The Layton Court mystery

by Anthony Berkeley

Transcriber’s Notes

The Layton Court Mystery was first published anonymously in 1926, the author being identified only as “?”. This transcription follows the text of the edition published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc. in 1929 (which identifes the author as Anthony Berkeley). The following alterations have been made to correct what are believed to be unambiguous errors in the text:

• “enploymemt” to “employment” (Chapter XIV);
• “Alter all” to “After all” (Chapter XVI);
• “acquiesence” to “acquiescence” (Chapter XXV);
• “whoseever” to “whosoever” (Chapter XXVIII);
• “overwheleming” to “overwhelming” (Chapter XXVIII).