The Sittaford Mystery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A classic work of Golden Age detective fiction, The Sittaford Mystery chronicles the chilling events that unfold after a séance at a remote Dartmoor house seemingly predicts the murder of Captain Trevelyan — a man found dead miles away in the very same hour. With the village of Sittaford snowbound and suspects trapped in close quarters, Christie constructs a masterfully claustrophobic puzzle that keeps readers guessing at every turn. The determined and resourceful Emily Trefusis drives the investigation forward, refusing to accept that her fiancé is guilty of the crime, and her amateur sleuthing uncovers a web of secrets, hidden identities, and carefully laid deception. Written with Christie's signature wit and precision, the novel illustrates her unmatched ability to embed red herrings within a tightly plotted narrative while delivering a thoroughly satisfying resolution. A must-read for any admirer of classic British mystery, The Sittaford Mystery stands as a testament to Christie's enduring genius for misdirection and surprise.
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 classic work of Golden Age detective fiction, The Sittaford Mystery chronicles the chilling events that unfold after a séance at a remote Dartmoor house seemingly predicts the murder of Captain Trevelyan — a man found dead miles away in the very same hour. With the village of Sittaford snowbound and suspects trapped in close quarters, Christie constructs a masterfully claustrophobic puzzle that keeps readers guessing at every turn. The determined and resourceful Emily Trefusis drives the investigation forward, refusing to accept that her fiancé is guilty of the crime, and her amateur sleuthing uncovers a web of secrets, hidden identities, and carefully laid deception. Written with Christie's signature wit and precision, the novel illustrates her unmatched ability to embed red herrings within a tightly plotted narrative while delivering a thoroughly satisfying resolution. A must-read for any admirer of classic British mystery, The Sittaford Mystery stands as a testament to Christie's enduring genius for misdirection and surprise.