Classic Detective Stories

Classic Detective Stories

Step into the shadows with Tony Walker in the captivating podcast, "Classic Detective Stories." From the intricate puzzles of the Golden Age to the gritty streets of the Hardboiled era, this podcast traverses the thrilling landscape of crime fiction. Each week, delve into timeless tales penned by masters like Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Raymond Chandler, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dashiell Hammett. Starting from Edgar Allan Poe’s groundbreaking "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the series spans decades up to the 1950s, exploring the rich heritage of detective literature. Alongside a host of guest narrators, and occasional visits from the legendary Sherlock Holmes himself, "Classic Detective Stories" revives the intrigue and suspense of classic whodunits. Tune in for a weekly dose of mystery, where each story promises a twist that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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Hunted Down by Charles Dickens

Hunted Down by Charles Dickens

Can perfect manners mask a murderer? In Victorian London, Charles Dickens crafted a tale of calculated evil lurking behind a respectable smile. A gentleman whose perfectly groomed appearance and cultu...

9 Marras 20241h 16min

A Trap to Catch a Cracksman by E. W. Hornung

A Trap to Catch a Cracksman by E. W. Hornung

In the glittering world of Edwardian London, where wealth flaunts itself shamelessly, a brash American boxer throws down an irresistible gauntlet. Barney Maguire, flush with prize money and sporting g...

2 Marras 202456min

The Case of the Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe

The Case of the Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe

In the dark streets of 1840s Paris  C. Auguste Dupin confronts his most perplexing case yet: a missing letter, a cunning thief, and a hidden agenda that could shake the very foundations of the French ...

26 Loka 20241h 1min

The Mystery at Number Seven by Mrs Henry Wood

The Mystery at Number Seven by Mrs Henry Wood

In "The Mystery at Number Seven," the tranquil facade of a Victorian seaside town conceals a web of dark secrets. When an unexplained death occurs in a seemingly ordinary household, suspicion falls on...

19 Loka 20242h 7min

The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle

Thank you to Gavin Critchley for sponsoring this episode. In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes faces his greatest challenge yet. As the detective's brilliant career reaches its...

12 Loka 20241h 12min

Murder! by Arnold Bennett - 1927

Murder! by Arnold Bennett - 1927

Arnold Bennett's "Murder!" is a thought-provoking subversion of the classic detective story. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, this tale delves into the murky waters of morality ...

12 Loka 20241h 7min

The Adventure of the Three Students by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Three Students by Arthur Conan Doyle

In a quiet university town, Sherlock Holmes confronts a crime that threatens to destroy more than just academic reputations. As he investigates the theft of crucial examination papers, Holmes uncovers...

5 Loka 20241h 20min

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Chapters 19-22

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Chapters 19-22

The. Murder or Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. The penultimate episode! Things are hotting up and you can almost guess whodunnit. Only Poirot knows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

21 Syys 20241h 4min