About the book
In Agatha Christie’s classic, A Pocket Full of Rye, the bizarre death of a financial tycoon has Miss Marple investigating a very odd case of crime by rhyme.
Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his “counting house” when he suffered an agonizing and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals.
Yet, it was the incident in the parlor which confirmed Miss Marple’s suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme. . . .
Editions of Pocket Full of Rye
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063214064
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062113658
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In Agatha Christie’s classic, A Pocket Full of Rye, the bizarre death of a financial tycoon has Miss Marple investigating a very odd case of crime by rhyme.
Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his “counting house” when he suffered an agonizing and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals.
Yet, it was the incident in the parlor which confirmed Miss Marple’s suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme. . . .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocket Full of Rye about?
In Agatha Christie’s classic, A Pocket Full of Rye, the bizarre death of a financial tycoon has Miss Marple investigating a very odd case of crime by rhyme.
Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his “counting house” when he suffered an agonizing and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals.
Yet, it was the incident in the parlor which confirmed Miss Marple’s suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme. . . .
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pocket Full of Rye?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Pocket Full of Rye?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063214064
Is Pocket Full of Rye part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Miss Marple Mysteries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pocket Full of Rye?
Agatha Christie
Who is the Publisher of the book Pocket Full of Rye?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pocket Full of Rye is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063214064) and ebook(ISBN 9780062113658)
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