Hickory Dickory Dock

DETAILS : 

• Author : Agatha Christie
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harpercollins Publishers
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 3 May 2012
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0007451717
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780007451715
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 150 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Hickory Dickory Dock, published in 1955, is a classic work of detective fiction featuring Agatha Christie’s most famous creation, Hercule Poirot. The novel stands out because it places the sophisticated Belgian detective in a more "modern" and gritty setting than his usual country-house mysteries: a student hostel in London.

The story begins when Poirot’s secretary, Miss Lemon, starts making uncharacteristic mistakes in her typing. The reason? She is worried about her sister, who runs a hostel where a series of bizarre, seemingly petty thefts are occurring—ranging from a lightbulb and a stethoscope to a single evening shoe. Poirot’s curiosity is piqued, but what starts as a "kleptomaniac's" prank quickly escalates into a brutal murder.

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Agatha Christie (1890–1976) is the best-selling novelist of all time, surpassed only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Known as the "Queen of Crime," she perfected the "Whodunnit" formula. In Hickory Dickory Dock, Christie showcases her ability to adapt to the post-WWII era, incorporating themes of international smuggling, student politics, and the changing social dynamics of 1950s London.