The Wychford Poisoning Case
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The Wychford Poisoning Case
When a quiet English village becomes the setting for an inexplicable death, amateur detective Roger Sheringham is drawn into one of the most baffling cases of his career.
A man is found dead after an ordinary evening among friends—no signs of violence, no obvious motive, and no clear suspect. Yet the cause is unmistakable: poison. The problem is how it was administered—and by whom. Every explanation collapses under scrutiny, and every suspect appears equally innocent... or equally capable. As the mystery deepens, Sheringham must unravel a puzzle built on timing, psychology, and human misdirection. With his trademark intelligence and scepticism, he challenges accepted assumptions and exposes the dangerous logic behind a crime that seems, at first glance, impossible.
The Wychford Poisoning Case is a masterclass in classic British detective fiction—elegant, intellectually rigorous, and driven by one of the Golden Age's most engaging sleuths.
Perfect for readers of traditional mysteries, village crime fiction, and cerebral whodunits where reasoning matters more than gunfire.
Series: Roger Sheringham Mysteries
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798903000104
Publisher: Impact
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 January 2026
Imprint: Impact
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 182
About the Author
Anthony Berkeley (1893-1971) was one of the most influential figures of the Golden Age of British detective fiction. A founding member of the legendary Detection Club, Berkeley helped shape the modern mystery novel through his emphasis on psychological realism, clever misdirection, and intellectually challenging plots.Best known for creating the urbane amateur sleuth Roger Sheringham, Berkeley's novels stand out for their originality, sharp social observation, and willingness to subvert reader expectations. His work often plays with the conventions of the classic whodunit, rewarding attentive readers with ingenious solutions and unexpected reversals.Berkeley also wrote under the pen name A. Monmouth Platts, producing a body of crime fiction admired for its wit, sophistication, and formal experimentation. Today, his novels are widely regarded as essential reading for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and the finest puzzle-plot mysteries of the early twentieth century.
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