{"product_id":"the-piccadilly-murder-9781963956788","title":"The Piccadilly Murder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Piccadilly Murder (1929) is a classic detective novel by Anthony Berkeley, a celebrated writer in the Golden Age of detective fiction. This book is one of his many clever and intricately plotted mysteries, featuring his popular amateur sleuth, Roger Sheringham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the novel, Sheringham investigates the death of a man in a London tea shop, initially thought to be a heart attack but soon revealed to involve foul play. True to Berkeley's style, the story unfolds with wit, sharp dialogue, and a focus on psychological depth. Berkeley's hallmark is his ability to play with conventional mystery tropes, offering surprises and a sometimes unconventional approach to justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnthony Berkeley Cox (1893-1971), writing under the pen names Anthony Berkeley and Francis Iles, was a prolific and influential figure in the Golden Age of detective fiction. His work is notable for its wit, psychological insight, and innovative approaches to the mystery genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerkeley was born in Watford, England, and educated at University College, Oxford. He served in World War I before embarking on a career as a journalist and novelist. His experience in journalism informed his sharp, satirical writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerkeley was a founding member of the Detection Club, a prestigious organization of mystery writers that included Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. His works often satirized and subverted the conventions of detective fiction, influencing later crime novelists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ancient Wisdom Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51474886033682,"sku":"9781963956788","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c96f822a-56df-406a-a0d3-58cc9b27349a.jpg?v=1768915144","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-piccadilly-murder-9781963956788","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}