The Tau Cross Mystery - Connington, J. J.
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"The tenth Clinton Driffield detective novel, 1935's The Tau Cross Mystery . . . moves away from a country house milieu . . . to a well-conveyed setting in an English suburb beset with a multitude of sins. The mystery itself is meticulously clued and compelling and the kicker of a closing paragraph is a classic of its kind, showing a pithily sardonic Sir Clinton to great advantage. Additionally, the author paints some excellent character portraits. . . . I fully agree with the Sunday Times reviewer's enthusiastic assessment of The Tau Cross Mystery: 'Quiet domestic murder, full of the neatest…mehr

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"The tenth Clinton Driffield detective novel, 1935's The Tau Cross Mystery . . . moves away from a country house milieu . . . to a well-conveyed setting in an English suburb beset with a multitude of sins. The mystery itself is meticulously clued and compelling and the kicker of a closing paragraph is a classic of its kind, showing a pithily sardonic Sir Clinton to great advantage. Additionally, the author paints some excellent character portraits. . . . I fully agree with the Sunday Times reviewer's enthusiastic assessment of The Tau Cross Mystery: 'Quiet domestic murder, full of the neatest detective points. . . . [T]hese are not the detective's stock figures, but fully realised human beings.' The American humorist and crime fiction reviewer Will Cuppy was similarly discerning in his praise of Tau Cross. Having a keen appreciation for data and material fact, Cuppy was dazzled by the tale's 'abundance of clews and many other aids to armchair sleuthing,' including 'an extra pair of shoes, a handkerchief soaked in gore . . . an overturned paint pot . . . the fact that the corpse wears rubber gloves . . . a small bludgeon, a crumpled piece of brown paper and a little gold ornament in the shape of a Tau cross.' With such fascinating aids at Clinton Driffield's disposal, the delighted Cuppy concluded, 'Sir Clinton can hardly fail.'" (From the Introduction.)
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J. J. Connington is the pseudonym of Alfred Walter Stewart (1880-1947), a British author renowned for his contributions to the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. Here are key points about J. J. Connington. Alfred Walter Stewart wrote under the pen name J. J. Connington, producing a significant body of work that includes detective novels and mystery stories. He was known for his intricate plots, clever puzzles, and meticulous attention to detail in his writing. His writing style is characterized by a focus on puzzles, riddles, and the intricate unraveling of mysteries. Connington's novels often explore themes of crime, justice, and the psychology of both criminals and detectives. During the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, Connington's works stood out for their intellectual challenge and narrative sophistication. He contributed to the evolution of the detective novel by introducing innovative plot twists and unconventional solutions. ome of his notable works include "The Case with Nine Solutions" (1928), "Nordenholt's Million" (1923), and "Tragedy at Ravensthorpe" (1927), among others. These novels showcase his mastery of plot construction and storytelling. Alfred Walter Stewart, writing as J. J. Connington, left a legacy of engaging mysteries that continue to be appreciated for their intellectual depth, intricate plotting, and contribution to the rich tapestry of detective fiction from the early 20th century.