The crime fiction genre saw remarkable growth a century ago, exemplified by key publications such as Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, which was once voted the best crime novel. Earl Derr Biggers introduced readers to Charlie Chan with The House without a Key, while Dorothy L. Sayers engaged audiences through Whose Body?, which starts with a dramatic unveiling of a body. Additionally, Freeman Wills Crofts contributed to the genre with his second Inspector French novel, The Cheyne Mystery, solidifying the period’s literary significance.
A century ago, the crime fiction industry was flourishing, with significant publications such as Agatha Christie’s The Secret of Chimneys and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd redefining the genre.
The success of The House without a Key launched the Charlie Chan mysteries, while Dorothy L Sayers' Whose Body? captivated readers with its bold opening involving a body in a bathtub.
Freeman Wills Crofts, noted by Raymond Chandler for his craftsmanship, published The Cheyne Mystery in 1926, further enriching the era's crime fiction landscape.
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