Parker Pyne Investigates by Agatha Christie

Published: 1934 | Series: Parker Pyne

A collection of short stories about Christie's lesser known sleuth Parker Pyne, a retired government employee who considers himself to be a "detective of the heart". It also contains the first appearances of Miss Lemon and Mrs Oliver, two characters who would go on to become key figures in the Poirot mysteries.

About Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a British author who became the best-selling novelist of all time. She wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, creating iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her ingenious plots and unexpected twists revolutionised crime fiction, earning her the title "Queen of Crime."

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Parker Pyne is mentioned in The Other Detectives episode and also makes an appearance in Enter The Watson.

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