The Listerdale Mystery
1934 short story collection written by Agatha Christie / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Listerdale Mystery is a short story collection written by Agatha Christie and first published in the UK by William Collins and Sons in June 1934.[1] The book retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6).[1] The collection did not appear in the US; however, all of the stories contained within it did appear in other collections only published there.
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Author | Agatha Christie |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Detective fiction Short stories |
Publisher | Collins Mystery |
Publication date | June 1934 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 256 pp (first edition, hardcover) |
Preceded by | Unfinished Portrait |
Followed by | Why Didn't They Ask Evans? |
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The collection is notable for the first book appearance of the story Philomel Cottage, which was turned into a highly successful play and two feature films, and was also televised twice in the UK.