Saturday, November 28, 2015

Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie (Pan, 1964)

I found this at a high school book fair:


"Sir Charles Cartwright, the distinguished actor, was giving a party.  Around him, his guests stood talking and drinking.  The Reverend Stephen Babbington sipped at his cocktail and made a wry face.  The other guests continued to chatter.  Suddenly Mr Babbington clutched at his throat and swayed...

It was the beginning of the drama,

a three-act tragedy

with death in every act"
I bought this one literally for its cover, as I already have a copy of this book (along with all the other Christies.)  The still life on the cover depicts the essentials of the plot: one glass containing poison, and one blackmail note.

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