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Journey alongside Inspector French of Scotland Yard as he tirelessly pursues leads in a gripping murder-heist case. From the gritty streets of Hatton Garden to the corners of the British Isles and beyond, Frenchs relentless pursuit of justice will take listeners on a thrilling adventure across the continent. Will he finally catch the culprit? Dive into this enthralling narrative and find out.

破损的酒桶，散落一地的金子，以及一个戴着戒指的的女尸。警察闻讯赶到现场，但是酒桶却神秘消失……破損的酒桶，散落一地的金子，以及一個戴著戒指的的女屍。警察聞訊趕到現場，但是酒桶卻神秘消失……

Journey with an orphan girl as she escapes the gloom of her uncles home in Starvel Hollow for a brief excursion to York. A chance to meet an old friend of her fathers soon becomes a nightmare when she gets news of a devastating fire back home. But was it a mere accident or a calculated act of malice? The puzzle falls into the hands of the meticulous Inspector French from Scotland Yard. What shocking secret will be unearthed from the ashes of Starvel Hollow? Tune in to find out. (Summary by Yoganandh T)

A simple fishing trip takes a turn for the gruesome as a submerged crate concealing an unidentified body is inadvertently unearthed. Its up to the methodical and deductive Inspector French to untangle the complex web of deceit surrounding this chilling and cunningly executed crime. Summary by Steven Warner.

The Classic Crime Collection is a collection of 18 classic detective novels, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic crime writers in history, including Dorothy L. Sayers; Arthur Conan Doyle; Agatha Christie; Dashiell Hammett; Wilkie Collins; Josephine Tey; and more.

The Detective Novels Collection is a stunning collection of 13 classic detective novels and stories, read by four award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the greatest crime writers in history, including Agatha Christie; Arthur Conan Doyle; AA Milne; Edgar Allan Poe; Dorothy L. Sayers; Josephine Tey; and Freeman Crofts Wills.

Imagine pulling over 26 miles outside Bordeaux and having your life transform forever. This is exactly what happens to Seymour Merriman. His ordinary halt spirals him into a whirlwind of mystery, illicit smuggling, chilling murder, and unexpected romance. With the clock ticking, two amateur sleuths scramble to solve the baffling enigma of alternating number plates and the dangerous dealings of the pit prop syndicate. If they fail, the notorious Inspector Willis from Scotland Yard will take over. Dive into this riveting narrative and see where the journey takes you.

When Sir William Ponson is discovered deceased, his son and nephew raise the suspicions of Inspector Tanner from Scotland Yard. Believing they may have had a hand in Sir Ponsons demise, Tanner embarks on a relentless pursuit of truth. But the path is anything but straightforward, leading him on a chase thats as unpredictable as it is perplexing.

A horrifying discovery is made in the cask of a stemship when it lands in England. But as soon as the Police arrive, there is nothing to be seen. Travelling to Paris in order to crack the case, Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard and French detective M. Lefarge begin the hunt for evidence of an ingenious murder.

Crofts’ inaugural masterpiece, Cask, is a 1920 detective mystery that still captivates readers even after he wrote countless other novels throughout his nearly four-decade-long career. The plot thickens when a cask, presumed to be full of statuary, is inadvertently damaged during its unloading in London, revealing a shocking surprise. The ensuing mystery stirs the curiosity-- will Inspector Burnley crack the case? Tune in to this thrilling narrative by Verla Viera to find out.