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Patricia Wentworth

    November 10, 1878 – January 28, 1961

    Patricia Wentworth was a British crime fiction writer celebrated for her classic whodunnits. Her works are characterized by intricate plots and clever unraveling of mysteries, making them compelling reads. She is best known for her series featuring Miss Silver, a retired governess turned private detective, who became her most iconic character. Beyond this popular series, Wentworth penned numerous other novels, solidifying her significant contribution to the genre.

    Patricia Wentworth
    The Case of William Smith
    The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith
    The Clock Strikes Twelve
    The Gazebo
    A Miss Silver Mystery: Through the Wall
    Miss Silver Mystery: The Catherine Wheel
    • Miss Silver Mystery: The Catherine Wheel

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      There was certainly a heavy air of intrigue and mystery emanating from the old inn high on the cliff top. The Catherine-Wheel had once been a home for pirates and smugglers, but now it looked like it was harbouring a murderer. It began with an advertisement in the paper requesting descendants of the late innkeeper, Jeremiah Taverner, to stay for a weekend at the inn. They arrived, a mixed assortment, at the family reunion eager to discover the secrets of their ancestry. But one of them was then hideously murdered, bringing the inn's stormy past into frightening focus. Scotland Yard, already suspicious of drug smuggling in the area, sends Maud Silver to investigate.

      Miss Silver Mystery: The Catherine Wheel
      3.0
    • A Miss Silver Mystery: Through the Wall

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Most of Marion's relations would prefer her dead, and one of them will not stop at murder . . . Classic crime in stunning new packaging.

      A Miss Silver Mystery: Through the Wall
      3.8
    • No one liked old Mrs Graham but no one expected her to be murdered . . . Classic crime in stunning new packaging.

      The Gazebo
      3.9
    • The Clock Strikes Twelve

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Classic country house murder mystery set in WWII in stunning new packaging.

      The Clock Strikes Twelve
      4.0
    • The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith

      • 202 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Dora Amy Elles, known by her pen name Patricia Wentworth, was a British author celebrated for her contributions to crime fiction. Born on October 15, 1877, and passing away on January 28, 1961, she crafted engaging mysteries that captivated readers. Her works often feature strong female protagonists and intricate plots, showcasing her skill in weaving suspenseful narratives. Wentworth's legacy in the genre continues to be appreciated for its blend of clever storytelling and well-drawn characters.

      The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith
      3.8
    • The Case of William Smith

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      They hoped he would never come back . . . classic crime in stunning new livery. schovat popis

      The Case of William Smith
      4.0
    • The Key

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A classic mystery featuring retired governess and private investigator Miss Silver, set during the Second World War.

      The Key
      3.7
    • Pilgrim's Rest

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A bloody curse fells four before Miss Silver investigates in this classic crime mystery.

      Pilgrim's Rest
      3.7
    • Latter End

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Classic Second World War crime featuring Miss Silver, the retired governess turned private eye.

      Latter End
      3.9
    • The Watersplash

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Classic cosy crime from a master of the genre now in stunning new retro packaging

      The Watersplash
      3.9
    • Danger Point

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A classic golden age mystery, and the fourth book in the hugely popular Miss Silver series.

      Danger Point
      3.5
    • The Listening Eye

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      During a peaceful morning drive, a man is forced off the road and shot in cold blood. This is a Miss Silver mystery, from the same author as "The Case is Closed", "The Chinese Shawl", "The Clock Strikes Twelve", "The Key" and "Danger Point".

      The Listening Eye
      3.8
    • The Brading Collection

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Classic Miss Silver mystery from the golden age of crime: Lewis Brading knew someone wanted him dead but he didn't know who . . . until the moment of his murder.

      The Brading Collection
      3.6
    • The Benevent Treasure

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      There is a curse on the Benevents . . . classic crime in stunning new packaging

      The Benevent Treasure
      3.8
    • Eternity Ring

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Murder on haunted ground . . . classic crime in stunning new retro package. schovat popis

      Eternity Ring
      3.8
    • The Case is Closed

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Acclaimed crime classics beautifully repackaged for a new generation of fans.

      The Case is Closed
      3.8
    • James Cray was always a cruel man . . . classic crime from one of the queens of the genre, in stunning new packaging

      Miss Silver Comes to Stay
      3.7
    • There is nothing more deadly than a friend betrayed - Miss Silver investigates in this classic mystery.

      Anna, Where Are You?
      3.5
    • The Alington Inheritance

      • 222 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      When 17-year-old orphan Jenny Hill discovers that she is the rightful owner of the Alington estate, she searches for the paperwork to prove it. When Jenny overhears her relatives plotting against her, she flees. It will take all of Miss Silver's wiles to cut this familial knot without getting hopelessly ensnared.

      The Alington Inheritance
      3.5
    • The Chinese Shawl

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Acclaimed crime classics, beautifully repackaged for a new generation of fans.

      The Chinese Shawl
      3.6
    • Poison in the Pen

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Only nasty cowards send anonymous letters . . . Classic Wentworth in stunning retro packaging

      Poison in the Pen
      3.5
    • This is another Miss Silver mystery. Patricia Wentworth was originally a writer of historical romances and won a prize for her first novel. She wrote some 30 Miss Silver novels.

      The Fingerprint
      3.7
    • An actress who fears her life is threatened comes to Miss Silver for help Mrs. Smith is not the first woman who has come to Maud Silver, the genteel private detective, claiming that someone is trying to kill her. She tells a story of attempted poisoning, a shove down a flight of stairs, and a house full of relatives who might want to push her out of the way. Miss Silver is intrigued, not least because this is not Mrs. Smith. Despite her attempt at a disguise, the detective recognizes the woman as Adriana Ford, the grand dame of the London stage. Mrs. Smith was a ruse; the attempts on her life are quite real. There is soon a body at Adriana's country estate, but it is not the actress who has been killed. Fully interested, Miss Silver travels to the house, where she learns that the actress is not the only one who tells lies.

      The Silent Pool
      3.5
    • Miss Silver Mystery: Ladies' Bane

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Miss Silver is hired by Allegra Trent's grandmother to investigate Geoffrey Trent's finances and becomes involved in the investigation of the mysterious death of Margot, Geoffrey's young ward. Through her keen intellect and uncanny understanding of human nature, Miss Silver reveals the ominous forces that are at work in this strange household.

      Miss Silver Mystery: Ladies' Bane
      3.2
    • The Ivory Dagger

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      When Lila Dryden is discovered standing over the dead body of her irritating fiance with a dagger in her hand, Miss Silver is called in to investigate.

      The Ivory Dagger
      3.3
    • Where there's a will there's a motive for murder! Miss Silver solves this mystery written by one of the Queens of classic crime fiction.

      Lonesome Road
      3.5
    • Grey Mask

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      One of the mistresses of classic crime Patricia Wentworth returns with the first Miss Silver mystery in stunning new packaging. schovat popis

      Grey Mask
      3.4
    • The Girl in the Cellar

      • 194 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      First thus- a trade paperback. A classic Miss Silver mystery, originally published in 1961. 272 pp.

      The Girl in the Cellar
      3.1
    • The Fire Within

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The author, known for her work as Patricia Wentworth, was a prominent British crime fiction writer. She gained recognition for her engaging plots and well-developed characters, often weaving intricate mysteries that captivated readers. Her contributions to the genre reflect a keen understanding of suspense and human psychology, making her a notable figure in early 20th-century literature. Wentworth's stories continue to resonate with fans of classic crime fiction, showcasing her legacy in the literary world.

      The Fire Within
    • Miss Silver Series: Spotlight

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      When the menacing Gregory Porlock invites a group of unacquainted friends to his home, the house party takes on a sinister edge. The host himself is stabbed in the back, and it becomes clear to all that he was a blackmailer. But who thrust the fatal knife is up to Miss Silver to discover.

      Miss Silver Series: Spotlight
    • Out of the Past

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      James and Carmona Hardwick are spending the summer playing host to numerous friends and relatives in an old Hardwick family residence by the sea. The arrival of Alan Field, a devastatingly handsome though shady figure from Carmona's past, destroys the holiday atmosphere in the ugly old house and replaces it with mounting tension, culminating in murder. Fortunately for the Hardwicks and their guests, Miss Silver is present to unravel the secrets from the past -- secrets the killer will stop at nothing to keep hidden.

      Out of the Past
    • Ein Fall für Miss Silver

      • 257 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Eine Reihe grausamer Briefe bringt das Leben in einem kleinen Dorf durcheinander, und Miss Silver sucht nach dem anonymen Schreiber. Durch ihren Freund Frank Abbott von Scotland Yard erfährt Miss Silver zunächst von den anonymen Briefen. Eine verwitwete Cousine von ihm, die in einem kleinen Landdorf lebt, wird von einem unbekannten Autor gequält, der andeutet, dass der Ehemann der jungen Frau möglicherweise nicht eines natürlichen Todes gestorben ist. Es handelt sich um eine Art von Grausamkeit, die auf dem Land allzu häufig vorkommt, und die Gouvernante, die zur Detektivin wurde, hört mit nur höflichem Interesse zu. Dann kommt der erste Tod. Ein weiteres Opfer der Briefeschreiber-Kampagne, das von den Drohungen, ihre dunkelsten Geheimnisse zu enthüllen, gequält wird, ertrinkt im Teich des Herrenhauses. Scotland Yard schickt Abbott, um den finsteren Briefeschreiber zu entlarven, und er bringt Miss Silver als Undercover-Agentin mit, die sich als Touristin ausgibt, während sie versucht, den nächsten Tod zu verhindern, bevor er eintritt.

      Ein Fall für Miss Silver
      3.4
    • Grands détectives: Le point de non-retour

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Une demeure ancestrale, une jeune infirme, un bel inconnu égaré, la campagne anglaise... Ce décor serait banal si Maggie Bell n'en disparaissait soudain, comme par enchantement. Et Miss Silver, appelée à la rescousse, devra mettre une fois de plus les ingénieuses ressources de son esprit, acéré comme une aiguille à tricoter, pour démêler un prodigieux écheveau de ragots et de faux bruits, et découvrir ainsi une vérité qui - comme toujours - se cache au fond du puits.

      Grands détectives: Le point de non-retour
      3.8
    • Beim Neujahrsdinner auf dem Herrensitz der Paradines wird James Paradine beschuldigt, dass seine Gäste ihm Dokumente gestohlen haben. Kurz nach Mitternacht ist er tot. Miss Silver versucht, das Netz aus Neid, Missgunst und Angst zu entwirren, um den Täter zu finden.

      Die Uhr schlägt zwölf. Ein Miss-Silver-Roman
      3.1
    • È bello per Charles Moray tornare a casa dopo quattro anni di assenza. La delusione amorosa che lo aveva indotto a lasciare l'Inghilterra non brucia più come allora, ed è tempo di prendere possesso dell'eredità di famiglia. L'edificio abbandonato e il giardino, immersi nel buio della sera, risvegliano lontani ricordi. Ma la nostalgia si dissolve non appena Charles scorge nell'oscurità un tenue bagliore proveniente da una stanza. Il posto non dovrebbe essere disabitato? Invece ci sono degli uomini. Origliando, li sente pianificare l'omicidio di una ragazza. Sul volto di quello che sembra il loro capo, un'agghiacciante maschera di gomma grigia. Poi la rivelazione che toglie il respiro: tra i cospiratori c'è anche Margaret. La sua Margaret, la donna che gli ha spezzato il cuore. Ed è un'altra donna l'unica persona che può aiutarlo a fare luce sull'incredibile vicenda. Investigatrice di professione, ama citare Tennyson e si chiama Maud. Per tutti è semplicemente Miss Silver.

      Maschera grigia
    • Grands détectives: Les huit émeraudes

      • 357 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Se réveiller au lendemain d'un naufrage pour apprendre que l'on est amnésique, soupçonné d'un passé de voleur et d'assassin, marié de surcroît à une femme terrifiante. Voilà la terrible histoire de Jim Riddell. Mais est-il vraiment qui l'on croit ? Une chose est sûre : des émeraudes ont disparu, leur propriétaire est entre la vie et la mort et Jim doit recouvrer la mémoire au plus vite ! Entre quiproquo et intrigue diabolique : un mystère mené de main de maître.

      Grands détectives: Les huit émeraudes
    • Dva detektivní případy z anglického maloměsta po válce řeší slečna učitelka na penzi, která si pátráním přivydělává. Pěkně napsané příběhy o staré dámě, s velkým pozorovacím talentem a bystrou myslí, připomenou čtenáři detektivky A. Christie, které řešila slečna Marplová. Slečna Silverová ihned seznamuje místní policii se svými objevy, a tak je i čtenáři umožněno podílet se na luštění všech záhad obou případů.

      Anno, kde jsi? Pozor na jed
      4.0
    • Klasicky pojatý detektivní příběh z anglického maloměsta za 2. světové války staví do popředí stárnoucí slečnu Silverovou, která pomáhá policii při odhalení pachatele zákeřné vraždy krásné mladé dívky v rozlehlém venkovském sídle. Mladá dívka přijíždí po dosažení plnoletosti na pozvání téměř neznámé sestřenice poprvé na své panství, zděděné po rodičích. Složité rodinné vztahy a dlouholetá nevraživost jsou důvodem, proč dívka své další příbuzné poznává poprvé v životě a proč tak citlivě vnímá podivnou atmosféru mezi přítomnými hosty. Druhý den je pak její krásná a zhýčkaná sestřenice, která si bezohledně zahrává s city přítomných mužů, zavražděna, a policii se nabízí až příliš mnoho možných pachatelů. Do zápletky výrazným způsobem zasáhne autorčina oblíbená slečna Silverová, bývalá učitelka, která svým pozorovacím talentem, schopností logické dedukce a bystrou myslí na poslední chvíli odhalí mezi podezřelými skutečného vraha.

      Čínský šál
      3.9
    • Klíč

      • 261 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Klasický detektivní příběh z Anglie v době 2. světové války. Michael Harsch, uprchlík z nacistického Německa, pracuje na poklidném anglickém venkově na důležitém výzkumu, jehož výsledky by měl předat vládě. V den, kdy se mu podaří všechny experimenty dokončit, je však nalezen zastřelený v zamčeném kostele. Zpočátku se zdá, že spáchal sebevraždu, později přijíždí jeho smrt vyšetřovat Scotland Yard. Ale teprve příjezd slečny Silverové, která si přivydělává jako soukromý detektiv, posune vyšetřování celého případu správným směrem.

      Klíč
      3.7
    • Případ je uzavřen

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Případ Evertonovy vraždy je už dlouho uzavřen. Pachatel byl obviněn z vraždy svého strýce a ze svého trestu si odseděl už rok. Důkazy proti Geoffreymu Greyovi jsou přesvědčivé, jeho žena však věří, že je nevinen; stejnou věcí si je jistá i její sestřenice Hilary, která se rozhodne záhadu vyřešit sama. Když je ale Hilary málem zavražděna, obrací se s prosbou o pomoc na svého bývalého snoubence. Ten se naštěstí zná s jistou pozoruhodnou slečnou Silverovou, která je velmi potěšena, když ji požádají o soukromé vyšetřování.

      Případ je uzavřen
      3.7