“Writing Crooked House was pure pleasure and I feel justified in my belief that it is one of my best.” –Agatha ChristieDescribed by the queen of mystery herself as one of her favorites of her published work, Crooked House is a classic Agatha Christie thriller revolving around a devastating family mystery.The Leonides are one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That is … big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That is until the head of the household, Aristide, is murdered with a fatal barbiturate injection.
Suspicion naturally falls on the old man’s young widow, fifty years his junior. But the murderer has reckoned without the tenacity of Charles Hayward, fiancé of the late millionaire’s granddaughter.
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Not my favorite AC book.
To truly appreciate the twist, you must remember when this was written. Agatha was ahead of her time in more ways than one.
Agatha Christie describes this as one of her favorite books. I can see why. The characters are interesting; the relationship dynamics are complicated; the outcome is very unusual for a book written at the time it was published.
Not up to par.
A top notch book from a world class writer. So glad to have it in my library.
Excellent mystery. I really enjoyed the writings of Agathie Christie. Her mysteries are a delight to read. They are always full of twist and turns and fun endings. Definitely would recommend this book.
not my style of writing. Could not get into it.
Atrue AC novel.
I’m a great Agatha Christie fan, and have read most of her books over the years. Some of her plots are more interesting than others, but i think this one ranks in the top ten per cent.
Classic Dhristie!
Typical Christie-great!
Agatha never disappoints.
Love Agatha Christie
This is the 2nd time I have read this book. I love all of Agatha Christie’s books. It about a young couple who fall in love. She knows all about him, but he knows little about her. Discovering who she is could be a problem especially since he wants to work in a part of the government that would frown on her Grandfather’s way od making a living.
Love, love, love Agatha Christie!!
As always, Agatha Christie has written a mystery that goes unsolved right up to the very end. I was surely stumped, and you will be as well. It was hard to put down. Do take time to read it.
Christi is always fun…………..I am going back to her great mystery puzzles. Clean, interesting characters, just good entertainment!
What can I say, it’s Agathha Christe
One of the first Agatha Christie books I’ve read that isn’t Hercule Poirot. It had a much darker ending than I expected, not what I associate with the Queen of Cozies.
Someone once asked Agatha Christie what was her favorite creation. Crooked House was her answer.