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A Pocket Full of Rye

A Miss Marple Mystery
By Agatha Christie
Series: Miss Marple Mysteries
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In this exclusive authorised edition from the Queen of Mystery, the bizarre death of a financial tycoon has Miss Marple investigating a very odd case of crime by rhyme.

Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his "counting house" when he suffered an agonising and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals.

Yet, it was the incident in the parlor which confirmed Miss Marple's suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme . . .
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Format: Paperback / softback
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A Pocket Full of Rye is ideal for fans of classic crime and cosy mysteries, especially those who appreciate Agatha Christie's timeless storytelling and the clever deductions of Miss Marple.

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In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, the bizarre death of a financial tycoon has Miss Marple investigating a very odd case of crime by rhyme.

Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his "counting house" when he suffered an agonising and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals.

Yet, it was the incident in the parlour which confirmed Miss Marple's suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme...

A Pocket Full of Rye offers a captivating mystery that showcases Agatha Christie's renowned storytelling ability. Readers will be drawn into the intricate case as Miss Marple delves into the peculiar clues, shedding light on a murder inspired by a nursery rhyme.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062073655

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 177g

Pages: 256

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Agatha Christie Classic Fiction Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Miss Marple Mysteries

About the Author

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in English and another billion in a hundred foreign languages. She died in 1976, after a prolific career spanning six decades.

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