Behind the Crimson Blind
 First edition (US) | |
| Author | John Dickson Carr writing as "Carter Dickson" |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Henry Merrivale |
| Genre | Mystery, Detective, Novel |
| Publisher |
Morrow (US, 1952) Heinemann (UK, 1952) |
Publication date | 1952 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 249 (1st US) |
| Preceded by | Night at the Mocking Widow |
| Followed by | The Cavalier's Cup |
Behind the Crimson Blind is a mystery novel by the American writer John Dickson Carr (1906–1977), who published it under the name of Carter Dickson. It is a whodunnit and features the series detective Sir Henry Merrivale.
Plot summary
Sir Henry Merrivale is on vacation in Tangier, but cannot resist the opportunity to meet the challenge of a world-class criminal known as "Iron Chest", who always carried an ornate iron chest during his thefts. No one knows what Iron Chest really looks like, or how he manages to vanish without a trace after his thefts.
After a red-carpet welcome from the local constabulary, Sir Henry becomes friendly with two young English couples resident in Tangier and works closely with them to solve the mystery of Iron Chest's identity.