Source: Purchased
Description: Summertime--as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From Cornwall to the French Riviera, whether against a background of Delphic temples or English country houses, Agatha Christie's most famous characters solve complicated puzzles as the stakes heat up. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy plot twists and red herrings galore from the bestselling fiction writer of all time.
Includes the stories:
The Blood-Stained Pavement
The Double Clue
A Death on the Nile
Harlequin's Lane
The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman
Jane in Search of a Job
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
The Idol House of Astarte
The Rajah's Emerald
The Oracle at Delphi
The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger
The Incredible Theft
Genre: Mystery - Classic
Why I Picked This Book: This is a short story collection I haven't read and I love Christie's short stories.
My Impression: I love Christies' short stories so I've been really enjoying the release of new collections - even if most of the stories are ones I've already read. To call this a summer collection is a bit of a stretch as only a couple of stories really have anything to do with that time of year but it is still and interesting collection. There are a couple of Miss Marple books, a Harley Quinn story, two Mr. Parker Pyne stories, a few Poirots, a Tommy and Tuppence and a standalone or two. I always enjoy the variety and was thrilled to see some Mr. Parker Pyne stories as he is one of my favorites.
The theme for this series was definitely the weakest and several of the stories were not my favorite. That's not to say I didn't enjoy it - but it wasn't one that will be at the top of my list for a reread.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Of course! I already have my Read Christie Challenge book for July pulled out and ready to go!
Would I Recommend this Book? Yes, though this is the Christie collection I would start with if you are wanting to try a Christie book.
Would I Recommend this Book? Yes, though this is the Christie collection I would start with if you are wanting to try a Christie book.
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