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Loot Of Cities

Loot Of Cities

By: Arnold Bennett
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 Dive into the intriguing tales from ‘The Loot of Cities,’ an anthology of a novella and seven short stories published in 1917 by Arnold Bennett, a masterful author of the early twentieth century. This collection, listed among the 100 most important works in the genre of crime fiction by Ellery Queen in Queens Quorum (1951), tells the thrilling exploits of a millionaire turned criminal to realize his noble aspirations. Despite its relative obscurity, this work offers an intriguing look at Bennetts early writing and stands as an early example of dilettante detectivism. Join us as we delve into these captivating narratives. - Summary by David WalesCopyright Retro Radio Art Literary History & Criticism True Crime
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  • 13 - Loot Of Cities by Arnold Bennett

    13 - Loot Of Cities by Arnold Bennett
    Jun 9 2025
    Dive into the intriguing tales from ‘The Loot of Cities,’ an anthology of a novella and seven short stories published in 1917 by Arnold Bennett, a masterful author of the early twentieth century. This collection, listed among the 100 most important works in the genre of crime fiction by Ellery Queen in Queens Quorum (1951), tells the thrilling exploits of a millionaire turned criminal to realize his noble aspirations. Despite its relative obscurity, this work offers an intriguing look at Bennetts early writing and stands as an early example of dilettante detectivism. Join us as we delve into these captivating narratives. - Summary by David Wales
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    14 mins
  • 12 - Loot Of Cities by Arnold Bennett

    12 - Loot Of Cities by Arnold Bennett
    Jun 9 2025
    Dive into the intriguing tales from ‘The Loot of Cities,’ an anthology of a novella and seven short stories published in 1917 by Arnold Bennett, a masterful author of the early twentieth century. This collection, listed among the 100 most important works in the genre of crime fiction by Ellery Queen in Queens Quorum (1951), tells the thrilling exploits of a millionaire turned criminal to realize his noble aspirations. Despite its relative obscurity, this work offers an intriguing look at Bennetts early writing and stands as an early example of dilettante detectivism. Join us as we delve into these captivating narratives. - Summary by David Wales
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    12 mins
  • 11 - Loot Of Cities by Arnold Bennett

    11 - Loot Of Cities by Arnold Bennett
    Jun 9 2025
    Dive into the intriguing tales from ‘The Loot of Cities,’ an anthology of a novella and seven short stories published in 1917 by Arnold Bennett, a masterful author of the early twentieth century. This collection, listed among the 100 most important works in the genre of crime fiction by Ellery Queen in Queens Quorum (1951), tells the thrilling exploits of a millionaire turned criminal to realize his noble aspirations. Despite its relative obscurity, this work offers an intriguing look at Bennetts early writing and stands as an early example of dilettante detectivism. Join us as we delve into these captivating narratives. - Summary by David Wales
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    14 mins
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