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100	1		_aBerkeley, Anthony, _d1893-1971
245	1	4	_aThe Layton Court mystery
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-02-06
508			_aBrian Raiter
520			_a"The Layton Court Mystery" by Anthony Berkeley is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in an estate known as Layton Court, where a group of characters becomes embroiled in a mystery following the apparent suicide of their host, Victor Stanworth. The primary focus revolves around Roger Sheringham, an enthusiastic author and amateur detective, as he seeks to unravel the complexities of the case. At the start of the story, the atmosphere is one of serene summer mornings at Layton Court, depicted through the eyes of William, the gardener, and then shifting to the main character, Roger Sheringham. Roger's lively conversations with his friend Alec Grierson showcase his dynamic personality. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of foreboding sets in when Lady Stanworth reveals that the charming Victor has shot himself. As the characters navigate the shock of this event, underlying tensions and hidden secrets begin to surface, suggesting that not everything is as it seems at Layton Court. The mixture of lighthearted dialogue and the haunting mystery that follows sets the stage for an intriguing exploration of human nature and deception. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Langtail Press, 1925
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
653			_aSheringham, Roger (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72883
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