The Secret of Chimneys, Agatha Christie

The Secret of Chimneys

Agatha Christie

Level
A2
Words
76,803
Chapters
33
First published
1925
Reading time
about 9 hours
Translation
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Young Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent becomes entangled in a dangerous web of international intrigue when she stumbles upon a secret society and a missing diplomat. Her adventures lead her to Chimneys, a grand country estate filled with eccentric characters, hidden passages, and a notorious jewel theft. As she navigates secret meetings and narrow escapes, Bundle finds herself drawn into a thrilling mystery involving murder and espionage. Christie's classic mystery plotting and relatively straightforward language are beneficial for learners practicing deduction and vocabulary in context.

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