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Summary: Bizarre
Review: After reading of the adventures of Tommy and Tuppence I was slightly disappointed with this book. It was, perhaps, a little too unrealistic for me. Anyone who liked this book should also read The Secret Adversary and N or M? This book was still enjoyable though and thats why I have given it four stars and not three.
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Summary: A TIMELESS MYSTERY VERY WELL READ
Review: Arguably the most famous mystery writer in the world and, most likely, the most beloved, Agatha Christie's English language books have sold over a billion copies. Her total sales in numerous foreign languages also reach that enviable number. Also an accomplished playwright, Ms. Christie's iconic drama "The Mousetrap" is one of the longest running plays in the history of the theatre. Her imagination knew no bounds nor did her energies. Time has not diminished the unique quality of her work as is evident in "The Seven Dials Mystery" expertly read by Jenny Funnell. With this story rather than Miss Marple or the eccentric Hercule Poirot our heroine is Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent. An intended practical joke on Gerry Wade turned out not to be funny at all but murder. "Bundle" and her cohort Jimmy Thesiger are put to the test in trying to discover the meaning of seven clocks found at the murder scene. Their detective work leads them to a nightclub, the Seven Dials Club, which is a cover for a secret society. What is "Bundle" to do now?
- Gail Cooke
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Summary: TIMELESS MYSTERY
Review: Arguably the most famous mystery writer in the world and, most likely, the most beloved, Agatha Christie's English language books have sold over a billion copies. Her total sales in numerous foreign languages also reach that enviable number. Also an accomplished playwright, Ms. Christie's iconic drama "The Mousetrap" is one of the longest running plays in the history of the theatre. Her imagination knew no bounds nor did her energies. Time has not diminished the unique quality of her work as is evident in "The Seven Dials Mystery" expertly read by Jenny Funnell. With this story rather than Miss Marple or the eccentric Hercule Poirot our heroine is Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent. An intended practical joke on Gerry Wade turned out not to be funny at all but murder. "Bundle" and her cohort Jimmy Thesiger are put to the test in trying to discover the meaning of seven clocks found at the murder scene. Their detective work leads them to a nightclub, the Seven Dials Club, which is a cover for a secret society. What is "Bundle" to do now? - Gail Cooke
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Summary: Another adventure set in the roaring 20s
Review: As far as location goes, Agatha Christie appeared to be drawn to Chimneys like PG Wodehouse to Blandings Castle. The similarities between certain key characters are striking, both are supposed to be idyllic rural havens with very laid back lords of the manors, both suffered plagues of chaos determined to put its stamp on them, and both also suffered from energetic young girls pining for action. There is also a bit of courtship and marriage proposals prevalent in Wodehouse novels. And not forgetting the insufferably competent secretaries. There however, the similarity ended. Whereas Wodehouse was anything but seriously humourous, Christie was humourously serious. A party of young men and women, idle rich, who were guesting at Chimneys, embarked on a practical joke to launch 8 alarm clocks on their Rip-van-Winkle friend Jerry Wade. The joke turned sour when Jerry was discovered dead in bed the next morning, and only seven clocks were found, arranged neatly from their original locations. Bundle, daughter of the manor's lord, found an unfinished letter written by Jerry which suggested sinister forces at work in relation to his death. The significance of the reference in the letter to the "Seven Dials" was confirmed later when she came across Ronny, (one of the guests engaged in the practical joke,) dying of gunshot wound. His last words referred to the Seven Dials and to Jimmy, yet another party to the alarm clock prank. To a girl yearning for adventure, it seemed to her her desire was practically forced upon her. Bundle proved herself resourceful, investigating staff in her own household, throwing in together with Jimmy and Lorraine Wade (Jerry's sister) to investigate the mysterious deaths. Reprising his role as the chief representative of the law was Superintendent Battle. Bundle was acquaintted with him in an earlier Agatha Christie's novel "Secret of Chimneys". Through him, she found the lead to the Seven Dials Club via Bill Eversleigh, also a repeat character from Secret of Chimneys. Soon, Bundle found herself in the middle of an international conspiracy, from eavesdropping on a secret society while hidden in a cupboard, to rubbing shoulders with foreign dignitaries in a diplomat party hosted by George Lomax, the insufferable bore from the Foreign Office (also from Secret of Chimneys). She discovered that an innovative technological breakthrough was the target among local business enterprises and commercial espionage. Here, we saw Agatha Christie being naive in understanding of science and technology. Her description reflects those of children's stories were important discoveries could be recorded in several sheets of "secret papers", of which only one copy in the world existed, handled carelessly in the studies of private residence. This happened not only in Seven Dials but also in several other of her mysteries. Overlooking that, Seven Dials was a great romantic adventure thriller set in the romantic era of the 20s where young women were gaining confidence in the area of action.
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Summary: Another adventure set in the roaring 20s
Review: As far as location goes, Agatha Christie appeared to be drawn to Chimneys like PG Wodehouse to Blandings Castle. The similarities between certain key characters are striking, both are supposed to be idyllic rural havens with very laid back lords of the manors, both suffered plagues of chaos determined to put its stamp on them, and both also suffered from energetic young girls pining for action. There is also a bit of courtship and marriage proposals prevalent in Wodehouse novels. And not forgetting the insufferably competent secretaries. There however, the similarity ended. Whereas Wodehouse was anything but seriously humourous, Christie was humourously serious. A party of young men and women, idle rich, who were guesting at Chimneys, embarked on a practical joke to launch 8 alarm clocks on their Rip-van-Winkle friend Jerry Wade. The joke turned sour when Jerry was discovered dead in bed the next morning, and only seven clocks were found, arranged neatly from their original locations. Bundle, daughter of the manor's lord, found an unfinished letter written by Jerry which suggested sinister forces at work in relation to his death. The significance of the reference in the letter to the "Seven Dials" was confirmed later when she came across Ronny, (one of the guests engaged in the practical joke,) dying of gunshot wound. His last words referred to the Seven Dials and to Jimmy, yet another party to the alarm clock prank. To a girl yearning for adventure, it seemed to her her desire was practically forced upon her. Bundle proved herself resourceful, investigating staff in her own household, throwing in together with Jimmy and Lorraine Wade (Jerry's sister) to investigate the mysterious deaths. Reprising his role as the chief representative of the law was Superintendent Battle. Bundle was acquaintted with him in an earlier Agatha Christie's novel "Secret of Chimneys". Through him, she found the lead to the Seven Dials Club via Bill Eversleigh, also a repeat character from Secret of Chimneys. Soon, Bundle found herself in the middle of an international conspiracy, from eavesdropping on a secret society while hidden in a cupboard, to rubbing shoulders with foreign dignitaries in a diplomat party hosted by George Lomax, the insufferable bore from the Foreign Office (also from Secret of Chimneys). She discovered that an innovative technological breakthrough was the target among local business enterprises and commercial espionage. Here, we saw Agatha Christie being naive in understanding of science and technology. Her description reflects those of children's stories were important discoveries could be recorded in several sheets of "secret papers", of which only one copy in the world existed, handled carelessly in the studies of private residence. This happened not only in Seven Dials but also in several other of her mysteries. Overlooking that, Seven Dials was a great romantic adventure thriller set in the romantic era of the 20s where young women were gaining confidence in the area of action.
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Summary: Clever and devious
Review: Christie reverses everything here so no one by the end is who you thought they were. And Bundle is one of her best characters. The usually wooden Battles has some of the story's best dialogue. A really enjoyable ride from the first page. Note the use of the many clocks at the beginning, sort of a long foreshadow to Christie's later work of the same title (The Clocks, that is).
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Summary: I shook with anticipation...
Review: Dashing Jim Thesiger and his cohort Bundle head out on the adventure of a lifetime. They run into spies, mystery, and... murder (not to mention romance). For a thriller you won't be able to put down, be sure to read The Seven Dials Mystery.
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Summary: One of her better novels
Review: I enjoyed this book both as a great depiction of England between the wars as well as a mystery. Unlike some of Dame Agatha's other works, here I genuinely was kept in suspense till the end as to the identity of the criminal. But even more interesting was the characters who make their second appearance after "The Secret of Chimneys" which was also entertaining, but less suspenseful. I loved reading about the adventures of Lord Caterham and Bundle again, both of whom are as funny and sharp as ever. I would definitely recommend the book to even those Christie fans who only prefer Poirot and Miss Marple mysteries - it's good enough to stand on its own.
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Summary: bad for christie
Review: i have read 20 books of christie and i did not this book . this book is very humdrum.
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Summary: Four Stars For The Seven Dials Mystery!
Review: I have read this book and is a pretty darn good one. I would recommend reading it and other Agatha Christie books. Her books really leave you astonished.
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