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The Man in the Brown Suit: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Newly-orphaned Anne Beddingfeld is a nice English girl looking for a bit of adventure in London. But she stumbles upon more than she bargained for! Anne is on the platform at Hyde Park Corner tube station when a man falls onto the live track, dying instantly. A doctor examines the man, pronounces him dead, and leaves, dropping a note on his way. Anne picks up the note, which reads "17.1 22 Kilmorden Castle". The next day the newspapers report that a beautiful ballet dancer has been found dead there-- brutally strangled. A fabulous fortune in diamonds has vanished. And now, aboard the luxury liner Kilmorden Castle, mysterious strangers pillage her cabin and try to strangle her. What are they looking for? Why should they want her dead? Lovely Anne is the last person on earth suited to solve this mystery... and the only one who can! Anne's journey to unravel the mystery takes her as far afi

Quick facts about The Man in the Brown Suit

  • Title: The Man in the Brown Suit
  • Author: Agatha Christie
  • First published: 1924
  • Genre: fiction, mystery, english literature
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL472549W

Where to read The Man in the Brown Suit

The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man in the Brown Suit about?

Newly-orphaned Anne Beddingfeld is a nice English girl looking for a bit of adventure in London.

Who wrote The Man in the Brown Suit?

The Man in the Brown Suit was written by Agatha Christie.

When was The Man in the Brown Suit published?

The Man in the Brown Suit was first published in 1924.

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