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The Black Spectacles (British Library Crime Classics)
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Also Known By Its Us Title The Problem Of The Green Capsule, This Classic Novel Is Widely Regarded As One Of John Dickson Carr'S Masterpieces And Remains Among The Greatest Impossible Crime Mysteries Of All Time.A Sinister Case Of Deadly Poisoned Chocolates From Sodbury Cross'S High Street Shop Haunts The Group Of Friends And Relatives Assembled At Bellegarde, Among The Orchards Of 'Peachfancier' Marcus Chesney. To Prove A Point About How The Sweets Could Have Been Poisoned Under The Nose Of The Shopkeeper, Chesney Stages An Elaborate Memory Game To Test Whether Any Of His Guests Can See Beyond Their 'Black Spectacles'; That Is, To See The Truth Without Assumptions As Witnesses.During The Test Which Is Also Being Filmed Chesney Is Murdered By His Accomplice, Dressed Head To Toe In An 'Invisible Man' Disguise. The Keen Wits Of Dr, Gideon Fell Are Called For To Crack This Brazen And Bizarre Murder Committed In Full View Of An Audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main plot of 'The Black Spectacles'? A: 'The Black Spectacles' revolves around a sinister case of poisoned chocolates that leads to a murder during a memory game staged to reveal the truth behind the crime. The protagonist, Marcus Chesney, is murdered while demonstrating how the chocolates could have been poisoned.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Black Spectacles'? A: The author of 'The Black Spectacles' is John Dickson Carr, a renowned writer known for his contributions to the genre of detective fiction.
- Q: When is 'The Black Spectacles' being published? A: 'The Black Spectacles' is scheduled to be published on June 18, 2024.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'The Black Spectacles' falls under the genre of Traditional Detective Fiction.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Black Spectacles' have? A: 'The Black Spectacles' consists of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Black Spectacles' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Black Spectacles' a new book? A: 'The Black Spectacles' is classified as a new book.
- Q: What are the key themes in 'The Black Spectacles'? A: Key themes in 'The Black Spectacles' include deception, the nature of truth, and the challenges of perception, particularly in a murder mystery context.
- Q: What makes 'The Black Spectacles' a notable mystery novel? A: 'The Black Spectacles' is regarded as one of John Dickson Carr's masterpieces, known for its intricate plot and the unique challenge of an impossible crime mystery.
- Q: Can I find 'The Black Spectacles' in other formats? A: Currently, 'The Black Spectacles' is listed as a paperback edition, and availability in other formats has not been specified.