The Short Stories of J. S. Fletcher

Summary

Joseph Smith Fletcher (1863-1935) was a British journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and nonfiction. He was one of the leading writers of detective fiction in the Victorian golden age of the short story. This collection brings together some of the finest and most diverse examples of Fletcher’s genius.

This collection brings together some of the finest and most diverse examples of Fletcher’s genius.

1. The Malachite Jar.
2. Green Ink.
3. The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand.
4. The Earl, the Warder and the Wayward Heiress.
5. Alone on a Wide Wide Sea.
6. The Influence Fails.
7. The Vengeance of La Maraye.
8. Brown Rat’s Dock.
9. The Secret of the Strong Room.
10. Mr. Leggatt leaves his Card.
11. The Registered Packet.
12. The White Kid Glove.
13. Against Time.
14. The Man in the Fur Coat.
15. The Permanent Tenant.
16. Room 53.
17. Skinflint.
18. The Secret of the Barbican.