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Ordeal by Innocence
by Agatha Christie
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UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1958. A fine copy. No previous owner's name inscriptions, contents clean throughout. Covers are bright and completely unblemished. No bumping or rubbing to corners or edges. In a fine dust jacket with no nicks, chips, creasing, tears or loss. No wear at all to spine tips. Not price clipped. An excellent copy. "Ordeal by Innocence" is a mystery novel by Agatha Christie. The story begins with Dr. Arthur Calgary arriving at the Argyle family home with the intention of clearing the name of Jacko Argyle, who was convicted of murdering his adoptive mother, Rachel Argyle. Calgary provides an alibi for Jacko, claiming to have given him a ride on the night of the murder. However, this revelation comes as a shock to the Argyle family, as it not only suggests Jacko's innocence but also implies that someone else in the family is the real murderer. As the family members come to terms with this new information, old wounds are reopened, and buried secrets resurface. The novel delves into the complex dynamics of the Argyle family, exploring their relationships, motives, and the events leading up to Rachel's death. As Dr. Calgary and the family members investigate, they uncover hidden truths, and the search for the real killer takes unexpected turns. "Ordeal by Innocence" is known for its intricate plotting, psychological depth, and surprising twists that keep readers guessing until the very end. Agatha Christie weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue, showcasing her mastery of the mystery genre.
Synopsis
While serving a sentence for killing his mother - a crime he insisted he didn't commit - Jacko Argyle dies in prison. Two years later, the man who could have supported Jacko's alibi suddenly turns up. It appears that Jacko was innocent... and that the murderer is part of the surviving family.The novel was first published in 1958 by William Collins Son & Co. in London, and in 1959 by Dodd, Mead & Co. in New York. It was filmed in 1984 by Golan-Gobus Productions in England starring Donald Sutherland, Sarah Miles and Christopher Plummer. The film adheres closely to the novel. The New York Times described the novel as one of Christie's most engaging works. "Characteristically surprising, trickily constructed and yet firmly based in character..."This book is dedicated, "To Billy Collins with affection and gratitude." It was he who lured Christie from the Bodley Head, which published her first six books, to Williams Collins Sons & Co in 1926. Now known as HarperCollins this company is UK publisher of Christie's books to this day. An adaptation of tihs novel was broadcast, with the addition of Geraldine McEwan as Miss Marple, in 2007.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007765
- Title
- Ordeal by Innocence
- Author
- Agatha Christie
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- The Crime Club, Collins
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1958
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1958 (2)
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