A Pocket Full of Rye

A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie is a classic detective novel featuring Miss Marple. When a businessman dies unexpectedly, details surrounding the case begin to suggest that the circumstances may be more complicated than they first appear. A seemingly ordinary clue draws attention to a nursery rhyme, and the investigation develops into a puzzle involving family relationships, motives and secrets.

Christie builds the mystery through carefully placed details and a cast of characters whose interests and loyalties are not always clear. Miss Marple's attention to human behaviour and small inconsistencies becomes important as the case unfolds. Readers are invited to follow the clues, question first impressions and consider which details might matter before the detective draws the threads together.

This English-language paperback is published by HarperCollins. It may suit readers who enjoy traditional detective fiction, closed-circle mysteries and Agatha Christie’s methodical plotting. Part of the pleasure comes from weighing the evidence and seeing how apparently separate details come together in the solution.

Product Details

Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780008196578
Dimensions: Approx. 20 × 13 × 2 cm
Pages: Approx. 256
Weight: Approx. 220 g (0.22 kg)

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