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The Poisoned Chocolates Case. Illustrated
Anthony Berkeley
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Andrii Ponomarenko
Andrii Ponomarenko
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Open - No Protection
Open - No Protection
Publication Year:
2025
2025
ISBN-13:
9786178488864
Description:
The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley is a classic mystery novel that combines clever plotting, wit, and a unique twist on the traditional detective story format. First published in 1929, this novel features Berkeley’s famous amateur detective Roger Sheringham, who, alongside the members of the Crimes Circle club, takes on the challenge of solving a perplexing murder case.
The story begins with a seemingly simple crime: a box of chocolates, laced with poison, kills an unsuspecting victim. However, as Sheringham and his colleagues each present their theories about the crime, it becomes clear that the mystery is anything but straightforward. Each member of the club develops a plausible but conflicting solution, leading readers through an intriguing series of deductions, red herrings, and surprising revelations.
Berkeley’s novel is not only a gripping whodunit but also a playful critique of detective fiction itself. By allowing multiple theories and interpretations, Berkeley keeps readers guessing while highlighting the subjective nature of “solving” a mystery. The Poisoned Chocolates Case explores themes of perception, motive, and justice in a way that’s both intellectually engaging and thoroughly entertaining.
The story begins with a seemingly simple crime: a box of chocolates, laced with poison, kills an unsuspecting victim. However, as Sheringham and his colleagues each present their theories about the crime, it becomes clear that the mystery is anything but straightforward. Each member of the club develops a plausible but conflicting solution, leading readers through an intriguing series of deductions, red herrings, and surprising revelations.
Berkeley’s novel is not only a gripping whodunit but also a playful critique of detective fiction itself. By allowing multiple theories and interpretations, Berkeley keeps readers guessing while highlighting the subjective nature of “solving” a mystery. The Poisoned Chocolates Case explores themes of perception, motive, and justice in a way that’s both intellectually engaging and thoroughly entertaining.
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