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The Mousetrap and Other Plays compiles eight of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated dramatic works. Readers will encounter the long‑running thriller "The Mousetrap," the courtroom drama "Witness for the Prosecution," the mystery "Appointment With Death," and several other stage adaptations such as "Ten Little Indians," "The Hollow," "Towards Zero," "Verdict," and "Go Back for Murder." Each play showcases Christie’s sharp plotting and characteristic twists, offering a comprehensive view of her contributions to English detective and mystery theatre.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Agatha Christie
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