"The Secret of Chimneys" is a classic work of mystery and international intrigue by the legendary Agatha Christie. At the heart of the story is Chimneys, a historic English country house known for its high-stakes diplomatic gatherings. When a group of politicians and socialites converges for a weekend party, the atmosphere quickly shifts from polite conversation to a web of conspiracy, murder, and theft.The plot centers on Anthony Cade, a man hired to deliver a sensitive memoir and return a stolen diamond. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a much larger plot involving the monarchy of Herzoslovakia and a notorious French jewel thief. This novel marks the first appearance of Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard, who must untangle a knot of secret identities and hidden motives to solve the crime.Blending elements of the traditional whodunit with a fast-paced thriller, "The Secret of Chimneys" showcases Christie's skill in creating suspenseful narratives filled with unexpected twists. It remains a significant entry in the Golden Age of detective fiction, offering readers a captivating glimpse into the world of political espionage and high-society secrets.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Ein ganz wunderbarer Kriminalroman der klassisch goldenen Ära. Echter 20er Jahre Stoff mit einem entsprechenden herrlich angestaubten Redeweise der Charaktere. Erinnert mich vom Charakterverhalten an "The Wheel Spins", obwohl das erst 1936 geschrieben wurde.
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Ein ganz wunderbarer Kriminalroman der klassisch goldenen Ära. Echter 20er Jahre Stoff mit einem entsprechenden herrlich angestaubten Redeweise der Charaktere. Erinnert mich vom Charakterverhalten an "The Wheel Spins", obwohl das erst 1936 geschrieben wurde.
