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Christie, Agatha
1890
1976
Christie, Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller
The Seven Dials mystery
$aNew York, NY :$bBantam Books, Inc., $c1929, pubdate 1986.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Dials_Mystery
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"The Seven Dials Mystery" by Agatha Christie is a detective novel written in the late 1920s. The story begins with a humorous portrayal of young Jimmy Thesiger and the social dynamics of a country house where he is staying, setting the stage for a mystery that intertwines with the lives of its characters. The introduction hints at themes of class, friendship, and the comedic elements of life that will later contrast with the more serious events that unfold. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Jimmy Thesiger, who is late for breakfast and in conflict with the house's standards of punctuality, particularly under the stern gaze of his hostess, Lady Coote. The opening scenes depict the interactions between the guests at Chimneys, and we learn about their relationships, particularly the vague yet comical mischief involving their mutual friend Gerald Wade. Just as the social banter unfolds, underlying tensions hint at a more significant mystery tied to Gerald's peculiar behavior, creating an atmosphere ripe for intrigue. The humor juxtaposed with hints of deeper relationships reflects the complexities of the characters’ lives, hinting at events that will cascade into a gripping mystery involving secrets, potential murder, and unforeseen consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
Police -- England -- Fiction
Battle, Superintendent (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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