The Complete Collection of Arthur W. Upfield: Inspector Bonaparte Mysteries — 10 Novels, Vol. 1. Illustrated Edition : The Barrakee Mystery, The Sands of Windee, Wings Above the Diamantina, Winds of Evil, The Bone Is Pointed, and Others, livre ebook

The Complete Collection of Arthur W. Upfield: Inspector Bonaparte Mysteries — 10 Novels, Vol. 1. Illustrated Edition brings together a remarkable selection of classic Australian detective fiction featuring one of the most distinctive sleuths of the Golden Age: Inspector Napoleon “Bony” Bonaparte. Calm, perceptive, and uniquely skilled in bushcraft, Bony combines modern police methods with his deep knowledge of the land and Aboriginal tracking techniques to solve crimes that baffle everyone else.
This volume includes such celebrated novels as The Barrakee Mystery, The Sands of Windee, Wings Above the Diamantina, Winds of Evil, and The Bone Is Pointed, along with other adventures that carry readers across the vast and varied landscapes of Australia — from remote cattle stations and dusty outback towns to windswept deserts and river country. Each case blends mystery, suspense, and a vivid sense of place, where nature itself often becomes part of the puzzle.
Upfield’s storytelling combines fair-play detection with rich atmosphere and memorable characters, creating mysteries that are both intellectually satisfying and deeply immersive. Enhanced with illustrations, this collection is perfect for fans of classic crime fiction and readers seeking evocative settings, ingenious plots, and a truly original detective hero.
Complete:
• The Barrakee Mystery
• The Sands of Windee
• Wings Above the Diamantina
• Mr Jelly's Business: Murder Down Under
• Winds of Evil
• The Bone is Pointed
• The Mystery of Swordfish Reef
• Bushranger of the Skies: No Footprints in the Bush
• Death of a Swagman
• The Devil's Steps