The Layton Court Mystery by Anthony Berkeley

The Layton Court Mystery

Roger Sheringham Cases #1

Anthony Berkeley

264 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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A Roger Sheringham mysteryIn 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 und...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.08

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