Bücher von James Ronald

Volume III contains This Way Out (1938), Diamonds of Death (1934) and Ruined by Water (1931). This Way Out was made into a film, The Suspect (1944), starring Charles Laughton

Containing four stories featuring police surgeon Daniel Britling: The Green Ghost Murder, Too Many Motives, Find the Lady, and Six Were To Die. Also includes James Ronald's first published short story, Blind Man's Bluff.

Vol II of Stories of Crime and Detection contains one novel, a novelette and a short story:Murder in the Family Stephen Osborne has just lost his job, not a good one and not one he particularly enjoyed. But at 50-some years of age in the Depression era and with no savings, he doesn't know how he's going to provide for his large family except by asking his sister, a wealthy woman, to help him financially. Unfortunately, Octavia Osborne is a most unpleasant person. During her annual visit to Stephen's home, she not only refuses to help but tells the family that she is writing all of them out of her will. Bad timing on her part, for while she is sitting in a room with her niece, who is engrossed in a book, someone comes in and chokes her, causing death by heart failure. This novel was made into a 1938 British crime film starring Barry Jones and Jessica Tandy.The Monocled Man (also known as The Gentleman Crook) Chicago gangster Pete Carponi and his associates, 'Shorty', 'Squiffy' and the alluring 'Cincinnati Sadie', are transported to London in pursuit of 'The Dude' and a stolen diamondThe Second Bottle A tense and suspenseful short story that takes place in a diner in the US during a cold hard winter.

Landmarks of Old Stirling is a historical book written by James Ronald and published in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the landmarks and historical buildings in the Scottish city of Stirling. It covers the city's rich history from the time of its establishment as a royal burgh to the present day. The author takes readers on a journey through the city's past, highlighting important events and notable figures who have left their mark on the city. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs of the landmarks, providing readers with a visual representation of the city's architectural heritage. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Stirling and its landmarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.