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Rhode John

    Ce prolifique romancier de romans policiers a acquis une renommée principalement grâce à deux séries distinctes. L'une, sous le pseudonyme de John Rhode, présentait le scientifique légiste Dr Priestley, qui employait des méthodes scientifiques pour la détection des crimes, comme l'analyse de la boue sur les chaussures des suspects. Une seconde série, écrite sous le nom de Miles Burton, mettait en scène l'enquêteur amateur Desmond Merrion travaillant aux côtés de Scotland Yard. Les critiques ont classé cet auteur dans l'école « Humdrum » de la fiction policière, caractérisée par un accent sur les énigmes complexes et la déduction logique, analogues aux mots croisés. Son style narratif se concentrait sur la construction méticuleuse de l'intrigue et l'analyse scientifique des preuves.

    Rhode John
    Body Unidentified
    Dead of the Night
    Poison for One
    The Floating Admiral
    The Anatomy of Murder
    Death Takes a Partner
    • Body Unidentified

      • 226pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      The story begins with Mr. Wedgwood observing what he initially believes to be a large car in his yard, only to realize with shock that it is actually a hearse. This moment sets the tone for a narrative filled with intrigue and unexpected revelations, as the presence of the hearse raises questions about its purpose and the implications it holds for Mr. Wedgwood's life. The contrast between the ordinary setting and the ominous arrival of the hearse hints at deeper themes of mortality and the unforeseen events that can disrupt daily life.

      Body Unidentified2024
    • The Murders in Praed Street

      • 196pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Set in the backdrop of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, this 1928 novel follows the armchair detective Lancelot Priestley as he tackles a complex murder case on Praed Street. Known for his intellectual prowess, Priestley employs his analytical skills to unravel the mystery, showcasing the genre's hallmark of clever deduction and intricate plotting. This installment marks the fourth in Priestley's series, continuing to captivate readers with its engaging narrative and classic detective elements.

      The Murders in Praed Street2024
    • Death Takes a Partner

      • 250pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Inspector Lancelot Priestley investigates a complex murder case involving a wealthy industrialist found dead in his lavish estate. As he navigates a labyrinth of secrets and deceit, the array of suspects complicates the search for the truth, making for a gripping mystery filled with intrigue and unexpected twists.

      Death Takes a Partner2024
      3,0
    • The Anatomy of Murder

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      A unique anthology for crime aficionados - seven of the world's most notorious genuine murder mysteries retold by the most accomplished classic crime writers of their generation.

      The Anatomy of Murder2019
      3,2
    • Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton and nine other writers from the legendary Detection Club collaborate in this fiendishly clever but forgotten crime novel first published 80 years ago.

      The Floating Admiral2011
      3,3
    • Surly London accountant diabolically envenomed: employer disappears. Hanslet, Waghorn, and sedentary Dr. Priestley solve it. Unusually clever murder method, good clue-by-clue plodding Bulldog British sleuthing, and a plenitude of red herrings. This little mystery kept me guessing right to the end. A man is murdered. Who did it? How? A second man vanishes and is presumed murdered. While investigating that crime the police discover even more confusing facts. Who is committing such crimes and how will the police lay their hands upon them? Detective novel written by the prolific author Cecil Street, under his pseudonym of John Rhode. Features Dr Priestley and Jimmy Waghorn.

      Death at Breakfast1937