The Black Spectacles (British Library Crime Classics)

Dickson Carr, John

ISBN 10: 1464216320 / ISBN 13: 9781464216329

Published by Poisoned Pen Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Black Spectacles (British Library Crime Classics)
• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1464216320
• ISBN 13: 9781464216329
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Everything you could ever want in a Golden Age of Detective Fiction novel. ― Booklist

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 'peach-fancier' 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.

About the Author

John Dickson Carr (November 30, 1906 - February 27, 1977) was a hugely popular and prolific author of crime fiction, regarded as one of the finest writers of ‘Golden Age’ mysteries. He was one of only two Americans ever admitted to the Detection Club, a prestigious honor amongst writers.