The Man in the Brown Suit

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Plucky young Anne Beddingfeld arrives in London and witnesses a man's death. Though the Scotland Yard calls it an accident, Anne decides to investigate. She follows a clue and boards... Read more

Plucky young Anne Beddingfeld arrives in London and witnesses a man's death. Though the Scotland Yard calls it an accident, Anne decides to investigate. She follows a clue and boards an ocean liner bound for South Africa, only to find herself in the midst of diamond thieves and political intrigue. As attempts are made on her life, Anne struggles to find out who she can trust. Agatha Christie's early career tale offers a blend of murder mystery and international crime thriller.

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In this story, a brave young woman named Anne Beddingfeld travels to London to seek adventure. While waiting for the train, she witnesses a man falling to his death. Although the authorities believe it was an accident, Anne is suspicious. Who was the man who looked at the body and left a note with the message 17.122 Kilmorden Castle?


Anne follows the clue and boards an ocean liner bound for South Africa. There, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous world of diamond thieves and political plotting. She faces danger at every turn, from a romantic encounter on the deck to an intruder in her cabin. With a long list of suspects, Anne has nobody to trust. The Observer praised this thrilling story, calling it written with spirit and humour.

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Subject: Language Arts

Brand: Dover Publications

Publisher Date: 01/15/2020

Author: Agatha Christie

Dimensions: 8.00 x 5.50

UPC: 9780486837505

Pages: 240