-The White Priory Murders*

W 1942 Carter Dickson 

Notes 

The White Priory Murders is a 1934 mystery novel by Carter Dickson, the pseudonym of John Dickson Carr. The story features the detective Sir Henry Merrivale, who is called to investigate the murder of a famous actress in a secluded English manor known as the White Priory. The crime occurs in a locked room, surrounded by undisturbed snow, making it an intriguing "impossible" mystery. The novel is renowned for its clever plotting, atmospheric setting, and the classic locked-room puzzle that Dickson was famous for, making it a standout in the genre.

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Paperback copy in excellent condition with red fore edge.