One of the early and famous first mystery stories could be 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's considered a pioneer in the mystery genre, introducing elements like the brilliant detective (Dupin in this case) and a complex, seemingly unsolvable crime.
There are many collections that might contain early mystery stories. You could look into anthologies of classic literature. Some might feature the first mystery story or stories that were among the first to establish the mystery genre's key elements like suspense, detective work, and solving of a crime.
One of the early and very influential mystery novels is 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's often considered a pioneer in the mystery genre.
Sure. 'Nancy Drew' books are a good start. They are often in first - person and are easy to read, introducing readers to mystery elements like clues and suspects. Another is 'The Boxcar Children Mysteries'. The first - person perspective of the children makes it accessible and interesting for beginners. 'Encyclopedia Brown' is also great. The boy detective's first - person account of solving mysteries is both fun and educational for those new to the mystery genre.
Sure. If we consider 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' as the first. One aspect is its detective. C. Auguste Dupin is an early example of the brilliant detective type. He uses his intellect to analyze the crime scene and the strange circumstances. Another aspect is the mystery itself, a very strange and brutal murder in a locked room - like setting which was quite novel at the time.
Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' is a great first person mystery story. The narrator's unreliable account adds to the mystery. Another one is 'Gone Girl'. It keeps you guessing with its complex plot and the different perspectives within the first - person narrative.
Agatha Christie's 'The Idol House of Astarte' is also a short mystery. It takes place at a house party where a re - enactment of a pagan rite seems to lead to a real - life murder. The atmosphere is filled with mystery and superstition, and Poirot has to figure out who among the guests had a motive and the opportunity to commit the crime.
Another one is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It seems like an ordinary small - town lottery at first, but as the story progresses, it takes a very dark and mysterious turn. You'll be left wondering about the true nature of the lottery and the people in the town.
One great mystery book with a love story is 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield. It weaves a complex mystery around the life of a famous author while also exploring themes of love, family secrets, and identity. The relationship between the biographer and the author she is researching has elements of a love story that add depth to the overall plot.
One sad mystery short story is 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe. It tells the story of a man who seeks revenge on his so - called friend by luring him into the catacombs and walling him up alive. The atmosphere is gloomy and the mystery lies in the narrator's motives and the events that led to such a cruel act.
A really interesting short detective mystery story is 'A Jury of Her Peers' by Susan Glaspell. Although it's not a traditional detective story with a professional detective, it has elements of mystery. The women in the story piece together the truth about a murder while the men are bumbling around. They notice small details in the kitchen that the men overlook, ultimately revealing the real story behind the death of a farmer.