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The Clocks

Series: Poirot
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In The Clocks by Agatha Christie, a stenographer arrives at a house for a job, only to find a dead body surrounded by an unusual assortment of clocks, all of which are set to the wrong time. Intrigued by the mystery, Hercule Poirot is called in to unravel the complexities surrounding the murder, amidst a web of lies and false identities, set against the backdrop of Cold War Britain. This crime novel combines methodical investigation with Christie's characteristic intrigue and twisty plot to keep readers guessing until the end.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this intriguing detective novel if you appreciate classic crime stories filled with suspense and clever plot twists. It's perfect for fans of page-turning mysteries featuring sharp, methodical investigation and unexpected revelations. This book offers the quintessential experience of Agatha Christie's masterful storytelling.

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The Clocks

A typist uncovers a man’s body from behind the sofa…

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A typist uncovers a man’s body from behind the sofa…

As instructed, stenographer Sheila Webb let herself into the house at 19 Wilbraham Crescent. It was then that she made a grisly discovery: the body of a dead man sprawled across the living room floor.

What intrigued Poirot about the case was the time factor. Although in a state of shock, Sheila clearly remembered having heard a cuckoo clock strike three o’clock. Yet, the four other clocks in the living room all showed the time as 4:13. Even more strangely, only one of these clocks belonged to the owner of the house…

The Clocks presents a perplexing mystery filled with unexpected twists and the unique brilliance of Hercule Poirot.

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The book is praised for its fantastical elements and clever ingenuity. Critics have highlighted its ability to captivate readers, with some referring to it as a classic detective story presented in grand style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008129590

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and became, quite simply, the best-selling novelist in history. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written towards the end of the First World War, introduced us to Hercule Poirot, who was to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. She is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 100 foreign countries. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels under the name of Mary Westmacott.

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