About “Castle Skull”
A 1931 novel by John Dickson Carr follows detective Bencolin as he investigates three mysterious murders in a castle on the Rhine. The case involves ghosts, old legends, and supernatural elements such as werewolves and magic. The story features a variety of suspects, including a mad duchess, an actor who identifies with Hamlet, a violinist who plays in the dark, a modern artist, a Belgian financier and his wife, and a journalist who writes about haunted castles. The novel combines murder, suspense, and humor, set in a Gothic atmosphere.
Book details
- First published
- 1931
- Latest edition
- 1987 · ISBN 9780821719749
- Pages
- 256
View more editions (4)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Castle Skull | 1987 | 9780821719749 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Castle Skull | 1976 | 0727801457 | Buy on Amazon |
| Castle Skull. | 1973 | 0854684700 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Castle Skull | 1931 | 9781464212819 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Castle Skull?
Castle Skull by John Dickson Carr has 256 pages.
