Five Red Herrings
eng. Five Red Herrings · 1931
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Brief Overview
The detective novel «Five Red Herrings» tells the story of the investigation into the murder of artist Campbell, which takes place in a Scottish village. Lord Peter Wimsey, the main character, takes on the case and discovers that all five suspects have alibis, yet they all seem suspicious. Wimsey must unravel a complex web of deceit and false leads to find the real killer. Throughout the investigation, he encounters numerous puzzles and clever tricks that lead him to an unexpected revelation of the crime.
Date of publication: 20 February 2025
Updated: 2 March 2025
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Genre: Detective
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