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The Chinese Orange Mystery (An American Mystery Classic),New
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A topsyturvy crime scene sends a detective on a puzzling quest for the truth.The offices of foreign literature publisher and renowned stamp collector Donald Kirk are often host to strange activities, but the most recent occurrencethe murder of an unknown caller, found dead in an empty waiting roomis unlike any that has come before. Nobody, it seems, entered or exited the room, and yet the crime scene clearly has been manipulated, leaving everything in the room turned backwards and upside down. Stuck through the back of the corpses shirt are two long spearsand a tangerine is missing from the fruit bowl. Enter amateur sleuth Ellery Queen, who arrives just in time to witness the discovery of the body, only to be immediately drawn into a complex case in which no clue is too minor or too glaring to warrant careful consideration.Reprinted for the first time in over thirty years, The Chinese Orange Mystery is revered to this day for its challenging conceit and inventive solution. The book is a fairplay mystery in which readers have all the clues needed to solve the crime. In 1981, the novel was selected as one of the top ten locked room mysteries of all time by a panel of mysteryworld luminaries that included Julian Symons, Edward D. Hoch, Howard Haycraft, and Otto Penzler.
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- Q: What is the main plot of The Chinese Orange Mystery? A: The Chinese Orange Mystery follows amateur sleuth Ellery Queen as he investigates a peculiar murder case involving a crime scene that has been manipulated, with the body of an unknown caller found in a locked room.
- Q: Who is the author of The Chinese Orange Mystery? A: The book is authored by Ellery Queen, a pseudonym for the writing team of Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee.
- Q: When was The Chinese Orange Mystery published? A: The Chinese Orange Mystery was published on October 2, 2018, as a reprint for the first time in over thirty years.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: The book is classified as a mystery, specifically a locked room mystery, known for its challenging plot and fair-play elements.
- Q: How many pages does The Chinese Orange Mystery have? A: The Chinese Orange Mystery consists of 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: Is The Chinese Orange Mystery suitable for new readers of the mystery genre? A: Yes, The Chinese Orange Mystery is designed to engage all readers, including those new to the genre, as it includes all clues necessary to solve the mystery alongside the story.
- Q: What makes The Chinese Orange Mystery a fair-play mystery? A: It is considered a fair-play mystery because it provides readers with all the necessary clues to solve the crime, promoting an interactive reading experience.
- Q: Where can I purchase The Chinese Orange Mystery? A: The Chinese Orange Mystery is available for purchase at various online retailers, bookstores, and through the publisher's website.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The Chinese Orange Mystery is sold as a new item, ensuring that it is in pristine condition upon arrival.