The Mary Westmacott Collection: The Rose and the Yew Tree / A Daughter's a Daughter / The Burden

by Mary Westmacott (Pseudonym), Agatha Christie

This is a new omnibus edition of three of Agatha Christie's six 'romantic' novels written under the pseudonym of Mary Westmacott.

The Rose and the Yew Tree: A working-class man's attempts to elevate himself in life lead to unforeseen circumstances...
A Daughter's a Daughter: A mother rejects personal happiness to look after her daughter, but later regrets the decision...
The Burden: A girl precipitates a disastrous marriage by controlling the life of her younger sibling!

Genres: Agatha Christie, Romance, Mystery

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Pseudonym used by Agatha Christie to write her dramatic novels about relationships.

Associated Names:
Мэри Вестмакотт (Russian)
Мері Вестмакотт (Ukrainian)

Reviews

[Karen Fenton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read separately not in this format. Fascinating reflections on character and our ability to truly know ourselves. Christie creates complex characters that must understand their own motivations in order to find peace within themselves.

[Tansy Hepton · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up because I expect I will read them again (this is my second or third read, as a big Agatha fan). Few of the characters in these stories are likeable but the psychological analysis is very interesting, and I suspect they show more of the real Agatha than her crime novels - especially in the Burden with its overt religion. Perhaps not so interesting for younger readers, as they speak of a particular time and particular roles for women and men.

[Fathima Rishana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boring!!!!

[Anna Amato · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like these more than the Agatha Christie novels....truly insightful