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Problem at Pollensa Bay and other stories
by Agatha Christie
Mr. Parker Pyne’s peaceful escape to Majorca is interrupted when he encounters a distressed English mother at the Hotel Pino d'Oro. Mrs. Chester is desperate to save her son, Basil, from an impulsive engagement to a modern young woman she deems entirely unsuitable. As Pyne reluctantly agrees to intervene, a new and exotic rival appears, turning the family's social crisis into a complex game of romantic manipulation.
- Pages
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.1 MB
- Published
- 7/15/1991
- ISBN
- 9780002239226
- Formats
- EPUB
Mr. Parker Pyne’s peaceful escape to Majorca is interrupted when he encounters a distressed English mother at the Hotel Pino d'Oro. Mrs. Chester is desperate to save her son, Basil, from an impulsive engagement to a modern young woman she deems entirely unsuitable. As Pyne reluctantly agrees to intervene, a new and exotic rival appears, turning the family's social crisis into a complex game of romantic manipulation.
What you'll take away
- Witness Agatha Christie’s famed 'investigator of happiness' use psychological insight instead of traditional forensics.
- Explore the tension between traditional British values and the bohemian lifestyle of 1930s Majorca.
- Learn why personal compatibility often hinges on the simplest daily habits and routines.
- Discover the subtle art of how parental disapproval can often backfire in matters of the heart.
- Enjoy a classic tale of romantic intrigue set against the atmospheric backdrop of Pollensa Bay.
