The Man in the Brown Suit
by Agatha Christie
The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 56.1K reader ratings. First published in 1924. The book spans 381 pages.
About The Man in the Brown Suit
Newly-orphaned Anne Beddingfeld is a nice English girl looking for a bit of adventure in London. But she stumbles upon more than she bargained for! Anne is on the platform at Hyde Park Corner tube station when a man falls onto the live track, dying instantly. A doctor examines the man, pronounces him dead, and leaves, dropping a note on his way. Anne picks up the note, which reads "17.1 22 Kilmorden Castle". The next day the newspapers report that a beautiful ballet dancer has been found dead there-- brutally strangled. A fabulous fortune in diamonds has vanished. And now, aboard the luxury liner Kilmorden Castle, mysterious strangers pillage her cabin and try to strangle her. What are they looking for? Why should they want her dead? Lovely Anne is the last person on earth suited to solve this mystery... and the only one who can! Anne's journey to unravel the mystery takes her as far afield as Africa and the tension mounts with every step... and Anne finds herself struggling to unmask a faceless killer known only as 'The Colonel'....
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1924 |
| Pages | 381 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 56,053 |
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What genre is The Man in the Brown Suit?
The Man in the Brown Suit is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Man in the Brown Suit worth reading?
Based on 56.1K reader ratings, The Man in the Brown Suit has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Man in the Brown Suit?
The Man in the Brown Suit has 381 pages.
Who wrote The Man in the Brown Suit?
The Man in the Brown Suit was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1924.
What is the ISBN for The Man in the Brown Suit?
The ISBN-13 for The Man in the Brown Suit is 9780007151660.0.
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