“I love his writing.” —P.G. WodehouseFirst published in 1922, “The Red House Mystery” by A.A. Milne is a classic English detective novel that showcases his talent for mystery writing before he became famous for Winnie-the-Pooh. Combining wit, intrigue, and suspense, the novel follows amateur detective Antony Gillingham as he investigates a murder at an English countryside estate.The story unfolds at the Red House, where a house party is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Mark Ablett’s estranged brother, who is soon found dead. With Mark himself missing, suspicions grow, and Antony, along with his enthusiastic friend Bill Beverley, sets out to unravel the case. As they piece together clues, the duo navigates a web of secrets, alibis, and hidden motives.With its locked-room mystery elements, clever dialogue, and engaging sleuthing, ‘The Red House Mystery’ remains a beloved classic of early 20th-century detective fiction. Though Milne wrote only one mystery novel, it continues to be praised for its entertaining plot and charming characters, making it a must-read for fans of traditional British whodunits.