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The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories
by Agatha Christie
In the small village of Daymer’s End, the upright and respected Clare Halliwell leads a quiet life until she uncovers a scandalous secret involving the beautiful, unfaithful wife of her childhood friend, Sir Gerald Lee. What begins as a moral dilemma over loyalty soon curdles into a dark psychological game of power and silent threats. As Vivien Lee attempts to escape her past through a new life abroad, Clare must decide whether to act on her discovery or let the truth remain hidden on the treacherous cliffs known as the Edge.
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- File size
- 0.6 MB
- Published
- 8/7/2012
- ISBN
- 9780062243997
- Formats
- EPUB
In the small village of Daymer’s End, the upright and respected Clare Halliwell leads a quiet life until she uncovers a scandalous secret involving the beautiful, unfaithful wife of her childhood friend, Sir Gerald Lee. What begins as a moral dilemma over loyalty soon curdles into a dark psychological game of power and silent threats. As Vivien Lee attempts to escape her past through a new life abroad, Clare must decide whether to act on her discovery or let the truth remain hidden on the treacherous cliffs known as the Edge.
What you'll take away
- Delve into a gripping collection of short stories featuring Agatha Christie’s signature suspense.
- Explore the thin line between moral duty and personal vengeance in rural English society.
- Witness the psychological battle of wits between two women bound by a shared secret.
- Experience the chilling atmosphere of Daymer’s End and the dangerous slopes of 'the Edge'.
- Enjoy a rare look at Christie’s shorter works, including 'The Mystery of the Spanish Chest'.
