The Listerdale Mystery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A masterclass in short-form mystery and suspense, The Listerdale Mystery presents a collection of twelve short stories from the queen of crime fiction, each brimming with clever twists, charming characters, and that signature blend of wit and intrigue. The title story uncovers the strange disappearance of Lord Listerdale and the unsettling secrets lurking behind a too-perfect house let at an impossibly low rent, while the remaining tales range from romantic capers to cunning swindles and baffling puzzles. Christie illustrates her unmatched ability to construct a complete, satisfying mystery within just a few pages, drawing readers into fully realized worlds with remarkable economy of prose. The tone throughout is light yet sharp — more whimsical than her darker novels, but no less ingeniously plotted — making this collection an ideal showcase of her versatility as a storyteller. Fans of golden age detective fiction will find this anthology a thoroughly entertaining and endlessly rereadable treasury of surprises.
Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, The Agatha Christie Collection
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A masterclass in short-form mystery and suspense, The Listerdale Mystery presents a collection of twelve short stories from the queen of crime fiction, each brimming with clever twists, charming characters, and that signature blend of wit and intrigue. The title story uncovers the strange disappearance of Lord Listerdale and the unsettling secrets lurking behind a too-perfect house let at an impossibly low rent, while the remaining tales range from romantic capers to cunning swindles and baffling puzzles. Christie illustrates her unmatched ability to construct a complete, satisfying mystery within just a few pages, drawing readers into fully realized worlds with remarkable economy of prose. The tone throughout is light yet sharp — more whimsical than her darker novels, but no less ingeniously plotted — making this collection an ideal showcase of her versatility as a storyteller. Fans of golden age detective fiction will find this anthology a thoroughly entertaining and endlessly rereadable treasury of surprises.