“How is it possible to suspend topaz in one cup of the balance and weigh it against amethyst in the other; or who in a single language can compare the tranquillizing grace of a maiden with the invigorating pleasure of witnessing a well-contested rat-fight?”
Quote by Ernest Bramah
Work
ERNEST BRAMAH Ultimate Collection: 20+ Novels & Short Stories (Including Max Carrados Mysteries and Kai Lung Fantasy Stories): The Secret of the League, The Coin of Dionysius, The Game Played In the Dark, The Tilling Shaw Mystery, Kai Lung's Golden Hours, The Confession of Kai Lung, The Mirror of Kong Ho and many more
The ERNEST BRAMAH Ultimate Collection is a comprehensive compilation of works by the renowned author Ernest Bramah. It encompasses a variety of genres, with a focus on the Max Carrados mystery series and the Kai Lung fantasy tales. The collection includes classic titles like The Secret of the League, The Coin of Dionysius, The Game Played In the Dark, The Tilling Shaw Mystery, Kai Lung's Golden Hours, The Confession of Kai Lung, and The Mirror of Kong Ho, among many others. This collection is a testament to Bramah's versatility as a writer, offering readers a diverse range of narratives and styles. more
Author
Ernest Bramah
Ernest Bramah was a British author known for his detective novels. His works are renowned for their unique style and intricate plots, significantly influencing the development of detective fiction. more
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