Description
“The Moving Toyshop” is a mystery novel written by Edmund Crispin, the pseudonym of Robert Bruce Montgomery. The book was first published in 1946 and is known for its wit, humor, and clever plotting. Edmund Crispin was not only an author but also a composer and a critic.
The novel follows the adventures of Gervase Fen, a professor of English at the University of Oxford, who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery. The story begins with Fen visiting the city of Oxford and discovering a murder in a toyshop. However, when he returns with the police, the toyshop is no longer there, and the murder appears to be a figment of his imagination.
As Fen investigates further, he uncovers a complex and entertaining plot involving poetry, cryptography, and a host of eccentric characters. “The Moving Toyshop” is often praised for its literary references, wordplay, and the clever blending of humor with the traditional elements of a detective story.
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