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The Sittaford Mystery

Agatha Christie

Start date: December 1, 2021

Finish date: December 31, 2021

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* Sept 25: The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928) by Agatha Christie
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Nov 15, 2021 Susan in NC rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Another fun, new to me Agatha Christie. This one, published in 1931, was very atmospheric, starting out with a seance at a remote house on the moors during a snowstorm. During the table turning, it is announced that Captain Trevelyan, the owner of the house, is dead.

Mrs. Willet and her daughter are renting the house from the captain, and the hostess and other guests are appalled. Major Burnaby, the captain’s best friend, does not believe in psychic phenomena, but can’t shake his concern for his ...more

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Dec 12, 2014 Lillian rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: classics, mystery-vintage-golden-age

Another great mystery from Agatha. I have to admit I couldn't guess who the murderer was until all was revealed by one of the main characters. I personally don't mind that and it is definitely classic Christie. The characters are interesting but as with Christie's writing style, we never get to see very deep into their thoughts and personality, just enough. But what makes this book a favorite is the setting in a small, Devonshire village and add a snow storm into the mix, making it even more coz ...more

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Jul 03, 2017 Nanosynergy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: british, 2017read, fiction, fiction-1930s, mysteries-thrillers-espionage, reviewed

Stand alone Christie mystery with a supernatural twist. During a 'table-turning' (a type of séance) at a wintry night social gathering, they receive a message: "Captain Trevelyan . . . dead . . . murder." Major Burnaby, Captain Trevelyan's best friend, immediately heads out on foot due to the icy road conditions making driving not possible. He finds him dead.

If I write anything more, it may spoil the read. ...more

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Sep 25, 2017 Laura rated it really liked it

Shelves: british-golden-age-mysteries, crime-mystery-fiction

Having spent the better part of the last two years reading Agatha Christie novels like mad, I feel prepared to say that I think the non-series ones are some of my very favorites, this one included.

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