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The Listerdale Mystery
by Agatha Christie
Struggling under the weight of 'genteel poverty' and a mounting pile of debts, Mrs. St. Vincent is desperate to provide a better life for her daughter Barbara. When she discovers a luxury Queen Anne house in Westminster available for a 'purely nominal' rent including a full staff, it seems like a miracle from a fairy tale. However, the mystery of the property’s missing owner, Lord Listerdale, looms over their new home, leading her son Rupert to suspect a dark secret hidden behind the elegant wood panelling.
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- File size
- 0.2 MB
- Published
- 8/4/1934
- ISBN
- 9780007189779
- Formats
- EPUB
Struggling under the weight of 'genteel poverty' and a mounting pile of debts, Mrs. St. Vincent is desperate to provide a better life for her daughter Barbara. When she discovers a luxury Queen Anne house in Westminster available for a 'purely nominal' rent including a full staff, it seems like a miracle from a fairy tale. However, the mystery of the property’s missing owner, Lord Listerdale, looms over their new home, leading her son Rupert to suspect a dark secret hidden behind the elegant wood panelling.
What you'll take away
- Experience the atmospheric charm and suspense of Agatha Christie’s classic short fiction.
- Uncover the truth behind the high-society disappearance of the eccentric Lord Listerdale.
- Explore the social dynamics and domestic struggles of post-war British life.
- Enjoy a collection of twelve diverse tales ranging from lighthearted romance to cold-blooded crime.
- Delve into the sharp wit and psychological insight of the world's best-selling novelist.
