C S Lewis A biography of friendships by Colin Duriez

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The greatest detective stories ever written — in one magnificent volume. From Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” — the story that invented detective fiction — to the golden age masters and beyond, this anthology gathers the essential short cases: Holmes, Poirot, Father Brown, and more — the immortals, together at last.

Carefully selected and beautifully presented, these are the stories that built the genre: ingenious puzzles, unforgettable detectives, and twists that still surprise. Each classic is given its due, with notes on the authors and their place in crime fiction history. These are puzzles built to last: fair clues, brilliant deductions, and endings that earned their fame.

For newcomers, this is the perfect introduction; for aficionados, a handsome collection of old favorites. The short form at its sharpest — mystery distilled to its pure essence, the short story as perfect crime. Keep it on the nightstand: one case a night, no alibi needed.

Who was the real C. S. Lewis, behind the remarkable enigma? In C. S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship, Colin Duriez answers that question through the people who knew him best — his friends.

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Drawing on previously unpublished research, interviews, and insider knowledge, Duriez paints a sparkling portrait of the beloved author of Narnia and Mere Christianity, seen through his extraordinary circle: his brother Warnie, J.R.R. Tolkien and the Inklings who met in Oxford pubs to share their stories, and the friends who stood by him through war, faith, fame, and loss.

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This is not just another retelling of a famous life. It is an intimate look at how friendship shaped one of the twentieth century’s most influential writers — how late-night conversations fueled masterpieces, how loyalty sustained him, and why he chose to marry so late in life. The result is a biography that feels like being welcomed into the company of remarkable people.

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Published by Lion Books in 2013 in a beautifully illustrated edition, this is essential reading for Narnia lovers, Lewis devotees, and anyone who believes that the company we keep shapes who we become.