The Secret of Chimneys
Published on 27. June 2023
288 pages
978-1-6672-0446-8 (ISBN)
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Murder, political intrigue, theft, secret identities, and deception-this Agatha Christie mystery has it all!
In this fast-paced mystery from Agatha Christie-one of the masters of detective fiction-Prince Michael, heir to the throne of Herzoslovakia, is found murdered at the English countryside manor known as Chimneys. A plot full of political scheming, the theft of the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond, and layers of deception unfolds as Superintendent Battle from Scotland Yard investigates. Each clue weaves a new thread into a web of intrigue that mystery thriller fans will be hard-pressed to untangle!
In this fast-paced mystery from Agatha Christie-one of the masters of detective fiction-Prince Michael, heir to the throne of Herzoslovakia, is found murdered at the English countryside manor known as Chimneys. A plot full of political scheming, the theft of the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond, and layers of deception unfolds as Superintendent Battle from Scotland Yard investigates. Each clue weaves a new thread into a web of intrigue that mystery thriller fans will be hard-pressed to untangle!
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Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a British mystery writer, whose famous characters included Miss Marple and Henry Poirot. She published 66 novels and 14 short story collections, many of which were adapted to the stage and screen. She is one of the best-known mystery writers of all time, and more than 2 billion copies of her works have been sold worldwide.
Content
- Intro
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Chapter I: Anthony Cade Signs On
- Chapter II: A Lady in Distress
- Chapter III: Anxiety in High Places
- Chapter IV: Introducing a Very Charming Lady
- Chapter V: First Night in London
- Chapter VI: The Gentle Art of Blackmail
- Chapter VII: Mr. McGrath Refuses an Invitation
- Chapter VIII: A Dead Man
- Chapter IX: Anthony Disposes of a Body
- Chapter X: Chimneys
- Chapter XI: Superintendent Battle Arrives
- Chapter XII: Anthony Tells His Story
- Chapter XIII: The American Visitor
- Chapter XIV: Mainly Political and Financial
- Chapter XV: The French Stranger
- Chapter XVI: Tea in the Schoolroom
- Chapter XVII: A Midnight Adventure
- Chapter XVIII: Second Midnight Adventure
- Chapter XIX: Secret History
- Chapter XX: Battle and Anthony Confer
- Chapter XXI: Mr. Isaacstein's Suitcase
- Chapter XXII: The Red Signal
- Chapter XXIII: Encounter in the Rose Garden
- Chapter XXIV: The House at Dover
- Chapter XXV: Tuesday Night at Chimneys
- Chapter XXVI: The 13th of October
- Chapter XXVII: The 13th of October (contd)
- Chapter XXVIII: King Victor
- Chapter XXIX: Further Explanations
- Chapter XXX: Anthony Signs On for a New Job
- Chapter XXXI: Sundry Details
