{"product_id":"the-red-house-mystery-a-locked-room-murder-mystery-9788026891901","title":"THE Red House Mystery: A Locked-Room Murder Mystery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Red House Mystery: A Classic Locked-Room Murder Mystery by A.A. Milne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Winnie-the-Pooh, A.A. Milne crafted this ingenious locked-room mystery that has captivated readers since its publication. The Red House Mystery delivers a compelling whodunit set in the quintessential English country house, where nothing is quite as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mystery Unfolds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Ablett is hosting a house party at his English country estate when his long-lost brother Robert arrives unexpectedly from Australia. The black sheep of the family, Robert's appearance disrupts the carefully planned gathering of guests including a widow and her marriageable daughter, a retired major, a willful actress, and Bill Beverley, a young man about town. When Robert is discovered shot dead in a locked room, the idyllic country house party transforms into a crime scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAmateur Detectives Take the Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter Tony Gillingham and his friend Bill, who take it upon themselves to unravel the locked-room mystery. As amateur sleuths, they must navigate through red herrings, questionable alibis, and the complex relationships among the house guests to identify the murderer. Their investigation reveals that everyone present had opportunity, but who had the motive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGolden Age Detective Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel represents the golden age of mystery fiction, featuring all the hallmarks that fans of classic detective stories cherish: the isolated country house setting, a diverse cast of suspects, the impossible crime scenario, and the methodical unraveling of clues. Milne's background as a playwright shines through in the sharp dialogue and well-drawn characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Mystery Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red House Mystery offers a quick read that doesn't sacrifice complexity for pace. The locked-room element adds an extra layer of intrigue to the traditional murder mystery format, challenging readers to solve the puzzle alongside the protagonists. Fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and other golden age mystery writers will find much to appreciate in Milne's only foray into detective fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis E-Artnow paperback edition makes this classic British mystery accessible to modern readers who appreciate vintage crime fiction and the art of the perfectly constructed whodunit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nMark Ablett is entertaining a house party at his English country house. The guest list includes a widow and her marriageable daughter, a retired major, a willful actress, and Bill Beverley, a young man about town. When Mark's long-lost brother Robert, the black sheep of the family, arrives from Australia, things do not go as per plans and shortly thereafter Robert is found shot dead. Now it is up to Tony Gillingham and his friend Bill to figure out the locked room mystery and catch the murderer.\u003cbr\u003e - DO NOT CHANGE THE FORMAT OF THIS DESCRIPTION","brand":"E-Artnow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493401399570,"sku":"9788026891901","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2b35b908-e344-4cba-867f-90a57c65227b.jpg?v=1730646558","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-red-house-mystery-a-locked-room-murder-mystery-9788026891901","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}