J. J. Connington

Murder in the Maze (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Murder in the Maze is a mystery novel written by J. J. Connington, the pseudonym of Alfred Walter Stewart, a notable British author of detective fiction during the Golden Age of detective fiction. The novel is known for its intricate plotting and classic mystery elements. The story begins with the murder of Sir Richard March, a wealthy and influential man. The setting, March's elaborate and confusing hedge maze, plays a crucial role in the unfolding events. The maze is not just a picturesque garden feature; it becomes the scene of the crime. Sir Richard March is found murdered within its twists and turns. Inspector James, a methodical and sharp-witted detective, is called in to investigate the baffling murder.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 209
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. September 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783988268594
• Artikelnr.: 69138831

Autorenporträt

Alfred Walter Stewart, who wrote under the pen name J. J. Connington, was born in Glasgow, the youngest of three sons of Reverend Dr Stewart. He graduated from Glasgow University and pursued an academic career as a chemistry professor, working for the Admiralty during the First World War. Known for his ingenious and carefully worked-out puzzles and in-depth character development, he was admired by a host of his better-known contemporaries, including Dorothy L. Sayers and John Dickson Carr, who both paid tribute to his influence on their work. He married Jessie Lily Courts in 1916 and they had one daughter.