The Game's Afoot - A History of the English Fictional Detective

No. of episodes: 4
Latest episode: 2026-10-09

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Crime fiction is now one of the world's most popular literary genres, with annual book sales running into millions. This four-part podcast traces the origins of the fictional detective in English Literature from the mid- 19th century up to the outbreak of World War 2 and features excerpts from many favourite detective novels from the Naxos AudioBooks catalogue.

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How many episodes are there of The Game's Afoot - A History of the English Fictional Detective?

There are 4 episodes avaiable of The Game's Afoot - A History of the English Fictional Detective.

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The first episode of The Game's Afoot - A History of the English Fictional Detective that we have available was released 28 August 2026.

Who creates the podcast The Game's Afoot - A History of the English Fictional Detective?

The Game's Afoot - A History of the English Fictional Detective is produced and created by NaxosAudiobooks.