{"product_id":"murder-in-the-mews-2","title":"Murder in the mews by Agatha Christie","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eMurder in the Mews\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of four detective novellas by \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eAgatha Christie\u003c\/strong\u003e, first published in 1937, all featuring the brilliant Belgian detective \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eHercule Poirot\u003c\/strong\u003e. The title story, \u003cem data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eMurder in the Mews\u003c\/em\u003e, revolves around the mysterious death of a young woman found in her locked flat on Guy Fawkes Night—initially presumed a suicide, but Poirot suspects otherwise. The other stories in the collection—\u003cem data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eThe Incredible Theft\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eDead Man’s Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eTriangle at Rhodes\u003c\/em\u003e—explore themes of espionage, deception, and intricate murder plots. Each tale showcases Poirot’s methodical approach, psychological insight, and flair for solving complex puzzles. With its sharp dialogue and clever twists, the book exemplifies Christie’s masterful storytelling and command of the classic whodunit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eAgatha Christie\u003c\/strong\u003e (1890–1976) was a British author acclaimed as the “Queen of Crime” for her unmatched contribution to detective fiction. Over her career, she wrote 66 detective novels, 14 short story collections, and the world’s longest-running play, \u003cem data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eThe Mousetrap\u003c\/em\u003e. Her iconic detectives—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eHercule Poirot\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eMiss Marple\u003c\/strong\u003e—are household names, and her works have sold more than two billion copies worldwide. Christie’s hallmark was her intricate plots, red herrings, and surprise endings that kept readers guessing until the last page. Beyond mystery writing, she was also a pharmacist during World War I, which contributed to her knowledge of poisons—an element frequently used in her novels. She remains one of the most widely read and adapted authors in literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270319173889,"sku":"2UTRSEG3L-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/TheRoadtoOmaha1_d6f51fe2-53fe-4edf-82d6-8e7548a52604.jpg?v=1697184048","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/murder-in-the-mews-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}