The Secret of Chimneys
1925 novel by Agatha Christie / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Secret of Chimneys is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by The Bodley Head in June 1925[1] and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year.[2] It introduces the characters of Superintendent Battle and Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)[3] and the US edition at $2.00.[2]
Author | Agatha Christie |
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Cover artist | Percy Graves |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Series | Superintendent Battle |
Genre | Crime |
Publisher | Bodley Head |
Publication date | June 1925 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 310 (first edition, hardback) |
Followed by | The Seven Dials Mystery |
At the request of George Lomax, Lord Caterham reluctantly agrees to host a weekend party at his home, Chimneys. A murder occurs in the house, beginning a week of fast-paced events with police among the guests.
The novel was well received at first publication, described as more than a murder mystery, as it is a treasure hunt. Later reviews found it a first-class romp and one of the author's best early thrillers. The most recent review says the novel requires a hefty suspension of disbelief. The later reviewers note that descriptions of characters use the terminology of the times in which it was written, and might be considered racist decades later.