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The Secret of Chimneys  (Superintendent Battle, Bk 1)
The Secret of Chimneys - Superintendent Battle, Bk 1
Author: Agatha Christie
A bit of adventure and quick cash is all that good-natured drifter Anthony Cade is looking for when he accepts a messenger job from an old friend. It sounds so simple: deliver the provocative memoirs of a recently deceased European count to a London publisher. But the parcel holds more than scandalous royal secrets. It contains a stash of letter...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780425068021
ISBN-10: 0425068021
Publication Date: 6/1/1984
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3.5 stars, based on 23 ratings
Publisher: Berkley
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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habu avatar reviewed The Secret of Chimneys (Superintendent Battle, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
A surprise ending to a mystery not involing Miss Marple or Poirot. Interesting reading thruout.
athompson362 avatar reviewed The Secret of Chimneys (Superintendent Battle, Bk 1) on + 45 more book reviews
Christie sucked all the suspense out of this novel by creating a protagonist who is unflappable. He is so cool that no matter how much mystery surrounds him, he is able to come up with a witty one-liner to kill the mood. I love Christie but I need some emotion besides this kid being a smart ass to hold my interest.
mignon avatar reviewed The Secret of Chimneys (Superintendent Battle, Bk 1) on + 256 more book reviews
I decided to reread Agatha Christie mysteries. I was not disappointed. It has been a while so I didn't remember the characters and the ending. There were a lot of characters, but I didn't have trouble keeping track of them. She always makes her characters come alive. The mystery was complicated and a really great 'surprise' ending. Recommend.
reviewed The Secret of Chimneys (Superintendent Battle, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
One of my favorite Christies (and I've read them all), as it combines the usual masterful intrigue with humor and romance- a perfect combination!
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The first Hercule Poiroit story.
reviewed The Secret of Chimneys (Superintendent Battle, Bk 1) on + 190 more book reviews
A very enjoyable Christie book.
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Another great tale from the grande dame of mystery...


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