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Agatha Christie is more than the most popular mystery writer of all time. In a career that spans over half a century, her name is synonymous with brilliant deception, ingenious puzzles, and the surprise denouement. By virtually inventing the modern mystery novel she has earned her title as the... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Emily Trefussis: Fiance of Jim Pearson, suspected of murdering his uncle.
- Inspector Narracott: Inspector assigned to investigate murder of Arthur Trevelyan.
- Charles Enderby: Journalist in town just in time to be "on the spot" for the murder investigation.
- Major Burnaby: Arthur Trevelyan's best friend; found his body.
- The Willets: Mother and daughter that rented Trevelyan's house and hosted the table-turning party.
First Sentence
Major Burnaby drew on his gum boots, buttoned his overcoat collar round his neck, took from a shelf near the door a hurricane lantern, and cautiously opened the front door of his little bungalow and peered out.
Table of Contents
1. Sittaford House
2. The Message
3. Five and Twenty Past Five
4. Inspector Narracott
5. Evans
6. At the Three Crowns
7. The Will
8. Mr. Charles Enderby
9. The Laurels
10. The Pearson Family
11. Emily Sets to Work
12. The Arrest
13. Sittaford
14. The Willetts
15. Visit to Major Burnaby
16. Mr. Rycroft
17. Miss Percehouse
18. Emily Visits Sittaford House
19. Theories
20. Visit to Aunt Jennifer
21. Conversations
22. Nocturnal Adventures of Charles
23. At Hazelmoor
24. Inspector Narracott Discusses the Case
25. At Deller's Cafe
26. Robert Gardner
27. Narracott Acts
28. Boots
29. The Second Seance
30. Emily Explains
31. The Lucky Man
Authors & Contributors
- Agatha Christie (Author)
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