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Golden Ball and Other Stories is a compilation of short tales penned by Agatha Christie, celebrated for her mastery of the detective genre. The collection showcases Christie’s distinctive ability to weave surprising solutions into engaging narratives, offering readers a compact showcase of her sharp plotting and concise storytelling. Each piece exemplifies the classic elements of mystery fiction—clues, red herrings, and a final revelation that satisfies the reader’s appetite for resolution.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Agatha Christie
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