Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Anthony Berkeley (real name: Anthony Berkeley Cox) was an English crime fiction writer member of the Detection Club, a group of British mystery writers founded in 1930.

Berkeley was one of the founding members of the Detection Club, along with other famous crime writers such as Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton. The club was formed as a way for mystery writers to come together and discuss their craft, as well as to promote the genre and establish ethical standards for detective fiction.

Berkeley was known for his unconventional approach to crime writing. He often challenged the conventions of the genre and experimented with narrative structure and point of view. His most famous work is The Poisoned Chocolates Case, considered a classic of the Golden Age of detective fiction.

As a member of the Detection Club, Berkeley participated in the club’s famous “Dinner Game,” in which members…