Critical Survey of Mystery and Detective Fiction: Authors, Volume 2Frank Northen Magill Salem Press, 1988 - 1748 pages Presents critical studies of more than 270 authors of detective and mystery fiction from around the world dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day. |
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... biography of Alexandre Dumas , Richard S. Stowe stressed similarities between The Count of Monte - Cristo and other literary genres , specifically mystery and detective fiction . Stowe's insight reveals an important element of The Count ...
... biography of Alexandre Dumas , Richard S. Stowe stressed similarities between The Count of Monte - Cristo and other literary genres , specifically mystery and detective fiction . Stowe's insight reveals an important element of The Count ...
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... biographies has helped Lady Antonia provide richness of characters and settings . The drama of real life has been ... Biography Lady Antonia Fraser's father was Francis Aungier Pakenham , who became the seventh Earl of Longford in ...
... biographies has helped Lady Antonia provide richness of characters and settings . The drama of real life has been ... Biography Lady Antonia Fraser's father was Francis Aungier Pakenham , who became the seventh Earl of Longford in ...
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... biographies into the 1970's . In 1975 , however , she dramatically changed her life - style , moving in with the ... biography , and genealogy . It was Lady Longford who provided the early support and model for all of her children ...
... biographies into the 1970's . In 1975 , however , she dramatically changed her life - style , moving in with the ... biography , and genealogy . It was Lady Longford who provided the early support and model for all of her children ...
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