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The Canary Murder Case

By Dine, S. S. Van

The Canary Murder Case

By Dine, S. S. Van

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A stylish Golden Age murder mystery that cemented Philo Vance as one of crime fiction's most distinctive detectives.First published in 1927, The Canary Murder Case is the second novel in S. S. Van Dine's influential Philo Vance series. When a glamorous Broadway actress is found murdered in her New York apartment, the case appears simple-until a baffling array of false clues, misleading evidence, and unexpected suspects turns the investigation into a formidable puzzle. Philo Vance approaches the crime with intellectual precision, psychological insight, and a keen appreciation for human weakness. As the investigation unfolds, Van Dine constructs a classic fair-play mystery in which every detail matters and nothing is quite what it seems. Taut, elegant, and meticulously plotted, The Canary Murder Case exemplifies the sophisticated American detective novel of the 1920s, blending urban glamour with rigorous logic and deduction.
This Impact Books edition presents the novel as a fast-moving, idea-driven whodunit for modern readers who enjoy traditional mysteries with a strong puzzle core.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
216
Release Date:
2026-01-14
Publication Date:
2026-01-14
Publisher:
Impact Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798903000197
Weight:
321 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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