The Seven Dials Mystery

Description

A group of young socialites play a prank that goes horribly wrong, leading to a thrilling investigation into a mysterious organization.

Topics

Secret societies, murder, youthful intrigue, and social commentary.

Detailed Description

Dive into the captivating world of Agatha Christie's "The Seven Dials Mystery," where a lighthearted prank unravels into a deadly conspiracy. When Gerry Wade dies unexpectedly after a practical joke involving alarm clocks, his friends are drawn into a web of secrets connected to a shadowy organization known as the Seven Dials. As they investigate, they uncover a dangerous plot threatening national security. Full of twists, turns, and Christie's signature suspense, this novel is a must-read for mystery lovers.

About the Author

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright. She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling novelist of all time, with over two billion copies of her novels sold.

Key Characters

  • Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent: Bundle is an adventurous and intelligent young woman who takes the lead in investigating the Seven Dials mystery.
  • Jimmy Thesiger: Jimmy is a charming and somewhat clueless young man who assists Bundle in her investigation.
  • Superintendent Battle: Battle is a Scotland Yard detective who aids Bundle and Jimmy in their investigation.
  • Sir Oswald Coote: A wealthy and influential industrialist with a strong personality.
  • Loraine Wade: The half-sister of Gerry Wade, who becomes involved in the mystery after his death.

Keywords

Agatha Christie, mystery novel, detective fiction, crime fiction, Seven Dials Mystery, secret societies, murder mystery, British literature, classic mystery, Chimneys, investigation, conspiracy, socialites, 1920s literature, English country house, deception, whodunit, thriller, suspense, police procedural, amateur detectives, interwar period, Bundles Brent, Jimmy Thesiger, Superintendent Battle, Ronald Devereux, Gerry Wade, Tredwell, suspicious deaths, England, Market Basing, Market Market, Deane Priory, international intrigue, espionage, political conspiracy, Wyvern Abbey

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