A Pocketful of Rye Agatha Christie Vintage Thriller Book Club First Edition 1954

" 'Inspector Neale was thinking to himself that Miss Marple was very unlike the popular idea of an Avenging Fury. And yet, her though, that was perhaps exactly what she was....'

Miss Marple came to Yew Tree Lodge because she considered it her duty to do so. Nobody knew what that benevolent old lady was thinking as she sat knitting and listening to what the various occupants of Yew Tree Lodge had to say to her. The facts were certainly mystifying. There was the strange behaviour of Rex Fortescue before his death, the grains of cereal found in his pocket, the unexpected return of the Prodigal Son, and the cryptic pronouncement of old Aunt Effie: 'Old sins have long shadows.'

In her mastery of the detective novel Agatha Christie has no rival. Once again she has written an exciting and baffling story, full of incident and mystery and peopled by queer and interesting characters. Once again her many readers have the chance to disentangle a series of crimes in a story shich shows Agatha Christie at her incomparable best. "

Published by the Thriller Book Club, 'A Pocketful of Rye' takes readers on a gripping journey into a web of mystery, intrigue, and murder. Set in the post-war era of the 1950s, this thrilling tale showcases Agatha Christie's unparalleled storytelling prowess and her ability to create unforgettable characters.

Agatha Christie's 'A Pocketful of Rye' is a timeless classic that exemplifies her mastery of the detective genre. This vintage first edition provides not only a thrilling reading experience but also a glimpse into the rich history of crime fiction. The book showcases Christie's signature blend of intricate plotting, clever misdirection, and intricate character development, captivating both seasoned fans and newcomers to her work.

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• Hardback
• Collectable
• First Edition
• Classic Crime Novel

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Agatha Christie (1890 - 1976) wrote 'A Pocketful of Rye'.

Publisher: Thriller Book Club, 121 Charing Cross London
Date: 1954
Edition: First Edition Thus (First time in this format)
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Full Colour (some damage)

VERY GOOD / Dust Jacket with Losses to Spine

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This book is fresh from the attic in overall very good vintage condition.

The Attractive Dust Jacket is scarcely found these days so nice to have but does have the bottom third missing from the spine ( please see photos) and a few minor chips and tears otherwise.

Book itself is a nice clean copy with a few minimal signs of wear considering its age.

Pages heavily tanned but still quite crisp and clean unusual in these books which are often very foxed.

The book has various signs of shelfwear but generally appears little read and overall very good indeed

Yellow boards underneath wrapper quite fresh just slightly faded to top and bottom and corners a tiny bit bumped.

Spine Intact and good with titles visible not cracked, very slightly cocked but still displays well.

No names or inscriptions or graffiti of any kind written in the book.

Lovely Vintage original 1950's Thriller Book Club First edition of this classic Agatha Christie Book.

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SIZE: 19 cms x 12.5cms
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 191

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