Cards On The Table
$1,032 · Offered by Biblio
First edition
London: Collins [The Crime Club], 1936. A first edition, first printing of Cards on the Table , by Agatha Christie, published by Collins in 1936. A near fine book with a little fading to the spine. A touch of fading to the edges. Small name, with a little spotting to the page edges and a little to the prelims. A lovely copy. Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie is a classic Hercule Poirot mystery, published in 1936. The novel revolves around a dinner party hosted by the enigmatic Mr. Shaitana, who boasts of collecting people who have gotten away with murder. During the evening, Shaitana is murdered while his guests four suspected killers and four detectives, including Poirot play bridge. With the suspects being the only ones present, Poirot must unravel the truth through psychology, meticulous observation, and the analysis of the bridge game. The novel is known for its ingenious plot, psychological depth, and unexpected twists.
- Publisher: Collins [The Crime Club]
- Year: 1936
- Edition: First Edition
- Printing: first
- Binding: unknown
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