The Secret of Chimneys

The Secret of Chimneys  (English, Paperback, Christie Agatha)

Price: Not Available
Currently Unavailable
Author
Read More
Highlights
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
  • ISBN: 9780007299829, 0007299826
  • Edition: 1, 2001
Description

A drifter accepts a simple messenger’s job, not realizing that the package he must deliver contains dangerous secrets which may cost him his life. The Secret of Chimneys is a mystery novel by Agatha Christie.

Summary of the Book

Anthony Cade seeks out a little coin and some adventure in all he does. When he takes on a job as a messenger to deliver the memoirs of a recently deceased European to a London publisher, he discovers that he might make a little cash, but also that he will definitely land in a heap of trouble! A stranger is following Anthony everywhere as he tries to deliver the package, but before he can discover who the man is, the stranger is killed. The parcel holds a stash of letters which suggest blackmail, and worse. What secrets lie behind the estate of Chimneys? And who is trying to keep the secrets buried forever?

About Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie was an English novelist best known for her murder mystery novels. She created several best-selling storylines centred around timeless characters such as Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence and Parker Pyne. Some of her best known books are The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case, And Then There Were None and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

Read More
Specifications
Imprint
  • HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication Year
  • 2001
Ratings & Reviews
4.3
76 Ratings &
4 Reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 47
  • 15
  • 9
  • 2
  • 3
4

Quite Good!

This is a book which doesn't expect to be radical, mind boggling or plain awesome. Nope!! However, the writing is first class and the plot is carefully and intricately woven. The characterization is probably the best of the lot. Cade is fantastic, the French detective is awesome, Battle is stolid as always. Had quite a good time with the book. But, by all means, this is an average read. And a little predictable as well. If I were to rate this book on the Agatha Christie scale, I would say tha...
READ MORE

Prabhakar Naga

Certified Buyer, Hyderabad

Apr, 2015

2
0
Report Abuse
4

Value-for-money

Just received it. Beautiful copy. Pages are yellow(as always, don't know if it's just me who recieves most of the online books with yellow pages) but the book is sturdy and neat. Cover is really pretty and interesting
READ MORE

Ballerina Mazumder

Certified Buyer, Guwahati

3 months ago

0
0
Report Abuse
5

Mind-blowing purchase

love it
READ MORE

Tsu Lee

Certified Buyer, Shillong

Feb, 2023

0
0
Report Abuse
5

Worth every penny

Very nice bt not for beginners......
Bcoz language is a little bit of hard
READ MORE

Sharmila Dutta

Certified Buyer, Hindusthan Cables Town

Aug, 2020

0
1
Report Abuse
+
All 4 reviews
Be the first to ask about this product
Safe and Secure Payments.Easy returns.100% Authentic products.
You might be interested in
Religion And Belief Books
Min. 50% Off
Shop Now
Historical Fiction Books
Min. 50% Off
Shop Now
Travel And Holiday Books
Min. 50% Off
Shop Now
Art Books
Min. 50% Off
Shop Now
Back to top