The Idol House of Astarte: A Short Story by Agatha Christie

The Idol House of Astarte: A Short Story

Miss Marple Short Stories #2

Agatha Christie

26 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction crime mystery short stories mysterious fast-paced

Description

Previously published in the print anthology The Thirteen Problems Years ago, a murder was committed on the night of a costume party thrown by Sir Richard Haydon. Sir Richard's estate contained the grove of Astarte, which held a mysterious stone su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.6

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