Golden Age detective fiction

Golden Age detective fiction refers to a style of mystery writing popular mainly in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by intricate plots, clever clues, and a focus on logical reasoning. Prominent authors like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers crafted stories featuring amateur or professional detectives solving complex crimes through deduction. These works emphasize fair play, meaning readers have enough information to solve the mystery themselves, and often take place in closed settings like country houses or small villages. The genre celebrated intellectual challenge, precise storytelling, and the puzzle-like nature of crime solving.