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The Red House Mystery

By A. A. Milne
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The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne is a classic whodunit set in a quintessential English country house. When a man is found dead during a weekend gathering, an amateur detective steps up to untangle the mystery. The story unfolds with clever twists and light-hearted banter, making it a delightful read for fans of traditional detective tales.
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If you enjoy classic whodunits with an intriguing puzzle and a charming country house setting, this mystery will captivate you. A. A. Milne's deft narrative combines wit and clever plotting, promising a delightful read for both mystery enthusiasts and fans of traditional detective stories.

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TRY A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERY

Far from the gentle slopes of the Hundred Acre Wood lies The Red House, the setting for A.A Milne's only detective story, where secret passages, uninvited guests, a sinister valet and a puzzling murder lay the foundations for a classic crime caper.

A classic crime story from the world famous author of Winnie-the-Pooh, beautifully re-issued for a whole new audience of Milne fans and crime lovers alike. The perfect stocking filler this Christmas.

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Classic crime, at its very best.

A classic murder mystery from the world-famous author of Winnie-the-Pooh, beautifully re-issued for a whole new audience of A.A. Milne fans and crime lovers alike.

Classic crime, at its very best.

With a new introduction by Gyles Brandreth.

The Red House Mystery is a country residence far removed from the world of the Hundred Acre Wood, but its story has much of the same charm and wit. There is, of course, a murder, and when the local police fail to solve the crime, an amateur sleuth readily steps in. What follows is a delightful whodunnit with humour, excitement, and a suitably surprising twist at the end.

A. A. Milne loved detective stories and pays homage to Sherlock Holmes in his detective—the clever and charismatic Anthony Gillingham—and his assistant, Bill Beverley. This is classic crime at its very best.

'I love his writing' P.G.Wodehouse

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The Red House Mystery, written by A. A. Milne, is often praised for its engaging writing style and well-paced narrative. Reviewers frequently commend Milne for his ability to maintain an intriguing and suspenseful plot, often likening his skill in pacing to a natural, intuitive ability.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099521273

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Alan Alexander Milne was born in Hampstead in 1882 and attended an independent school run by his father before studying mathematics at Cambridge. After university he worked as an Assistant Editor at the magazine Punch and established himself as a successful author of both plays and novels, including The Red House Mystery until, with the publication of When We Were Very Young in 1924 and Winnie-the-Pooh in 1926 his career took a very different turn. Milne continued to produce works for adults but occasionally resented the success of his children's stories, which overshadowed much of his other work. In 1952 A. A. Milne suffered a stroke after brain surgery and retired to his country home in Sussex as an invalid. He died there four years later.

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