The Complete Collection of Arthur W. Upfield: Inspector Bonaparte Mysteries — 10 Novels, Vol. 2. Illustrated Edition : The Widows of Broome, The Bachelors of Broken Hill, The New Shoe, Venom House, Murder Must Wait and Others, livre ebook

The Complete Collection of Arthur W. Upfield: Inspector Bonaparte Mysteries — 10 Novels, Vol. 2. Illustrated Edition continues the celebrated adventures of Inspector Napoleon “Bony” Bonaparte, one of the most original and compelling detectives in classic crime fiction. Blending sharp intelligence, patient deduction, and an intimate knowledge of the Australian landscape, Bony solves crimes that defeat conventional police methods.
This volume gathers gripping mysteries including The Widows of Broome, The Bachelors of Broken Hill, The New Shoe, Venom House, Murder Must Wait, and other investigations that lead Bony into isolated settlements, mining towns, tropical coasts, and the vast interior of the outback. Whether confronting suspicious disappearances, carefully staged murders, or secrets buried deep within small communities, Bony relies on observation, psychology, and his remarkable tracking skills to uncover the truth.
Upfield’s novels are renowned for their strong sense of place, turning the Australian wilderness into both backdrop and active force in the drama. Rich in atmosphere, character, and clever plotting, each story offers a fair-play puzzle alongside vivid travelogue-like detail.
Enhanced with illustrations, this collection is essential reading for fans of Golden Age mysteries and for anyone who enjoys immersive settings, ingenious detection, and a truly distinctive detective hero.
Contents:
• An Author Bites the Dust
• The Mountains Have a Secret
• The Widows of Broome
• The Bachelors of Broken Hill
• The New Shoe
• Venom House
• Murder Must Wait
• Death of a Lake
• Cake in the Hat Box: Sinister Stones
• The Battling Prophet