Appointment With Death
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First edition
London: Collins [The Crime Club], 1938. A first edition, first printing of Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie, published by Collins [The Crime Club] in 1938. A very good book with a neat name and address to the front pastedown - repair to the gutter of the front endpaper. Some light fading to the spine and some wear to the corners. The story revolves around the psychological and physical torment exerted by Mrs. Boynton, a tyrannical matriarch, over her family. During a trip to the ancient city of Petra, Mrs. Boynton is found dead. Hercule Poirot, Christie s iconic detective, is called upon to solve the case. Poirot investigates motives rooted in familial tension, psychological manipulation, and repressed anger. With his trademark methodical approach, Poirot uncovers secrets, exposing the killer s identity through incisive reasoning. The novel is celebrated for its deep exploration of human behaviour and gripping suspense.
- Publisher: Collins [The Crime Club]
- Year: 1938
- Edition: First Edition
- Printing: first
- Binding: unknown
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