Priest. Author. Creator of mystery's "ten commandments". Original member of the Detection Club. Ronald Knox was an early influence on the mystery genre, yet his writing is not widely known. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss their theories on why as they explore the life and work of this mystery pioneer.

Discussed

“Studies in the Literature of Sherlock Holmes” (1912) Ronald A. Knox

The Viaduct Murders (1925) Ronald A. Knox

"The Adventure of the First Class Carriage" (1947) Ronald A. Knox

A Book of Acrostics (1924) Ronald A. Knox

The Life of Right Reverend Ronald Knox (1959) Evelyn Waugh

War of the Worlds (1938 broadcast) Orson Welles

The Footsteps at the Loch (1928) Ronald A. Knox

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