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When the quiet English village of Wychford is rocked by a shocking poisoning, the genteel world of tea parties and church socials suddenly becomes a hotbed of murder, suspicion, and scandal. Enter Roger Sheringham, the brilliant and irreverent amateur detective whose sharp wit and restless intellect make him one of the most distinctive sleuths of the Golden Age of British detective fiction. Armed with nothing more than intuition, logic, and a disdain for the obvious, Sheringham digs beneath the surface of polite society to uncover a web of jealousy, deception, and dark secrets. The clues lead him from cozy drawing rooms to shadowy country lanes, where every villager has something to hide-and where one false assumption could prove fatal. The Wychford Poisoning Case is the second novel in Anthony Berkeley's acclaimed Roger Sheringham Mysteries, following The Layton Court Mystery. Blending razor-sharp dialogue, intricate plotting, and the psychological insight that would come to define Berkeley's later work, this story stands as a true classic of the British whodunit tradition. Fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham will delight in this clever and unconventional village murder mystery, where motives are as tangled as the ivy on the manor walls and justice depends on the brilliance of one extraordinary mind. Perfect for lovers of classic British crime fiction, vintage detective novels, and the timeless allure of the Golden Age mystery.

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Anthony Berkeley (1893-1971) was one of the founding masters of the Golden Age of British detective fiction. Writing under his own name and as Francis Iles, Berkeley helped transform the mystery novel from a simple puzzle into a sophisticated exploration of character, motive, and psychology.A journalist, humorist, and critic as well as a novelist, Berkeley was a founding member of London's legendary Detection Club, where he worked alongside Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton. His creation of Roger Sheringham, an erudite amateur sleuth with a sharp wit and human flaws, redefined the modern detective hero.Berkeley's innovative approach to crime, suspense, and psychological intrigue influenced generations of writers and helped shape the evolution of the classic British mystery. His works-especially The Layton Court Mystery, The Poisoned Chocolates Case, and Malice Aforethought-remain essential reading for anyone who loves intelligent whodunits, vintage crime stories, and the enduring charm of Golden Age mysteries.

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