The Canary Murder Case. Philo Vance Mysteries. Illustrated
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The Canary Murder Case. Philo Vance Mysteries. Illustrated

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The Canary Murder Case. Philo Vance Mysteries. Illustrated

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S. S. Van Dine's The Canary Murder Case is a classic of Golden Age detective fiction, featuring the brilliant and aristocratic sleuth Philo Vance. Originally published in 1927, this gripping novel follows Vance as he unravels a murder filled with deception, scandal, and hidden motives.Margaret Odell, a notorious nightclub singer known as "The Canary, " is found strangled in her New York apartment. With a reputation for manipulating wealthy admirers and keeping dangerous secrets, she had many enemies—but which of them was desperate enough to kill? The crime scene presents a perplexing mystery: the door was locked, the alibis are conflicting, and the evidence seems deliberately misleading.When the police are baffled, Philo Vance steps in. With his razor-sharp intellect, deep psychological insight, and unconventional methods, he navigates through a web of lies, deceit, and high-society intrigue. As Vance meticulously dissects the relationships and motives of the suspects—powerful men with everything to lose—he pieces together a puzzle that only he can solve.Renowned for its intricate plotting and intellectual sophistication, The Canary Murder Case solidified Philo Vance as one of the most distinctive detectives in crime fiction. S. S. Van Dine's masterful storytelling, rich characterizations, and cleverly structured mystery make this novel a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, and the Golden Age of detective fiction.

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Table of contents

  1. 1 THE "CANARY"
  2. 2 FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW
  3. 3 THE MURDER
  4. 4 THE PRINT OF A HAND
  5. 5 THE BOLTED DOOR
  6. 6 A CALL FOR HELP
  7. 7 A NAMELESS VISITOR
  8. 8 THE INVISIBLE MURDERER
  9. 9 THE PACK IN FULL CRY
  10. 10 A FORCED INTERVIEW
  11. 11 SEEKING INFORMATION
  12. 12 CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
  13. 13 AN ERSTWHILE GALLANT
  14. 14 VANCE OUTLINES A THEORY
  15. 15 FOUR POSSIBILITIES
  16. 16 SIGNIFICANT DISCLOSURES
  17. 17 CHECKING AN ALIBI
  18. 18 THE TRAP
  19. 19 THE DOCTOR EXPLAINS
  20. 20 A MIDNIGHT WITNESS
  21. 21 A CONTRADICTION IN DATES
  22. 22 A TELEPHONE CALL
  23. 23 THE TEN-O'CLOCK APPOINTMENT
  24. 24 AN ARREST
  25. 25 VANCE DEMONSTRATES
  26. 26 RECONSTRUCTING THE CRIME
  27. 27 A GAME OF POKER
  28. 28 THE GUILTY MAN
  29. 29 BEETHOVEN'S "ANDANTE"
  30. 30 THE END