The John Rhode Detective Library. Dr. Priestley Mysteries (16 Books). Illustrated : The Fatal Pool, Death Takes a Partner, Licensed for Murder, Murder at Derivale, The Paddington Mystery and Others, livre ebook

The John Rhode Detective Library brings together sixteen of the most compelling and ingeniously plotted mysteries featuring Dr. Lancelot Priestley, one of the most distinctive sleuths of the Golden Age of detective fiction. Created by Cecil John Charles Street, writing as John Rhode, Dr. Priestley is a logician, a scientist, and an armchair detective whose calm reasoning and analytical mind unravel even the most baffling of crimes.
This illustrated collection includes standout titles such as The Fatal Pool, Death Takes a Partner, Licensed for Murder, Murder at Derivale, and The Paddington Mystery, among many others. Each story presents a new puzzle: murders concealed by accidents, deaths hidden beneath ordinary events, and criminals who underestimate the power of pure logic. Working alongside Scotland Yard’s Superintendent Jimmy Waghorn, Priestley applies forensic thinking long before it was common in fiction, turning seemingly unsolvable cases into models of deduction.
John Rhode’s mysteries are marked by their methodical construction, attention to scientific and procedural detail, and a style that favors clarity over melodrama. Though Dr. Priestley often remains physically distant from the action, his intellectual presence dominates every case—he sees what others miss, connects the dots, and quietly delivers justice.
For lovers of classic detective fiction, The John Rhode Detective Library offers a deep and rewarding journey into the refined, puzzle-rich world of British crime literature. Whether you're new to Dr. Priestley or revisiting a forgotten master, these sixteen stories showcase the enduring appeal of logic-driven mystery at its finest.
Contents:
-The Paddington Mystery
-Dr. Priestley’s Quest
-The Ellerby Case
-The Murders in Praed Street
-Tragedy at the Unicorn
-The Motor Rally Mystery
-The Claverton Mystery
-The Venner Crime
-The Robthorne Mystery
-Mystery at Olympia
-Death at Breakfast
-In Face of the Verdict
-The Fatal Pool
-Death Takes a Partner
-Licensed for Murder
-Murder at Derivale