The Poisoned Chocolates Case - Berkeley, Anthony
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When Joan Bendix dies after eating poisoned chocolates intended for someone else, Scotland Yard declares the case unsolvable. Enter the Crimes Circle, a gathering of London's most ingenious amateur detectives, who take it upon themselves to crack what the professionals cannot. Six members step forward, each convinced they have deduced the truth. Roger Sheringham, the urbane and overconfident sleuth, presents his solution first. But he is followed by five others, each offering an entirely different-yet seemingly irrefutable-explanation of how the murder was committed and who is responsible. As…mehr

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When Joan Bendix dies after eating poisoned chocolates intended for someone else, Scotland Yard declares the case unsolvable. Enter the Crimes Circle, a gathering of London's most ingenious amateur detectives, who take it upon themselves to crack what the professionals cannot. Six members step forward, each convinced they have deduced the truth. Roger Sheringham, the urbane and overconfident sleuth, presents his solution first. But he is followed by five others, each offering an entirely different-yet seemingly irrefutable-explanation of how the murder was committed and who is responsible. As theories multiply and evidence is reinterpreted, the reader is drawn into a dazzling game of wits. Each solution appears airtight until the next detective dismantles it with fresh insight. The clever structure transforms a single murder into six distinct mysteries, each more ingenious than the last. This landmark novel exemplifies the Golden Age of detective fiction at its most inventive. With its sharp wit, intricate plotting, and audacious challenge to the conventions of the genre, the story remains a masterclass in fair-play mystery writing.
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Anthony Berkeley (1893-1971) was one of the founding masters of the Golden Age of British detective fiction. Writing under his own name and as Francis Iles, Berkeley helped transform the mystery novel from a simple puzzle into a sophisticated exploration of character, motive, and psychology.A journalist, humorist, and critic as well as a novelist, Berkeley was a founding member of London's legendary Detection Club, where he worked alongside Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton. His creation of Roger Sheringham, an erudite amateur sleuth with a sharp wit and human flaws, redefined the modern detective hero.Berkeley's innovative approach to crime, suspense, and psychological intrigue influenced generations of writers and helped shape the evolution of the classic British mystery. His works-especially The Layton Court Mystery, The Poisoned Chocolates Case, and Malice Aforethought-remain essential reading for anyone who loves intelligent whodunits, vintage crime stories, and the enduring charm of Golden Age mysteries.