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A pretty girl and a drunken producer are involved in a dramatic motor accident on the road from Lyons to Paris – a fruitful source for blackmail. The first sinister consequence occurs at a party where, among the actresses and producers, Dr. Morelle is present with his secretary. Miss Frayle. The famous criminologist finds himself plunged into one of the strangest cases of his career as he takes to the airwaves to unmask a murderer before he can kill again! A classic British mystery by the BBC's «Armchair Detective.»
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"What type of skulduggery is the Master Mind contemplating this time?" That is the question put to Jimmy Strange by his long-suffering girlfriend, Sandra. <P>But the answer always depends on which type of criminals Jimmy is pitting his wits against. Whether they are poisoners, gunmen, murderers, drug dealers, or jewel thieves, they are all operating, untouched, outside the law – until Jimmy enters the scene. And he is not averse to using their own methods against them…
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Jimmy Strange is a mysterious young man who turns up when he is least expected. Whenever and wherever there is trouble, he appears from behind some dark corner. No one knows much about him, though he is always a gentleman. He is never short of money, but its source is unknown. One thing is certain – he isn't a crook. Yet they say he can break into a house with the best of them…but always in a good cause…
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On the plane from New York to London, Dr. Morelle chances to meet Edwin Gale, a smooth-tongued swindler. Inexplicably, Gale finds himself drawn to the famous psychiatrist-detective, and so begins one of Dr. Morelle's most intriguing cases. Back in London, the Doctor encounters Edwin Gale again, and, as a result, finds himself involved in the dark machinations of Dolores del Robia, who's as evil as she is lovely. When Dolores is found strangled to death, Dr. Morelle must investigate a maelstrom of violence to unmask the murderer… Another classic crime tale in this popular and long-running series!
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Mouse-like Mitsi Linden arrives in Paris only to encounter tragedy and disaster – until Larry Curtis takes her life, and her heart, in the palm of his hand. Larry transforms Mitsi into a glamorous Parisian star, and launches her on London, where she faces the dazzling world of Mayfair, restaurants and nightclub life. There, she falls under the spell of the fascinating Bob Raymond. But, as she becomes entangled in blackmail and jealousy, will she find real love and happiness?
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In Castlebay, North Wales, Dick Merrill is on trial, accused of murdering his wife by administering a lethal dose of arsenic. Merrill, good-looking and attractive, is fatally in love with Margot Stone, who's herself already married. Philip Vane, a lawyer whose career was mysteriously ruined, finds himself similarly infatuated with Margot when he becomes personally involved in Merrill's sensational murder trial. A shadowy figure, Vane's participation in the trial is twisted and erratic–will the outcome be as unpredictable? A classic thrilling courtroom drama filled with unexpected twists and turns!
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Ian Laking is pathologically jealous of his beautiful wife, and obsessed with murder. His only hope lies in being treated by Dr. Morelle, the well-known psychiatrist and criminologist. Laking suspects his business associate, Duke Fenton, of being his wife's lover, and is plotting his revenge. Dr. Morelle and his secretary, Miss Frayle, become caught up in the ongoing drama of jealousy and revenge. When the plan fatally recoils upon Laking himself, will Dr. Morelle be able to unmask the murderer? Another spellbinding entry in this long-running British classic crime series!
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Cynthia Mason, a young heiress, lives with her violent stepfather, Samuel Kimber, who only holds control of her fortune while she remains unmarried. On announcing her engagement to Peter Lorrimer, a local writer, who is calling to take her away that same evening, she fears Kimber's reaction. Lorrimer arrives and goes to talk with Kimber in his study. Cynthia, meanwhile, carrying a suitcase, tiptoes out the front door–and vanishes! Meanwhile, Miss Frayle, Dr. Morelle's secretary, decides to investigate her friend's disappearance–and soon finds herself being stalked by a ruthless killer! Four traditional British crime stories republished for a brand new audience!
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In a wild, bleak corner of the Kent Coast, a derelict harbour rots beneath the tides. Here the «Doll,» a film-struck waif, and her lover, ex-movie star Tod Hafferty, play out their final, tragic, ill-fated, real-life roles. Sudden death strikes the players more than once, ultimately involving a member of the local police force. Then, as Dr. Morelle finds himself enmeshed in a network of sex and murder, Miss Frayle's anticipated quiet weekend results in her being drawn into a climactic twist. Can Dr. Morelle find a way to unmask the real killer? Another startling entry into this long-running British classic crime series!
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The creator of the famous criminologist, Dr. Morelle, here gives us four stories of another brilliant detective, whom the newspapers have dubbed «The Amazing Martin Brett.» Brett appears to be selfish and lazy, and his effort at solving crimes is entirely motivated by the size of his fee. His attractive secretary (and narrator) is often the butt of his sardonic humor and sexist remarks, which she finds unnecessary and uncalled for. But she puts up with him because she suspects Brett has a secret sorrow, some woman in his past…and, as a detective, he ALWAYS solves his cases!