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The Bishop Murder Case

The Classic Manhattan Puzzle Mystery
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The Bishop Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine is a gripping crime novel featuring detective Philo Vance. This intriguing tale unfolds in New York City, where a series of bizarre murders is committed, each inspired by nursery rhymes. Vance must follow a trail of cryptic clues left by the elusive killer who styles themselves as "The Bishop." As the tension mounts, Vance's keen intellect is put to the ultimate test in this classic whodunit.
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You might enjoy this intriguing whodunit if you love classic detective mysteries with a cerebral detective at the helm. The story offers a thrilling puzzle of literary clues and mysterious nursery rhymes, perfect for those who relish piecing together clever, twisty plots. If diving deep into 1920s New York and following a trail of clever deductions excites you, this crime thriller will keep you turning pages.

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The Bishop Murder Case

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When Cock Robin is found dead with an arrow through his chest, New York's DA calls in amateur detective and professional flaneur Philo Vance to solve the case. Vance quickly establishes the reference in the staging of the murder to a nursery rhyme line, a pattern that is soon borne out by a succession of stranger and even more perverse murders.

After each murder, the perpetrator sends a note to the press, signed simply 'The Bishop.' Vance must move quickly to stop the Bishop's tyrannous and bloody campaign of death raging through the upper echelons of New York society.

Set against the backdrop of Jazz Age Manhattan with a distinctive and erudite detective, The Bishop Murder Case is considered one of the great classic detective stories.

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The Bishop Murder Case is praised for its gentlemanly and scholarly detective Philo Vance, embodying the spirit of the Jazz Age. Reviews highlight the well-crafted and captivating nature of S. S. Van Dine's writing, though Vance is seen by some as overly highbrow or even asinine.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782279983

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

S.S. VAN DINE was the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright (1888 - 1939), a US art critic and prolific author. After a long illness, he started writing detective fiction, creating the wildly popular detective Philo Vance whose obscure cultural references and knowledge of aesthetic arts helped him solve many complicated puzzle plots.

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