The Red House Mystery

Interesting Facts

• This is the author's only detective novel, as he is better known for his children's books.
• The book was published in 1922 and received positive reviews from critics.
• The main character, Anthony Gillingham, is an amateur detective, reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes.
• The plot unfolds in an English country estate, giving the story the atmosphere of a classic English detective tale.
• The novel was written during a time when the detective genre was at its peak, and Milne wanted to try his hand at it.
• The book was dedicated to the author's father, John Vine Milne.
• Despite the book's success, Milne did not write any more detective stories, focusing instead on children's literature.