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The Golden Ball and Other Stories
by Agatha Christie
Struggling under the weight of 'genteel poverty' in a dingy London lodging house, Mrs. St. Vincent and her daughter Barbara dream of a return to their former life of grace. Their fortunes change when they discover a mysterious advertisement offering a Queen Anne mansion in Westminster for a nominal rent, complete with a staff of devoted servants. However, as the family settles into the exquisite house, young Rupert becomes convinced that their new home holds a dark secret involving the sudden disappearance of the eccentric Lord Listerdale.
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- File size
- 0.7 MB
- Published
- 1/1/1924
- ISBN
- 9780062094414
- Formats
- EPUB
Struggling under the weight of 'genteel poverty' in a dingy London lodging house, Mrs. St. Vincent and her daughter Barbara dream of a return to their former life of grace. Their fortunes change when they discover a mysterious advertisement offering a Queen Anne mansion in Westminster for a nominal rent, complete with a staff of devoted servants. However, as the family settles into the exquisite house, young Rupert becomes convinced that their new home holds a dark secret involving the sudden disappearance of the eccentric Lord Listerdale.
What you'll take away
- Experience the charm of a classic Agatha Christie mystery where atmosphere and setting are as important as the plot.
- Follow the heartwarming transformation of a family restored to their rightful social standing through a stroke of luck.
- Solve the puzzle of Lord Listerdale’s disappearance alongside the suspicious and inquisitive Rupert.
- Enjoy a collection of short stories that blend suspense, wit, and high-society intrigue.
- Discover how the benevolent butler Quentin manages a household that seems too good to be true.
