The Layton Court mystery

"The Layton Court Mystery" by Anthony Berkeley is a gripping detective story that takes place at the Layton Court estate, where a supposed suicide throws a group of acquaintances into turmoil. The story centers around the amateur detective and novelist Roger Sheringham as he investigates the circumstances surrounding Victor Stanworth's death. Opening with peaceful summer scenes, the story quickly turns suspenseful when Lady Stanworth announces that Victor took his own life. The story evolves by revealing hidden tensions and mysteries, making it clear that there is something more to the situation at Layton Court. The story blends lighthearted conversations with the gloom of a central mystery.