The Seven Dials mystery by Agatha Christie
"The Seven Dials Mystery" by Agatha Christie is a detective novel written in the late 1920s. The story begins with a humorous portrayal of young Jimmy Thesiger and the social dynamics of a country house where he is staying, setting the stage for a mystery that intertwines with the lives of its characters. The introduction hints at themes of class, friendship, and the comedic elements of life that will later contrast with
the more serious events that unfold. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Jimmy Thesiger, who is late for breakfast and in conflict with the house's standards of punctuality, particularly under the stern gaze of his hostess, Lady Coote. The opening scenes depict the interactions between the guests at Chimneys, and we learn about their relationships, particularly the vague yet comical mischief involving their mutual friend Gerald Wade. Just as the social banter unfolds, underlying tensions hint at a more significant mystery tied to Gerald's peculiar behavior, creating an atmosphere ripe for intrigue. The humor juxtaposed with hints of deeper relationships reflects the complexities of the characters’ lives, hinting at events that will cascade into a gripping mystery involving secrets, potential murder, and unforeseen consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 |
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| Title | The Seven Dials mystery |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Bantam Books, Inc., 1929, pubdate 1986. |
| Note | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Dials_Mystery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Police -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Battle, Superintendent (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75288 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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