Golden Age Detective Novels tops the list of books that keep people guessing. Some writers can write truly page-turning mystery novels. Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and Margery Allingham were the best-known of these golden age authors, but many other excellent authors have been forgotten. Several of their novels have been reprinted in the past few years, but they remain under the radar for most readers. Margaret Armstrong Margaret Neilson Armstrong (1867-1944) was Read more
Tag: Golden Age Mysteries
Dive into the timeless allure of Golden Age Mysteries, a curated collection on our book blog that transports you to an era of cunning detectives, intricate puzzles, and vintage charm, as we celebrate the classic whodunits and brilliant sleuthing that define this iconic genre, inviting readers to unravel enigmatic plots that have stood the test of time.
The Golden Age of Mystery & Why the Genre Still Resonates Today
Mystery has been one of the most popular, dynamic, and influential genres since the earliest days of novel writing. The mystery genre is expansive, covering books with murder, theft, extortion, blackmail, and a host of other crimes as their central focus. The Golden Age of Mystery refers to the period between 1920 and 1940 in which many new authors emerged as well as a number of classic titles were written. The Golden Age of Mystery Read more