The Listerdale Mystery and Eleven Other Stories

First published in 1934, this short story collection features 12 ingenious tales involving mystery and adventure, from a raja’s stolen emerald to a necklace discovered in a basket of cherries, to a mystery writer’s bizarre near-arrest for murder. Among the stories in this enjoyable early collection are 'The Girl on the Train,' 'Jane in Search of a Job,' and 'Philomel Cottage,' which was made into the film <i>Love from a Stranger.</i>