The Piccadilly Murder
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A glass of poison, a dead woman in Piccadilly, and a trail of clues only the sharpest detective can unravel. The Piccadilly Murder is a brilliant mystery written by a master craftsman, Anthony Berkeley—creator of the legendary sleuth Roger Sheringham. This classic British whodunit combines a shocking crime with Berkeley’s trademark wit, psychological insight, and clever plotting. When a seemingly ordinary afternoon in Piccadilly ends in tragedy, suspicion falls on a glass of poisoned spirits. Was it suicide, accident, or murder most foul? In the fog-shrouded streets of London, amid whispers of scandal and hidden motives, the truth proves more elusive than anyone suspects. Berkeley weaves an atmospheric London mystery filled with red herrings, sharp dialogue, and an ending as unexpected as it is satisfying.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham, The Piccadilly Murder is a must-have for lovers of classic whodunits, vintage British crime fiction, and Golden Age mystery reprints. This retro detective novel delivers everything mystery readers crave—a murder in London, an ingenious puzzle, and a detective who must untangle the web of lies before the killer strikes again. Step back into the Golden Age of mystery and discover why Anthony Berkeley remains one of the most respected voices in the world of classic detective fiction.
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About Anthony Berkeley
Anthony Berkeley (1893–1971) was one of the most innovative writers of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, celebrated for his ingenious plots, psychological insight, and sly sense of humor. A founding member of London’s famed Detection Club, he wrote under multiple names—including Francis Iles—and delighted readers with mysteries that often pushed the boundaries of the traditional whodunit.
Berkeley created the sharp-witted amateur sleuth Roger Sheringham, whose cases remain classics of British crime fiction, and he was among the first to explore not just “who” committed the crime but why. His groundbreaking psychological crime novels, including Malice Aforethought and Before the Fact, paved the way for modern suspense and influenced generations of mystery writers.
Whether weaving a London murder mystery, a country-house whodunit, or a tale of dark psychological intrigue, Anthony Berkeley remains a cornerstone of the Golden Age mystery tradition, standing proudly alongside Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham.
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