A review by vintage_b
A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie

4.0

Mr. Rex Fortescue has been murdered, with a pocket full of rye found in his pocket. Was there something in his tea? Or was he poisoned prior to coming into the office? He was a big financier and made quite a lot of enemies. He was widely disliked, and his family as a whole was rather odious. What follows is a well-played-out whodunit. Can the detective in charge find the culprit? Bodies are starting to pile up, so let’s hope so. I rather enjoyed the police officer in this story; he was not so condescending. I didn't like that Miss Marple’s appearance was not until 50% into the book. I suppose it is something I won’t get used too. She is the titular character but seems too rarely to be in them. She made quick work of the plot and, in true Jane fashion, befriended all she met. Overall, a great story, with a decent red herring to throw you off until just quite near the end.