Description du livre
J. Jefferson Farjeon is one of the defining voices of Golden Age detective fiction, and The Classic Collection of J. Jefferson Farjeon (19 Books) brings together his most celebrated mysteries in an authoritative illustrated edition. This volume spans Farjeon’s full creative range, from tightly constructed whodunits to atmospheric, psychologically charged crime novels, showcasing his distinctive blend of suspense, ingenuity, and quiet irony.
At the heart of the collection is the complete Detective Ben series, in which the unassuming yet sharp-witted investigator solves crimes through patient observation and moral insight rather than flamboyant brilliance. Alongside these are some of Farjeon’s best-known standalone novels, including The 5:18 Mystery, Mystery in White, and Thirteen Guests. These stories are notable for their claustrophobic settings—snowbound inns, isolated houses, confined groups of suspects—where tension builds steadily and every character harbors secrets.
United by elegant plotting and a strong sense of place, the novels in this collection explore themes of guilt, chance, and the hidden motives behind ordinary lives. Farjeon’s prose is clear and economical, yet rich in atmosphere, making his mysteries both intellectually satisfying and deeply immersive. This illustrated classic collection is an essential library for fans of traditional detective fiction and a perfect introduction for readers discovering Farjeon’s work for the first time.
Contents:
•The Complete Detective Ben Series Collection
-No. 17
-The House Opposite
-Murderer's Trail
-Ben Sees It Through
-Little God Ben
-Detective Ben
-Ben on the Job
-Number Nineteen
•Crime Fiction and Other Works
-The Master Criminal
-The Green Dragon
The House of Disappearance
-Underground
-Shadows by the Sea
-The 5.18 Mystery
-The Mystery on the Moor
-The Z Murders
-Fancy Dress Ball
-Thirteen Guests
-Mystery in White