About the Books
‘The Secrets of Chimneys’ by Agatha Christie is a classic mystery novel that unfolds against the backdrop of an English country estate called Chimneys. The story follows the protagonist, Anthony Cade, who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and deception.
The Narrative kicks off when Anthony Cade, a charming but down-on-his-luck adventurer, is approached by a friend, Jimmy McGrath, to help deliver a political document to the English government.
The Secrets of Chimneys is a masterfully crafted mystery novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot and cleverly concealed clues, the novel showcases Christie’s unparalleled skill as the queen of crime fiction.
About the Author
Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was an English detective novelist whose books have reportedly been sold more than 100 million copies and have been translated into some 100 languages. Christie started writing detective novel while working as a nurse during World War I. Hercule Poirot, Christie’s eccentric detective, was first introduced in her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. From here there was no looking back for Poirot as he became a regular feature in about 25 novels and many short stories. With Murder at the Vicarage (1930). With The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Christie’s first major recognition came and this was followed by some 75 novels. Most of them were made in best-seller lists and were serialized in popular magazines in the UK and the USA.