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Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American author and poet. She
wrote more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her
career, she concentrated on poetry, humor, and children's books.
After 1910, she devoted herself to the mystery genre.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American author and poet. She
wrote more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her
career, she concentrated on poetry, humor, and children's books.
After 1910, she devoted herself to the mystery genre.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American author and poet. She
wrote more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her
career, she concentrated on poetry, humor, and children's books.
After 1910, she devoted herself to the mystery genre.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American author and poet. She
wrote more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her
career, she concentrated on poetry, humor, and children's books.
After 1910, she devoted herself to the mystery genre.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) wrote more than 170 books. During the
first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor,
and children's books. From 1910 onward, she concentrated on
mysteries, most famously the Fleming Stone Detective Stories.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) wrote more than 170 books. During the
first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor,
and children's books. From 1910 onward, she concentrated on
mysteries, most famously the Fleming Stone Detective Stories.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) wrote more than 170 books. During the
first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor,
and children's books. From 1910 onward, she concentrated on
mysteries, most famously the Fleming Stone Detective Stories.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) wrote more than 170 books. During the
first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor,
and children's books. From 1910 onward, she concentrated on
mysteries, most famously the Fleming Stone Detective Stories.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) wrote more than 170 books. During the
first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor,
and children's books. From 1910 onward, she concentrated on
mysteries, most famously the Fleming Stone Detective Stories.
Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) wrote more than 170 books. During the
first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor,
and children's books. From 1910 onward, she concentrated on
mysteries, most famously the Fleming Stone Detective Stories.
The Technique of the Mystery Story (1914) is a book by Carolyn
Wells. Before she began writing her Detective Fleming Stone series
of mystery novels, Carolyn Wells was a published poet, accomplished
children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of
her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and
was instantly hooked. Through years of practice and attention to
the craft, she earned a reputation as a leading fiction writer of
her generation, an adept craftswoman whose stories appeared in some
of the leading newspapers and magazines of the day. "Why is the
detective story? To entertain, to interest, to amuse. It has no
deeper intent, no more subtle raison d'etre than to give pleasure
to its readers." Writing is a simple act, requiring only the mind,
a pen, and a piece of paper. But how does one write well, grabbing
the reader's attention and ensuring their time will be rewarded by
the end of the story? In The Technique of the Mystery Story,
Carolyn Wells cuts to the core of a craft she defined despite
coming to it late in her career. Exploring the history of the
genre, defining its many different forms, and illuminating the
stylistic choices that keep a mystery tale running smoothly, Wells
provides an invaluable template for writers looking to follow in
her footsteps or for readers looking for access to the mind and
process of a woman revered in her field. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Carolyn Wells' The Technique of the Mystery Story is a classic
work of American detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Technique of the Mystery Story (1914) is a book by Carolyn
Wells. Before she began writing her Detective Fleming Stone series
of mystery novels, Carolyn Wells was a published poet, accomplished
children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of
her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and
was instantly hooked. Through years of practice and attention to
the craft, she earned a reputation as a leading fiction writer of
her generation, an adept craftswoman whose stories appeared in some
of the leading newspapers and magazines of the day. "Why is the
detective story? To entertain, to interest, to amuse. It has no
deeper intent, no more subtle raison d'etre than to give pleasure
to its readers." Writing is a simple act, requiring only the mind,
a pen, and a piece of paper. But how does one write well, grabbing
the reader's attention and ensuring their time will be rewarded by
the end of the story? In The Technique of the Mystery Story,
Carolyn Wells cuts to the core of a craft she defined despite
coming to it late in her career. Exploring the history of the
genre, defining its many different forms, and illuminating the
stylistic choices that keep a mystery tale running smoothly, Wells
provides an invaluable template for writers looking to follow in
her footsteps or for readers looking for access to the mind and
process of a woman revered in her field. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Carolyn Wells' The Technique of the Mystery Story is a classic
work of American detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.
At first, Raymond Sturgis wasn't sure he should accept an
invitation to a weekend house party from his childhood sweetheart,
Anne. Anne had married the millionaire David Van Wyck while he had
pursued his education and career. But when he does accept, he finds
himself at the center of a mystery, for David Van Wyck is found
dead, locked within his study. There is no sign of forced entry, no
apparent weapon and a valuable pearl necklace is missing. There is
no lack of people with motives, for Van Wyck was an overbearing and
cruel man who was about to deprive his heirs of his fortune, but
how the crime was committed remains a mystery. Finally, in
desperation, the famous detective, Fleming Stone, is called in, and
Sturgis hopes that when he finds the murderer it is . . . Anybody
But Anne
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