This ground-breaking novel is one of the first, if not thefirst, inverted mysteries, in which the killer is known by the reader all along. It’s a cleverly written and darkly comedic novel for fans of The Poisoned Chocolates Case and Murder in the Basement from our series, along with the books of Richard Hull. ‘Mr. Anthony Berkeley deserves all gratitude for his energetic effort...(展开全部)

This ground-breaking novel is one of the first, if not thefirst, inverted mysteries, in which the killer is known by the reader all along. It’s a cleverly written and darkly comedic novel for fans of The Poisoned Chocolates Case and Murder in the Basement from our series, along with the books of Richard Hull. ‘Mr. Anthony Berkeley deserves all gratitude for his energetic effort...(展开全部)

As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys begin to jump on their bed. But despite Mama's warnings, they fall off and hurt themselves. A sure-fire hit at story hour, this rhythmic romp is a counting lesson, too, as the five bouncy bed-jumpers bump their heads and get hauled off to the doctor one by one. Wonderful pencil and watercolour illustrations capture...(展开全部)

時は太平洋戦争。疎開学級を脱走した少年たちと、収容所から脱走したアメリカ人との束の間の心の交流を描いた表題作他２編を収録。数々の悲劇を生んだ戦争をテーマにした、北条司の異色作。