12 Mystery Stories (Oxford Twelves)

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Summary: "A Lurking Sense of Unease"
Review: Here is another excellent collection from the "Oxford Twelves" series, this time from the well known anthologist Jack Adrian. Some of the stories in this book, like Conan Doyle's "The Story of the Man with the Watches" are conventional mysteries, but in many of the others the mystery is never fully explained and the reader is left with "a lurking sense of unease." The Victorian settings are cosily familiar and yet disquieting - the fog, hansom cabs, madness and ghosts. Prepare yourself for a real treat as you ponder the unknown in "Paul Vargas: A Mystery," witness a chess rivalry from beyond the grave in "The Horror of the Automaton," or tremble at the terrible secret of "The Yellow Box." As for "The Man with the Ebony Crutches," I would certainly not like to run into him on a dark and stormy night!

Rating:
Summary: "A Lurking Sense of Unease"
Review: Here is another excellent collection from the "Oxford Twelves" series, this time from the well known anthologist Jack Adrian. Some of the stories in this book, like Conan Doyle's "The Story of the Man with the Watches" are conventional mysteries, but in many of the others the mystery is never fully explained and the reader is left with "a lurking sense of unease." The Victorian settings are cosily familiar and yet disquieting - the fog, hansom cabs, madness and ghosts. Prepare yourself for a real treat as you ponder the unknown in "Paul Vargas: A Mystery," witness a chess rivalry from beyond the grave in "The Horror of the Automaton," or tremble at the terrible secret of "The Yellow Box." As for "The Man with the Ebony Crutches," I would certainly not like to run into him on a dark and stormy night!

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Summary: The Westing Game
Review: This book was a great book. Although it can be a little confusing, it keeps you wanting to read it. It is a great story which talks about sixteen people gathering around for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. Only the will ends up being a game. You have to find out who killed Samuel W. Westing and who the real heir is. Do you want to play the game? Then read the book!