Classic Locked-Room Mysteries

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Unlock the Secrets of Classic Locked-Room Mysteries

Immerse yourself in a world of ingenious mysteries with Classic Locked-Room Mysteries, a captivating collection that will keep you guessing until the very end. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, these stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Edited and introduced by David Stuart Davies, this anthology brings together stories from the masters of the locked-room mystery genre, including Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and G. K. Chesterton. Each tale presents a perplexing puzzle: a crime that seems impossible, yet has been committed. As the reader, you are invited to don your detective hat and attempt to crack the case before the solution is revealed.

Locked-room mysteries reached the height of their popularity in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and this collection showcases some of the finest examples. Prepare to be thoroughly entertained and challenged by these timeless classics that will leave you marvelling at the inventiveness of the authors and the ingenuity of their plots.