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Book Review: The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley, Edited by Martin Edwards (1929)

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 … Continue reading Book Review: The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley, Edited by Martin Edwards (1929)

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How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Introduction The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, which refers to the period between the two World Wars, witnessed the emergence of several women writers who made significant contributions to the mystery genre. These women writers challenged the male-dominated landscape of detective fiction, and their works continue to inspire readers and writers today. This essay aims to explore the best women mystery writers of the Golden … Continue reading How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

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Cozy Mysteries During the Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Cozy mysteries were a popular sub-genre of detective fiction during the Golden Age of detective fiction, which is generally considered to have spanned the 1920s and 1930s. Cozy mysteries were characterized by their lighthearted tone, small-town or village settings, and amateur sleuths who used their everyday skills and knowledge to solve crimes. Cozy mysteries were often seen as a response to the darker and more … Continue reading Cozy Mysteries During the Golden Age of Detective Fiction

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