The Layton Court Mystery
1925
The Layton Court Mystery, published in 1925 by Anthony Berkeley, is a detective novel featuring amateur sleuth Roger Sheringham. Set in the English estate of Layton Court, the story begins with the apparent suicide of host Victor Stanworth, found dead in a locked library. As Sheringham investigates, he uncovers hidden tensions and secrets among the guests, suggesting that the truth may be more complex than it seems. This novel is notable for its clever plot and exploration of human nature and deception within a classic mystery framework.
