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Agatha Christie

They Do It with Mirrors

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"They Do It with Mirrors" by Agatha Christie is a classic mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story revolves around Miss Marple, a retired schoolteacher with a knack for solving crimes, who receives a letter from an old friend, Ruth Van Rydock. Ruth is concerned about her sister Carrie-Louise, who runs a home for delinquent boys in an old mansion called Stonygates. Miss Marple visits Stonygates and soon discovers that all is not well in the household. The mansion is filled with eccentric characters, including Carrie-Louise's second husband, Lewis Serrocold, who has plans to turn the mansion into a model reformatory. The household also includes Carrie-Louise's two sons from her first marriage, Gina and Walter Hudd, and a number of troubled boys who live at the home. When a mysterious figure is seen in the mansion's mirror-lined room, Miss Marple begins to suspect that something sinister is afoot. Her suspicions are confirmed when a member of the household is found dead. As Miss Marple investigates, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the household. Christie's masterful plotting and clever twists keep readers guessing until the very end. The novel is a classic example of Christie's ability to create complex characters and weave them into a intricate plot. The setting of the old mansion with its mirror-lined room adds to the eerie atmosphere and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, "They Do It with Mirrors" is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels. Christie's writing is engaging and her plotting is impeccable. The novel is a testament to her skill as a writer and her ability to create a gripping story that keeps readers guessing until the very end...

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