Description du livre
This beautifully illustrated classic collection brings together five of R.A.J. Walling’s most compelling mysteries featuring amateur sleuth Noel Pinson — a gentleman detective known for his quiet intelligence, unshakable logic, and calm demeanor in the face of unsettling crimes. From haunted estates to deadly secrets, these stories are masterclasses in subtle suspense and classic English deduction.
In The Fatal Glove, a single misplaced glove sets off a chilling investigation into motives hidden beneath the surface of genteel society. The Strong Room follows a locked-room mystery brimming with emotional undercurrents and cleverly planted clues, while Miss Immington’s Ring centers on a vanished heirloom and the shadowy truths it reveals.
Walling’s trademark atmospheric settings come to life in The Spook of Cornelius, where superstition and fact collide in a moody coastal village. The collection concludes with The Murder of Mrs. Rooth, a sharp, tightly woven case that explores vengeance, appearances, and the subtle art of misdirection.
Noel Pinson, with his understated brilliance and moral clarity, is a worthy addition to the tradition of classic sleuths. Unlike more flamboyant detectives, Pinson solves crimes with quiet persistence and human insight, making each mystery a rewarding, thoughtful experience.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Freeman Wills Crofts, and Dorothy L. Sayers, this collection offers a rich journey through the refined world of British Golden Age crime fiction — where the stakes are high, the manners impeccable, and the truth always lurking just below the surface.
Contents:
NOVELS
• THE FATAL GLOVE
• THE STRONG ROOM
CHRISTMAS STORIES
• MISS IMMINGTON'S RING
• THE SPOOK OF CORNELIUS
• THE MURDER OF MRS. ROOTH