This short story collection didn't quite meet my tastes. The stories are similar to what you would expect from a Sherlock Holmes story. There is very little action and instead the characters mostly narrate their conclusions.

I usually like Poe’s writing but these three stories felt extremely boring to me. The stories didn’t grab me like some of his other writing, and I was distracted by some of the erudite style. Disappointed that this wasn’t more of a hit with me.

There were 3 different mysteries in this book and I loved how they all related to each other. I read this in two days because I couldn’t put it down. The language took me a bit to get into this, I thought I might not be able to enjoy it. But in the end I did.

Absolutely loved this 3 mysteries by Edgar Allen Poe.
I didn't know that he had created a French detective, Auguste Dupin to solve these mysteries but I truly enjoyed it. It reminded me a little of Hercule Poirot in solving the mysteries and macabre stories.

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.

I really wanted to try a spot of Poe and thought this collection would be a good way to start. Sadly, even given he is reputed to be the father of modern crime fiction, a genre I eat sleep and breathe, I found the style far too hard to get into and although I did my best, it all became a bit of a slog. So... it's that old adage really, it's not you, it's me... DNF around the 25% mark... Sorry...

Sorry, I found this just absolutely awful. I know language then was more flowery then now, but this just laboured on and on, and got nowhere..

Sorry, my thanks to Netgalley and Steerforth Press for the copy

I'm a huge fan of Edgar Allan Poe, and it's been a long time since I've read these. All three are very good detective stories and are great introductions to Poe's work.

When I requested this novel I was into the ideal of reading this novel but I discovered that I was unable to provide feedback on this book due to the series being archived prior to download and file/download issues. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience of not being to review and thank you for taking the time to provide me an ARC of this novel.

"Three macabre and confounding mysteries for the first and greatest of detectives, Auguste Dupin.

An apartment on the rue Morgue turned into a charnel house; the corpse of a shopgirl dragged from the Seine; a high-stakes game of political blackmail - three mysteries that have enthralled the whole of Paris, and baffled the city's police. The brilliant Chevalier Auguste Dupin investigates - can he find the solution where so many others before him have failed?

These three stories from the pen of Edgar Allan Poe are some of the most influential ever written, widely praised and credited with inventing the detective genre. This edition contains: 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', 'The Mystery of Marie Rogêt' and 'The Purloined Letter'."

I've been craving mysteries lately, so why don't we go back to the beginning, the master, Edgar Allan Poe!

I've read several of Edgar Allan Poe's works but never any of his mysteries. I was intrigued by the fact that they were an inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.

The mysteries were carefully plotted with so many small facts that went into how they were solved. I enjoyed how atmospheric they were and the character Dupin was definitely an intriguing person.

Edgar Allen Poe is famous for creating early detective Augusta Dupin, purportedly a model and inspiration for Sherlock Holmes. This is a collection of 3 Poe stories that are set in Paris. Perhaps it will bring Poe to new readers or remind others why he is considered a classic.

The Paris Mysteries by Edgar Allen Poe is a collection of 3 Auguste Dupin stories. First is the famed Murders in the Rue Morgue where Lady L'Espanaye and her daughter are found brutally murdered in their home. The hero of the story comes in using his powers of deductive reasoning to solve the crime, despite the odd evidence and unreliable witness accounts of the crime. Next is The Mystery of Marie Rogêt, based on a true story of a murder that took place in New York. Here Dupin reaches his conclusions of the guilty party by way of the media accounts of the crime. Lastly is The Purloined Letter, in which a letter is taken from a Royal apartment and is used in a political blackmail scheme. Here Dupin uses deduction and craftiness in order to find the missing letter.

These stories are all classics of Gothic and mystery fiction. Well written and atmospheric, though I must admit it did take me a bit to get used to the pacing and writing style of telling and not showing, the opposite of how modern writers craft their stories. If you're a fan of Poe and classic mystery, give this one a try!

I would like to thank Netgalley and Puskin Press for a gifted copy of this collection in exchange for my honest review.

I love the atmospheric feel that an Edgar Allan Poe story brings to any mystery. This is an intriguing collection of three of Poe’s finest. I love this edition. I first read Poe in elementary school and have loved his writing ever since. This is a wonderful way to reread some of his best.
Highly recommended.
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This is a fun and chilling read for anyone who is (and who isn’t) a fan of one of the greatest gothic masters of our time, Mr. Edgar Allan Poe.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you love a good mystery, then this is the book for you. I absolutely could not put it down! It was just SO GOOD.
I loved how all the stories related to one another in some way. It was wonderful.

Thank you kindly to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

The first three stories featuring the detective C. Auguste Dupin.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Dupin becomes interested in the unexplained (by the police) death of a Madame L'Espanaye and her daughter, Camille, in the Rue Morgue. Not just unexplained but brutal deaths.
It took a while to get into the writing style but an interesting mystery nevertheless.
The Mystery of Marie Rogêt
A story that is based on a real crime but this is the story of Marie Roget. Dupin investigates the case by reading and analysing all the newspaper reports to determine who may have committed the crime.
Unfortunately found it difficult to find his writing style interesting.
The Purloined Letter
Dupin is approached by Monsieur G-, the Perfect of the Parisian police. A letter has been purloined from the Royal apartments, and although the thief is known, a Minister D-, the letter has not been found even after a very thorough search. Dupin postulates that sometimes events are simplier then they seem.
This was an enjoyable mystery story

I’ve known of Edgar Allan Poe for years, even before I had ever read any of his tales. His presence looms over the Gothic genre and not many are able to reach the same level of beauty and darkness. I had read once that Poe was the originator of the detective genre but had never thought to read these stories for myself until Pushkin Press’ new edition came across my computer. Thanks to Pushkin Press and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In The Paris Mysteries are collected the three stories that created the detective genre. You will recognize it immediately. The reclusive genius, his best friend who is just a tad slower, the mumbling detective who tries his best, the outlandish crimes. It feels like coming home, in a way. Since we have been spoiled by countless Sherlock Holmes adaptations over the past few years, I hopefully can’t be blamed for occasionally mistaking Auguste Dupin for Holmes himself. The ease with which these stories flow is amazing when you consider that they are the first. Many authors aim for this, but they also have many examples to follow and imitate. Poe was the first and his talent shines through each of the three stories.

First is ‘The Murders of the Rue Morgue’, in which we are first introduced to Dupon and his companion. They live in joint repose, walking the streets at night and meeting no one. Until, that is, a gruesome and unexplainable murder is committed. I can’t lie, when we got to the resolution I had to put the book down for a second. It was outrageous in the most hilarious, apt way. ‘The Mystery of Marie Roget’, the second story, is fascinating in a completely different way. It is based on the real case of Mary Rogers which took place in the USA, and is moved to Paris in the story. Poe used writing the story to try and understand the mystery of Mary Rogers’ disappearance and death himself. The real crime itself still goes unsolved to this day. The third story is ‘The Purloined Letter’ in which, as the title suggests, a letter is stolen from a high-ranked royal. Elements of it will appear very familiar to Sherlockians, and there was even a film adaptation in which Holmes solves this case.

Poe’s writing in these stories is brilliant, in the way Arthur Conan Doyle’s is, in that he manages to not make it boring when someone rambles on for page after page about minute details. It is still gripping, still interesting to see just where Poe and Dupin will take us. The setting of Paris is also lovely, as it feels appropriately melancholy and beautiful for a Poe story. Furthermore, these stories don’t cut down on the gore of the detective genre. There are slashed throats, blood stains and drownings. Something interesting I read is that the three stories allow Poe to explore three different settings; the streets in the first story, the outdoors in the second, and the private sphere in the third. It’s fascinating to think of the stories from this perspective, as each leads to a different kind of deduction and a different kind of answer. The only potential downside to reading The Paris Mysteries is that the stories were so central to the genre that their elements are now almost too familiar. Thankfully, the first story has an enormous twist that will carry you through all the other elements.

Fans of Poe will need little convincing to give this collection a try. They are great stories and beautifully presented by Pushkin Press in this edition. If the detective genre is your thing, you have to read the one who started it all!

These are three good short stories that are of their time. Well written and will keep you entertained

Fun read to keep the mind active. Old English writing is a little tricky to read but after you get rolling it gets much easier to follow

Three of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling mysteries are being republished here, I read all three some time ago but it was fascinating to reacquaint myself with them now, Poe is often credited with beginning the detective genre, inspiring the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle with inspiring his famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. It will not take long to read these relatively short stories, it provides a wonderful opportunity for those who have never read them to become aware of these classic tales. The three Paris mysteries are The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Purloined Letter, my favourite is The Murders at the Rue Morgue, and it's likely to be the one most readers are familiar, rather macabre, and the perpetrator is well known in crime fiction. The detective investigating is Monsieur Chevalier Auguste Dupin, with his distinctly puzzle solving approach. These are engaging and descriptive tales, particularly recommended if you have never read Edgar Allan Poe, Many thanks to Pushkin Press for an ARC.