The Mousetrap
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of mystery theatre, The Mousetrap is Agatha Christie's record-breaking stage play that has captivated audiences since its West End debut in 1952, making it the longest-running show in theatrical history. The story unfolds at Monkswell Manor, a newly opened guesthouse where a group of strangers are snowed in together — only to discover that a murderer is among them. Christie masterfully constructs a web of suspicion and misdirection, giving each character a motive and keeping readers and audiences guessing until the very last, shocking reveal. The tone is taut and atmospheric, blending classic whodunit tension with Christie's signature wit and psychological acuity. A triumph of plotting and pacing, it remains the definitive example of the locked-room mystery genre and a testament to Christie's unrivalled command of suspense.
Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Hardback
Published: 2006, The Agatha Christie Collection
Genre: Plays
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of mystery theatre, The Mousetrap is Agatha Christie's record-breaking stage play that has captivated audiences since its West End debut in 1952, making it the longest-running show in theatrical history. The story unfolds at Monkswell Manor, a newly opened guesthouse where a group of strangers are snowed in together — only to discover that a murderer is among them. Christie masterfully constructs a web of suspicion and misdirection, giving each character a motive and keeping readers and audiences guessing until the very last, shocking reveal. The tone is taut and atmospheric, blending classic whodunit tension with Christie's signature wit and psychological acuity. A triumph of plotting and pacing, it remains the definitive example of the locked-room mystery genre and a testament to Christie's unrivalled command of suspense.