The golden age of detective fiction gifted us many star names. Works by writers such as Agatha Christie, Gilbert Chesterton, Earl Stanley Gardner, and Rex Stout developed and refined the detective genre; their novels, unequivocally recognized as classics, are still beloved by readers today and serve as a benchmark for quality for subsequent generations of detective story authors. An honorable place in this constellation rightly belongs to John Dickson Carr (1906–1977) – a virtuoso master of perfectly constructed "impossible crimes in a locked room." In 1933, in the novel "The Witch's Cabin," John Dickson Carr first introduced the public to the amateur detective Dr. Gideon Fell. "Dark Glasses" (1939) is the tenth story about the adventures of the ingenious detective. The residents of the quiet English village of Sudbury-Cross suspect the beautiful Marjorie Wills of poisoning chocolate at the local tobacco and confectionery shop. However, her uncle, the influential Marcus Chesney, considers the eyewitness testimonies unreliable. It seems that only Gideon Fell can uncover the truth…
The book, in an easy-to-read format, will make a wonderful gift for all detective lovers. If you are looking for a classic detective, books from the golden age of detective fiction, detectives about "crimes in locked rooms," novels by John Dickson Carr, stories about Dr. Gideon Fell, or want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of English detective fiction – this novel is for you. Fans of Agatha Christie and connoisseurs of intellectual puzzles will especially appreciate the subtle intrigue and impeccable logic of the plot.
