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The Canary Murder Case: Locked-room mystery

The Canary Murder Case: Locked-room mystery

Van Dine, S. S.

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 2322597007
ISBN13: 9782322597000
Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand
Published: Jun 27 2025
Pages: 356
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.79 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
The Canary Murder Case by S S Van Dine immerses readers in a classic locked-room mystery emblematic of the Golden Age of detective fiction. The story opens with the discovery of Margaret Odell, a glamorous nightclub singer known as The Canary, strangled in her locked New York apartment. When the police attribute the crime to a botched robbery, the mystery deepens: there are no signs of forced entry, and the suspects gangsters and gentlemen alike all have seemingly solid alibis. Amateur detective Philo Vance, a sophisticated aesthete and keen psychologist, is called in by District Attorney Markham. Vance meticulously analyzes the clues, including a missing diamond and blackmail letters, gradually reconstructing the crime. His investigation culminates in a high-stakes poker game, where he observes the suspects reactions and ultimately exposes a cunning murderer. The solution hinges on a clever manipulation of timing and a recorded voice, revealing a plot of remarkable ingenuity. This landmark novel combines intellectual complexity with the vibrant atmosphere of the Jazz Age, embodying Van Dines principle of fair play: every clue is available to the reader, inviting them to solve the mystery alongside Vance. The Canary Murder Case stands as a cornerstone of locked-room mysteries and historical crime fiction, offering timeless appeal to fans of classic detective stories.

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