The Man in the Brown Suit

About the book

Anne Beddingfeld witnesses a death at a London station and notices details that do not fit the explanation immediately offered. A recovered clue encourages her to pursue the matter, turning limited resources and a desire for adventure into the beginnings of a journey to South Africa. Christie gives Anne a brisk, self-aware voice and surrounds her with companions whose helpfulness may conceal other interests. The plot joins a mystery of identity to stolen valuables, travel, and the possibility of romance. Anne's willingness to act keeps events moving while exposing the difference between an exciting theory and a dependable judgment. The story's pleasure comes from her refusal to remain a spectator, even when understanding what she has entered proves much harder than deciding to enter it.

• Adventure
• Identity
• Trust

Why read it

For an energetic heroine whose curiosity turns a witnessed incident into a journey full of uncertain alliances.

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