CRIME COLLECTION: Spy Thrillers, Murder Mysteries & Detective Novels of Frederic Arnold Kummer (Annotated): Enriched Edition. Collected Works: Series of Espionage Thrillers, International Crime Mysteries & Historical Books

CRIME COLLECTION: Spy Thrillers, Murder Mysteries & Detective Novels of Frederic Arnold Kummer gathers a vigorous body of early twentieth-century popular fiction in which espionage, urban crime, hidden motives, and deductive pursuit converge. Kummer's prose is brisk, theatrical, and plot-driven, reflecting the magazine and stage traditions that shaped American genre writing before the hard-boiled revolution. These narratives belong to a literary moment fascinated by secret diplomacy, scientific detection, modern cities, and the moral uncertainty produced by war and social change. Frederic Arnold Kummer was an American novelist, dramatist, and screenwriter whose career moved fluidly among fiction, theatre, and the emerging world of film. His command of dialogue, pacing, and suspense owed much to dramatic practice, while his interest in crime and intrigue reflected the public appetite for mystery and espionage in the years surrounding the First World War. Kummer wrote for readers who wanted intelligence, excitement, and narrative clarity. This collection is recommended for readers interested in the development of popular crime fiction, vintage detective stories, and pre–Cold War spy literature. It offers both entertainment and historical insight, revealing how suspense fiction helped modern readers imagine danger, justice, and hidden power.

This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

© 2017 e-artnow (E-bog): 9788026872917

Udgivelsesdato

E-bog: 3. januar 2017