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Anthony Berkeley

A pair of newlyweds, Reginald and Molly Dane, move into their new London home. While examining the cellar, Reginald discovers that a patch of flooring has been altered. Believing there might be hidden treasure, he digs it up—only to find the naked body of an unidentified woman buried in a shallow grave. Chief Inspector Moresby of Scotland Yard takes the case but hits a brick wall. Before he can figure out whodunnit, he must first figure out who was done in. The first half of the book plays...

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Anthony Berkeley

Benefit of the Doubt by Anthony Berkeley is a brilliantly constructed detective novel that exemplifies the wit, intelligence, and intricate plotting for which Berkeley is renowned. A master of the Golden Age mystery, he crafts a story in which appearances deceive, motives are obscured, and the solution hinges on careful observation and sharp reasoning. When a seemingly straightforward case arises, events soon reveal layers of complexity. Suspicions shift, alibis falter, and each character’...

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Anthony Berkeley

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Shawna Wolf

A munitions factory. A managing director who can't stop talking. And a guest who appears to understand absolutely nothing about steel.Appearances, as ever with Roger Sheringham, are not to be trusted.Wartime England keeps its secrets close — except, perhaps, from the one visitor everyone assumes isn't paying attention.Anthony Berkeley at his wittiest: deduction with a wink.

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Anthony Berkeley, Francis Iles

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British Library Crime Classics

Unsettling and gripping, this innovative classic first published in 1932 was the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's film Suspicion, and remains an arresting and unique work of literary artistry. Anthony Berkeley Cox, writing as Francis Iles, flips the traditional mystery model of the crime genre to delve into the psychology, fears, and motives of a suspecting victim. This edition includes an introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger and Edgar® Award–winning author Martin Edwards."Written with r...

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Anthony Berkeley

Step into the brilliant and somewhat irreverent world of Roger Sheringham with The Collection Roger Sheringham Mysteries – 6‑Volume Illustrated Set. This sumptuous illustrated edition gathers six of Anthony Berkeley’s most cunning and atmospheric detective novels, featuring his gentleman sleuth Roger Sheringham. Each volume is a self‑contained puzzle, showcasing Berkeley’s wit, ingenuity, and mastery of the Golden Age mystery. The journey begins with The Layton Court Mystery (1925), in whi...

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Anthony Berkeley

The noted amateur detective Roger Sheringham has formed his own private club of criminologists. As a challenge, he proposes that they individually attempt to solve a murder that has baffled Scotland Yard: the death of wealthy businessman Graham Bendix's wife after he presented her a box of poisoned chocolates.Rather than converging on a single criminal, each of the six members of the Crimes Circle arrives at a completely different solution to the same murder.Anthony Berkele...

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Anthony Berkeley

In 'The Poisoned Chocolates Case,' Anthony Berkeley crafts a masterful whodunit that weaves together elements of psychological insight and satirical commentary on the detective genre. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the narrative revolves around a mysterious murder linked to a box of poisoned chocolates, leading readers through a labyrinth of red herrings and intellectual puzzles. Berkeley's literary style is characterized by sharp wit and an astute understanding of...

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Anthony Berkeley

The Layton Court Mystery introduces best friends Roger Sheringham and Alexander "Alec" Grierson, who join a distinguished roster of London society guests at the country estate of wealthy bachelor Victor Stanworth. The retreat takes a grim turn when Stanworth is discovered dead in his study with a gunshot wound to the head. At first glance, the scene suggests suicide: the study is locked from the inside, there are no signs of forced entry, and nothing unusual was reported the night before. ...

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Anthony Berkeley

Originally serialized in 1926, this classic English countryside mystery contains a puzzle that even acclaimed crime author Agatha Christie couldn't solve.A secluded country manor in the dead of winter seems like the perfect place to hold a house party. Even better, one of the guests declares that an after-dinner séance would be so much more entertaining than bridge. And it's all fun and games until a young woman goes missing. Assuming the disappearance is someone's...

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Anthony Berkeley

Anthony Berkeley's “Dead Mrs Stratton” (Jumping Jenny). When a murder is committed at a party given in honour of a famous writer-detective, the guests impersonate famous murderers and the dead victim is found hanging from a fake gallows erected as a joke.

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Anthony Berkeley

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British Library Crime Classics

"The murder is by arsenic; and although the number of suspects is strictly limited the construction is so ingenious that to attain the correct solution of the problem requires all the reader's concentration; to skip is fatal." Times Literary Supplement, 1938John Waterhouse has died of some gastric complication. Exhumed at his brother's request, it transpires that he has been killed by arsenical poisoning, though nobody in the sleepy village of Anneypenny seems to have had a reason ...

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Anthony Berkeley

The Anthony Berkeley Collection brings together seven iconic detective novels, showcasing the ingenuity, wit, and originality of one of the golden age of crime fiction's most celebrated authors. This beautifully illustrated volume includes some of Berkeley’s most renowned works, including The Poisoned Chocolates Case, The Wintringham Mystery, The Layton Court Mystery, The Silk Stocking Murders, The Piccadilly Murder, and other masterpieces. Anthony Berkeley’s mysteries stand out for their ...