{"product_id":"the-poisoned-chocolates-case-a-positronic-book-9781515468998","title":"The Poisoned Chocolates Case: A Positronic Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen a society lady dies after eating a box of chocolates meant for someone else, London's press and police are baffled.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the brilliant - and infuriating - amateur sleuth Roger Sheringham dares to unravel the case's tangled motives and deadly elegance. But this time, he's not working alone. Six sharp minds, each with a theory, tackle the same crime - and every solution seems more convincing than the last... until the final, shocking revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Poisoned Chocolates Case\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is Anthony Berkeley at his cleverest - witty, psychological, and delightfully subversive. With multiple detectives, multiple answers, and one unforgettable twist, it's a mystery lover's dream come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham, this classic blends humor, suspense, and intellectual challenge in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBerkeley, Anthony:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Anthony Berkeley (1893-1971) was one of the founding masters of the Golden Age of British detective fiction. Writing under his own name and as Francis Iles, Berkeley helped transform the mystery novel from a simple puzzle into a sophisticated exploration of character, motive, and psychology.A journalist, humorist, and critic as well as a novelist, Berkeley was a founding member of London's legendary Detection Club, where he worked alongside Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton. His creation of Roger Sheringham, an erudite amateur sleuth with a sharp wit and human flaws, redefined the modern detective hero.Berkeley's innovative approach to crime, suspense, and psychological intrigue influenced generations of writers and helped shape the evolution of the classic British mystery. His works-especially The Layton Court Mystery, The Poisoned Chocolates Case, and Malice Aforethought-remain essential reading for anyone who loves intelligent whodunits, vintage crime stories, and the enduring charm of Golden Age mysteries.","brand":"Positronic Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160072450322,"sku":"9781515468998","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ace473b4-59bf-4b5f-afb7-4496ad43b6c5.jpg?v=1775034348","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-poisoned-chocolates-case-a-positronic-book-9781515468998","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}