The Man in the Brown Suit - (Agatha Christie Library) by Agatha Christie (Paperback)

About the Book

"Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her-and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electrocuted on the rails. The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied. After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: "17-122 Kilmorden Castle"?"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

"I read everything by Agatha Christie."--Gillian Flynn

In this official edition featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery, a young woman investigates an accidental death at a London tube station.

Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her--and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electrocuted on the rails.

The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied. After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: "17-122 Kilmorden Castle"?

Twisty, clever, and intriguing, The Man in the Brown Suit showcases Agatha Christie once again at her very best.

Review Quotes

Praise for Agatha Christie: “It's tempting to say that Agatha Christie is a genius and let it go at that, but the world's had plenty of geniuses. Agatha Christie is something special.” -- Lawrence Block, New York Times bestselling author

“Agatha Christie's books are both wonderful crime novels and studies in contrast and duality, and I adore them still. Underestimate them at your peril.” -- Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Gamache novels

“Any mystery writer who wants to learn how to plot should spend a few days reading Agatha Christie. She'll show you everything you want to know.”
-- Donna Leon, New York Times bestselling author of the Commissario Brunetti novels

“Agatha Christie's indelibly etched characters have entertained millions across the years and a love of her work has brought together generations of readers--a singular achievement for any author and an inspiration to writers across the literary landscape.” -- Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs novels