About “The Skeleton in the Clock”
The Skeleton in the Clock is a 1948 mystery novel written by John Dickson Carr, published under the pseudonym Carter Dickson. The story is a whodunnit that centers on the character Sir Henry Merrivale, a renowned detective, and his colleague, Chief Inspector Humphrey Masters of Scotland Yard. The novel follows their investigation into a puzzling crime, relying on clever deduction and suspenseful storytelling. Carr is known for his contributions to the mystery genre, and this book is part of his series featuring Merrivale. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1948