The Problem of the Wire Cage

About “The Problem of the Wire Cage”

The Problem of the Wire Cage is a 1939 detective novel by John Dickson Carr, featuring the character Gideon Fell. It is an "impossible crime" mystery, a subgenre in which a crime appears to have been committed under conditions that make it seem unsolvable. The story revolves around a puzzling crime that defies logical explanation, relying on clever twists and hidden details. Carr is known for his contributions to the mystery genre, and this novel is an example of his work in the impossible crime category. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)