Number of pages: 325 pages
One of the best mystery novels by Agatha Christie; Brilliant plot, vivid characters, genius writing style... The New York Times. Luke Fitzwilliam does not believe Mrs. Pinkerton's wild claim that a murderer has committed multiple murders and continues to do so, is on the loose in the quiet English village of Wychwood, and that a local doctor is the next victim. But within hours, Mrs. Pinkerton was hit and killed by a speeding car. Just a coincidence? Locke thought so - until he read in the Times newspaper the obituary of Dr. Humbleby... Suspense, mystery, romance, and an atmosphere enveloped in horror and excitement