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Does this novel spoil any Agatha Christie novels?

Sam No, because it barely has anything to do with Agatha Christie. It is told by Mr. Christie's vile mistress. I am a huge Agatha Christie fan, and have r…moreNo, because it barely has anything to do with Agatha Christie. It is told by Mr. Christie's vile mistress. I am a huge Agatha Christie fan, and have read every Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple book. Do yourself a favor, and read a real Agatha Christie book instead. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict is a much better book.(less)

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Has anyone compared this to The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict?

Sam The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict was much better. This is really more about Mr. Christie's mistress, who is unlikeable.…moreThe Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict was much better. This is really more about Mr. Christie's mistress, who is unlikeable.(less)

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What age would this book be for?

Sam I don't think it is as much what age this book would be for, as what the book is about. It is told from the eyes of Mrs. Christie's mistress, who the …moreI don't think it is as much what age this book would be for, as what the book is about. It is told from the eyes of Mrs. Christie's mistress, who the story is really about. Too many sexual references for me. Read the reviews that are 1 star, and you will see what there is to NOT like about this book.(less)

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The story is told by Nan O'Dea. She has access to information she shouldn't have--things that occurred when she wasn't present. She note this, and nods at an explanation, but it doesn't seem plausible to me that she could know all that she claims to know. Which leads me to wonder if she is an unreliable narrator. Any thoughts? Or thoughts about why the author chose to tell the story this way?

Savannah I was wondering this, too. The novel really doesn't have much to do with Agatha Christie- it could've been told almost entirely the same way with any …moreI was wondering this, too. The novel really doesn't have much to do with Agatha Christie- it could've been told almost entirely the same way with any other character not based on Agatha Christie.(less)

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