Instant download after payment
The Mysterious Mr Quin
by Agatha Christie
On a snowbound New Year's Eve at Royston, the enigmatic Mr. Harley Quin makes a sudden, dramatic appearance just as the guests begin to recount a decade-old tragedy. With the help of the observant Mr. Satterthwaite, Quin guides the party through a psychological re-examination of Derek Capel’s inexplicable suicide. As the layers of the past are peeled back, the presence of a mysterious woman and the arrival of a long-delayed post reveal that the truth is never as simple as it seems. In these tales, Mr. Quin serves as a silent catalyst for justice, appearing only when the dead require an advocate.
- Pages
- —
- Reading time
- —
- File size
- 0.4 MB
- Published
- 1/2/1930
- ISBN
- 0007212585
- Formats
- EPUB
On a snowbound New Year's Eve at Royston, the enigmatic Mr. Harley Quin makes a sudden, dramatic appearance just as the guests begin to recount a decade-old tragedy. With the help of the observant Mr. Satterthwaite, Quin guides the party through a psychological re-examination of Derek Capel’s inexplicable suicide. As the layers of the past are peeled back, the presence of a mysterious woman and the arrival of a long-delayed post reveal that the truth is never as simple as it seems. In these tales, Mr. Quin serves as a silent catalyst for justice, appearing only when the dead require an advocate.
What you'll take away
- Discover the most atmospheric and supernatural-tinged stories in the Agatha Christie canon.
- Follow the unique partnership between the ethereal Harley Quin and the social observer Mr. Satterthwaite.
- Learn why the perspective of time is essential for solving cold cases and uncovering hidden motives.
- Experience a masterclass in psychological suspense where human nature is the ultimate puzzle.
- Understand the recurring symbolism of the commedia dell'arte within Christie's mystery framework.
