*Crime, Spies & Sleaze: Four titles new to our listings this week by the undisputed Queen Of Crime, Agatha Christie. Unusually, these unique works do not feature any of Christie’s major recurring detectives, but are all excellent examples of her diversity. Death Comes As The End is a superbly told murder mystery set in ancient Egypt (with a great cover illustration). The Man In The Brown Suit is a robust and thrilling Secret Service adventure with a plucky young heroine. Parker Pyne Investigates is a series of stories about Christie’s most unusual investigator and Towards Zero is a classic murder tale involving the indomitable Inspector Battle, who pops up in supporting roles in quite a few of Christie’s works. Guaranteed page-turners that are difficult to put down, all in handsome vintage Pan editions.
PICTURED: ALL BY AGATHA CHRISTIE ALL SOLD
DEATH COMES AS THE END Pan 1964 2nd UK PB GD/VG £5
THE MAN IN THE BROWN SUIT Pan 1960 8th UK PB GD £3
PARKER PYNE INVESTIGATES Pan 1968 UK PB GD/VG £3
TOWARDS ZERO Pan 1952 3rd UK PB FA/GD £4