Phantom Lady
Where is the ‘Phantom Lady’?
June 1, 2022
Phantom Lady
William Irish
Chang
2008-07-25
9788974531577
Review
One of the books counted as the world's top three mystery novels.
The protagonist, who wandered the streets alone after a quarrel with his wife, happens to meet a woman wearing an
The protagonist returns home after parting with the woman, only to find his wife found as a corpse in the bedroom, and of course, the protagonist is designated as the first suspect.
Even more, the dead wife was in a state of being strangled with the protagonist's tie.
The protagonist searches for the woman to prove his alibi, but knows nothing about her.
Even the restaurant, the theater, and the taxi driver all say they did not see her.
This development causes an illusion for the readers as if the protagonist is the culprit.
This book is a classic mystery novel.
One shouldn't say, "Why is this one of the world's top three mystery novels?" after having already read many latest mystery novels.
It must have been an incredibly sensational work at that time.
The protagonist, who wandered the streets alone after a quarrel with his wife, happens to meet a woman wearing an
orange hat, has dinner, and goes to the theater.The protagonist returns home after parting with the woman, only to find his wife found as a corpse in the bedroom, and of course, the protagonist is designated as the first suspect.
Even more, the dead wife was in a state of being strangled with the protagonist's tie.
The protagonist searches for the woman to prove his alibi, but knows nothing about her.
Even the restaurant, the theater, and the taxi driver all say they did not see her.
This development causes an illusion for the readers as if the protagonist is the culprit.
This book is a classic mystery novel.
One shouldn't say, "Why is this one of the world's top three mystery novels?" after having already read many latest mystery novels.
It must have been an incredibly sensational work at that time.