The Impact of Miss Marple on the Mystery Genre

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Miss Jane Marple, a fictional character created by the renowned British author Agatha Christie, has had a significant impact on the mystery genre. Christie’s books featuring Miss Marple, first introduced in The Murder at the Vicarage in 1930, have sold over 2 billion copies worldwide, making her one of the most popular characters in literature. Miss Marple,… Continue reading The Impact of Miss Marple on the Mystery Genre

#WWWWednesday (April 19, 2023)

Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and is currently revived by Taking on a World of Words. You can participate by answering the three questions below and leaving a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit … Continue reading #WWWWednesday (April 19, 2023)

Happy 70th birthday to “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie!

Originally posted on Golden Age of Detective Fiction:
Agatha Christie is a renowned author who has written numerous mystery novels that have captivated readers worldwide. Among her many works, “The Mousetrap” is one of her most well-known plays. First performed in 1952, “The Mousetrap” has since become the longest-running play in the world, with over 27,000 performances to date. This essay will examine the plot,… Continue reading Happy 70th birthday to “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie!

#WWWWednesday (March 29, 2023)

Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and is currently revived by Taking on a World of Words. You can participate by answering the three questions below and leaving a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit … Continue reading #WWWWednesday (March 29, 2023)

Sam Spade: An Essay

Sam Spade is one of the most iconic characters in the history of detective fiction. Created by Dashiell Hammett, Spade first appeared in the novel The Maltese Falcon and has since become a symbol of the hardboiled detective genre. Spade is a complex and enigmatic character, known for his tough demeanor, sharp wit, and unflinching moral code. He is a private detective who operates in … Continue reading Sam Spade: An Essay

S. S. Van Dine’s Rules for a “Fair Play” Mystery

S. S. Van Dine was a pseudonym used by the American mystery writer Willard Huntington Wright. In his essay “Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories,” Van Dine outlined what he considered to be the “rules of fair play” for mystery writers. These rules were intended to guide writers in creating stories that were fair to the reader and allowed them to solve the mystery along … Continue reading S. S. Van Dine’s Rules for a “Fair Play” Mystery

Book Review: The Fellowship of The Frog by Edgar Wallace (1925)

The Fellowship of the Frog is a thrilling mystery novel by Edgar Wallace, first published in 1925. Set in London, the story revolves around a secret criminal organization known as the Fellowship of the Frog, which is led by a mastermind known only as “The Frog.” The novel follows the efforts of Detective Inspector Elk and his team to catch The Frog and put an … Continue reading Book Review: The Fellowship of The Frog by Edgar Wallace (1925)