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Agatha Christie – Mystery Of The Blue Train – First UK Edition 1928
£2,500.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Train’ published by Collins in 1928. A near fine book without inscriptions. Some spotting to the page edges – a little wear to the side of the spine. Without the elusive wrapper. A bright and attractive copy.
The novel follows detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates the murder of a wealthy American heiress aboard a luxurious train travelling to the French Riviera. The case involves stolen jewels, secret identities, and hidden motives among glamorous passengers. Christie skilfully weaves romance, deception, and suspense, showcasing Poirot’s brilliance and psychological insight. The novel explores themes of greed, love, and betrayal against the glittering backdrop of 1920s Europe.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘The Mystery of the Blue Train’ published by Collins in 1928. A near fine book without inscriptions. Some spotting to the page edges – a little wear to the side of the spine. Without the elusive wrapper. A bright and attractive copy.
The novel follows detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates the murder of a wealthy American heiress aboard a luxurious train travelling to the French Riviera. The case involves stolen jewels, secret identities, and hidden motives among glamorous passengers. Christie skilfully weaves romance, deception, and suspense, showcasing Poirot’s brilliance and psychological insight. The novel explores themes of greed, love, and betrayal against the glittering backdrop of 1920s Europe.
