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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: 69,030 in Books (See Bestsellers in 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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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!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of her better novels, 12 May 1999
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This review is from: The Seven Dials Mystery (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.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Seven Dials Mystery, 8 Jan 2006
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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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not one of her best, 25 Jun 2004
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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.
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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

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
Published on 21 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars 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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