The Layton Court Mystery by Anthony Berkeley

The Layton Court Mystery

Roger Sheringham Cases #1

Anthony Berkeley

222 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The Layton Court Mystery by Anthony Berkeley is a gripping page-turner that will captivate fans of classic whodunits and amateur sleuths, offering a intriguing puzzle to unravel alongside the clever and resourceful Roger Sheringham as he navigates the dark and tense world of a country house murder.

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A Roger Sheringham mystery In a typical English country house, a murder is committed. The wealthy Victor Stanworth, who'd been playing host to a party of friends, is found dead in the library. At first it appears to be suicide, for the room was un...

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Community Reviews

3.24
based on 48 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 50%

lighthearted: 50%

hopeful: 25%


Pace

75% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose slow
fast
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose No
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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