The Clocks
The Clocks by Agatha Christie, published by HarperCollins in 2002, is a Masterpiece Edition that spans 384 pages. This mystery novel follows stenographer Sheila Webb, who, while performing her duties, discovers a man’s body hidden behind a sofa in a house at 19 Wilbraham Crescent. The case piques the interest of the famous detective Hercule Poirot, particularly due to the puzzling time discrepancies presented by the clocks in the room, which play a crucial role in unraveling the mystery.
Readers will find a complex narrative that delves into the intricacies of time and perception within a murder investigation. As Poirot navigates the peculiar circumstances surrounding the clocks and the victim, the story unfolds with layers of intrigue typical of Christie’s work. The book explores themes of mystery and detective work, inviting readers to piece together clues alongside the renowned detective. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those who appreciate classic detective fiction.
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A typist uncovers a man’s body from behind the sofa… As instructed, stenographer Sheila Webb let herself into the house at 19 Wilbraham Crescent. It was then that she made a grisly discovery: the body of a dead man sprawled across the living room floor. What intrigued Poirot about the case was the time factor. Although in a state of shock, Sheila clearly remembered having heard a cuckoo clock strike three o’clock. Yet, the four other clocks in the living room all showed the time as 4.13. Even more strangely, only one of these clocks belonged to the owner of the house…
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