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The "Canady" Murder Case: A Philo Vance Story

The "Canady" Murder Case: A Philo Vance Story

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 102603387X
ISBN13: 9781026033876
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Canary Murder Case is a cornerstone of Golden Age detective fiction, featuring the sophisticated and hyper-intellectual sleuth Philo Vance. When a beautiful Broadway singer, known to the public as the Canary, is found strangled in her locked New York apartment, the police are confronted with a baffling crime that appears impossible to solve. Philo Vance, with his immense knowledge of psychology, art, and human nature, joins District Attorney John F.-X. Markham to navigate a web of high-society scandals and secret motives.

Set against the vibrant yet dangerous backdrop of 1920s New York, the narrative is a meticulously constructed puzzle. Vance employs unique analytical methods-ranging from the study of poker behavior to psychological profiling-to sift through a list of wealthy and influential suspects. The work is celebrated for its intricate plotting and the cold, brilliant deductive logic of its protagonist. The Canary Murder Case stands as a definitive example of the classic drawing-room mystery, emphasizing the intellectual challenge of the hunt. Readers will find a compelling exploration of greed and obsession, solidifying S. S. Van Dine's legacy as a master of the genre and Philo Vance as one of literature's most distinctive detectives.

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