The mysterious affair at Styles

This book might be part of the Hercule Poirot mysteries series.
(2 reviews)

CRIME & MYSTERY. With impeccable timing Hercule Poirot, the renowned Belgian detective, makes his dramatic entrance on to the English crime stage. Recently, there had been some strange goings on at Styles St Mary. Evelyn, constant companion to old Mrs Inglethorp, had stormed out of the house muttering something about 'a lot of sharks'. And with her, something indefinable had gone from the atmosphere. Her presence had spelt security; now the air seemed rife with suspicion and impending evil. A shattered coffee cup, a splash of candle grease, a bed …

258 pages

English language

Published Oct. 29, 2013 by Harper.

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ISBN:
978-0-00-752749-6
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OCLC Number:
869770065

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Subjects
  • Private investigators
  • Detective and mystery stories
  • Fiction

Places

  • Belgium

Reviews

reviewed The mysterious affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot mysteries)

A gripping mystery with an enjoyable conclusion

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Agatha Christie's first book, this book is exactly what you expect from a classic piece of crime fiction:

  • There's a murder
  • An eccentric detective
  • Plenty of hints and red herrings
  • A fantastic conclusion wrapping it all up

You're constantly guessing whodunnit, and chances are you'll be kicking yourself at the end for not getting it, as all good detective stories do.

reviewed The mysterious affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot mysteries)

A gripping mystery with an enjoyable conclusion

Agatha Christie's first book, this book is exactly what you expect from a classic piece of crime fiction:

  • There's a murder
  • An eccentric detective
  • Plenty of hints and red herrings
  • A fantastic conclusion wrapping it all up

You're constantly guessing whodunnit, and chances are you'll be kicking yourself at the end for not getting it, as all good detective stories do.