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4.0
A large collection. The tales featuring the spectral, and somewhat supernatural, Mr Quin are entertaining. Mr Satterthwaite is an interesting character, clearly a man of independent means, who becomes involved in mysteries and circumstances where his assistance is crucial to their resolution. Almost a self confessed snob this doesn’t lessen the enjoyment or empathy of the tales.
My favourite is the final story of the collection The Harlequin Tea Set. It’s very atmospheric; clearly of times past.
Hercule Poirot also features in a couple of the stories-one without Quin or Satterthwaite-that are classic Christie mystery tales.
Overall an enjoyable collection of stories demonstrating a breadth to Agatha Christie one wouldn’t see from her Poirot / Marple body of work.
My favourite is the final story of the collection The Harlequin Tea Set. It’s very atmospheric; clearly of times past.
Hercule Poirot also features in a couple of the stories-one without Quin or Satterthwaite-that are classic Christie mystery tales.
Overall an enjoyable collection of stories demonstrating a breadth to Agatha Christie one wouldn’t see from her Poirot / Marple body of work.
girlvsbookshelf's review
3.0
The Harley Quin stories really didn’t do it for me. I hated the wishy-washy mystic vibes and the creepy relationship between Quin & Satterthwaite. The two Satterthwaite & Poirot stories, however, were very good.
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