Judy and Punch style murders
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Judy and Punch style murders
3.99 €
The golden age of detective fiction left many stellar names - A. Christie, G. K. Chesterton, G. Mitchell, etc. In this bright galaxy, John Dickson Carr (1906-1977) occupies the most honorable place. Murder in a locked room, where there is no place for frantic chases and shootouts, and the circle of suspects is maximally limited, is the author's favorite technique. Carr draws the reader into a network of cleverly set traps, deceptive moves and subtle hints and invites him to take part in solving a cunning puzzle, unraveling the threads of "impossible" crimes.
The novel "The Judy and Punch Murders" continues the series about the magnificent Sir Henry Merrivale - a charming, eccentric fat man who became, according to critics, one of the most extraordinary detectives in detective literature. Kenwood Blake, an agent of the British Secret Service, receives a telegram from Sir Henry, his eccentric boss, on the eve of his own wedding, demanding that he leave London for Torquay on urgent business. Knowing Merrivale's extravagant character, Kenwood understands that this trip will not bode well for him and will certainly end in another devilry. The bride follows Kenwood to Torquay...
The novel "The Judy and Punch Murders" continues the series about the magnificent Sir Henry Merrivale - a charming, eccentric fat man who became, according to critics, one of the most extraordinary detectives in detective literature. Kenwood Blake, an agent of the British Secret Service, receives a telegram from Sir Henry, his eccentric boss, on the eve of his own wedding, demanding that he leave London for Torquay on urgent business. Knowing Merrivale's extravagant character, Kenwood understands that this trip will not bode well for him and will certainly end in another devilry. The bride follows Kenwood to Torquay...
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