Dead Man's Folly
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A classic entry in the golden age of detective fiction, Dead Man's Folly chronicles the return of Hercule Poirot to the English countryside, where he is summoned by mystery writer Ariadne Oliver after she grows convinced that the mock murder hunt she has organized for a village fête has been arranged to cover up a real crime. When a young girl is found strangled in a boathouse, Poirot's suspicions are confirmed, and the investigation uncovers a web of secrets buried deep within the seemingly idyllic estate of Nasse House. Christie masterfully constructs an atmosphere of creeping unease beneath the cheerful surface of a summer garden party, keeping readers guessing at every turn. The novel presents the beloved duo of Poirot and Oliver at their most entertaining, blending sharp wit with genuine suspense as the truth proves far darker — and more personal — than anyone anticipated.
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 entry in the golden age of detective fiction, Dead Man's Folly chronicles the return of Hercule Poirot to the English countryside, where he is summoned by mystery writer Ariadne Oliver after she grows convinced that the mock murder hunt she has organized for a village fête has been arranged to cover up a real crime. When a young girl is found strangled in a boathouse, Poirot's suspicions are confirmed, and the investigation uncovers a web of secrets buried deep within the seemingly idyllic estate of Nasse House. Christie masterfully constructs an atmosphere of creeping unease beneath the cheerful surface of a summer garden party, keeping readers guessing at every turn. The novel presents the beloved duo of Poirot and Oliver at their most entertaining, blending sharp wit with genuine suspense as the truth proves far darker — and more personal — than anyone anticipated.