Agatha Christie-HALLOWE'EN PARTY-1969-1ST/1ST ED-CRIME CLUB-VG+/VG+ DUSTJACKET

Description: HALLOWE'EN PARTY Author: Christie, Agatha Title: HALLOWE'EN PARTY Publication: London: Collins / The Crime Club, 1969 Edition: First Edition Description: A late Christie novel set in a Halloween party, where a famous mystery novelist, Ariadne Oliver, and Hercule Poirot are in attendance. "When the guests learn that they have a famous crime writer among them, they ply Ariadne with questions. One difficult adolescent called Joyce complains that Ariadne's last book didn't have enough blood in it and remarks that she observed a murder once. Nobody believes her and Joyce storms off. While the party is in full swing in the drawing-room, Joyce is drowned in the apple-bobbing tub" (Wagstaff & Poole, p.217). Naturally, Poirot invesitages. Basis for Kenneth Branagh's 2023 film A Haunting in Venice. Hubin, p.80. First Impression. Octavo (20.5cm); red-orange paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; [6],7-255,[1]pp. Spine ends nudged, touch of dust-soil and a few tiny stains to text edges; Very Good+. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced £1.25 net / 25s. net), showing moderate external wear, a little dust-soil, with a few small tears and attendant creases; Very Good+. Seller ID: 7294 Subject: Books into Film, Mystery & Detective Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 165 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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