The Murders in Praed Street - Rhode, John
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Foggy streets. A string of shocking crimes. A detective who sees what others overlook. The Murders in Praed Street is one of the most celebrated Golden Age detective novels by John Rhode-the pen name of prolific mystery writer Cecil Street. Featuring his brilliant and unflappable sleuth Dr. Lancelot Priestley, this classic British whodunit delivers all the intrigue, atmosphere, and puzzle-plotting that defined the Golden Age of mystery fiction. When a series of baffling murders disturbs the quiet respectability of London's Praed Street, the case seems beyond the reach of the police. Enter Dr.…mehr

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Foggy streets. A string of shocking crimes. A detective who sees what others overlook. The Murders in Praed Street is one of the most celebrated Golden Age detective novels by John Rhode-the pen name of prolific mystery writer Cecil Street. Featuring his brilliant and unflappable sleuth Dr. Lancelot Priestley, this classic British whodunit delivers all the intrigue, atmosphere, and puzzle-plotting that defined the Golden Age of mystery fiction. When a series of baffling murders disturbs the quiet respectability of London's Praed Street, the case seems beyond the reach of the police. Enter Dr. Priestley, a master of logic and deduction, who unravels the sinister clues hidden in the shadows of fog-bound gas lamps. As the body count rises, readers are drawn into a web of London crime, red herrings, and psychological suspense, culminating in a solution both ingenious and unexpected. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham, this vintage detective story combines the charm of the 1920s British mystery novel with the timeless appeal of a classic whodunit. With its atmospheric London setting, mysterious murders, and unforgettable detective hero, The Murders in Praed Street remains a must-read for lovers of Golden Age crime fiction. Step into the mist, follow the trail of clues, and discover why John Rhode was one of the most admired voices of the Golden Age of detective fiction.
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John Rhode(pseudonym) (Cecil John Charles Street)John Rhode better known as John Street, was a major in the British Army and a crime fiction novelist.He began his military career as an artillery officer and during World War I, he became a propagandist for MI7. During the Irish War of Independence, he acted as an Information Officer for Dublin Castle alternating between Dublin and London and working closely with the British official Lionel Curtis. He later earned his living as a prolific writer of detective novels written under several pseudonyms including John Rhode, Miles Burton and Cecil Waye.Street was born in Gibraltar to General John Alfred Street CB of Woking, and his second wife, Caroline, daughter of Charles Horsfall Bill of Storthes Hall, Yorkshire, head of a landed gentry family. Street was educated in Wellington College, Berkshire and later in Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1903, before getting transferred to the Special Reserves. He later served as a Captain in the Royal Garrison Artillery. He was wounded three times in combat and won the Military Cross for his services. As a Major, he headed a branch of British Military Intelligence and later, he acted as an Information Officer at the headquarters of the British administration, based in Dublin Castle.John Street wrote three series of novels; one under the name of John Rhode, mostly featuring the mathematics professor Dr. Lancelot Priestley; another under the name of Miles Burton, mostly featuring the retired naval officer Desmond Merrion; and a third under the name of Cecil Waye, featuring the Perrins Investigators.