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The Impact of Inspector John Appleby on the Mystery Genre

Inspector John Appleby is a fictional detective created by British author Michael Innes. He first appeared in the 1936 novel Death at the President’s Lodging and went on to feature in many more novels and short stories. Appleby is an intelligent and insightful detective with a keen eye for detail. He is well-educated and well-read, with a background in classics and a talent for languages. … Continue reading The Impact of Inspector John Appleby on the Mystery Genre

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Book Review: Death at the President’s Lodging (1936)

Death at the President’s Lodging is a detective novel written by Michael Innes, first published in 1936. The novel features Inspector John Appleby, a recurring character in Innes’ detective fiction, and is set in an Oxford college. The plot revolves around the death of the President of St. Anthony’s College, who is found murdered in his lodgings. Inspector Appleby is called in to investigate the … Continue reading Book Review: Death at the President’s Lodging (1936)

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Book Review: Hamlet, Revenge! by Michael Innes (1937)

Hamlet, Revenge! by Michael Innes is a cla1ssic British mystery novel featuring Inspector John Appleby of Scotland Yard. The story takes place in the grand Seamnum Court, where a party is being held with guests from the highest echelons of society. Amidst the glittering company, thinly veiled threats are being circulated among the guests, and it becomes clear that tensions are running high. As the … Continue reading Book Review: Hamlet, Revenge! by Michael Innes (1937)

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