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‘Her gift is pure genius.’ Observer
‘An amusing, exciting, well-written story.’ Outlook
‘All signs indicate that Mrs Christie has been reading P.G. Wodehouse, and she does it very well in spots. This is her gayest thriller and mustn’t be missed.’ Books
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'Her gift is pure genius.' Observer 'An amusing, exciting, well-written story.' Outlook 'All signs indicate that Mrs Christie has been reading P.G. Wodehouse, and she does it very well in spots. This is her gayest thriller and mustn't be missed.' Books
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I enjoyed this book both as a great depiction of England between the wars as well as a mystery. Unlike some of Dame Agatha's other works, here I genuinely was kept in suspense till the end as to the identity of the criminal. But even more interesting was the characters who make their second appearance after "The Secret of Chimneys" which was also entertaining, but less suspenseful. I loved reading about the adventures of Lord Caterham and Bundle again, both of whom are as funny and sharp as ever. I would definitely recommend the book to even those Christie fans who only prefer Poirot and Miss Marple mysteries - it's good enough to stand on its own.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This one is devoid of Miss Marple and dear Hercule but is infested with bright young things from the 1930's. Agatha Christie did seem to enjoy writing this sort of thing but her characterisations of the flappers seem very strained and it is now terribly dated. The story is not remotely credible. Have a rake around Amazon for other Agatha Christie's - she has written better than this.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are some Agatha Christie books when the plot idea is so farcical and unbelievable that you can't quite believe that you're reading it.
The Seven Dials Mystery is such a book but somehow it comes over as one of the most entertaining and readable of all her books.
The Seven Dials Mystery is such a book but somehow it comes over as one of the most entertaining and readable of all her books.
As I say the plot here is slightly ludicrous, a mixture of upper class English life and international crime rings should make for uncomfortable partners and yet Christie manages to mix them in perfect amounts. During a visit to the ancestral home of Lady Eileen Brent, tragedy strikes Jimmy Thesiger and his group of friends when one of them is killed in the night after being poisoned. The only clue to the mystery is the 7 alarm clocks left on the victims bedstead and when days later another one of the group of friends is shot dead his final words whispered to Lady Eileen of "Seven Dials" seems to take on new significance.
Lady Eileen, or Bundle as she's more commonly known and Jimmy take on the task to track down the secret society the meets in the run down east end of London and guided by Superintendant Battle of Scotland Yard they're soon running into various close shaves and scrapes.
As silly as the plot sometimes seems the characters are so entertaining that you easily forgive the jumps of logic. Bundle is a joy to read about and the verbal fencing between her and her father Lord Caterham is fabulous. All in all a great Agatha Christie novel that should delight fans of hers and readers in general.
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Go Bundle!
Just re-reading this, and despite the absence of Poirot or Marple I find it rather enjoyable. A bit like a trip back in time, it seems very authentic to me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by cloudyskye
Good early mystery
Although preposterous in places, this story moves at a good pace and is a real page turner. Christie revisits the setting and characters she introduced in 'The Secret of Chimneys'. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Karen
What did Agatha Christie ever do to Emilia Fox?
Not the title of an unpublished short story, but a cry of despair from a Christie fan at hearing another fine book ruined by this most regrettable of readers. Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. Rothwell
Good story ruined by the reader
A good story for those who enjoy flappers, old country houses and murder.
Regrettably the narration was awful, while Emilia Fox is a delightful actress
her ability to... Read more
Regrettably the narration was awful, while Emilia Fox is a delightful actress
her ability to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Joy Waith
A good-hearted murder/mystery
An exciting read from start to finish, with some wonderful humourous banter in it along the way. In particular the conversations between Bundle and her father Lord Caterham. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2006 by Nanny Ogg
TIMELESS MYSTERY
Arguably the most famous mystery writer in the world and, most likely, the most beloved, Agatha Christie's English language books have sold over a billion copies. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2003 by Gail Cooke
Extremely entertaining
The Seven Dials Mystery is a highly entertaining book by Agatha Christie. There is never a dull moment in this book. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2000
A great Book!!!!!!!
This is a great book. Sometimes some of Agatha Christie's novels get a bit boring, but this one is Agatha Christie at her best! I found this book really good. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 1999
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