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Death in Five Boxes (Library of Crime Classics),Used
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Carter Dickson (a.k.a. John Dickson Carr) is certainly the master of the lockedroom mystery, a category which might as well be named after him. In 'Death in Five Boxes,' Carr presents not a lockedroom mystery but a nonetheless apparently impossible crime. A gathering of five people ends when four of them are found unconscious and nearly dead from atropine poisoning. The fifth faired far less well; he was dead, stabbed. As the room in which the five were found was not locked, the crime should be an easy one. But there's a slight catch; it seems impossible that anyone, whether a member of the group or an outsider, could have put the poison into the drinks. Sir Henry Merrivale, Carr's best character, is determined to solve the crime, though, and he naturally does so. Along the way, we learn that the five people who were at the table have many secrets, all of which only serve to cloud the mystery. 'Death in Five Boxes' is an excellent novel for those who would like to be able finally to solve one of Carr's puzzles. The solution is perhaps the most obvious of any of his novels or short stories, though it should be pointed out that 'obvious' and Carr's name do not lend themselves to use in the same paragraph. The novel might be better for aspiring mystery novelists. With such a (relatively) obvious solution, the book becomes an exercise in the mastery of hiding the obvious. Though the novel is far from Carr's best, either as a simple story or as an impossible mystery, the way in which this undisputed master goes about hiding the truth while playing entirely by the rules is something to behold
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Death in Five Boxes'? A: 'Death in Five Boxes' is a mystery novel that falls under the category of locked-room mysteries, showcasing an impossible crime scenario.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Death in Five Boxes'? A: The author of 'Death in Five Boxes' is Carter Dickson, who is also known as John Dickson Carr.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This listing is for a used book in good condition, specifically categorized as 'Very Good'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Death in Five Boxes' have? A: 'Death in Five Boxes' has a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'Death in Five Boxes' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Death in Five Boxes' published? A: 'Death in Five Boxes' was published on January 1, 1991.
- Q: Is this book suitable for aspiring mystery novelists? A: Yes, 'Death in Five Boxes' can be beneficial for aspiring mystery novelists as it highlights the techniques of hiding the obvious in a mystery.
- Q: What are the main features of this book? A: The main feature of 'Death in Five Boxes' is that it is a used book in good condition, perfect for readers interested in classic mystery tales.
- Q: Does the book have a specific edition? A: Yes, the listed book is a reprint edition of 'Death in Five Boxes'.
- Q: What can readers expect from the plot of 'Death in Five Boxes'? A: Readers can expect an intriguing plot involving five individuals at a gathering, where an impossible crime unfolds, leading to a complex mystery that reveals many secrets.