Classic Tales of Mystery and Adventure

9781398860780

256 pages

Arcturus Publishing Limited

Hardback $16.99

Overview

Considered to be the first modern detective story, 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' is just one of the tales in this gripping collection of adventure stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Filled with mystery and intrigue, the story introduces C. Auguste Dupin, the amateur investigator, who also features in 'The Mystery of Marie Rogêt' and 'The Purloined Letter'. Suspensefully entertaining, the trilogy is accompanied by several of Poe's stories other stories including 'A Descent into the Maelström' and 'The Gold Bug'.

This elegant hardback pocket edition is presented with foil cover accents, gilded page edges, and beautifully illustrated page edges, providing a stylish way to enjoy these classic tales.

Author Bio

Edgar Allan Poe was born in 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts, but was educated in the United Kingdom. He is regarded as one of America's finest literary figures. Best known for his poetry, such as "The Raven" and his short stories, Poe is also considered to be the trailblazer of the detective fiction genre, after writing The Murders in the Rue Morgue. His literary legacy is huge and he influenced numerous writers, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H. G. Wells.