Book cover for The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley

The Poisoned Chocolates Case

2025 Released
478 Pages
4-5 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
MysteriousPress.com/Open RoadISBN 9781504097567

From "a master of the fair-play puzzle tales," amateur detectives take turns solving the murder of a woman by a box of candy gifted by her hapless husband (Publishers Weekly).   Graham and Joan Bendix have succeeded in making the eighth wonder of the modern world, a happy marriage. So when the devoted husband brings home a box of chocolates to his beloved wife and she dies hours later, no one is sorrier or sadder than he is.   It's a murder that has Scotland Yard stumped, making it the perfect crime for Robert Sheringham to bring to his Crime Circle, a group of discerning amateur sleuths eager to exercise their crime solving skills on a real case. As each member of the club proposes a solution, the pieces of this mystery puzzle are illuminated, until the final thrilling conclusion.   "All Berkeley's stories are amusing, intriguing and he is a master of the final twist." —Agatha Christie

Anthony Berkeley

Anthony Berkeley (1893-1971) was a pioneering figure in the Golden Age of detective fiction and a founding member of the Detection Club. Known for his witty prose, ingenious plotting, and psychological depth, Berkeley's mysteries - including The Piccadilly Murder - challenged conventional whodunit structure and delighted readers with clever twists and engaging characters. His work remains essential reading for fans of classic British crime fiction.

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