Why had Umpleby met his death in a story-book manner?… He had died in a literary context; indeed, he had in a manner of speaking died admid a confusion of literary contexts.
-- Death at the President's Lodging by Michael Innes.
This is an erudite Ivory Tower mystery, first published in 1936. I really enjoy the Vintage Mystery Challenge because it's made me search out some Golden Age authors who are new to me, like Michael Innes.
Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by Should Be Reading, where you can find the official rules for this weekly event.
