Description
A first edition, first printing of ‘Third Girl’ published by Collins in 1966. A fine book without inscriptions with some spotting to the top edge in a near fine unclipped wrapper with a little creasing and a little wear to the extremities. A very nice copy indeed.
“Third Girl” is a mystery novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1966. The story features her famous detective Hercule Poirot and his friend, the mystery writer Ariadne Oliver. The plot revolves around a young woman named Norma Restarick who visits Poirot, claiming she might have committed a murder but leaves before providing details. Poirot, intrigued, investigates alongside Mrs. Oliver. The title refers to Norma’s living arrangement as the “third girl” in a shared London flat. As Poirot delves deeper, he uncovers a web of family secrets, mental instability, and deception. The investigation takes unexpected turns, leading to a shocking conclusion about the true nature of the crime and the individuals involved.