n. A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.
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n. a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
Word Usage
"This historical whodunit is too good to miss, and recommended for fans of The Last Dickens by Matthew Pearl and A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch."