Max Carrados by Ernest Bramah First Edition Methuen & Co Ltd 1914. London. 296, 8 (publisher's advertisements, dated Autumn 1913), 32 (publisher's catalogue dated September 1913). No previous owner's name inscriptions or markings. Contents unblemished throughout. Lightly foxed edges. Covers are VG and without bumping or rubbing to corners. A Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone. Queen's Quorum 56.

"Max Carrados" by Ernest Bramah is a collection of detective stories featuring the titular character, Max Carrados. Carrados is a unique detective who happens to be blind but possesses remarkable sensory skills and deductive abilities. Through a series of captivating short stories, Carrados takes on challenging cases that baffle the police and elude ordinary investigators. With the help of his heightened senses and keen intellect, he unravels complex mysteries, exposes hidden truths, and outwits criminals. Bramah's collection showcases Carrados as an unconventional yet brilliant detective, providing readers with a fresh perspective on crime-solving and an engaging exploration of the mind's capabilities.