The Pale Horse, Part 44 in The Planet Three Series, (Copy 2). by Christie., Agatha - 2002-01-01

HARDBACK "PART 44 IN THE AGATHA CHRISTIE COLLECTION SERIES," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: Reprint.* Pub: Planet Three Publishing.* Publication Date:- 2002-2004. (1961)* Binding and cover condition: Blue-green paper covered boards with small inset colour vignette of a country house to the front board, gilt title to black spine strip and to face. Absolutely minimal bumps to lower corners, no rubs or dents to edges, absolutely minimal shelf wear to boards. VG+* Jacket condition: No dust wrapper(as issued).* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Patterned and coloured end papers (turquoise marbling). Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear, no marks to text, no tanning, absolutely minimal age to page edges, no other visible faults. VG+ * Illustrations: None.* Pages: 208 pp. text. i pp. blank at rear.* Description: The novel features Christie?s novelist detective Ariadne Oliver as a minor character, and reflects in tone the supernatural novels of Dennis Wheatley who was then at the height of his popularity. A dying woman, Mrs Davis, gives her last confession to Father Gorman, a Catholic priest, but along with her confession she gives him a list of names and a terrible secret. Before he can take action, however, he is struck dead in the fog. As the police begin to investigate, a young hero begins to piece together evidence that sets him upon a converging path. It was first published in the UK as a book by Collins Crime Club in 1961.* A NEAR FINE text copy with only minimal cover wear reducing it to VG+. No dust jacket (as issued).*