4.50 from Paddington

Elspeth McGillicuddy is positive she witnessed a murder, but she is the only witness and there is no corpse. Miss Marple is the only one who takes her seriously.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Elspeth McGillicuddy is certain that she has witnessed a murder, where a man is strangling a woman to death. However, it was only a fleeting moment as the trains passed by each other, and she only caught a glimpse through a carriage window. She is the only witness to the crime, and there are no suspects or a corpse to implicate anyone. Despite this, many people, including her friend Jane Marple, do not take her seriously. Agatha Christie is widely regarded as one of the greatest crime writers in history, and her novels have captivated readers for decades. Peter James, another renowned crime writer, has praised Christie's ability to keep readers engaged and entertained with never a dull moment. The Times, a prestigious newspaper, has also praised Christie's writing, describing her novels as "never a dull moment." Elspeth McGillicuddy's encounter with the murder is a testament to the enduring popularity and brilliance of Agatha Christie's writing, and her novels continue to be a source of fascination and intrigue for readers around the world.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 129 x 191 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008611972