The Piccadilly Murder
Anthony Berkeley
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The Piccadilly Murder
Published
1938
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
248
Description
Stopping in at the Piccadilly Palace Hotel for a bit of afternoon refreshment, Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick witnesses a chilling scene: an elderly lady dies of poisoning in the midst of a crowded lounge. An empty vial in her hand and a residue of prussic acid in her coffee cup suggest the means of death; but was it suicide or murder? Scotland Yard contends she was poisoned by Major Sinclair, her nephew and putative heir who had been sitting with her at her table. Moreover, Inspector Moresby of Scotland Yard has tapped Chitterwick as chief witness for the prosecution. But after a chorus of friends and relatives claim the accused is incapable of such a crime, Chitterwick's interest -and involvement - in the case deepen. Mystery lovers will need their ratiocinative skills in top working order to keep up with the twists and turns of the plot as the timorous sleuth (he recites "The Wreck of the Hesperus" to calm himself in tense situations) threads his way through a thicket of contradictory clues.
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How many pages are in The Piccadilly Murder?
This edition of The Piccadilly Murder has approximately 248 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Piccadilly Murder?
For most readers, The Piccadilly Murder typically takes between 5h 10m and 3h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Piccadilly Murder?
The estimated word count for The Piccadilly Murder is approximately 62,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Piccadilly Murder?
The Piccadilly Murder was written by Anthony Berkeley.
When was The Piccadilly Murder published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1938. The original work may have been published on a different date.