The Problem of the Green Capsule Author:John Dickson Carr A Most Interesting man... He was known as a good fellow, a jovial soul. He was a magnificent actor an d exceedingly vain. He prided himself on his intelligence, preened over his looks and manners, thrilled in his ability to deceive and lusted in his power to manipulate others. A most interesting man but with a lethal flaw -- a fascination with p... more »oison! A Challenge to The Reader: You are invited to be a witness to a murder along with the characters in this book. The script was written and the stage was set by Marcus Chesney to prove that "all witnesses wear black spectacles. They neither see clearly, not interpret what they see in proper colors. They do not know what goes on on the stage, still less what goes on in the audience. Even if a film is made of a murderer committing a crime, witnesses will be unable to interpret what they see. I promise to hoodwink you in every possible way. Beware of traps for I have set many. Originally published in 1939. Bitish title "The Black Spectacles."« less
This book was very good reading and an excellent mystery. I kept trying to guess who did it but I was baffaled until the end. I highly urge people to read this book. Shanoisskin(