Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie and rich in details of

and rich in details of character and place

it is by any measure the debut of an extraordinary voice in literature

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But with an environmental disaster underway

a fascinating account of the novel's seven-year gestation

Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie and rich in details ofNormally, a mere outbreak of petty thefts in a youth hostel wouldn't be enough to interest the great detective Hercule Poirot. However, the warden of the hostel is sister to Poirot's secretary Miss Lemon, and concern for her sister is interfering with Miss Lemon's typing abilities. Poirot finds himself with an intriguing puzzle on his hands, and before long, murder increases the mystery. The fastidious Belgian sleuth is brought to life by the voice of