The Wychford Poisoning Case

"The Wychford Poisoning Case" is one of the earliest psychological crime novels, centered on the case of Mrs. Bentley, who is accused of murder after poison is found in her husband's belongings. Despite overwhelming evidence and a consensus of guilt, young novelist Roger Sheringham is determined to uncover the truth and challenge the assumed verdict. Written by Anthony Berkeley, the book is notable for introducing psychology into detective fiction and is based on a real-life murder inquiry.