cabinet, part 3 | 57:01 | Read by Mary Schneider |
Reviews
an interesting discovery
March Hare
this is just one volume of 10. Perhaps the other nine might be a good future project. oooops. never mind. they have been, just not under the title of Lock and Key. Confusing. Good works though. recommend. mostly good readers. Is it not interesting Jr. was indicted on fraud and was incarcerated in 1913? Children can be sooo disappointing.