Cat Among the Pigeons (Hercule Poirot, #32)
by Agatha Christie
Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 17.2K reader ratings. First published in 1959. The book spans 352 pages.
About Cat Among the Pigeons
Unpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls – things like murder… Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of the unpopular games mistress – shot through the heart from point blank range. The school is thrown into chaos when the ‘cat’ strikes again. Unfortunately, schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much. In particular, she knows that without Hercule Poirot’s help, she will be the next victim…
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1959 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,221 |
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What genre is Cat Among the Pigeons?
Cat Among the Pigeons is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Cat Among the Pigeons worth reading?
Based on 17.2K reader ratings, Cat Among the Pigeons has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Cat Among the Pigeons?
Cat Among the Pigeons has 352 pages.
Who wrote Cat Among the Pigeons?
Cat Among the Pigeons was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1959.
What is the ISBN for Cat Among the Pigeons?
The ISBN-13 for Cat Among the Pigeons is 9780425205970.0.
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