Layton Court Mystery

Published in 1926, 'Layton Court Mystery' by Anthony Berkeley features gentleman sleuth Roger Sheringham as he investigates the murder of wealthy Victor Stanworth in a locked library at a country house party. Initially deemed a suicide, the case unfolds with various suspects, raising questions about how the crime could have been committed. The novel is notable for its intricate plot and early contributions to the locked-room mystery genre. However, it contains an anti-Semitic remark that reflects the author's and publisher's insensitivity to the issue.