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The Seven Dials Mystery (Agatha Christie Signature Edition) (Paperback)

by Agatha Christie (Author)
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  • Paperback: 375 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; Masterpiece Ed edition (3 Dec 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007122594
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007122592
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 175,873 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A healthy young man dies in his sleep, despite the ringing of eight separate alarm clocks...Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper; so the other house guests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6.30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank had backfired with tragic consequences. For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words 'Seven Dials' were to take on a new and chilling significance!

About the Author
Agatha Christie is the best-selling author of all time. She has sold over 2 billion novels worldwide and has been translated into more languages than any other single writer.

Born on 15 September 1890 in Devon, England, her career spanned six decades in which time she published 80 novels and short story collections and 19 plays. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles published in 1920, was written as a result of a challenge from her sister. In it she would introduce to the world Hercule Poirot, one of the most famous fictional characters of all time. Poirot would appear in over 80 novels and short stories. Nine years later Agatha created Miss Marple - a spinster sleuth who would become so popular she would rival Poirot in the nation's affections.

Her writing won her many fans including the royal family. When Queen Mary was approaching her 80th birthday, the BBC asked how she would want them to celebrate it. She requested a new Christie play! Three Blind Mice was duly written for the radio; it would later be adapted into The Mousetrap and become the longest continuously running play in history.

Although best known for her detective fiction, Christie also wrote a number of books that give us insight into her world. Her autobiography, published the year after her death provides a full, and often humorous, account of her life and Come, Tell Me How You Live chronicles her travels as the wife of a world famous archaeologist, on digs in the Middle East.

Agatha Christie had a truly remarkable life; she was a very private lady though her love of travel and archaeology shines through in her work. Her most famous novel Murder on the Orient Express celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2009 and was inspired by her own travels on the train, when she too became stranded due to weather.

After a hugely successful career and a very happy life Agatha died peacefully on 12 January 1976.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of her better novels, 12 May 1999
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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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Seven Dials Mystery, 8 Jan 2006
By Rich Milligan (Thatcham, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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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.

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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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great Book!!!!!!!, 25 Feb 1999
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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. The suspense is unbearable at times, but thats what makes this book really good. I really like Agatha Christie's books, but this has got to be one of the best!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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

2.0 out of 5 stars Not one of her best
This one is devoid of Miss Marple and dear Hercule but is infested with bright young things from the 1930's. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2004 by paulwakeling

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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
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