Towards Zero: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Towards Zero by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a tennis player? To the casual observer, apparently nothing. When a houseparty gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head.Robert Graves, author of I Claudius, was a neighbour of Agatha Christie's in Devon during the Second World War and the two became friends. Christie dedicated this book to Graves: "Dear Robert, Since you are kind enough to say you like my stories, I venture to dedicate this book to you. All I ask is that you sternly restrain your critical faculties (doubtless sharpened by your recent excesses in that line!) when reading it. This is a story for your pleasure and not a candidate for Mr Graves' literary pillory!" The book was dramatised by Agatha Christie and Gerald Verner. It was
Quick facts about Towards Zero
- Title: Towards Zero
- Author: Agatha Christie
- First published: 1944
- Genre: fiction, police, superintendent battle (fictitious character)
- OpenLibrary ID: OL472328W
Where to read Towards Zero
Towards Zero by Agatha Christie is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Towards Zero about?
What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a tennis player? To the casual observer, apparently nothing.
Who wrote Towards Zero?
Towards Zero was written by Agatha Christie.
When was Towards Zero published?
Towards Zero was first published in 1944.
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