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The Clocks
by Agatha Christie
On an ordinary afternoon at Wilbraham Crescent, stenographer Sheila Webb is dispatched to the home of a blind woman for an appointment, only to discover a man's corpse surrounded by four clocks all set to the same peculiar time. Hercule Poirot is soon drawn into a case where time itself seems to be the primary clue. As Inspector Hardcastle investigates the residence of the calm and collected Millicent Pebmarsh, he finds a crime scene filled with impossible details and no clear motive.
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- File size
- 1.3 MB
- Published
- 11/22/1963
- ISBN
- 9780061740503
- Formats
- EPUB
On an ordinary afternoon at Wilbraham Crescent, stenographer Sheila Webb is dispatched to the home of a blind woman for an appointment, only to discover a man's corpse surrounded by four clocks all set to the same peculiar time. Hercule Poirot is soon drawn into a case where time itself seems to be the primary clue. As Inspector Hardcastle investigates the residence of the calm and collected Millicent Pebmarsh, he finds a crime scene filled with impossible details and no clear motive.
What you'll take away
- Follow a classic mystery where Hercule Poirot deciphers an elaborate and surreal crime scene.
- Uncover the secrets behind a corpse found in a room filled with mysteriously synchronized clocks.
- Explore the unique perspective of a blind witness whose calm demeanor masks hidden depths.
- Experience the meticulous procedural work of Inspector Hardcastle alongside Poirot’s deductive genius.
- Navigate a web of coincidences involving a secretarial bureau and a suspicious archaeological appointment.
