Originally published in 1938, this Golden Age murder mystery employs an "inverted" narrative structure, focusing first and foremost on the commitment of the crime. Protagonist George Surridge considers himself a good man. One small questionable decision leads to another, and another...and, ultimately, to murder. Then perspective switches to that of the crime solver unraveling the clues. The murder method was so ingenious...will the guilty party be caught? With its unusual setting (a zoo in central England) and meticulous story construction, Antidote to Venom is sure to thrill fans of classic British crime novels. (CH)