Miraculous Mysteries

Miraculous Mysteries: Locked-Room Murders and Impossible Crimes edited by Martin Edwards Summary: Impossible crime stories have been relished by puzzle-lovers ever since the invention of detective fiction. Fiendishly intricate cases were particularly well suited to the cerebral type of detective story that became so popular during the 'golden age of murder' between the two world wars. But the tradition goes back to the days of Edgar Allan Poe and Wilkie Collins, and impossible crime stories have been written by such luminaries as Arthur Conan Doyle, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers and Margery Allingham. This anthology celebrates their work, alongside long-hidden gems by less familiar writers. Together these stories demonstrate the range and high accomplishment of the classic British impossible crime story over more than half a century. Angie’s comments: A fun, seasonal collection of short stories. Most of the stories are cozy or light (as much as they can be dealing with murder). Recommended for readers of 1920s and 1930s British mysteries. Request this item