Stories from The Detective's Album


Read by Kirsty Leishman

(4.6 stars; 43 reviews)

Stories from The Detective's Album invites listeners into the intriguing world of early detective fiction through the eyes of detective Mark Sinclair. Authored by Mary Fortune, this collection showcases a series of captivating mysteries that were serialized over four decades, making it a significant contribution to the genre.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Australia, these stories reflect the evolving landscape of crime and investigation. Fortune, writing under the pseudonym Waif Wander, weaves tales that not only entertain but also explore the complexities of human nature and morality.

As one of the earliest female writers in detective fiction, Fortune's work stands out for its rich character development and insightful commentary on society. Each story in this collection offers a glimpse into the mind of a detective navigating a world filled with secrets and deception, making it a fascinating listen for both mystery enthusiasts and those interested in the history of the genre.

Chapters

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01 - The Window Among the Willows 57:19 Read by Kirsty Leishman
02 - The Murder at the Creek 52:24 Read by Kirsty Leishman
03 - Checkmate and Revenge 1:02:07 Read by Kirsty Leishman
04 - Tom Doyle's Dream 53:15 Read by Kirsty Leishman
05 - "I'll be hung for you yet." 1:16:00 Read by Kirsty Leishman
06 - The Fatal Cliff 57:44 Read by Kirsty Leishman
07 - The Bell of Mount Battery 54:59 Read by Kirsty Leishman
08 - The Blood of the Grape 45:30 Read by Kirsty Leishman
09 - The Gutter Flag 1:00:13 Read by Kirsty Leishman
10 - The Rosary of the Dead 1:00:07 Read by Kirsty Leishman

Reviews

Excellent collection of short mystery stories


(5 stars)

Not all of them end happy, but the guilty party is certainly caught. I found all of them great listens except for the last one. That was was pretty sad and painful to listen to. I think if I had been the author, I would have started the collection with that one and put happier ones at the end so the overall story ends on a positive note. But that's just IMHO. :-) Reader was excellent.

Thank You Kirsty


(5 stars)

Series of stories about earlier times in Austrakia. I had not read or heard of these, though I knew of the Journal. Wonderfully read, as though an aunt was reading to me. Some stories I liked better than others and overall a great listen.


(4.5 stars)

great book, well written liked the style and the different chpts recording a different type of case. very well read. thankyou.


(5 stars)

Sparky. Each so different…well written…stories intriguing…unexpected endings…well read

Thank you Kristy


(5 stars)

I’ve listened to these stories many times, and here I am again. This time I looked up Mary Fortune on Wikipedia and wow, she was quite a character. I’m sure I’ll be back in a couple more years to go through them once again.

very good


(5 stars)

one started had to listen to them all. very good reader (s)


(5 stars)

Great stories well read. Hope there are more coming!