The Secret of Chimneys
The story follows the adventures of Anthony Cade, a young man who is hired by a mysterious figure to investigate a murder at Chimneys, a grand country estate in England. As Anthony delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of secrets and lies that involve a stolen diamond, a missing heir, and a dangerous criminal organization. With the help of a few friends, Anthony must unravel the mystery before it’s too late. The Secret of Chimneys is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot and memorable characters, it is a must-read for any fan of Agatha Christie.
By Agatha Christie · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 31 chapters · 74,468 words
First lines
"Gentleman Joe!"
"Why, if it isn't old Jimmy McGrath."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Agatha Christie
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Detective Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 74,468 words
- Structure: 31 chapters, 3,674 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The Secret of Chimneys is a classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie, featuring a complex plot and a detective protagonist who must solve a crime.
- Crime Fiction — The Secret of Chimneys is a crime fiction novel, as it follows a detective as he investigates a crime and attempts to solve it.
- Thriller — The Secret of Chimneys is a thrilling novel, as it features a complex plot and a detective protagonist who must solve a crime.
- Detective Fiction — The Secret of Chimneys is a detective fiction novel, as it follows a detective as he investigates a crime and attempts to solve it.
Tags
Battle · Crime · Detective and mystery stories · England · Fiction · Police · Superintendent (Fictitious character) · anthony · baron · bundle · cade · caterham
Contents
- Anthony Cade Signs On
- A Lady in Distress
- Anxiety in High Places
- Introducing a Very Charming Lady
- First Night in London
- The Gentle Art of Blackmail
- Mr. Mcgrath Refuses an Invitation
- A Dead Man
- Anthony Disposes of a Body
- Chimneys
- Superintendent Battle Arrives
- Anthony Tells His Story
- The American Visitor
- Mainly Political and Financial
- The French Stranger
- Tea in the Schoolroom
- A Midnight Adventure
- Second Midnight Adventure
- Secret History
- Battle and Anthony Confer
- Mr. Isaacstein's Suit-case
- The Red Signal
- Encounter in the Rose Garden
- The House at Dover
- Tuesday Night at Chimneys
- The 13th of October
- The 13th of October (contd.)
- King Victor
- Further Explanations
- Anthony Signs on for a New Job
- Sundry Details