{"product_id":"2026200007856-secondhand-parker-pyne-investigates","title":"Parker Pyne Investigates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic work of short detective fiction, Parker Pyne Investigates presents one of Agatha Christie's most delightfully unconventional sleuths: Mr. Parker Pyne, a retired government statistician who advertises in the newspaper asking, Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne. The collection chronicles twelve cases in which Pyne applies his unique, almost clinical understanding of human nature not merely to solve crimes, but to engineer happiness for his troubled clients. Christie's tone here is lighter and more whimsical than her Poirot or Marple stories, blending gentle wit with clever plotting as Pyne orchestrates elaborate schemes to rescue bored wives, lovelorn men, and weary travelers from their miseries. The stories span settings from London drawing rooms to exotic locales in the Middle East, showcasing Christie's gift for atmosphere and her sharp, affectionate observations about the human condition. Fans of classic British mystery and admirers of Christie's broader range will find this collection a charming and surprisingly inventive gem in her celebrated canon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887922163931,"sku":"2026200007856-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/75cb78c0-616b-4a10-bf13-adf3f8b51b2d.png?v=1781749384","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007856-secondhand-parker-pyne-investigates","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}