About the book
Soon to be a limited streaming series starring Anna Chancellor and Bill Nighy
Considered by critics the one of the best of Agatha Christie’s later novels, and a personal favorite for Christie herself, Ordeal by Innocence is a psychological thriller involving crimes from both past and present.
According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonment. But when Dr. Arthur Calgary arrives with the proof that confirms Jacko’s innocence, it is too late—Jacko died behind bars following a bout of pneumonia. Worse still, the doctor’s revelations reopen old wounds in the family, increasing the likelihood that the real murderer will strike again.
Editions of Ordeal by Innocence
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062073525
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062006677
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Soon to be a limited streaming series starring Anna Chancellor and Bill Nighy
Considered by critics the one of the best of Agatha Christie’s later novels, and a personal favorite for Christie herself, Ordeal by Innocence is a psychological thriller involving crimes from both past and present.
According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonment. But when Dr. Arthur Calgary arrives with the proof that confirms Jacko’s innocence, it is too late—Jacko died behind bars following a bout of pneumonia. Worse still, the doctor’s revelations reopen old wounds in the family, increasing the likelihood that the real murderer will strike again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ordeal by Innocence about?
Soon to be a limited streaming series starring Anna Chancellor and Bill Nighy
Considered by critics the one of the best of Agatha Christie’s later novels, and a personal favorite for Christie herself, Ordeal by Innocence is a psychological thriller involving crimes from both past and present.
According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonment. But when Dr. Arthur Calgary arrives with the proof that confirms Jacko’s innocence, it is too late—Jacko died behind bars following a bout of pneumonia. Worse still, the doctor’s revelations reopen old wounds in the family, increasing the likelihood that the real murderer will strike again.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ordeal by Innocence?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Ordeal by Innocence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062073525
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ordeal by Innocence?
Agatha Christie
Who is the Publisher of the book Ordeal by Innocence?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ordeal by Innocence is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062073525) and ebook(ISBN 9780062006677)
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