Mass Market Paperback, 244 pages
English language
Published Aug. 6, 1984 by Berkley.
Murder and conspiracy go up in smoke ...
"The champion deceiver of our time". -- New York Times.
Anthony Cade never suspected that a simple errand on behalf of a friend would make him the centerpiece of a murderous international conspiracy. Someone would stop at nothing to prevent the monarchy from being restored in faraway Herzoslovakia.
The combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Surete can do no better than go in circles -- until the final murder at Chimneys, the great country estate that yields up an amazing secret.
I must have started with this book so often, because I immediately recognised the first few chapters. This time I finally finished and it was ok.
I did have a suspicion and it turned out correct.
Another great mystery from my girl Agatha. This one introduces us to Superintendent Battle, a level-headed bloke who isn't easily fooled. I like him quite a bit. You know who else I like? Anthony Cade, good-hearted free-spirit, traveling the globe and helping out damsels in distress. He's great.
You get some great Christie twists in this one. She really was the best. Sit back and enjoy the ride, because she will fool you at every turn, and you get a satisfying ending, as usual. 4 stars
Another Christie book I quite enjoyed.
