Description
A first edition, first printing of Third Girl by Agatha Christie, published by Collins, London in 1966. A near fine copy with a former owner’s signature in blue ink to the front free end paper, toning to the text block, a small stain to top edge of text block, spotting to the front free end paper, a former retailer’s label to the front paste-down. In a very good unclipped wrapper, with chipping to the spine tips, chipping to the knuckles of front and rear flap folds, some light shelf wear and ‘R1.95’ written by the price on the front flap fold. Wrapper designed by Kenneth Farnhill.
“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.
