The Layton Court Mystery

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Anthony Berkeley Cox was an English crime writer. He wrote under several pen-names, including Francis Iles, Anthony Berkeley Cox, and A. Monmouth Platts. One of the founders of The Detection Club But questions lingered as to why he was was really carrying that knife when he left his flat first thing in the morning. For a novel written in 1925 and the first Roger Sheringham case, it's actually a good one, once the reader doesn't expect from Berkeley the writing standards of Somerset Maugham's. Plotwise, Berkeley is no Conan Doyle, and even less of Agatha Christie (despite Roger behaving like Poirot at some point: “That’s what makes it all the more extraordinary, because I really am very seldom wrong. I say it in all modesty, but the fact is indisputable.”)

With lovely views across the garden, Residents have the choice ofthree sitting rooms and two dining areas in which to dine, relax and socialise. The large landscaped garden is a favourite spot for Residents wishing to spend time in the company of friends and family. All bright, comfortable bedrooms and living areas are tastefully decorated and easily accessible by wheelchair. The service provides personalised support to vulnerable adults with a range of mental health issues who require regular support at a time convenient to them to enable them to maintain their mental health, and physical health and to be able to acquire the skills to live independently. And on May 15 2020- he turned on Thornaby dad James Stokoe, who shouted at him after he crossed a busy road without looking, forcing James Stokoe to slam his BMW's brakes to avoid colliding with Layton.Layton Court and Strauss Court is purpose built accommodation for people with Mental Health issues to live independently in the community. It comprises of 23 high quality spacious self contained Flats. The carers and Residents at Leighton Court enjoy playing an important part in their local community. The home encourages an atmosphere of fun and inclusion and runs a weekly programme of events, which includes talks and demonstrations from local people willing to share their knowledge and talents. Performers from the area regularly visit and entertain Residents with songs, sketches, singing and dancing, and members of neighbourhood groups, volunteers and other locals often drop in for a cup of tea and a chat. Roger Sheringham, with his friend Alec Grierson and others, is the guest at a country house party hosted by Victor Stanworth. During the festivities, Alec becomes engaged to fellow guest Barbara, but the engagement is suddenly terminated at the end of chapter 1. But then things go from bad to worse when the host turns out to be dead. Shot in the library. It looks like suicide, but Sheringham is convinced it's murder.

This novel begins with the classic house party setting. Author Roger Sheringham and his friend Alexander Grierson have been invited to stay with the wealthy businessman Mr Victor Stanworth. Neither knew their host well, but he appears to enjoy entertaining and to be jolly and outgoing. Other guests include his sister in law, Lady Cynthia Stanworth, Mrs Shannon and her daughter, Barbara and Mrs Plant. Other characters include ex-prize fighter, now butler, Graves and Mr Stanworth’s private secretary, Major Jefferson. During the house party, Alexander becomes engaged to Barbara, although when the book begins, she suddenly calls off the engagement without giving a reason. The moment Alexander Layton crosses the road - which would lead to a murder just moments later (Image: Teesside Live)

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To develop and maintain independent living skills to be able to move on within two years of placement. The length of stay in this service will be up to 2 years, but can be flexible to provide longer term support if identified as an assessed need. She is a widow at the age of 34 and said that her family's plans for the future- a bigger house with a garage and a motorbike for James, and more children- will never happen. He mentioned a number of times, whilst giving evidence, that people "used him", that he was a victim and he had, "had enough of it".

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By getting to know each individual Resident, our carers are able to encourage everyone to take an active part in the life of the home. Simple pleasures are hugely important: the morning walk, feeding the birds, a little light weeding, baking cakes for one of our fundraising tea parties, laying the dining table, arranging flowers or distributing the post each day. But we also know and respect that our Residents value having some time alone too and we want these moments to be as joyful as any other. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted. The home’s caring team has created a family atmosphere, encouraging everyone to eat and celebrate special occasions together. Residents are invited to decorate their rooms with small items of their own furniture and treasured belongings so that it feels just like home. Daily life is carefully designed to support mind, body and soul.

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The amateur detective, Roger Sherringham is so full of himself and intrusive that I found myself wanting his deductions to be wrong. The conventional young man he's chosen as his Watson clearly feels the same way. Their repartee is quite humorous.