The Man in the Brown Suit

By Agatha Christie

Book #1 in the Colonel Race series

A mysterious death at a tube station leads to a cryptic clue and a thrilling chase.

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320 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Anne's quest for adventure in London takes a dark turn when she witnesses a man's death at a tube station. Dismissed as an accident by Scotland Yard, Anne is unconvinced. Who is the enigmatic man in the brown suit, and what does the cryptic message '17-122 Kilmorden Castle' mean? As Anne delves deeper, she uncovers a web of intrigue and danger. Will she unravel the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

“I read everything by Agatha Christie.”–Gillian FlynnIn this official edition featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery, a young woman investigates an accidental death at a London tube station.Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her–and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electrocuted on the rails. The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied. After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: “17-122 Kilmorden Castle”? Twisty, clever, and intriguing, The Man in the Brown Suit showcases Agatha Christie once again at her very best.

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