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The Mousetrap Paperback – January 28, 2014

by Agatha Christie (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 405 ratings
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A group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. The suspects include the newly married couple who run the house, and the suspicions in their minds nearly wreck their perfect marriage. Others are a spinster with a curious background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired Army major, a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift, and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. Into their midst com
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  1. Print length
    108 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Samuel French, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    January 28, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.22 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0573702446
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0573702440
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Samuel French, Inc. (January 28, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0573702446
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0573702440
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.22 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 405 ratings

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Agatha Christie

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Born in Torquay in 1890, Agatha Christie began writing during the First World War and wrote over 100 novels, plays and short story collections. She was still writing to great acclaim until her death, and her books have now sold over a billion copies in English and another billion in over 100 foreign languages. Yet Agatha Christie was always a very private person, and though Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple became household names, the Queen of Crime was a complete enigma to all but her closest friends.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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James Pawlowski, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars I am happy with my purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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It was written by Dame Agatha Christie, so it has what one would expect: well-developed characters, a developed plot, and it is an enjoyable read complete with a plot twist.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Typical great Agatha Christie story
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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The story was wonderful and the book was in great shape.
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San
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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I re-read it before going to see the play in London in November! It doesn’t disappoint as a fan of AC
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Janthana Reunkawpratheep
5.0 out of 5 stars On time delivery
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
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Great book
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Susanna M. Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars Agatha
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013
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Anything by Agatha Christie is worth reading. I had read this book many years ago, but had lost my copy. Glad I was able to get another one. thanks
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Barbara Goodwin
5.0 out of 5 stars The Mouse Trap Review
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014
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As The Mousetrap completed my full collection of the fiction murder mysteries series by Agatha Christie, I am will say that this latest addition lived up to all of my expectations.

Although the book consists of only short stories, I am happy to report that they are written with as much mystery, danger and suspense as all of the author's much longer novels, as with all of Agatha Christie's books once I started to read The Mousetrap I
found it very hard to put the book down, so consequently I did not get much sleep from commencement to end of this book.

I really do not have much more to say as I love all of this author's writings and I can honestly say that I cannot think of any negative
things to comment on in The Mousetrap.
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Melody
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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There's a reason this is the longest running play in the world. The classic whodunit by the queen of murder mysteries, Agatha Christie, is an engaging read. If you have not read this play, do it. You won't be disappointed. If you have the opportunity, see it live on stage!
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R. Larroque
3.0 out of 5 stars Typical Christie
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
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I've longed to see this play for many decades because of its reputation. When I found out it was available in book form, I was excited and ordered it immediately. I read the first half three times, wanting to make sure I got everything down before I progressed to the end. Yes, it's a surprise ending. I didn't see it coming. But I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

One note: I think the play is available to view online. I haven't seen it; I'm glad I read it. That way, I was able to go back and reread certain parts.
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Xavier
5.0 out of 5 stars Una bra de trayectoria histórica
Reviewed in Mexico on December 30, 2022
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Un placer releer esta obra que marcó un récord de permanencia en su teatro en Londres, de gran éxito también en Ciudad de México y proximamente se podrá ver en Broadway. Lectura muy recomendable para seguir admirando a Agatha Christie.
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Martine Chouinard
5.0 out of 5 stars Prêt au jeu
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2022
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Contient même un plan du décor si vous voulez monter la pièce!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Complete weergave van het stuk
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 22, 2024
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Leuk boek om te lezen voordat je naar de uitvoering gaat!
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JM8Mz
5.0 out of 5 stars Top
Reviewed in Germany on August 18, 2023
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ein Buch für die Schule, aber es hat meinem Sohn dennoch gefallen. Also ganz klar eine Kaufempfehlung.
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rex empire
5.0 out of 5 stars topo/topi
Reviewed in Italy on April 15, 2022
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Non solo il testo ma anche tutti i dettagli scenici e i movimenti degli attori e l'arredamento. Non facile staccarsi dalla lettura. Una perla, senza le solite ripetizioni sui soliti personaggi. Chi non lo ha visto a teatro può vivere (quasi) la stessa esperienza. Come è d'obbligo bisognerebbe sospettare sempre di chiunque, a cominciare dai tipi più antipatici (spoiler? No, sarebbe.. un delitto!)
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