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Gladys Mitchell

    Gladys Mitchell, quien también escribió bajo los seudónimos Stephen Hockaby y Malcolm Torrie, fue una prolífica autora celebrada principalmente por sus novelas de misterio. Su creación más perdurable es la distintiva detective, la Sra. Bradley, que apareció en 66 de sus obras. Mitchell exploró la compleja psicología humana y las ambigüedades morales a través de tramas intrincadas. Su estilo de escritura se caracteriza por una aguda observación, un ingenio agudo y giros a menudo inesperados que mantuvieron a los lectores enganchados hasta el final.

    Hangman's Curfew
    Laurels are Poison
    Dance to your Daddy
    When Last I Died
    Fault in the Structure
    Spotted Hemlock
    • Spotted Hemlock

      • 239 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Rediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. Could the dead body of a young student at a women's agricultural college be connected to the appearance of a ghostly horseman patrolling the campus grounds? The witchlike Mrs Bradley, incomparable psychoanalyst and detective, is intrigued. Soon she uncovers secret love-affairs and petty thefts, and follows the trail to Scotland, Ireland and the south of Italy in order to root out the truth. Opinionated, unconventional, unafraid... If you like Poirot and Miss Marple, you'll love Mrs Bradley.

      Spotted Hemlock
    • Fault in the Structure

      • 208 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      It occurred to Alfrist C Swinburne early in life that death was a solver of problems, particularly when it was visited on close family members who will leave behind a rich inheritance.

      Fault in the Structure
    • When Last I Died

      • 208 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYRediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L.

      When Last I Died
    • Rediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Dame Beatrice Bradley is called to apply her psychiatric skills to the problem, but when the question of a rich inheritance arises and a body is found, her peerless skills as a detective are more urgently required.

      Dance to your Daddy
    • The story features Mrs. Bradley, a witchlike psychologist and detective, who becomes the warden of a girl's college to probe the mysterious disappearance of her predecessor. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of classic crime fiction, this vintage murder mystery showcases Gladys Mitchell's unique storytelling, placing her among the elite female crime writers of her time. As Mrs. Bradley uncovers secrets within the college, readers are drawn into a web of intrigue and suspense.

      Laurels are Poison
    • Hangman's Curfew

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      A chance encounter with a pale young man leads to a chilling revelation about his uncle being poisoned. Concerned for his safety, the young man's friend turns to the esteemed psychoanalyst and amateur detective, Mrs. Bradley, for assistance. As the investigation unfolds, secrets and intrigue emerge, challenging Mrs. Bradley's skills in unraveling the mystery. This gripping tale blends psychological insight with detective work, showcasing Mrs. Bradley's unique approach to solving crimes.

      Hangman's Curfew
    • Nest Of Vipers

      • 208 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYRediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L.

      Nest Of Vipers
    • The Devil's Elbow

      • 240 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYRediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Fortunately for all concerned Mrs Bradley takes the case, and employs all her singular talents in the task of finding the true murderer.

      The Devil's Elbow
    • Here Comes a Chopper

      • 352 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      A mysterious disappearance unfolds when the anticipated thirteenth guest fails to appear at a dinner party, only for his headless body to be found the next day. Among the guests is Mrs. Bradley, an exceptional psychoanalyst and amateur detective, who takes it upon herself to unravel the chilling mystery. As she delves into the case, her unique skills and insights promise to reveal the truth behind the gruesome event and the secrets of those present at the gathering.

      Here Comes a Chopper
    • The Devil at Saxon Wall

      • 368 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Saxon Wall seems the perfect rural retreat, and Jones is quickly intrigued by the odd characters among the villagers, their pagan beliefs, and by the mystery surrounding Neot House, where a young couple died soon after the birth of their first child.

      The Devil at Saxon Wall