The Secret of Chimneys

Interesting Facts

• The book is one of Agatha Christie's earliest works to feature Superintendent Battle, who would later become one of her recurring characters.
• The story is set in the fictional English estate of Chimneys, which becomes the center of political intrigue and a murder investigation.
• The novel contains elements of a spy story, setting it apart from many of Christie's other detective works.
• One of the key themes is the search for jewels, which plays an important role in the plot's development.
• The book combines elements of detective fiction, adventure, and political thriller, making it unique within Christie's oeuvre.