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Crooked House by Agatha Christie Vintage Book Hardback Facsimile Crime Club 2010

Crooked House by Agatha Christie Vintage Book Hardback Facsimile Crime Club 2010

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Crooked House by Agatha Christie Facsimile Crime Club Collection Hardback 2010

Prepare to be enthralled as Agatha Christie gives us another classic murder mystery in this lovely Crime Club Facsimile of The Crooked House, published in 2010 as an homage to the 1949 First Edition with the original first edition dust jacket.  Written by the all time great of the Crime Fiction genre Agatha Christie, and brought to you bright and fresh, this is a super vintage book to gift perfect for a fan of classic crime fiction.

This book was published in 2010 as a facsimile of the original Crime Club First Edition published in 1949, bearing the same nostalgic dust jacket art and scarlet binding.  This book is pristine, bright and fresh and good enough to gift just perfect for that fan of classic crime fiction providing a nostalgic reading experience and capturing the essence of the golden age of crime fiction and detective mystery. 

In Crooked House the story revolves around the murder of a wealthy Greek businessman, Aristide Leonides, in his London home.  The plot is set in and around London in 1947. The narrative follows the investigation led by Charles Hayward, who becomes entangled in the intricate dynamics of the Leonides family.  As he delves deeper, he uncovers hidden secrets, motives, and relationships, leading to a surprising conclusion.

Rich in suspenseful atmosphere with an entertaining plot Crooked House is considered one of Christie's greatest works.  The novel features well-drawn characters within the complex Leonides family, adding layers of intrigue to the story.  In 2017, the novel was adapted into a mystery film directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, starring Max Irons and Glenn Close.

This Vintage Crime Club Facsimile Edition of "The Murder at the Vicarage" by Agatha Christie recreates the original publication, allowing readers to step into the world of St. Mary Mead, where secrets hide beneath the surface.  A must-read for both devoted fans and newcomers to the vintage Queen of Crime.  Embrace the suspense and add this treasure to your collection to relive the charm of Agatha Christie's storytelling!

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Kittys Notes & Book Snippet

From the Dust Jacket: "This is Agatha Christie's 49th detective story. It is 29 years since her first was published, yet custom cannot stale her infinite variety, and we have little hesitation asserting that if this new story is not the best she has ever done then it is only second to that classic of detection, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. It is certainly a remarkable witness to her unfailing verve, that when she is nearing her half-century she should still be able to knock one slap over the top of the pavilion to the fervent applause of her crowd of admirers.

The old jingle ' all lived together in a little crooked house' here applies to the three generations of the Leonides who lived together under the sheltering roof of Three Gables -- a large household over whom the very old and very rich Aristide Leonides had long presided ; not that there was anything about the very respectable Leonides that was crooked in the dishonest sense, but nonetheless all its members had grown up a little bit twisted in their outlook on life...."

An all time great murder mystery from the Queen of Crime who ruled throughout the 20th century Agatha Christie. A rip-roaring romp sure to be loved by fans of this classic vintage crime fiction genre.

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  • Hardback
  • Collectable
  • Classic Crime Novel
  • First Edition Facsimile

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Author Bio & Publication

Read about the life of Agatha Christie and browse more of her classic crime fiction books.

Agatha Christie (1890 - 1976) wrote 'The Murder at the Vicarage'.

Publisher: HarperCollins
Date: 2010
Edition: First Edition Facsimile
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Yes

Condition Notes: EXCELLENT

FINE:

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This book is in Fine (Pristine) vintage condition .

All the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti or inscriptions of any kind it appears unread with the text block still firm and pages pristine.

Scarlet cloth binding under the attractive facsimile dust jacket is in pristine condition.

Spine Intact with titles visible and no apparent wear.

Excellent vintage collectable Agatha Christie hardback book practically as new.

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SIZE: Height 19 cms x Width 12.5 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 196 pages

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