The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

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The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. Author A. A. Milne is best known to the world as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. Yet Milne was versatile, having written dozens of plays, humorous articles, books and – The Red House Mystery. In which… Mark Ablett is the massively narcissistic owner of The Red House, a beautiful English country mansion. The estate is managed mostly by Mark’s side-kick and younger cousin, Cayley. As a wealthy artiste, Mark has chosen his handful of guests both to pander to his self-image and to allow him near-total control of virtually all aspects of his luxurious country house “show,” as it were. In the novel’s first eight hours, Milne presents a literary tour-de-force: first, the unexpected arrival (after 15 years’ absence) of Robert, Mark’s n'ere-do-well brother from Australia; second, Robert’s murder; and third, Mark’s own disappearance. Enter Antony Gillingham, our brilliant but modest gentleman sleuth. He arrives on a passing visit to his you

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    22 - Mr. Beverley Moves On. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    22 - Mr. Beverley Moves On. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    21 - Cayley's Apology. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    21 - Cayley's Apology. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    20 - Mr. Beverley is Tactful. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    20 - Mr. Beverley is Tactful. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    19 - The Inquest. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    19 - The Inquest. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    18 - Guess-work. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    18 - Guess-work. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    17 - Mr. Beverley Takes the Water. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    17 - Mr. Beverley Takes the Water. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    16 - Getting Ready for the Night. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    16 - Getting Ready for the Night. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    15 - Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    15 - Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    14 - Mr. Beverley Qualifies for the Stage. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    14 - Mr. Beverley Qualifies for the Stage. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    13 - The Open Window. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    13 - The Open Window. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    12 - A Shadow on the Wall. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    12 - A Shadow on the Wall. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    11 - The Reverend Theodore Ussher. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    11 - The Reverend Theodore Ussher. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    10 - Mr. Gillingham Talks Nonsense. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    10 - Mr. Gillingham Talks Nonsense. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    09 - Possibilities of a Croquet Set. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    09 - Possibilities of a Croquet Set. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    08 - "Do You Follow Me, Watson?" The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    08 - "Do You Follow Me, Watson?" The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    07 - Portrait of a Gentleman. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    07 - Portrait of a Gentleman. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    06 - Outside or Inside? The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    06 - Outside or Inside? The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    05 - Mr. Gillingham Chooses a New Profession. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    05 - Mr. Gillingham Chooses a New Profession. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    04 - The Brother from Australia. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    04 - The Brother from Australia. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    03 - Two Men and a Body. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    03 - Two Men and a Body. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    02 - Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    02 - Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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    01 - Mrs. Stevens is Frightened. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

    01 - Mrs. Stevens is Frightened. The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.  The Red House Mystery is A.A. Milne's 1922 "Golden Age" detective novel, his first and only foray into the genre, featuring amateur detective Antony Gillingham solving a murder at an English country house where the host disappears after his brother is found shot dead. Known for its witty dialogue and classic "whodunit" plot, the story follows Gillingham and his friend Bill as they investigate the perplexing case amidst a house party, with suspects including the guests and the missing host, Mark Ablett. 

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The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne. Author A. A. Milne is best known to the world as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. Yet Milne was versatile, having written dozens of plays, humorous articles, books and – The Red House Mystery. In which… Mark Ablett is the massively narcissistic owner of The Red House, a beautiful English country mansion. The estate is managed mostly by Mark’s side-kick and younger cousin, Cayley. As a wealthy artiste, Mark has chosen his handful of guests both to pander to his self-image and to allow him near-total control of virtually all aspects of his luxurious country house “show,” as it were. In the novel’s first eight hours, Milne presents a literary tour-de-force: first, the unexpected arrival (after 15 years’ absence) of Robert, Mark’s n'ere-do-well brother from Australia; second, Robert’s murder; and third, Mark’s own disappearance. Enter Antony Gillingham, our brilliant but modest gentleman sleuth. He arrives on a passing visit to his you

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