Agatha Christie – The Clocks – First UK Edition 1963
£350.00
A first edition, first printing published by Collins in 1963. A near fine book without inscriptions – some spotting to the top edge. In a very good (or better) clipped wrapper with some wear to extremities and one small closed tear to the bottom of the spine. Some neat internal repairs.
Agatha Christie’s The Clocks (1963) is a clever and intriguing Hercule Poirot mystery. The story begins when Sheila Webb, a typist, arrives at a house for an assignment, only to discover a dead man surrounded by a peculiar array of clocks, all set to 4:13. Called to investigate, Detective Inspector Hardcastle enlists Poirot’s expertise, despite the famous detective working from a distance. The narrative weaves complex subplots involving espionage, mistaken identities, and hidden motives. Poirot’s sharp intellect unravels the intricate case, leading to a surprising resolution. The Clocks showcases Christie’s mastery of suspense and her talent for misdirection.
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A first edition, first printing published by Collins in 1963. A near fine book without inscriptions – some spotting to the top edge. In a very good (or better) clipped wrapper with some wear to extremities and one small closed tear to the bottom of the spine. Some neat internal repairs.
Agatha Christie’s The Clocks (1963) is a clever and intriguing Hercule Poirot mystery. The story begins when Sheila Webb, a typist, arrives at a house for an assignment, only to discover a dead man surrounded by a peculiar array of clocks, all set to 4:13. Called to investigate, Detective Inspector Hardcastle enlists Poirot’s expertise, despite the famous detective working from a distance. The narrative weaves complex subplots involving espionage, mistaken identities, and hidden motives. Poirot’s sharp intellect unravels the intricate case, leading to a surprising resolution. The Clocks showcases Christie’s mastery of suspense and her talent for misdirection.
