The Hound Of Death
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A masterclass in the uncanny, The Hound of Death is a collection of twelve short stories in which Agatha Christie ventures beyond her celebrated detective fiction into the shadowy realms of the supernatural, the psychic, and the inexplicable. Each tale uncovers a world where mysterious forces operate just beneath the surface of ordinary life — from a Belgian nun who may possess terrifying divine power, to eerie encounters with the occult, premonitions, and strange psychological phenomena. Christie's tone here is atmospheric and unsettling, trading the reassuring logic of Hercule Poirot for a more ambiguous, spine-tingling dread that lingers long after the final page. The stories illustrate her remarkable versatility as a writer, demonstrating that her gifts for suspense, misdirection, and the precise revelation of hidden truths extend far beyond the drawing-room mystery. Fans of classic weird fiction and golden-age storytelling will find this collection a richly rewarding and surprisingly chilling testament to Christie's range.
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 the uncanny, The Hound of Death is a collection of twelve short stories in which Agatha Christie ventures beyond her celebrated detective fiction into the shadowy realms of the supernatural, the psychic, and the inexplicable. Each tale uncovers a world where mysterious forces operate just beneath the surface of ordinary life — from a Belgian nun who may possess terrifying divine power, to eerie encounters with the occult, premonitions, and strange psychological phenomena. Christie's tone here is atmospheric and unsettling, trading the reassuring logic of Hercule Poirot for a more ambiguous, spine-tingling dread that lingers long after the final page. The stories illustrate her remarkable versatility as a writer, demonstrating that her gifts for suspense, misdirection, and the precise revelation of hidden truths extend far beyond the drawing-room mystery. Fans of classic weird fiction and golden-age storytelling will find this collection a richly rewarding and surprisingly chilling testament to Christie's range.