Agatha Christie – Third Girl – First UK Edition 1966
£95.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘Third Girl’ published by Collins in 1966. A near 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.
“Third Girl” explores themes of identity, psychological manipulation, and the swinging 1960s culture. It is notable for its complex plot and the interplay between Poirot and Mrs. Oliver, offering a blend of traditional mystery with contemporary elements.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Third Girl’ published by Collins in 1966. A near 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.
“Third Girl” explores themes of identity, psychological manipulation, and the swinging 1960s culture. It is notable for its complex plot and the interplay between Poirot and Mrs. Oliver, offering a blend of traditional mystery with contemporary elements.
