The Wychford Poisoning Case by Anthony Berkeley (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Wychford Poisoning Case by Anthony Berkeley, Tony Medawar A classic British crime novel from the Golden Age – perhaps the first ever psychological crime novel – by the founder of the Detection Club, marking 50 years since the death of the author. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A classic British crime novel from the Golden Age – perhaps the first ever psychological crime novel – by the founder of the Detection Club, marking 50 years since the death of the author. Mrs Bentley has been arrested for murder. The evidence is overwhelming: arsenic she extracted from fly papers was in her husbandâ™s medicine, his food and his lemonade, and her crimes are being plastered across the newspapers. Even her lawyers believe she is guilty. But Roger Sheringham, the brilliant but outspoken young novelist, is convinced that there is â˜too much evidenceâ™ against Mrs Bentley and sets out to prove her innocence.Credited as the book that first introduced psychology to the detective novel, The Wychford Poisoning Case was based on a notorious real-life murder inquiry. Written by Anthony Berkeley, a founder of the celebrated Detection Club who also found fame under the pen-name â˜Francis Ilesâ™, the story saw the return of Roger Sheringham, the Golden Ageâ™s breeziest â" and booziest â" detective. Author Biography Anthony Berkeley was a pen name of Anthony Berkeley Cox (1893-1971), one of the most important figures in the history of British crime fiction. Many of his novels feature the amateur criminologist Roger Sheringham. As well as being the author of many classic detective stories, Berkeley was the founder of the prestigious Detection Club for the finest crime writers. Review Detection and crime at its wittiest – all Berkeleys stories are amusing, intriguing and he is a master of the final twist.Agatha ChristieAnthony Berkeley is the supreme master not of the "twist" but of the "double-twist". Milward Kennedy in the Sunday Times Long Description A classic British crime novel from the Golden Age - perhaps the first ever psychological crime novel - by the founder of the Detection Club, marking 50 years since the death of the author. Mrs Bentley has been arrested for murder. The evidence is overwhelming: arsenic she extracted from fly papers was in her husbands medicine, his food and his lemonade, and her crimes are being plastered across the newspapers. Even her lawyers believe she is guilty. But Roger Sheringham, the brilliant but outspoken young novelist, is convinced that there is too much evidence against Mrs Bentley and sets out to prove her innocence. Credited as the book that first introduced psychology to the detective novel, The Wychford Poisoning Case was based on a notorious real-life murder inquiry. Written by Anthony Berkeley, a founder of the celebrated Detection Club who also found fame under the pen-name Francis Iles, the story saw the return of Roger Sheringham, the Golden Ages breeziest - and booziest - detective. Review Quote Anthony Berkeley is the supreme master not of the "twist" but of the "double-twist". Milward Kennedy in the Sunday Times Feature One of two crime novels (with The Silk Stockings Murders) by Anthony Berkeley being released for the first time in paperback to mark 50 years since his death in March 1971. Competition: inspector french;bodies from the library;howdunit;death on the nile;the cask;killings at kingfisher hill. by;agatha christie;philip macdonald;donald henderson;freeman wills crofts;john rhode;tony medawar;martin edwards;edmund crispin;e. c. r. lorac;sophie hannah;dorothy l. sayers;ngaio marsh Description for Sales People A classic British crime novel from the Golden Age - perhaps the first ever psychological crime novel - by the founder of the Detection Club, marking 50 years since the death of the author. Mrs Bentley has been arrested for murder. The evidence is overwhelming: arsenic she extracted from fly papers was in her husbands medicine, his food and his lemonade, and her crimes are being plastered across the newspapers. Even her lawyers believe she is guilty. But Roger Sheringham, the brilliant but outspoken young novelist, is convinced that there is too much evidence against Mrs Bentley and sets out to prove her innocence. Credited as the book that first introduced psychology to the detective novel, The Wychford Poisoning Case was based on a notorious real-life murder inquiry. Written by Anthony Berkeley, a founder of the celebrated Detection Club who also found fame under the pen-name Francis Iles, the story saw the return of Roger Sheringham, the Golden Ages breeziest - and booziest - detective. Gold title One of two crime novels (with The Silk Stockings Murders) by Anthony Berkeley being released for the first time in paperback to mark 50 years since his death in March 1971. Competition: inspector french;bodies from the library;howdunit;death on the nile;the cask;killings at kingfisher hill. by;agatha christie;philip macdonald;donald henderson;freeman wills crofts;john rhode;tony medawar;martin edwards;edmund crispin;e. c. r. lorac;sophie hannah;dorothy l. sayers;ngaio marsh Details ISBN0008333882 Author Tony Medawar Pages 240 Year 2021 ISBN-10 0008333882 ISBN-13 9780008333881 Publication Date 2021-02-04 Format Paperback Series Collins Crime Club Language English DEWEY 823.912 UK Release Date 2021-02-04 Imprint Collins Crime Club Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008216436 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-09-06 NZ Release Date 2021-09-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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