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The Secret of Chimneys

The Secret of Chimneys

by Agatha Christie

A murder at a country house embroils its weekend guests in an international regicide, while a famous jewel thief may be lurking among them.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1925
Latest release
Oct 8, 2026
Pages
339
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Novel
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Table of Contents

  1. Dedication
  2. I. Anthony Cade Signs On
  3. II. A Lady in Distress
  4. III. Anxiety in High Places
  5. IV. Introducing a Very Charming Lady
  6. V. First Night in London
  7. VI. The Gentle Art of Blackmail
  8. VII. Mr. McGrath Refuses an Invitation
  9. VIII. A Dead Man
  10. IX. Anthony Disposes of a Body
  11. X
  12. XI. Superintendent Battle Arrives
  13. XII. Anthony Tells His Story
  14. XIII. The American Visitor
  15. XIV. Mainly Political and Financial
  16. XV. The French Stranger
  17. XVI. Tea in the Schoolroom
  18. XVII. A Midnight Adventure
  19. XVIII. Second Midnight Adventure
  20. XIX. Secret History
  21. XX
  22. XXI. Mr. Isaacstein’s Suitcase
  23. XXII. The Red Signal
  24. XXIII. Encounter in the Rose Garden
  25. XXIV. The House at Dover
  26. XXV. Tuesday Night at Chimneys
  27. XXVI
  28. XXVII
  29. XXVIII
  30. XXIX. Further Explanations
  31. XXX. Anthony Signs on for a New Job
  32. XXXI. Sundry Details