{"product_id":"the-pale-horse-1","title":"The pale horse by Agatha Christie","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eThe Pale Horse\u003c\/em\u003e (1961) is a supernatural-tinged mystery by Agatha Christie that blends psychological intrigue with dark suspicion. The novel begins with a dying woman’s confession, leading to a mysterious list of names found in a priest’s shoe. When people connected to the list begin to die under suspicious circumstances, novelist Mark Easterbrook is drawn into a sinister investigation involving a trio of women rumored to practice witchcraft at a place called The Pale Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eAs Mark, alongside a determined pharmacist named Ginger Corrigan, delves deeper, the story twists through séances, black magic rumors, and the eerie suggestion of death by supernatural means. Ultimately, the mystery unravels with Christie’s classic sleight of hand, revealing a very human—and chillingly clever—explanation behind the string of deaths. The novel explores themes of fear, manipulation, and the exploitation of belief in the occult to cover up cold-blooded murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eAgatha Christie\u003c\/strong\u003e (1890–1976) was a British writer and the best-selling novelist of all time, renowned for her detective fiction, especially involving iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Known as the “Queen of Crime,” she authored 66 detective novels, 14 short story collections, and the world’s longest-running play, \u003cem data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eThe Mousetrap\u003c\/em\u003e. Christie’s intricate plots, clever misdirection, and psychological depth have captivated readers for over a century. Her works have sold more than two billion copies worldwide and have been translated into over 100 languages, making her a towering figure in mystery literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270649475329,"sku":"2U9VMSFSX-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/pale.jpg?v=1773460752","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-pale-horse-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}