The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley
In this classic detective novel, a group of amateur sleuths, known as the Crimes Circle, is presented with a perplexing case involving a box of poisoned chocolates that leads to the death of a gentleman and nearly kills his sister. The members of the Circle, each employing their own unique methods of deduction, take turns proposing different solutions to the mystery, revealing a complex web of motives and opportunities. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is invited to puzzle out the identity of the murderer alongside the characters, leading to a series of surprising twists and a final, unexpected resolution that challenges the conventions of the genre. This story is celebrated for its ingenious plot and its exploration of the art of detection itself.
The 1340th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1929
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 20th on Tozai Mystery Best 100 (2012 Revision) (Shūkan Bunshun (Japanese Newspaper))
- 41st on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)