In the opulent world of 1920s high society, a prank at a country house party turns deadly when Gerry Wade is found lifeless amidst seven alarm clocks. A chilling murder investigation unfolds with unexpected twists, drawing in Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, a spirited and clever young woman. As Bundle delves deeper, she hears whispers of the Seven Dials, a secret organization with influence stretching from British society to international espionage. Bundle and Superintendent Battle navigate a treacherous landscape of sinister intrigue and double-crosses. Christie weaves a masterful tapestry of suspense and misdirection, showcasing her ability to craft a complex puzzle. This witty whodunit combines the charm of a bygone era with the allure of a perfectly executed mystery. This Warbler Classics edition includes a detailed biographical note.
Agatha Christie is the world’s bestselling mystery writer. Over the course of more than half a century “The Queen of Mystery” wrote eighty crime novels and short story collections, nineteen plays, and several poetry collections. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in the English language and another billion in a hundred other languages.
“A realist writer who created true literary magic [and] dazzled readers with her quick wit, clever plots and prodigious imagination.”
—The Irish Times
Pages: 230
Book dimensions: 5.25 x .58 x 8
Pub date: February 28, 2025
978-1-965684-34-4 (paperback)
978-1-965684-35-1 (ebook)
