Agatha Christie – Mrs McGinty’s Dead – First UK Edition 1952
£275.00
A first edition, first printing published by Collins in 1952. A near fine book with one small name to the top of the front endpaper. Dustiness to the top edge. A small amount of sunning to the top of the spine. In a very good unclipped wrapper with some off-setting to the rear panel. Some spotting therein. Corners gently rubbed. Two closed tears to the dust wrapper.
“Mrs. McGinty’s Dead” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her famous sleuth, Hercule Poirot. The story revolves around the murder of Mrs. McGinty, a seemingly harmless charwoman, in the quiet village of Broadhinny. Suspicion falls on her lodger, James Bentley, who’s convicted of the crime. Poirot, believing in Bentley’s innocence, takes on the case to uncover the real killer. As Poirot delves into the lives of the villagers, he uncovers secrets and motives, gradually piecing together the truth. The novel, published in 1952, highlights Christie’s signature skill in constructing intricate plots and memorable characters, offering a compelling and classic murder mystery.
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A first edition, first printing published by Collins in 1952. A near fine book with one small name to the top of the front endpaper. Dustiness to the top edge. A small amount of sunning to the top of the spine. In a very good unclipped wrapper with some off-setting to the rear panel. Some spotting therein. Corners gently rubbed. Two closed tears to the dust wrapper.
“Mrs. McGinty’s Dead” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her famous sleuth, Hercule Poirot. The story revolves around the murder of Mrs. McGinty, a seemingly harmless charwoman, in the quiet village of Broadhinny. Suspicion falls on her lodger, James Bentley, who’s convicted of the crime. Poirot, believing in Bentley’s innocence, takes on the case to uncover the real killer. As Poirot delves into the lives of the villagers, he uncovers secrets and motives, gradually piecing together the truth. The novel, published in 1952, highlights Christie’s signature skill in constructing intricate plots and memorable characters, offering a compelling and classic murder mystery.
