A Caribbean Mystery
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A Caribbean Mystery is one of Agatha Christie’s most atmospheric Poirot novels, pairing the fastidious Belgian sleuth with a sun-soaked island setting that soon turns deadly. While Miss Marple relaxes at the Golden Palm Hotel on the island of St Honoré, a fellow guest’s casual remark about a “perfect” murder is followed minutes later by the man’s sudden death—proof positive that even paradise can harbour a calculating killer. Christie uses the compact 181-page hardback to deliver a master-class in misdirection: every tan-lined guest has a secret, every alibi is two shakes from falling apart, and every ripple on the Caribbean Sea could be hiding a body. Readers who love classic closed-circle mysteries will relish watching Miss Marple quietly unpick the puzzle while the tropical scenery lulls everyone else into complacency.
This 2013 HarperCollins hardcover edition is aimed at both young adults discovering Christie for the first time and long-time collectors who want a pristine shelf-ready copy. Supplied with its original dust jacket, the book is in very good condition—pages are crisp, unmarked and tightly bound, with no inscriptions, ex-library markings, or dog-eared corners. The dust jacket shows only light scuffing to the rear panel and a tiny worn spot on the spine, minor cosmetic flaws that keep it affordable while still protective and display-worthy. At just 181 pages it’s a slim, satisfying weekend read that slips easily into a beach tote or a gift box.
For collectors of the Poirot series, A Caribbean Mystery is a key title that rarely stays in stock in hardback; its island backdrop and Miss Marple crossover appearance make it one of the most requested Christie novels beyond the better-known Murder on the Orient Express or The ABC Murders. Because this copy is neither signed nor inscribed, it remains accessibly priced yet still retains future investment appeal as the supply of clean, jacketed first-issue reprints continues to shrink. Secure it now and you’ll own the edition mystery fans search for online using keywords like “Miss Marple Caribbean hardcover,” “Agatha Christie 2013 dust jacket,” or “collectible Poirot series book.”
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