Crooked House
by Agatha Christie
Crooked House by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 15.7K reader ratings. First published in 1949. The book spans 276 pages.
About Crooked House
In the sprawling, half-timbered mansion in the affluent suburb of Swinly Dean, Aristide Leonides lies dead from barbiturate poisoning. An accident? Not likely. In fact, suspicion has already fallen on his luscious widow, a cunning beauty fifty years his junior, set to inherit a sizeable fortune, and rumored to be carrying on with a strapping young tutor comfortably ensconced in the family estate. But criminologist Charles Hayward is casting his own doubts on the innocence of the entire Leonides brood. He knows them intimately. And he's certain that in a crooked house such as Three Gables, no one's on the level...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1949 |
| Pages | 276 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,657 |
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What genre is Crooked House?
Crooked House is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Crooked House worth reading?
Based on 15.7K reader ratings, Crooked House has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Crooked House?
Crooked House has 276 pages.
Who wrote Crooked House?
Crooked House was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1949.
What is the ISBN for Crooked House?
The ISBN-13 for Crooked House is 9780312981660.0.
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