The Secret of Chimneys (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Murder Mystery ClassicBy Agatha Christie
Length10h 58m
About this audiobook
The Secret of Chimneys is a spirited blend of country-house mystery, political intrigue, jewel theft, and romantic adventure, written in Agatha Christie's brisk early style. Published in 1925, it belongs to the exuberant phase of interwar detective fiction, where aristocratic estates, Balkan principalities, secret memoirs, and concealed identities could coexist with sharp clues and comic misdirection. Rather than the tightly enclosed puzzle of later Poirot novels, Christie offers a cosmopolitan thriller whose elegance lies in pace, theatricality, and social observation. Agatha Christie, already emerging as one of Britain's most inventive crime writers, drew upon the postwar fascination with diplomacy, displaced royalty, and the instability of old European orders. Her knowledge of upper-middle-class manners, travel, and English domestic spaces gives Chimneys both its plausibility and its charm. The novel also introduces Superintendent Battle, a quietly perceptive figure whose restraint contrasts effectively with the surrounding bustle. This book is highly recommended to readers who enjoy Christie beyond her most famous formulas. It will especially reward those interested in the evolution of Golden Age crime fiction, where detection, romance, satire, and adventure meet with effortless narrative confidence.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length10 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 2, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE MYSTERY OF ROOM 75 (Murder Mystery Classic) (Annotated)
2116. Tea in the Schoolroom
2Introduction
2217. A Midnight Adventure
3Synopsis
2318. Second Midnight Adventure
4Historical Context
2419. Secret History
5Author Biography
2520. Battle and Anthony Confer
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61. Anthony Cade Signs on
2621. Mr. Isaacstein’s Suit-case
72. A Lady in Distress
2722. The Red Signal
83. Anxiety in High Places
2823. Encounter in the Rose Garden
94. Introducing a Very Charming Lady
2924. The House at Dover
105. First Night in London
3025. Tuesday Night at Chimneys
116. The Gentle Art of Blackmail
3126. The 13th of October
127. Mr. McGrath Refuses an Invitation
3227. The 13th of October (contd.)
138. A Dead Man
3328. King Victor
149. Anthony Disposes of a Body
3429. Further Explanations
1510. Chimneys
3530. Anthony Signs on for a New Job
1611. Superintendent Battle Arrives
3631. Sundry Details
1712. Anthony Tells His Story
37Analysis
1813. The American Visitor
38Reflection
1914. Mainly Political and Financial
39Memorable Quotes
2015. The French Stranger
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