The secrets of Dr. Taverner
The secrets of Dr. Taverner is a 1926 occult fiction and classic fantasy story collection by Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune). Readers will find themes of Occultism.
13 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 20 editions.
At about 244 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours. A free LibriVox audiobook (8 h 05 min) is available.
About The secrets of Dr. Taverner
Dion Fortune (born Violet Mary Firth), was a British occultist, ceremonial magician, novelist and author. She founded The Society of The Inner Light which is still in existence (see Additional Links). A prolific writer, Ms. Fortune produced a large number of articles and books on her occult ideas and also authored seven novels, several of which expound occult themes. Dr. Taverner, appeared in a number of short stories first published in, later assembled in a collected volume as The Secrets of Dr. Taverner in 1926. The occultist Dion Fortune made her contribution to the genre [occult detective fiction] with The Secrets of Dr Taverner, consisting of psychic adventures of the Holmes–like Taverner as narrated by his assistant, Dr Rhodes. (Summary by Wikipedia)
Free audiobook
The secrets of Dr. Taverner — LibriVox recording, 8 h 05 min in 13 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The secrets of Dr. Taverner?
The secrets of Dr. Taverner was written by Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune) and first published in 1926.
What genre is The secrets of Dr. Taverner?
It is usually shelved as Occult Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
How long is The secrets of Dr. Taverner?
The median edition has 244 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is there a free audiobook of The secrets of Dr. Taverner?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 05 min.
What books are similar to The secrets of Dr. Taverner?
Readers who like it often enjoy Brood of the Witch-Queen, The House of Souls and In a Glass Darkly.
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